Doctors' Information

Dr. Andrew Jackson is our Practice Principal. He first joined NSMS in 1984 at the invitation of Dr. Frank Madill, one of the practice's original 'founding fathers'. He studied at Monash University in Melbourne, and qualified in 1978. After completing a residency at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, he came to Tasmania where he worked at all of Tasmania's main public hospitals, prior to his move to general practice. While starting out as one in a partnership of six doctors, Dr. Jackson is now the sole owner of the practice.

Dr. Jackson is a keen guitarist and harmonica player and can often be found 'busking' for charity on a street corner near you.

Dr. Gerard Gill first joined the practice in 1980, and became a partner in 1982. He remained a partner through until 2002 until illness forced resignation. Dr. Gill now works part-time. Dr. Gill graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1975. He has continued to pursue related qualifications including DRANZCOG, GRACGP, MAE and FAFPHM. He is currently completing a PhD. He has particular interests in the health of women and older persons, military medicine (being a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve), and public health especially immunization.

Dr Gill is a keen bush-walker and can often be found enjoying our Tasmanian wilderness.

Dr Meredith Clezy joined the practice as a medical assistant in 1994 after relocating from Queensland. Dr Clezy had an interesting childhood as she lived in both India and Papua New Guinea; indeed she graduated from the University of Papua New Guinea in 1976. Dr Clezy has an interest in pregnancy and women's health, she completed her DRANZCOG in 1984.

Dr Clezy is an advocate for healthy lifestyles being the good way to prevent medical problems; she practices what she preaches by maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise program.

Dr. Anjuman Begum joined our practice in February 2009. She completed her undergraduate studies in 1989 at the Chittagong University in Bangladesh. Dr. Begum has been in medical practice for 20 years, coming to Australia in 2001, passing the Australian Medical Council examination in 2005 and also becoming an Australian citizen. She has worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital, the Launceston General Hospital, as well as in general practice in Northern Tasmania. Dr. Begum plans to sit her final examinations in Australian General Practice (FRACGP) towards the end of 2009.

Dr. Masum Ahmed has been practising medicine since completing his initial medical studies at the Chittagong University 20 years ago. He came to Australia with his wife Anjuman in 2001, also passing the Australian Medical Council examination, and became an Australian citizen. Dr. Ahmed has worked at a number of hospitals in mainland Australia, and in Tasmania. He successfully completed his FRACGP examination late in 2008 and is now a fully-qualified general practitioner.

Dr Cas Stewart completed her undergraduate studies in 1991 at the University of Tasmania and joined the practice as a general practice registrar in 1999. She completed her formal training in 2001 and was awarded FRACGP status. Dr Stewart has special interests in cardiovascular medicine and aged care.

During her spare time Dr Stewart collects antiques and has an active role in the Evandale choir.

Dr. Frank Madill joined the practice as a locum in 1966, a year after completing his undergraduate studies at Melbourne University. In 1968 Dr. Madill became a partner in the practice and provided full time service to his patients until 1986 when he was elected as an MHA to the Tasmanian parliament. During his time in the political arena Dr. Madill held cabinet positions between 1992 and 1996 and acted as Speaker of the House of Assembly from 1996 to 1998. Dr. Madill qualified as FRACGP in 1972 and has special interests in Hypnosis and E.N.T. (earn, nose and throat).

Dr. Madill has published two books of his memoirs of medical and farming life, with the most recent entitled "It All Comes Back To Sheep". To find out more visit Dr. Madill's web site

Dr Kerkenezov completed his undergraduate training in 1971 in Queensland and has over 30 years experience in rural General Practice, including 26 years rural Hospitals General Practice, and 10 years RACS senior instructor in ATLAS. His qualifications include: MB.BS (Qld) 1971, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support, RAN Advanced Training Underwater Medicine, Radiography for General Practitioners Tasmania.

He has completed a qualification in Emergency Medical Life Support and enjoys fine art landscape photography. Dr Kerkenezov and his wife spend a considerable amount of their time spoiling a good walk on one of the State's many golf courses.

Dr Bailey Smith had worked as an urban and rural locum for practices in 0363 area since 2003. Prior to commencing work supporting the broader general practice community in our area Dr. Bailey Smith had a long association with the George Town community.