Doctors
Dr Guy Armstrong
MD, FRACGP
A lifelong local of Perth’s North-Eastern corridor, Dr Guy Armstrong earned his MD (UWA) in 2017 and FRACGP in 2023. An advocate of contemporary, holistic approaches to meet the breadth and depth of patient needs, Guy continues to attentively listen to podcasts, his peers and (most importantly) his patients. In his spare time, amongst his passions for stories and games, he contributes back where he can; this includeshis committee role at his local fencing club and mentoring role for current medical students. Guy’s special interests as a general practitioner include Travel, Sleep, Sports, Men’s Health, Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and Mental Health.
Dr Armstrong consults at Highland Medical Centre Tuesdays and Fridays.
Dr Armstrong’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
Sundays
Standard consultation $110.00 $54.20
Long consultation $170.00 $74.30
40 minutes or more $210.00 $75.80
The following patients will be bulk billed Monday to Friday:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Renita Blakey
MBChB. MRCGP
Dr Renita Blakey is a UK trained GP who moved to Perth in August 2018 with her family.
She was born in Malaysia and did her medical degree in Sheffield, UK. She graduated with her MBChB in 1999. Renita worked in different medical specialities in Chesterfield and Birmingham hospitals before embarking on her GP training in Nottingham UK, and qualified as a GP in 2004.
She has worked in Nottingham and more recently was a partner in a busy practice in the Wirral, Cheshire. Her focus in general practice for the last 5 years has been in dementia care and management. She worked closely with residential and nursing homes, specialising in advanced dementia care. She has an interest in health care of the elderly and chronic disease management. Medical student training is another interest of hers.
When not working, she is a busy mum who enjoys travelling, baking and watching movies.
Now that she lives in Perth, she has aspirations of learning to surf but holds no convictions that this will ever happen!
Dr Blakey consults at Highland Medical Centre Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dr Blakey’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
The following patients will be bulk billed:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Bruce Ella
MBBch, Bsc (hons), FRCAGP, DCH, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, LFhom
Dr Bruce Ella graduated as a doctor in South Africa, 1998, before immigrating to England where he completed his GP training and further studies. He immigrated to Perth in 2016 to provide a better lifestyle for his family.
Dr Ella is passionate in all areas of family health and the benefits of a long-term health partnership with patients under his care. His interests include Child Health, Respiratory Disease, Diabetes, Complex Care Management and has experience in caring for patients living with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
Dr Ella consults at Highland Medical Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.
Dr Ella’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
The following patients will be bulk billed:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Lisa Perschky
MBBCH. BSc. FRACGP
Dr Perschky qualified as a Doctor in 2003 having attended Cardiff Medical School in the UK. Subsequent to this, She worked in a variety of hospital specialities before finishing her GP training in 2012 in Exeter, England. She then moved to sunny Perth in 2015.
Lisa enjoys all areas of General Practice but has a particular interest in care of the elderly, paediatrics and women’s health.
When not working, she spends her time enjoying family life with her husband, two kids and two dogs.
Dr Perschky consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Dr Perschky’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
The following patients will be bulk billed:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Julian Hick
BMBS FRACGP
Dr Hick qualified in 2007 in Nottingham, UK, and then went on to complete his GP training in Chesterfield, UK.
He has written a textbook for GP trainees, which may be a cure for insomnia, and has published journal articles on primary care.
He sees the full range of primary care patients at Highland Medical Centre but is particularly interested in men’s health, sports medicine and preventative medicine.
Dr Hick consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Dr Hick’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
The following patients will be bulk billed:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Jennifer Low
FRACGP MFFLM, MRCGP, DLM, DOccMED
Dr Jennifer Low (Jen) is a Scottish GP, born and raised in Aberdeen in the North East of Scotland, she has lived in various countries before moving to Perth in 2019. she is trained in Forensic and Legal Medicine, Occupational Medicine and has an additional interest in Eye health.
Through her additional specialist training she has interests in Family medicine, Occupational Medicine, Child Protection, Mental Health, Sexual health, Domestic Violence and Abuse. Jen is keen to support and develop the diversity of General Practice and is a Supervisor for Registrar training under the RACGP.
Outside work Jen enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Dr Low consults at Highland Medical Centre Monday to Friday and alternate Sundays.
Dr Low’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
Sundays
Standard consultation $110.00 $54.20
Long consultation $170.00 $74.30
40 minutes or more $210.00 $75.80
The following patients will be bulk billed Monday to Friday:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Gavin Tan
BSc, MD, SCHP
Dr Gavin Tan is a local graduate with a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Western Australia. He has gained broad experience working at Royal Perth, Midland, Joondalup, Armadale and Perth Children’s hospitals, including completion of the Sydney Child Health Program prior to entering general practice. Dr Tan is currently undertaking training towards Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He is interested in all aspects of general practice including preventative medicine, paediatrics and chronic disease management. He performs iron infusions, implanon insertion and minor skin procedures.
Dr Tan works Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Dr Tan’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
Sundays
Standard consultation $110.00 $54.20
Long consultation $170.00 $74.30
40 minutes or more $210.00 $75.80
The following patients will be bulk billed Monday to Friday:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Dr Gabi White
MBBS, BSc, SCHP, FRACGP
Gabi graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Notre Dame in 2016. Prior to completing her medical studies, she trained and worked as a Physiotherapist in Perth. She has completed further training in children’s health, sexual health and skin assessment.
Gabi is interested in all areas of primary care and outside of work spends most of her time caring for her small children.
Dr White consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Fridays and alternate Sundays.
Dr White’s Fees
Appointment Length Patient Fee Out of Pocket Expense
Standard consultation $90 $47.15
Long consultation $130 $47.10
40 minutes or more $175 $52.85
Mental Health Consultation $130 $48.30
Telehealth – Telephone
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
Telehealth -Video
Brief consultation $60.00 $40.40
Standard consultation $90.00 $47.15
After Hours
Standard consultation $100.00 $44.20
Long consultation $160.00 $64.30
40 minutes or more $200.00 $65.80
Sundays
Standard consultation $110.00 $54.20
Long consultation $170.00 $74.30
40 minutes or more $210.00 $75.80
The following patients will be bulk billed Monday to Friday:
Concession Card Holders over the age of 65
Patients 15 years and under
All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee
Diana Okulicz
Psychologist
Diana Okulicz has worked as a Psychologist for nearly 20 years. Diana has extensive experience in the treatment of a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and chronic pain. She also has extensive experience in the area of vocational rehabilitation and injury management in both the private and public sector. She utilises evidence based therapeutic approaches in her sessions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Diana has been working at Highland Medical on a part-time basis since 2017. She also works at the Department of Education.
Loretta Byrd
Dietitian
Loretta worked as a Registered Nurse in Perth and Kalgoorlie in various specialty areas such as Emergency Medicine and School Health. She always had an interest in cooking and nutrition and in latter days provided healthy food and treats for her growing family. Loretta sought further qualifications in Nutrition and Diabetes Education and then completed her Masters in Dietetics to become an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Loretta consults on a broad range of health and dietary issues. She has worked in areas such as weight loss and chronic disease management and is also part of The Lighter Way team at Highland Medical.
Loretta looks forward to providing her clients with the dietetic expertise they need.