MBBS (Monash), DRCOG, FACRRM
Thirty two years ago I began my GP career here at QSMC. In the early days I was a Visiting Medical Officer at Moruya Hospital - Obstetrician, Anaesthetist, rural GP, father of 4 and in some spare time a volunteer doc overseas. I love the longevity of all our team in our practice - its evolution of new people and the development of our new surgery. I am still surfing, kayaking, photographing, hiking, travelling - and happily married. I am a grandfather of 2 - fantastic!
MBBS (Syd), Dip. Obs (RACOG), DA (UK), FACRRM
Dr Lloyd has now retired as Partner and full-time GP with our practice and is currently on extended leave. If Dr Lloyd is your usual doctor, please phone us if you would like assistance or additional information on our GP team or see the information on this Our Doctors page of this site.
MBBS (UNSW), MPH & TM (JCU), FRACGP
Dr Neil Starmer graduated in medicine from UNSW in 1989 and plotted his escape from Sydney soon after. Neil has worked in hospitals and general practice in Sydney, the Central Coast, the Gulf of Carpentaria, Townsville and Darwin as well as on Royal Australian Navy ships and bases. Neil completed his General Practice training and a Masters in Public Health and Tropical Medicine while serving with the Royal Australian Navy. Neil left full time service with the RAN in 1999 to join the Queen Street Medical Practice as a partner and remains in the Navy Reserves. Neil chose to be a General Practitioner to provide continuing, comprehensive and coordinated health care to people in their own community. Neil appreciates the completeness of care that can be provided through working in both the general practice and Moruya Hospital. Neil has an additional interest in drug and alcohol medicine and is an accredited methadone prescriber. Neil is married with two children and enjoys being a part of the Eurobodalla community. Neil participates in a wide range of pursuits; his ideal day involves one major and two minor activities. His recreational interests include remaining fit, sailing, gardening and telemark skiing.
MBBS, FRACGP, FACRRM, DRANZCOG (Adv.), DTM&H
Dr Les Roberts-Thomson grew up on a potato farm in Tasmania, and did most of his training in North Queensland, before moving to Moruya in 2004. Along the way, he has done some work in Papua New Guinea and Ethiopia. Apart from work, he enjoys cricket, cycling and the snow.
MBBS (Sydney), FACRRM
During my early GP years I worked in rural Queensland, Brisbane and then in Sylvania Sydney. I have now been a South Coast GP for 32 years - working at Batemans Bay Medical Centre and Batemans Bay Hospital as Visiting Medical Officer. In April 2014, I chose to move to Queen Street Medical Centre, Moruya - it's a large, friendly, well-run practice in a new building where I enjoy working with my many GP colleagues who have different talents. I am interested in all aspects of general medical practice ,especially geriatrics. My general interests are bird watching & breeding, surfing, snow skiing and trekking.
MBBS (London), FRACGP, DRCOG, DFFP
I qualified in 1992 from St Thomas's, London and then worked in the South of England before moving to Australia with my family in 2005. I enjoy the outdoor lifestyle here, especially bushwalking, camping and swimming in the ocean.My medical interests are paediatrics, women's health and I am a Specialist HIV prescriber.
MBBS (Qld), BSc, FRACGP, FACRRM, FARGP,MPH, Dip Paeds, DRANZCOG (Advanced)
I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 after my first degree in Science from the Australian National University. I then worked at Nambour, Sydney Children’s, Wollongong and Shoalhaven Hospitals before I settled in Moruya in 2005. I am a VMO at Moruya Hospital in obstetrics and on the general ward, as well as providing general practice services in Moruya, Tuross Head and Broulee. My areas of interest are women's health and paediatrics, and I have a Diploma in Child Health and the Advanced Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I also work with training GP registrars and medical students, and am passionate about medical teaching and training. I am a Senior Lecturer and the Academic Coordinator in the Eurobodalla for the ANU Faculty of Medicine. In this role I facilitate training the next generation of doctors, with a particular focus on the medical students who chose to live and study in our area for the third year of their medical studies.
MBBS, M.Ed, B.Sc, B.Ed, FACRRM
My professional interests include emergency medicine and general practice for all ages groups, and all backgrounds. It is this variety of medical and surgical issues that makes it interesting. Further, it is the mix that is the Eurodoballa community that I enjoy meeting in my work as a rural GP.
MBBS, DCH
Brenton studied at the University of Wollongong and graduated in 2011. He completed post graduate training at Wollongong and Shoalhaven hospitals. Brenton is interested in paediatrics and has completed the diploma of childrens health. His other interest is in obstetrics and in 2015 he moved to Moruya to complete the advanced diploma of obstetrics. Brenton is working at QSMC Moruya and on Fridays at Broulee. He is now a VMO/Obstetrician at Moruya District Hospital.
