About Us
Vision Statement
“Our vision is to provide a new modern practice and workplace where patients and staff are happy and there is a financial reward. We wish to establish a modern medicine clinic with patient focus.”
Mission Statement
“We will accomplish our mission by:
• Allowing for suitable time in each consultation to ensure the health professional understands each patient’s history and unique needs;
• Ensuring patients are heard, understood and leave every consultation feeling empowered by their personal health;
• Ensuring Doctors and staff are provided with a fresh, clean, modern space in which to work;
• Ensuring all staff are trained well with a high level of people skills.
Independent Practitioners Consulting at Valley View Medical
Dr Oliseneku "Damien" Uyagu
General Practitioner | MBBS, FMCFM, FRACGP
Dr Damien Uyagu is an experienced General Practitioner with more than 18 years of clinical experience across Australia and overseas. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and has been practising in regional New South Wales since 2022.
Dr Damien provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals and families of all ages. His interests include preventative health, chronic disease management, cardiovascular health, men’s and women’s health, paediatrics, aged care, and emergency medicine. He is passionate about helping patients achieve better long-term health through evidence-based medicine and a holistic approach to care.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Damien has contributed to medical research as an Adjunct Research Associate with Monash University and has collaborated on international cardiovascular research projects. His commitment to lifelong learning and research ensures his patients benefit from the latest evidence-based healthcare.
Known for his warm, compassionate manner and excellent communication skills, Dr Damien believes in building lasting relationships with his patients and empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
Dr Jennifer Ledger
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), MBBS
Dr. Jen is a GP with a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), MBBS, and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). She has a particular interest in chronic disease management and women’s health, and is passionate about building genuine, ongoing relationships with her patients to support their health at every stage of life. Jen is committed to providing a high standard of care to every patient, and takes a holistic, patient-centred approach that combines clinical expertise with genuine warmth to make sure everyone feels heard, respected, and well looked after. She is excited to bring her care and expertise to the practice and looks forward to getting to know the local community.
Practice Team:
Debbie
Registered Nurse
Deb has joined the team at Valley View Medical Lithgow and is one of our Registered Nurses. Deb brings 40 years of nursing experience to the team, along with additional training as an end-of-life doula. That depth of experience shows in the calm, clinical, and genuinely caring approach she brings to every patient she sees.
Her role at Valley View Medical Lithgow covers health assessments, chronic disease management, preventative health care, immunisations, wound care, health education, and care coordination. Deb has spent her career supporting people at every stage of their health journey, from routine checks through to their most vulnerable moments. Calm, capable, and always ready to listen, Deb is looking forward to meeting you.
Bernadette
Registered Nurse
Bern is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience having worked in Emergency, Oncology and Community including nearly 5 years working in the Diabetes Centre as a Diabetes educator. She has a very deep understanding of the treatment of urgent conditions as well as managing long term chronic health conditions and the impacts they can have on your life! She is extremely excited about this new chapter and looks forward to helping our patients either through wound care, health care, care plans or Diabetes education. When she isn’t assisting you at the clinic you can find her at the local Zumba classes or line dancing in town as well as weekly trivia nights. She love living in Lithgow and being able to be a part of the community! Gentle, caring and always happy to help, Bern is looking forward to meeting you.
Camille
Receptionist
Camille is one of the friendly faces you’ll meet at Valley View Medical Lithgow.
Camille has quite the story. Born in Amsterdam and raised in Zimbabwe as one of nine children, she has called three continents home before settling in Australia and has never looked back.
With almost four decades of experience in administration, most of it in health care, Camille brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine understanding of patient care to the team at Valley View Medical Lithgow.
When she is not at work, Camille loves keeping her hands busy. Beading jewellery, drawing, painting, and sewing are all favourites, along with getting lost in a good book. She has also done two tandem skydives, so it is safe to say she is up for anything!
Warm, worldly, and always ready with a smile, Camille is looking forward to meeting you.
Jen
Receptionist
Jen is one of the friendly faces you’ll meet at Valley View Medical Lithgow.
Jen grew up right here in Lithgow, then spent over ten years living in Brisbane. She recently moved back home to be closer to family, and she couldn’t be happier to reconnect with the community she grew up in.
Before medical administration, Jen spent over ten years working in childcare. It taught her patience, communication, and how to genuinely care for the people in front of her, skills she brings to work every single day. For the past three years, she has been building a career in medical administration, and she loves the new challenge.
When she is not at the front desk, you will find Jen doing something creative. She loves DIY projects and making things with her hands. She also teaches dance and gymnastics, and lights up watching her students grow in confidence.
Bright, bubbly and always ready with a warm welcome, Jen is looking forward to meeting you.
Areas of Interest
Family medicine
Chronic disease management
Preventative health assessments
Cardiovascular health
Men's health
Women's health
Children's health
Aged care
Mental health consultations
Minor procedures
Emergency & Acute Care
Your Health. Our Priority.
Whether you’re looking for a new family GP or need healthcare you can trust, Valley View Medical Lithgow is here for you.
