Why Choose Balmoral Medical Practice
- Our doctors are highly trained, broadly experienced, curious, and very good listeners
- We offer long consultations to more rapidly reach an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment
- We take the time to know our patients, learn the family & social history intimately (allowing better diagnosis), and we look after multiple generations in each family
- We have on-site pathology & ECG provided by St Vincent's Hospital (SydPath) with the best diagnostic laboratories in NSW
- We have an onsite Urgent Medicines Pharmacy, so an infection, shortness of breath, or pain can be treated immediately
- We see patients on time and do our utmost to prevent waiting, by limiting consultations to the booked time, by ensuring patients book longer consultations for foreseeable multiple or complex problems, and by calling and communicating in advance with our patients
- We have a higher level of urgent care experience than other medical centres because our doctors have many years experience managing adult and paediatric emergencies in hospital Emergency Departments. This experience has saved the lives of at least 10 patients in the last 3 years
Our Philosophy
Balmoral Medical Practice is the only medical centre in Mosman founded, owned, and operated by doctors, not an off-site corporation. We are passionate about providing the highest quality of medical care to families & individuals in our local community.
Our vision is to provide accurate diagnoses, the right treatment, continuity of care with the same doctor, & preventative health advice, in a mutually respectful, calm, and caring setting. To achieve this, we offer an experienced and broad range of medical and allied health services.
We have a modern & well-equipped facility with the latest diagnostic equipment. Our doctors are all Australian trained, experienced and qualified specialists in general medicine and surgery, with multiple areas of expertise. We also offer a pathology collection service, onsite ECG and radiology review, a dietitian, & exercise physiologists.
We strive to improve the happiness and wellbeing of our patients, combining current knowledge of medical science with kindness & compassion.
Meet Our Doctors
At Balmoral Medical Practice we value kindness, mutual respect, listening quietly, & friendly sensible health advice.

Dr Will Manovel
General Practitioner
- General Medicine
- Men’s Health
- Paediatrics
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Traumatic Injuries
- Travel Medicine
- Women’s Health

Dr. Rachel Stokes
General Practitioner
- General Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Sexual Health
- Sport & Nutrition
- Women’s Health

Dr Steven Yakich
General Practitioner
- General Medicine
- Men’s Health
- Sexual Health
- Travel Medicine
- Women’s Health

Dr Amy Zhu
General Practitioner
- General Medicine
- Children’s Health
- Cardiovascular Health
- Nutrition
- Women’s Health
- Sexual Health
- Care of the Older Person

Dr Jack Blomeley
General Practitioner
- General Medicine
- Family Health
- Paediatrics
- Chronic Conditions
- Skin Surgery
- Men’s Health
- Sports & Diving Medicine

