Our Doctors / Dr Leonel Valansi

I am an experienced and empathetic GP with a strong focus on holistic, evidence-based care across all ages and stages of life. One of the aspects I love most about general practice is its unpredictability—never knowing what will walk through the door—and working alongside patients to navigate uncertainty together. I am particularly passionate about the diagnostic process and take pride in collaborating with patients, families, and specialists to reach accurate diagnoses and shared treatment goals.

I completed my undergraduate medical studies in Argentina before moving to Australia, where I undertook six years of training in adult internal medicine (physician training) across hospitals in Queensland and the Hunter Region. This experience gave me a deep understanding of complex, multisystem disease before I transitioned into general practice. I later completed my GP specialty training through the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), where I remain actively involved in mentoring medical students and supporting GP registrars in training

Clinical Interests

• Chronic and complex disease management (diabetes, obesity, hypertension chronic lung disease, asthma, heart disease)
• Weight management and lifestyle medicine
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Skin checks, minor surgical procedures, and skin cancer care
• Paediatrics, child health, and routine immunisations
• Women’s health, men’s health, and shared antenatal care
• Contraceptive procedures, including Implanon
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and heart health
• Preventive health checks and health assessments
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Infectious disease management
• Palliative and supportive care
• Occupational health and workplace medicine
• Travel health advice and vaccinations 

Trained in South America and shaped by my cultural roots, I bring a warm, community-oriented approach to care. I value connection, trust, and the importance of feeling seen and supported. I speak both English and Spanish fluently and strive to create a space where patients feel respected and understood.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing soccer with my local over-35s team, and engaging in community and cultural events.