Wonder women
RECOGNISING THE WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF GOLD COAST WOMEN.
Dr Donna Tanchev Female focus
A familiar face in business and community Dr Donna Tanchev is the principal GP and founder of Her Medical, a much-needed medical centre dedicated to Women’s Health. After completing a degree in psychology at the University of Newcastle, Donna finished her medical degree at Bond University. She has extensive experience with all aspects of women’s health from antenatal shared care and child health, contraception, endometriosis, menopause and everything in between. As she explains, “I am a naturally curious person and I found the human body fascinating. From a young age I was drawn to the sciences and medicine. “I love all aspects of medicine and truly enjoy the diversity of general practice. I found a large gap in the general practice landscape looking for my own women’s health GP. I felt that this is where I could do really good work in treating acute and chronic illness as
well as providing up to date evidence-based, inclusive, holistic health education and preventative care.” Her Medical is a dream come true for Dr Donna. “As a young woman, I found it very challenging to find a medical centre that I wanted to go to and feel comfortable at. Her Medical is the reality of a very clear vision I have held in my mind from so long ago to create a beautiful, elegant space for women to attend to their health. “I wanted a spa-like experience in the medical centre that included a holistic approach to ‘wellness’. During her career, Dr Donna has been mentored and encouraged by various medical professionals who taught her about the imperative of caring. “Along the way, I have met and been inspired by various doctors who taught me not only about the science of medicine but also, the
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art, and provided me with the framework upon which to model myself as a doctor. The one that stood out for me and that I felt most connected to was: ‘when you care, quality naturally follows’. That is the ethos of my work as a doctor and the mantra at Her Medical.” Beyond the practice, Dr Donna is committed to her own health and wellbeing, making time for other pastimes, including travel, cooking, fashion and photography. “As well as music, which can be heard playing all day at Her Medical,” she adds. A passionate Gold Coaster, Dr Donna loves the outdoor lifestyle. “I love the weather and the proximity to both stunning beaches and hinterland, and I am really excited about the burgeoning arts and culture precincts that are developing.” Her Medical 30 Yacht St, Southport Tel: (07) 5616 8070 hermedical.com.au