MBBS M.Sc (Medical Toxicology)
I have over 10 years’ experience in general practice. Having graduated in 2005, I have worked in different fields such as general medicine, general surgery and antenatal care - this included my volunteer medical work in the rural areas of Sri Lanka. I completed my post-graduation in Sri Lanka and in 2016 completed a Diploma in Child Health from Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney. Prior to joining the Queen Street Medical Centre in May 2017 I worked at Moruya District Hospital and have developed a great fondness for coastal living in this beautiful rural setting At QSMC I continue my passion working as a rural GP to care for the people in this lovely community while enjoying a relaxed life style with my family. I also have a passion for languages and am fluent in English, Sinhalese, Hindi, Urdu and Arabic. My main areas of interest are preventive health, reproductive health, chronic diseases and geriatric medicine.
MBBS (Sydney), FRACGP, DRANZCOG (Adv.)
Originally from the Hunter Valley, my first jobs after graduation were at Gosford and Newcastle hospitals. I then moved overseas and after completing a paediatric residency in the USA, I went to Southern Africa, where I lived and worked for over five years. It was then time to return to Australia and our family moved to the South Coast in 2011. I thoroughly enjoy being a rural GP and I have a special interest in women’s health, paediatrics and indigenous health. I am a member of the Obstetrics team at Moruya Hospital.
BSc, MBBS, DFM, MD, DCH, MRCS(1), FRACGP Certificate of Counselling and Mental Health Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery
The great diversity in nature, languages and people has always fascinated me while travelling and working in many parts of the world. I have worked in different countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman and Canada during my career and feel fortunate to settle down in Australia with my wife. My overseas experience is in the fields of Emergency Medicine, General and Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Practice. I have obtained my MBBS in 2003, Diploma in Family medicine (UK) in 2006, MRCS 1(Eng) in 2008, MD Canada in 2011, Diploma in Child health (Uni. Of Sydney) in 2017 and fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018. Working in our Moruya Hospital Emergency Department and at Queen Street Medical Centre Moruya has allowed me to provide extensive support to our local community. My special interest is in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery and I have undergone up-skilling in skin cancer management in Australia attaining my Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and a Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery. Also, see Dr Thilan Walgamage - Skin Cancer Management
MBBS (Colombo), FRACGP
In 2005 I Graduated from the University of Colombo, Faculty of Medicine (UCFM), Sri Lanka where I then worked for a couple of years. I then decided to emigrate to Australia and my family and I spent over four years in Tasmania. I worked in hospitals and then in general practice throughout different regions including the North West and Hobart. We then moved to Sydney but found the big city pace too hectic and my family and I decided to settle here on the south coast where I currently practice at QSMC Tuross Head. I love the relaxed pace here - it's the perfect lifestyle for our young family and we love the lack of traffic! I love to visit Sydney once in a while to be reminded of what is not missed. Having now lived in Australia for many years - I now call Australia home.
BAppSc ForSc; MBBS
It was over ten years ago that I was first introduced by my partner to the hidden-jewel that is the South Coast. I fell in love. Years later, after completing my internship in Brisbane, I was fortunate enough to be accepted as a Resident at Moruya District Hospital. It was here I first had the pleasure of working with Judy, Les and Neil.
I have been a GP registrar for two years now, and am very excited to join the Queen Street Team. When I'm not working you might find me watching cricket in the summer, NRL in the winter, fishing on Coila or frolicking in my garden.
BMed MD
I graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2015 and have done my first couple of years training at St George Hospital in Sydney. I’m excited to finally escape Sydney to start my General Practice training in Moruya.
I grew up in Cowra, a small town in Central West NSW, so the peace and quiet of Moruya is a very welcome change from the city. Outside of work I’m hoping to spend more time gardening, swimming and kayaking.
MBBS ACRRM
After graduating in 1978 (the late Pleistocene) and following a stint in the Army and PNG, I focused on country medicine and revel in assisting in the education of the young doctors of this world. For the past 25+ years, I've been involved in Addiction and Pain Medicine with training at Uni NSW and Harvard. Carolyn and I have three adult children and three dogs (we've always had three dogs) and none of them like to go fishing with me. I have a boat that requires more attention than the dogs and like to travel ... so I can get the T-shirt that says I've been! Eating and good wine are among the great pleasures in life and anything pleasurable has got to be good for you ... right? Oh ... and an apple a day is good for your biome!
