Leadership Team
Dubbo Private Hospital is managed by experienced executive and leadership teams.
Executive Team

Karen Gallagher
Executive Manager – Northern NSW, NZ, Health Information and Quality
Karen is a Hospital Executive with over 20 years experience in the Private Health Sector. Her key areas of expertise include Commercial and Strategic Management, Quality Program Development, Corporate and Clinical Governance, Doctor Engagement and Human Resource Management. She holds a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting and Human Resource Management, and completed a Master in Business Administration in 2019. Karen provides strong leadership and support to the Executive teams of the Acute Surgical facilities within Healthe Care, ensuring that key strategies are delivered.

Emma Monsuere
Executive Assistant
With a background in Allied Health and Marketing, Emma commenced at Dubbo Private Hospital in January 2019. Emma’s role primarily supports the Executive Team at DPH in a variety of areas, whilst also managing the marketing portfolio, human resources, assisting with credentialing Doctors and Surgeons, and liaising with Dubbo Private’s clients and stakeholders. Outside of her role of Executive Assistant, Emma holds the strong belief that knowledge is power, and her personal passion for natural healing and health led her to become a qualified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, helping to empower individuals to take control of their health within a holistic framework.
Clinical Management Team
Director of Clinical Services
Gail Priest
Nurse Unit Manager (Ward)
Penny Inder
Nurse Unit Manager (Theatre Suite)
Kim Troth
Nurse Unit Manager (Day Surgery)
Katie Jackson
Recovery Nurse Manager Operating Suite
Jane Clarke
Clinical Support Team
Chairman Medical Advisory Committee
Dr Dean Fisher
Quality & Risk, Infection Control & Education Coordinator
Ben Mastronardi
Clinical Liaison Officer
Bernadette Davy
Non Clinical Management Team
Finance Manager
Bryce Baber
Finance Officer
Katrina McNair
Hospital Services Manager
Mandy Meyers
Administration Manager
Jayne Griggs
Maintenance Manager
Ian Whipple