Our Team

At Hawks Nest Medical Centre, our dedicated team comprises skilled professionals who are committed to your well-being. Our doctors bring expertise in various specialties, providing accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Alongside them, our allied health experts, offer holistic care. Supported by compassionate nurses and dedicated staff, we strive to create a welcoming environment where you can openly discuss your health concerns. Together, we work collaboratively to provide comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring you receive the exceptional care you deserve.

Dr Shawn Medes  

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Medes is the principal GP & founder of Hawks Nest Medical Centre. He has had extensive surgical & Emergency experience through Australian Hospital System. He has completed & awarded many qualifications & courses in relation to Skin Diseases, Skin Cancer diagnosis, Skin Cancer Surgery, Cosmetic Medicine & Surgery, Plastic & reconstructive Surgery through Australasian College of Skin Cancer, Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Australian College of Rural & remote Medicine & University of Sydney.

Dr Medes is currently a GP Supervisor for both Australian GP Colleges of RACGP & ACRRM

Dr Sonya Stemper

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Sonya Stemper completed her medical training at the University of Queensland. A former surgical trainee, she has been a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice since 2010. At Hawks Nest Medical Ctenre Dr Sonya will be specifically offering skin checks and excisions.

In her spare time Dr Sonya enjoys running and exploring the beautiful Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens area where she now resides with her family.

Dr Hasan Ahmed

Specialist General Practitioner

Dr Hasan Ahmed graduated with Honours from the Ninawa University of Medicine in 2015. He has worked all over Australia from Surgical HMO at Northern Health in Melbourne to being an Emergency registrar at Rockhampton Base Hospital Queensland and finally being an Orthopaedic Registrar at Macquarie University Hospital Sydney before starting general practice with us at the Hawks Nest Medical Centre. 

His background includes extensive clinical experience in emergency medicine, surgical training, and sports medicine. He is passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care and enjoy managing both acute and chronic health conditions. Dr Hasan Ahmed has been described as an extremely caring and thorough GP. He also does weekly visits to our local Nursing Home.

In his free time Dr Hasan enjoys playing soccer with friends and family, as well as fishing in our beautiful waterways.

Dr Lwin Lwin Myo

Dr Myo graduated with her medical degree from Myanmar in 2014 and gained valuable clinical experience as a medical officer in both Myanmar and Australia. In 2017, she relocated to Australia, where he undertook hospital rotations in Hunter New England before starting her General Practice training in Hawks Nest.
She is known for her caring manner, with a patient-centred approach that ensures her patients feel heard and supported.
Outside of medicine, Dr Myo enjoys walking on the beach, reading, cooking and spending quality time with her family.
Dr Myo consults in English and Burmese.

Melody Seymour

Podiatrist

Melody is once passionate podiatrist that likes all aspects of Podiatric care and enjoys seeing a diverse range of people and conditions. Plus she strives to keep up to date with all the latest knowledge and techniques available to provide to patients at Hawks Nest Podiatry. She has full  registration and for number of years she  has been practicing in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Myall Lakes regions. 

Melody comes from a close knit family and believes in community spirit. Enjoying the lifestyle of the area. She loves spending her free time camping and adventuring.