Meet the Team

Meet the team

Practice Manager – Mel Rowe

Mel has a post-graduate degree in social work at the University of Western Australia and worked at Royal Perth Hospital in general medicine and the Department of Child Protection and Family Reunification for several years prior to starting her own family.

In 2008, Mel helped Dr Ian Timms establish his practice. She enjoys the challenge of keeping the day running smoothly for Dr Timms and his patients.

Mel enjoys seeing patients, both pre- and post-operatively and provides continuous care for all patients who visit the practice.

Mel feels privileged to be part of the journey she shares with patients under Dr Timms’ care. Her kind, gentle manner creates a warm and approachable environment, and she takes pride in the quality of communications and care she gives her patients.

Mel plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Dr Timms practice, attending to procedure and theatre bookings, providing costing for surgical procedures in a timely manner for all patients, support in pre- and post-operative queries and concerns, and liaising with other specialist doctors in order to ensure well-planned procedures for Dr Timms’ patients.

In her spare time, Mel loves spending time with her family and friends, cooking, socialising and keeping fit with walking their dogs and yoga.

Bridget – Registered Clinical Nurse

Bridget graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) in 2015. She obtained a post graduate program at Knox Private Hospital in Melbourne gaining experience in orthopaedics, gastroenterology and cardiology. After completing her post graduate program she was offered a position in the Intensive Care Unit where she gained valuable knowledge and experience in a high acuity setting caring for very vulnerable patients and nurturing their families. During this time she also worked part time in the cosmetic field. Bridget returned home to Perth and started working in the Plastic and Reconstructive field in 2017. Bridget joined our team in 2022. Bridget’s role includes providing education and information to patient’s pre and post operatively as well as wound care management. Bridget is dedicated to delivering care to all patients to ensure they feel supported and well informed throughout their pre and post surgical experience in order to achieve their results. Bridget has thoroughly enjoyed working alongside under the guidance of Dr Ian Timms his expert knowledge and empathetic manner allow her to provide patients with authentic care and their kind and gentle manner complement each other in order to support and care for patients. Bridget works part time at the practice and in her time off she loves spending time with her young family, exercising and cooking.

Linda – Patient Coordinator

Linda has been part of Dr Ian Timms practice since February 2021 and is often the first friendly voice patients hear when they contact the clinic. With over a decade of experience in specialist medical practices, Linda is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their journey from booking their first appointment to co-ordinating surgery and follow-up care. She takes pride in creating a welcoming, calm and organised environment, ensuring each patient feels listened to, informed and well cared for.

Linda enjoys travel, walking, pilates, and her beautiful family.

Simone – Patient Coordinator

Simone is the friendly face behind the scenes at Dr Timms, bringing many years of experience in medical administration along with an extensive background in the airline industry. Known for her calm, organised nature and love of helping people, she keeps everything running smoothly while making patients feel comfortable and supported from their first interaction. Simone is passionate about health and fitness, lifelong learning and balancing a busy career with quality time for family, friends. Enjoys pilates, exercising, travel and entertaining.