Dr Robert
Lecons
I graduated from Adelaide University in 1994, and underwent generalist training at Modbury hospital before entering General Practice training. I first joined Kapunda Medical Practice for 6 months as a GP registrar in 1996. Subsequently I trained in obstetrics in Brimingham, UK and Anaesthetics at Modbury Hospital. I rejoined KMP in January 1999, joining Dr Van Dissel in associateship in November 2004.
I continue to practice Anaesthetics in addition to General Practice duties.
I am married to Julie, and we have with two primary school aged children; Sam and Amy. They attend St John’s Lutheran school at Eudunda. We enjoy outdoor activities, and are active members of Barossa Community Church in Tanunda.
I am a very keen (if not elite!) cross country cyclist and I also play competitive tennis. I am a bit of a technophile, and enjoy tinkering as a handyman.
Dr Richard
Van Dissel
I graduated from Adelaide University in 1983 and gained future experience with a resident year at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and a further year in Emergency Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. I completed DipRACOG in 1987 and after 2 years in city general practice, joined Dr Clements in Kapunda in 1990.
I am a general practice Supervisor for the Registrar and Intern GP training, and enjoy a busy Obstetric practice.
While living on a farm, I enjoy playing part time farmer and are also involved in the Kapunda Cricket Club as a player and a coach.
I am married to Kerrie (a Pathologist) and have 3 children, Jonathan , William and Georgia.
Dr Lisa White
I graduated from Adelaide University in 2003 and undertook rural general practice training at Lyell McEwin Hospital. During that time I completed a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Diploma in Anaesthetics.
In 2006 I moved to Kapunda and since August 2008 I have worked at Kapunda Medical Practice. I currently work 3 days a week including anaesthetics and obstetrics.
I am married to Geoffrey, a Geologist and farmer, who grew up in Kapunda. Together we have 2 young children, Ben and Sophie.
Dr Yvonne Amos
I
graduated from Adelaide University in 1980 and then trained at the Queen
Elizabeth Hospital for two years before moving to Sydney.
In Sydney I started part time general practice while being busy with three young children. I have since been in general practice in Balgowlah, Dee Why, Manly, Fairlight and for five years in Terrey Hills in my own solo practice.
In late 2007 we moved back to South Australia and I worked at Two Wells for six months, before moving to Kapunda in April 2008.
I am married to
Andrew, once a Software Engineer, who is now pastoring Kapunda Evangelical
Church.
Our, now
grown up, children continue to live in Sydney.
We enjoy Square Dancing at Elizabeth each week and exploring the great outdoors.
Dr Henri Becker
I graduated from the University of Montpellier, France in 1976, then completed fellowship in critical care at University of Southern California. I practiced medicine in Los Angeles for 32 years.
I married an Australian Nurse and we have 4 children. We decided to move to Australia when our daughter commenced Medical School at Flinders University 3 years ago.
Our family enjoys open spaces, taking trips in the outback, camping and rescuing animals. We are also very fond of the Kapunda and Barossa area.
Dr Becker appreciates the friendship and support of his colleagues and has a special interest in the care of the elderly.