Manly Travel Medicine Clinic

Dr Yliana Dennett is an experienced General Practitioner with additional qualifications in Travel Medicine, Family Planning, and Sexual and Reproductive Health. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

Dr Dennett brings a broad and practical clinical background to travel medicine, with experience in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, Flying Doctor Services, and work in remote and Indigenous communities. This experience provides her with a strong understanding of the health risks associated with travel, particularly in remote or resource-limited settings.

At the Manly Travel Clinic, Dr Dennett provides comprehensive pre-travel consultations, including:

• Travel vaccine advice
• Destination-specific health risk assessments
• Malaria prophylaxis advice
• High-altitude travel health advice
• Prevention and management of common travel-related illnesses
• Travel medicine kits and personalised packing advice

Dr Dennett takes a personalised approach to travel medicine, tailoring advice based on your destination, itinerary, planned activities, and individual health considerations to help you travel safely and confidently.

She consults in English, Spanish, and Russian, allowing her to support a diverse range of travellers.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys the outdoors, the ocean, and spending time with her family.

Please book a ‘Long Consultation’ if booking an appointment with Dr Chan regarding Travel Medicine. 

Dr Vivian Chan is an experienced General Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in emergency medicine and general practice, with a strong focus on travel medicine and pre-travel health advice. She graduated with honours from UNSW in 1995 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

Dr Chan has extensive international experience, having worked as a Senior Registrar in the Emergency Department at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. Her background includes involvement in overseas medical evacuations and providing medical coverage for major international events such as the ASEAN Games, Youth Olympics, and the APEC Summit. This experience gives her a practical, real-world understanding of health risks faced by travellers.

At the Manly Travel Clinic, Dr Chan provides comprehensive pre-travel consultations, including:

• Travel vaccine advice

• Yellow Fever vaccinations (authorised provider)

• Malaria prophylaxis advice

• High-altitude travel health advice

• Guidance on prevention of common travel-related illnesses

• Travel medicine kits and advice on what to pack

Dr Chan takes the time to tailor advice based on your destination, itinerary, activities, and personal health history, helping you travel safely and confidently.

She is fluent in Bahasa, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien, allowing her to communicate clearly with a diverse range of travellers.

Dr Khalesi is an experienced General Practitioner with a strong academic and clinical background. He holds a PhD in skin cancer from Queensland University of Technology and has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, with his research cited in over 200 publications worldwide. He has also presented at both international and national conferences.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Khalesi is an accredited clinical supervisor with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, mentoring doctors in training. He has also been actively involved in teaching medical students at the University of Sydney and the University of New England since 2018.

At the Manly Travel Clinic, Dr Khalesi provides comprehensive pre-travel consultations, including:

• Travel vaccine advice
• Destination-specific health risk assessments
• Malaria prophylaxis advice
• High-altitude travel health advice
• Prevention and management of common travel-related illnesses
• Travel medicine kits and personalised packing advice

Dr Khalesi takes a structured and evidence-based approach to travel medicine, ensuring advice is tailored to your destination, itinerary, and individual health needs to help you travel safely and confidently.

He consults in English and Farsi.

Dr Mindy Da is a compassionate and thorough General Practitioner with a strong interest in travel medicine, preventative health, and family care. She supports individuals and families in preparing for safe and healthy travel, with a focus on clear communication and personalised advice.

Dr Da brings a holistic approach to travel medicine, considering each patient’s destination, itinerary, medical history, and individual needs. Her experience in women’s health, mental health, and caring for young people allows her to provide tailored advice for travellers across all stages of life.

At the Manly Travel Clinic, Dr Da provides comprehensive pre-travel consultations, including:

• Travel vaccine advice
• Destination-specific health risk assessments
• Malaria prophylaxis advice
• High-altitude travel health advice
• Prevention and management of common travel-related illnesses
• Travel medicine kits and personalised packing advice

Dr Da is known for her warm and approachable style, taking the time to ensure patients feel informed and confident before travelling.

She consults in English and Mandarin, supporting a diverse range of travellers and families.