General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP, Dip Child Health, BAppSc(SpPath)

Dr Lisa Buckley is a dedicated and compassionate GP who brings warmth, experience, and a practical approach to her work. She enjoys the full breadth of general practice and values the opportunity to work in partnership with her patients to improve their health and wellbeing — at every stage of life.

Lisa has a sincere, down-to-earth style and takes the time to provide individualised, evidence-based care. With her extensive background across hospitals in both Australia and the UK, she’s especially skilled at helping patients understand and navigate the wider healthcare system.

She has a strong interest in women’s health, mental health, and paediatrics, and is a passionate advocate for accessible, quality care in rural communities. Lisa completed her Fellowship in General Practice through the North and Western Sydney Health Districts, after several years of surgical training.

Now proud to call Braidwood home, Lisa is committed to providing ongoing care that is local, trustworthy, and tailored to the needs of this remarkable community.

Dermatologist
MBBS (Hons), FACD, FFFLM (UK)

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Dana Slape, Specialist Dermatologist, will be joining us at Braidwood Doctors. Dr Slape will provide regular specialist services from the clinic, with the hope that access to care closer to home makes life easier for both longstanding and new patients.

Dr Slape is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, a specialist qualification held by fewer than 600 doctors in Australia.  She has with extensive experience diagnosing and managing inflammatory diseases of the skin including eczema, psoriasis, and acne. She has particular expertise in skin disease related to infectious and autoimmune conditions, informed by broad clinical experience across urban, rural, and remote communities, as well as internationally.

Dr Slape also consults on the surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancer and provides comprehensive skin surveillance for melanoma and non-melanoma skin malignancy. She has delivered regular dermatology care to the people of the Southern Tablelands for several years and has been transitioning to Braidwood since 2021, where she has now been permanently based for several years.

In addition to her community practice, Dr Slape is the Dermatology Clinical Lead and Clinical Director for Aboriginal Health for children, women, and men in custodial settings across NSW with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. She also holds a Staff Specialist appointment at Campbelltown Hospital and provides outreach dermatology services to hospitals in the Northern Territory.

Dr Slape is known for her compassionate, warm bedside manner. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, her ridiculous cats, and persistently attempting to maintain a small but largely unsuccessful vegetable patch. Dana is delighted to be joining Dr Buckley and her exceptional team as a visiting specialist at Braidwood Doctors.

GP Registrar
MChD

Dr James Carter is a GP Registrar with broad clinical experience across surgical, medical and community healthcare settings.

James completed his Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) at the Australian National University in 2019, following a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology from the University of Canberra.

He has worked across a wide range of areas including emergency medicine, respiratory medicine, addiction medicine, rural general practice, neurorehabilitation and orthopaedic surgery. James also spent more than two years as an Orthopaedic Senior Resident Medical Officer at Calvary John James Hospital, where he cared for post-operative patients, developed treatment plans and worked closely with multidisciplinary teams.

James has particular interests in orthopaedics and emergency medicine, and enjoys providing comprehensive, patient-centred care across all stages of life.

Alongside his clinical work, James has a strong interest in medical education and research. He has also been involved in community and outreach initiatives, including rural health, Indigenous student mentorship and global health advocacy.

Outside of medicine, James enjoys running, reading and collecting vinyl records. He is looking forward to becoming part of the Braidwood community.

James is available for appointments at Braidwood Doctors on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and will also be working at Braidwood Multipurpose Service.

GP Registrar
Bsc(Hons), PhD, MChD, Certificate of Womens Health

Dr Monique Batten is a GP Registrar training with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), with a strong passion for improving healthcare and opportunities for people living in rural and remote Australia.

Monique completed her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine at Pepperdine University in California, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then completed Honours and a PhD in Neuroscience through the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University.

She went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) with Distinction at the Australian National University in 2018, before undertaking her early medical training at Canberra Hospital. During this time, Monique gained experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and obtained a RANZCOG Certificate of Women’s Health.

For the past five years, Monique has worked as an Intensive Care Registrar in Canberra, developing extensive experience in the management of critically unwell patients. Her work in critical care also strengthened her interest in rural and remote medicine and led her to pursue further specialist training with ACRRM.

Monique has particular interests in critical care, including intensive care, anaesthetics and emergency medicine, as well as cardiology and women’s health. She enjoys the breadth of general practice and the opportunity to provide continuity of care while building long-term relationships with patients and their families.

Monique is passionate about contributing to strong, accessible healthcare services in rural communities and is looking forward to becoming part of the Braidwood community.

Monique is available for appointments at Braidwood Doctors on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and will also be working at Braidwood Multipurpose Service.

Practice Manager

Naomi has worked in healthcare for almost 10 years and has developed a strong passion for delivering high-quality, patient centered care. Naomi is committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for both patients and staff ensuring the practice continues to operate at a high standard.  

Naomi places a strong focus on patient outcomes and believes that compassion, empathy and clear communication are at the heart of excellent healthcare. Naomi enjoys building strong relationships with patients, colleagues and healthcare professionals and she takes pride in helping create a practice where every patient feels heard, valued and cared for.  

Registered Nurse

Ainslie trained as a registered nurse in New Zealand, then moved to Qld following graduation to work in rural hospitals. Since then she has worked in a variety of roles including intensive care and neonatal special care.

She now enjoys approaching health from a primary care perspective, particularly patient education and continuity of care.

She lives near Braidwood with her husband and three children and enjoys the country lifestyle and appreciates the amazing sense of community that Braidwood offers. 

Business Manager

Natalie is a highly experienced Practice Manager and former medical practice owner committed to improving healthcare delivery in rural NSW communities. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed general practice operations and supported aged care and disability services with a strong focus on patient-centred care and community engagement.

Known for her leadership in HR, compliance, and change management, Natalie has guided practices through periods of growth and transformation—building resilient teams and sustainable systems that enhance service quality. Her community-oriented approach, combined with a deep understanding of rural healthcare challenges, continues to drive her commitment to equitable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare for all.