Our Team

Dr Nicole Lowe co-founded The GP Clinic Bendigo in 2020. She studied a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Flinders University in South Australia and holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Nicole came to medicine in her 30’s, after working in the IT industry for 10 years. She has worked in Kyabram, Stanhope and Castlemaine and Bendigo since 2011. Nicole is a Specialist GP and has worked in various leadership roles in General practice including Clinical Director, Supervisor and Examiner of General Practice Registrars.

Nicole enjoys all aspects of general practice, however particular areas of interest include: management of complex patients, providing care for older persons and palliative care.

Nicole lives locally with her family. During her free time she enjoys reading military and political thrillers and training her groodle Louie to one day hopefully become the clinics therapy dog.

Dr Erica Penno grew up in Bendigo and has recently returned with her husband to bring up her 2 young children in this friendly regional city.

Erica is a Specialist GP. She studied a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Monash University and holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She has a special interest in Child Health with a Diploma of Child Health. She takes time to listen to her patients, providing careful examination, support, management and advocacy for their health concerns.

Erica also brings a diverse range of experience in the health sector working in London, Sydney, Melbourne and Rural Victoria in prosthetics and orthotics, health management, health economics, medical education policy and clinical governance.

Erica is enjoys participating in her local school, kinder and playgroup communities, local book club and parents’ groups

Dr. Neha Gupta graduated in Medicine and Surgery from India in 2009. She worked in hospitals and nursing homes for about 3 years before moving to Australia in 2012.

After her move she underwent Examination and Registration process with Australian Medical Council to be able to practice in Australia. She obtained Diploma in Child Health from University of Sydney during this period and upskilled via various other courses. She has been working as a General Practitioner since 2014 and has worked in Geelong, Meredith and Ballan.
She enjoys all aspects of General Practice however has special interests in Women’s Health, Children’s Health and Chronic Disease Management. While working at Ballan District Health and Care she developed interests and skills in providing care to older people .

In her spare time Neha enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young children, getting outdoors and exploring new places.

Dr Rachael Sheridan graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery & Bachelor of Medical Science through the University of Melbourne in 2013. She holds Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and completed her training in general practice training here in Bendigo.

Rachael undertook the majority of her training as a student and work as a junior doctor in regional and rural areas of Victoria, NSW and the Northern Territory. She is passionate about the health and wellbeing of regional and rural communities and is happy to be living and working in Bendigo. Rachael was always drawn to general practice and being able to work with patients of all ages and stages in life. She has special interests in women’s health, child and adolescent health and palliative care. She has a Diploma in Child Health and a Diploma in Palliative Medicine and has recently undertaken extra training in the diagnosis and management of skin cancers.

In her spare time, Rachael enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young kids, getting outdoors and a good sleep-in.

Eleanor is a specialist GP with Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Eleanor completed her studies in regional Victoria and has experience in rural and metropolitan healthcare settings. She has recently returned to Bendigo after 18 months of travelling and working around Australia.

Eleanor enjoys the variety and scope of practice that general practice offers. She has an interest in Women’s Health, Mental Health and Older Person’s Health.

In her spare time Eleanor enjoys being outside either gardening or mountain biking.

Sarah is a general practice specialist with extra training in women’s health. She graduated with honours from Monash University before working as a junior doctor at Monash Health and Bendigo Health. She completed her general practice training in Kyneton and Gisborne before settling in Bendigo.

Sarah enjoys treating women’s health issues. She is able to provide shared antenatal care, insert intrauterine devices and implanons. She also has completed extra training in children’s health, skin cancer medicine and cosmetic medicine.

In her spare time Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog and doing Pilates.

Dr Clare Gillett completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with honours from Monash University in 2013. After working as a junior doctor at Bendigo Health, Clare completed her General Practice specialist training in Bendigo. Following some time living and working in Melbourne, Clare is excited to have returned to Bendigo with her family.

Clare enjoys the continuity of care that general practice offers, and the privilege of looking after all life ages and stages. Clare has a special interest in women’s health and child and adolescent health and has undertaken a Diploma in Child Health. Clare also has an interest in Medical Education, and is involved in training future GP specialists in NW Victoria.

Outside of medicine Clare enjoys spending time with her family and dog, reading, gardening, exploring the local parks and eating yummy food.

Dr Merav Katz completed her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Melbourne in 2017 before going on to complete her hospital training in metropolitan Melbourne. With an interest in rural medicine, Merav completed her GP registrar training in Echuca. She recently relocated to Bendigo to complete further training in Palliative Medicine through Bendigo Health.

Merav is a recently fellowed GP through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She enjoys all aspects of general practice. Merav has special interests in chronic disease, geriatric medicine, palliative medicine, mental health and paediatric medicine, and has completed further study in both palliative medicine and paediatric medicine.

Merav enjoys working with patients at all ages and different stages of their lives. She prioritises listening to and advocating for her patients.

During her free time Merav enjoys spending time with her family, discovering new places and being outdoors.