Dr Emily MacDonald graduated from University College London in 2003. After qualifying she travelled extensively through Asia and worked and volunteered in South India. After this she moved to Melbourne for 2 years to train in Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Emily went on to completed her GP training in the UK and moved to Australia permanently in 2013. When not at work, Emily loves the outdoor life in Perth and enjoys taking her kids and dogs to the beach and river. Most recently she’s taken up Pickleball and is so far loving it!

Dr Emily MacDonald enjoys all aspects of General Practice with special interests in Women’s Health (including Implanon and Mirena Insertion) Children’s Health, Minor Surgery, Dermatology and Skin Checks.

Joe graduated from UWA, before completing his hospital training at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital. He has a keen interest in preventative medicine and chronic disease.

Joe is a keen athlete and has been part of the medical team for a number of sporting teams and events, including The Tour Down Under and Ironman Western Australia.

Joe has a young family and enjoys paediatric medicine and spending time with his own children at the beach swimming.

Special Interests:

• Child and adolescent health
• Lifestyle and preventative medicine
• Sports Medicine 

Qualifications:

Following graduating from the University of Western Australia, Joe has worked at Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital.

Josh graduated UWA in 2014, and has been enjoying sunny Broome for the past 5 years whilst completing his GP training. During this time he thoroughly enjoyed working in rural hospitals and the remote indigenous communities of WA.

He has recently moved to Fremantle with his young family and enjoys a vast array of sports and outdoor activities.

Special interests:

• Mens health
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Child and adolescent health
• Rural health
• Preventative health
• Mental health

Qualifications:

• MBBS, FRACGP, FARGP
• Bsc (psychology)

As I embark on new projects I am handing over patients to the other doctors at Ellen Health.  It has been a privilege to work with the Ellen Street Family Practice / Ellen Health team for 17 years! 

I am still involved in research and education, and locum sessions, but won’t be doing regular GP sessions.  I know you are in excellent hands with the experienced and caring team here.  For any particular handover concerns you may email the practice at support@ellenhealth.com.au and I will endeavour to meet your needs.

Warm wishes to all for 2026, Catherine

Please note, Dr Michael Steele is not accepting new patients.

Dr Michael Steele is a General Practitioner at Ellen Health. He has extensive experience as Rural GP in Queensland and in Metro GP and Hospitals in Australia and New Zealand

Dr Michael Steele’s Special Interests

• General Practice
• Teaching
• Acute Medical / Surgical Presentations
• Pre-hospital emergencies

Qualifications

• 1996  MBBS – University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
• 2003  FCA RCSI – Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists, Ireland
• 2006  FRACGP – Royal Australian College of General Practice
• 2006  Grad.Dip.Rural GP – Royal Australian College of General Practice
• 2011  Dip IMC RSC Ed – Diploma in Immediate Medical Care, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 
• Queensland rural health scholarship holder and worked in rural Queensland Hospitals and general practice 1997 -1999
• Anaesthetic training 2000 – 2003 Queensland and Ireland
• Rural General Practice, Queensland, 2004 – 2005
• Urgent care clinic, Dublin, Ireland 2006 – 2008
• Academic lecturer in primary care and general practitioner, Dublin, Ireland 2008 – 2012
• Advanced paramedic supervisor, Dublin, Ireland 2008 – 2012
• FRACGP, FCA RCSI, Grad.Dip.RuralGP, DipIMC RSC(Ed)

Please note, Dr Eleanor Sharland is not accepting new patients.

Following graduation from UWA, Eleanor completed her intern year at Fremantle Hospital.  She subsequently continued to work there, as well as at Rockingham and Kaleeya Hospitals.  Once she made the bold move to venture into general practice, Eleanor worked in practices in Parkwood, Kalamunda, Forrestfield and Falcon Grove, before settling down in Fremantle.  Eleanor enjoys the variety that general practice brings, however has special interests in childrens health, family medicine, womens health and teaching.  Dr Eleanor Sharland also works at UWA, teaching the next generation of doctors.  Eleanor is currently working part time, as she enjoys spending time with her young family.

MBBS (Hons) FRACGP

Dr Eleanor Sharland’s Special Interests

• Children’s Health
• Family Medicine
• Women’s Health
• Teaching

Qualifications

Following graduation from UWA, Eleanor completed her intern year at Fremantle Hospital.  She subsequently continued to work there, as well as at Rockingham and Kaleeya Hospitals.

As a serious amateur musician, he has awareness of the physical and psychological demands of musicians and other performing artists, and has extensive experience in dealing with them. He has long been involved in occupational medicine and employment medicals and management.

His other interests include reading, playing the flute and mandolin (he plays for two local Freo bands), ancient history and riding motorcycles.

Special Interests

• Performing Arts Medicine,
• Sexual Health,
• Dermatology,
• Skin Cancer Screening and Management,
• Paediatrics,
• Mental Health and
• A holistic approach to family practice.

Experience

Trained at Edinburgh University in Scotland. Stuart worked in the Perth Hills for 10 years before making the sea change to the Fremantle area 10 years ago.  He is an examiner for the RACGP and helps set and assess the college exams.

MBChB FRACGP

Please note, Dr Linda Muntz is not accepting new patients.

Dr Muntz completed her medical degree at the University of Western Australia in 1991 and then worked at Fremantle Hospital, Royal Darwin Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital before commencing in General Practice.  Her training in General Practice took her to Boddington, Narrogin, Dwellingup, the UK and back to Fremantle. Dr Muntz was a GP Obstetrician but having her own children kept her too busy and she retired from delivering babies.

Dr Linda Muntz loves Fremantle and the diverse population that we see at Ellen Health. Other interests include trying to keep fit – running/kayaking/adventure event. Much of her time is spent running around after her four great children, wonderful husband, other family members and silly Labrador.

Dr Linda Muntz’s Special interests:

• All aspects of General Practice
• Women’s Health
• Adolescent Health & Mental Health
• Shared Obstetric & Postnatal Care
• Indigenous Health
• Infectious Diseases

Experience & Memberships:

• Bachelor of Medicine  and Bachelor of Surgery, UWA (MBBS)
• Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, (FRACGP)
• Diploma of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist

FRACGP, MBBS, BCMS

Dr Melanie Tolnay has recently moved to Fremantle and is looking forward to joining the team at Ellen Health. She completed her postgraduate medical degree at the University of Wollongong in 2016, and her subsequent residency at Wollongong and Coledale Hospitals. She completed her GP training in 2024 and attained fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Dr Melanie enjoys the diversity of general practice and welcomes patients from all walks of life. She values holistic, patient-centred care. She especially enjoys preventative and lifestyle medicine, and has experience with paediatrics, palliative care, women’s health and shared antenatal care. 

Dr Melanie Tolnay loves all things outdoors. On the weekends you will find her caravanning around this beautiful state with her husband and young family. 

Please note, Dr Melanie is no longer accepting new patients.