Dr Rose Li
General Practitioner
- General Medicine
- Dermatology & Skin Surgery
- Women’s Health
- Mental Health
- Paediatrics
- Sexual Health
- Travel Medicine
Dr Will Manovel
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: BEc, LLB, MBBS, FRACGP
- Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, one Saturday a Month
Dr Will Manovel works as a consultant General Practitioner treating patients; a Director of the Balmoral Medical Practice; and, as an accredited GP Supervisor training and mentoring registrars (doctors in postgraduate specialty training).
He graduated with Bachelors of Medicine & Surgery from the University of Sydney in 2001, then completed 5 years specialty training in General Practice & Emergency Medicine, and obtained his Fellowship as a specialist in 2006. He has worked as both a GP and Emergency Physician in rural NSW, Victoria, & Queensland.
Will’s youngest patients are newborn babies and his oldest patients are over 100 years old. Will has experience in paediatrics, antenatal care, men’s health, women’s health, travel medicine, skin cancer, minor surgery, and emergency medicine. Will also enjoys training young doctors, and believes in the importance of continuity of care to ensure better health outcomes.
Will lives locally in Mosman and enjoys swimming, bushwalking, and playing the violin & double bass in a bluegrass band.
Dr. Rachel Stokes
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: MBBS, Dip Paed, FRACGP
- Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1 Saturday a Month
Dr Stokes is an experienced General Practitioner, with specialty training in Paediatrics. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1993, completed a postgraduate Diploma of Paediatrics in 1996, and passed her final Paediatric Physician Fellowship exams in 1999. She continued working in Paediatrics until 2002.
Whilst having her own children, Dr Stokes worked as an Emergency Department physician for 5 years, where she developed an interest in continuity of family care. In 2007 she undertook further specialty training in General Practice, completing her second Fellowship exams as a General Practitioner in 2010. Rachel also has other clinical interests in Women’s Health, Nutrition, and Sport & Fitness Medicine.
Rachel lives in Mosman with her husband and 2 children, and enjoys jogging, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Dr Steven Yakich
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: BHB, MBChB, FRACGP
- Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1 Saturday a Month
Dr Steven Yakich is an experienced General Practitioner, having worked in family medicine since 1999.
After completing a Bachelor of Human Biology, a Bachelor of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Auckland in 1993, he continued training as a resident in various hospitals, including terms in general medicine, urology, psychological medicine, and gynaecology. On moving to Sydney, Dr Yakich also gained experience in paediatrics at Westmead Children’s Hospital and in palliative care at St Vincent’s Hospital. In 2001 he completed his postgraduate specialty training, and was made a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice.
Dr Yakich has been involved in training junior doctors, and since 2007 has built an established practice on the lower north shore. His clinical interests include men’s health, preventative medicine, complex multiple medical needs, and sexual health.
Steven has a relaxed professional demeanour with a quiet sense of humour. He is rigorous and comprehensive in his care of others, and focuses on current evidence based interventions to deliver whole person health care. He values caring and advocating for his patients.
Dr Amy Zhu
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: BMed, MD, FRACGP
- Work Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 2 Saturdays a Month
Amy Zhu studied at the University of New South Wales completing a Bachelor of Medical Studies & a Doctor of Medicine in 2015, and has hospital experience in internal medicine, surgery, & emergency medicine. With an interest in child health, Dr Zhu worked in paediatrics & neonatal medicine at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, and in paediatric medical outreach programs in Kalgoorlie, the Kimberly, and Malta. Other areas of interest include cardiovascular health, nutrition, women’s health, sexual health, & care of the older person.
Amy promotes health literacy & prevention medicine to support patient empowerment, and has a friendly holistic approach with patients.
In her spare time, Amy enjoys cooking, travelling, yoga & meditation.
Dr Jack Blomeley
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: BSc, MD, RACGP
- Work Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, one Saturday a Month
Dr Jack Blomeley is a graduate of the University of Sydney, receiving his Doctor of Medicine in 2017, after also completing a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology in 2012. He is finishing postgraduate specialist training for Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Blomeley has worked as a Senior Medical Officer at Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, Manly Hospital, and Sydney Adventist Hospital, with rotations in paediatrics, emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine and general medicine.
Dr Blomeley’s focus is on family health, patient-centred care, and being a comprehensive general family physician. He enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life.
Jack is a country boy who grew up in Albury, but now lives in the Northern Beaches. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 young boys, is a keen scuba and free diver, and could be convinced to set another world record.
Dr Rose Li
- Speciality: General Practitioner
- Education: MBBS (Hons), RACGP
- Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, one Saturday a Month
Dr Rose Li graduated from the University of Western Sydney in 2017 with first class Honours and a university medal. She trained at Royal North Shore Hospital, gaining experience in general medicine, emergency medicine, dermatology, paediatrics, and obstetrics & gynaecology.
Dr. Li practices holistic patient-centred care in all areas of medicine but is particularly interested in dermatology, paediatrics, women’s health and mental health.
Outside of work Rose enjoys pilates, skiing, reading and painting.
Meet Our Practice Nurse

- immunisations (influenza & covid clinics, routine childhood, travel, elderly patients)
- wound care
- surgical support
- annual health assessments
- chronic care plans
- infection control
- intravenous iron & antibiotic infusions
- rostering & coordination of clinical & administrative staff
- managing suppliers, stock orders, & cold chain monitoring
- reviewing our range of medical services
- all aspects of financial management
- patient communication & booking systems
- government compliance
- reviewing the various health programs we offer
-- is an experienced Registered Nurse, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of --. -- worked for - years in private medical, cardiology, & surgical hospital wards in -. Since 2017, -- entered General Practice and has worked for - years specialising as a Practice Nurse.
- assists with the management and monitoring of chronic conditions, mental & organic healing, and achieving wellbeing. She enjoys childhood immunisations, baby checks, advising about maternal health, and other aspects of women's health. As our comprehensive & full-time Practice Nurse, -- also:
- manages wounds
- does urgent ECG's
- reviews diabetic complications
- is a surgical assistant to our GP surgeons
- prepares Comprehensive Chronic Care Plans & Annual Health Assessments
- does home visits
- supervises intravenous iron & antibiotic infusions
Meet Our Reception Staff
We are very proud of our friendly, helpful, & highly skilled reception team, whose role is to ensure your visit to Balmoral Medical Practice is pleasant, informative, and reassuring. Our receptionists like to get to know every patient, and enjoy a chat when time permits. They:
- alert our doctors early about unexpected emergencies & very sick patients,
- are all trained in 1st Aid & CPR resuscitation skills,
- know how to navigate the complex public & private Australian health system well, and
- are critical members of your therapeutic team.
Getting to know them helps us to help you.

