Experts

Healthed work with a team of general practitioners and medical professionals to ensure the highest quality education​

Dr Rebecca Moore is a GP in Newcastle with a special interest in dementia. She works as a medical educator and is involved in dementia research through the Australian Dementia Network.

Dr Lauren Priest is a Geriatrician at Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) and a PhD candidate at Flinders University, focusing on ageing, dementia, and translational clinical research. After completing her fellowship in geriatric medicine, she has developed an integrated clinical–academic career at SALHN. She is the Principal Investigator in the Clinical Research Unit and a Lecturer in the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. As an early-career researcher, her work spans dementia prevention, post-diagnostic support and innovative therapeutic approaches for ageing populations. She collaborates nationally and has published her work, presented internationally, and secured competitive research funding. She remains committed to advancing evidence-based care and improving outcomes for older adults across Australia.
Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.

Dr James Brown is a gynaecologist with a focus on reproductive endocrinology. Through his work at WHRIA in Sydney NSW, he sees women with menopause, PMDD, PCOS and any other gynaecological condition. He also assists couples with infertility through Genea. Dr Brown holds a public appointment as the medical co-lead establishing the South-West Sydney Specialist Menopause Service, Australia’s first 100% virtual public menopause hub. He also researches and teaches through Western Sydney University, and is completing a PhD in Health Economics with the University of Technology Sydney.
Dr Jonathan Chan graduated from the University of Western Australia. He underwent training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital including laboratory work investigating the role of skin immunity in the generation of tumour responses. He obtained the Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2003.
He is a consultant dermatologist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and also consults at Karrinyup Dermatology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia and a Supervisor of Training of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
His interests include all areas of general dermatology particularly psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and skin cancer management. His research interests are in the pedagogy of medicine and emerging therapeutics of skin disease.
Dr Wenjie Zhong is a Consultant Urologist and Robotic Urological Surgeon based in Sydney, Australia. Australian-trained, he was awarded the prestigious robotic surgeon certification through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Surgical Education and Training (SET) program. He also completed an advanced fellowship in uro-oncology at a high-volume centre within the North Bristol Trust in the UK, affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr Zhong has comprehensive expertise across general urology and uro-oncology and is an authorised prescriber of the Uromune vaccine for recurrent urinary tract infections. His clinical interests include the management of kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms and haematuria. He performs laser stone surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Dr Zhong treats prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers, with particular expertise in male urethral reconstruction and continence procedures. He also manages erectile dysfunction and performs penile prosthesis insertion.

Dr Zhong has a strong research background, having authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and international conferences. His academic interests focus on advancing evidence-based practice in urology, particularly through high-quality clinical trial design.

Dr Luca Pomare is the principal dentist at Pomare Dental Group, where his practice is now focused exclusively on orthodontic treatments, including braces and Invisalign, as well as early intervention orthodontics with a strong emphasis on airway health.

His passion for early orthodontic intervention and airway focused care led to the founding of the MyoGrowth Academy, where he is dedicated to advancing education and outcomes in growth guided orthodontics. Dr Luca has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Orthodontics and has a special interest in clear aligner therapy, helping both children and adults achieve healthy, functional and confident smiles.

Dr Luca is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Clear Aligner Society, and the International Team for Implantology. He has also volunteered his time providing dental care in rural Cambodia, supporting improved oral health in disadvantaged communities.

Dr Rebecca Moore is a GP in Newcastle with a special interest in dementia. She works as a medical educator and is involved in dementia research through the Australian Dementia Network.

Dr Lauren Priest is a Geriatrician at Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) and a PhD candidate at Flinders University, focusing on ageing, dementia, and translational clinical research. After completing her fellowship in geriatric medicine, she has developed an integrated clinical–academic career at SALHN. She is the Principal Investigator in the Clinical Research Unit and a Lecturer in the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. As an early-career researcher, her work spans dementia prevention, post-diagnostic support and innovative therapeutic approaches for ageing populations. She collaborates nationally and has published her work, presented internationally, and secured competitive research funding. She remains committed to advancing evidence-based care and improving outcomes for older adults across Australia.
Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.

Dr James Brown is a gynaecologist with a focus on reproductive endocrinology. Through his work at WHRIA in Sydney NSW, he sees women with menopause, PMDD, PCOS and any other gynaecological condition. He also assists couples with infertility through Genea. Dr Brown holds a public appointment as the medical co-lead establishing the South-West Sydney Specialist Menopause Service, Australia’s first 100% virtual public menopause hub. He also researches and teaches through Western Sydney University, and is completing a PhD in Health Economics with the University of Technology Sydney.
Dr Jonathan Chan graduated from the University of Western Australia. He underwent training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital including laboratory work investigating the role of skin immunity in the generation of tumour responses. He obtained the Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2003.
He is a consultant dermatologist at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and also consults at Karrinyup Dermatology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia and a Supervisor of Training of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
His interests include all areas of general dermatology particularly psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and skin cancer management. His research interests are in the pedagogy of medicine and emerging therapeutics of skin disease.
Dr Wenjie Zhong is a Consultant Urologist and Robotic Urological Surgeon based in Sydney, Australia. Australian-trained, he was awarded the prestigious robotic surgeon certification through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Surgical Education and Training (SET) program. He also completed an advanced fellowship in uro-oncology at a high-volume centre within the North Bristol Trust in the UK, affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr Zhong has comprehensive expertise across general urology and uro-oncology and is an authorised prescriber of the Uromune vaccine for recurrent urinary tract infections. His clinical interests include the management of kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms and haematuria. He performs laser stone surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Dr Zhong treats prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers, with particular expertise in male urethral reconstruction and continence procedures. He also manages erectile dysfunction and performs penile prosthesis insertion.

Dr Zhong has a strong research background, having authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and international conferences. His academic interests focus on advancing evidence-based practice in urology, particularly through high-quality clinical trial design.

Dr Luca Pomare is the principal dentist at Pomare Dental Group, where his practice is now focused exclusively on orthodontic treatments, including braces and Invisalign, as well as early intervention orthodontics with a strong emphasis on airway health.

His passion for early orthodontic intervention and airway focused care led to the founding of the MyoGrowth Academy, where he is dedicated to advancing education and outcomes in growth guided orthodontics. Dr Luca has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Orthodontics and has a special interest in clear aligner therapy, helping both children and adults achieve healthy, functional and confident smiles.

Dr Luca is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Clear Aligner Society, and the International Team for Implantology. He has also volunteered his time providing dental care in rural Cambodia, supporting improved oral health in disadvantaged communities.

Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Tune in for "Facial rashes case studies - Practical guide to assessment and management" lecture

Tuesday 9th June, 7pm - 9pm AEST

Speaker

Dr Philip Tong

Consultant Dermatologist; Founder, DermScreen, Dermatology Junction; Visiting Medical Officer, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

What does it mean when a facial red rash does not respond to topical steroids and gets worse with the treatment? Dermatologist Dr Philip Tong presents a series of cases with this scenario.