We are delighted to welcome Dr David Sleight and Dr Jeffrey Sanderson to Epichealth Portarlington, where they will commence as GP Registrars from Tuesday, 4 August 2026.

As an accredited training practice, Epichealth is proud to support the development of future General Practitioners while providing our community with access to highly skilled and experienced doctors. GP Registrars are fully qualified medical practitioners undertaking advanced specialist training in General Practice under the supervision of experienced GPs.

Meet Dr David Sleight

Dr David Sleight is undertaking Rural Generalist training with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

David brings more than a decade of experience in emergency medicine, having worked across regional and major referral hospitals in senior registrar and leadership roles. His broad clinical background includes managing complex presentations in fast-paced and resource-limited environments, giving him a calm, adaptable and patient-centred approach to care.

Passionate about rural and remote medicine, David is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments through the University of Tasmania. He is looking forward to caring for the Portarlington community while continuing his journey towards becoming a Rural Generalist.

Meet Dr Jeffrey Sanderson

Dr Jeffrey Sanderson has a strong interest in holistic primary care and brings extensive experience caring for patients across all stages of life, from paediatrics through to aged care and palliative care.

He has worked extensively in emergency medicine and urgent care, as well as across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. Before pursuing medicine, Jeffrey built a successful career as an expert hand, elbow and shoulder therapist, with significant experience in musculoskeletal injuries and rheumatology. This unique background provides valuable expertise in assessing and managing musculoskeletal conditions.

Jeffrey is passionate about providing patient-centred care and building lasting relationships with patients and their families.

Supporting the Next Generation of Rural GPs

Training future General Practitioners is an important part of Epichealth’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare for our community. By welcoming GP Registrars to our practice, we help develop the next generation of rural doctors while ensuring our patients continue to receive excellent, evidence-based care under the guidance of our experienced GP supervisors.

Please join us in welcoming Dr David Sleight and Dr Jeffrey Sanderson to Epichealth Portarlington. We look forward to introducing them to our patients and wish them every success during their training with us.

Appointments with Dr David Sleight and Dr Jeffrey Sanderson will be available from Monday, 3 August. To book an appointment, call Epichealth Portarlington on (03) 4206 7200 or book online via our online booking page.

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