I graduated from the University of Newcastle in July 2012. Following my first 2 years as a junior doctor in Albury, I spent 4 years working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Launceston, Western Australia, Gosford and Orange and hold an Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics.
I am now with the Queen Street Medical team as a GP registrar and will also be delivering babies at Moruya Hospital. I also have an interest in Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics including all other aspects of General Practice and am looking forward to providing holistic, comprehensive and compassionate care to our community.
When not at work I enjoy going for walks, reading and spending time with my furr-babies, George and Charlotte.
MBBS
I graduated from the North-Western State Medical University, one of the major Russian universities for medical studies, in 2011. Following a comprehensive postgraduate training program in leading hospitals, I went on to specialise in General Practice with special interests in Neurology, Mental Health and Musculoskeletal Medicine. For me, being a GP means everyday empathetic engagement with patients and finding professional fulfilment in tackling a wide interdisciplinary range of physical and mental health issues. I am happy and proud to offer my skills (but hopefully not my exceptional skills in managing frostbite!), experience and dedication to the South Coast community. When not being a doctor (though one never actually stops), I’m a keen traveller and enjoy bushwalking, bicycle riding and snowboarding.
MBBS DCH
I joined Queen Street Medical Centre as a General Practice Registrar from a desire for a closer sense of community. I am passionate about my career and cherish the continuity of care of my patients.
I completed my post-graduation in Bangladesh and hold full general registration with the General Medical Councils in the UK and Bangladesh, and full general registration here in Australia. I have also completed a Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney.
The majority of my training has been in Sydney hospital emergency departments in the western suburbs of Campbelltown, Blacktown and Mount Druitt. I have experience in treating menopausal symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance and was previously working at a Women's Health Clinic in Sydney.
My area of interests are Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, women’s health, and preventative medicine.
I love to travel and spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy socialising and love to practice Calligraphy or make crafts in my spare time.
MBBS (UNSW), DCH
I graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2012 and subsequently trained at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Last year I moved to the South Coast to work at Shoalhaven Hospital, and have loved the area so much I look forward to staying and working with the community in my new role as a GP registrar.
I am passionate about sport (and become too competitive when playing), and great food, so please share any (simple) recipes!
MBBS, MPhil, BHSc, BSc
I grew up in Batemans Bay and moved to Auckland in my early 20s to work in microscopy and then started as a front-line ambulance paramedic. I am ever motivated to learn and so returned to Aussie to study medicine in 2010. I graduated from the University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine in 2014 and have enjoyed working in the Illawarra, Eurobodalla and the Wingecarribee shires; mostly in emergency medicine. I love being able to help people in medicine by ascertaining their need and explaining their options. Being back in the South Coast as a Doctor in the General Practice and the Emergency Department is such a great place to help my kin.
This month marks a milestone for our Dr Peter James who is retiring on December 21st after nearly 40 years of dedicated, wonderful service to the health and wellbeing of our Eurobodalla community.
Peter spent his early GP years working in rural Queensland until moving to Brisbane to practice and later heading to Sylvania in Sydney. Peter finally settled with his family here on the South Coast where he worked for many years as a Visiting Medical Officer at Batemans Bay Hospital in addition to his GP consulting at Batemans Bay Medical Centre.
In 2014 Peter joined our Queen Street Medical Centre where he’s a much loved and highly regarded member of our GP team. Peter, we extend our deepest thanks and very best wishes to you for a healthy, relaxing and enjoyable retirement – it’s been a pleasure and priviledge to work with you and we’ll miss you greatly.
Have you stopped to check your feet recently? We often take our hard-working feet for granted. Our registered nurse, Vivienne White asks “Have you considered how important your feet are to your well being and general health? Early detection and treatment can greatly reduce the chance of long term foot health issues.”
Our Foot Focus Clinic starts at Queen Street Medical Centre Mourya on 8th December. This special foot clinic is a new health initiative under our Better Health programmes and will be conducted by our qualified, registered nurse, Vivienne White.
With Summer on our doorstep and Aussie skin cancer rates among the highest in the world, it’s time to put on the sun protection and a reminder to be checking our skin.
According to our skin cancer management GP Dr Thilan Walgamage, we need to be checking our skin every month “it’s not just a quick once over” he says “think of your skin like a road map – check head to toe and study your spots and moles and take notice of any changes. In the early stages of skin cancer development, you’re the one with the best chance to see changes”.
Thilan’s advice is that if you see something NEW, CHANGING or UNUSUAL get it checked by trained professional right away. It could be skin cancer. This is what you should look for…
It’s just over 12 months since we announced the appointment of our clinical pharmacist Jo McMahon. The clinical results and feedback from our clinical team and our patients are impressive.
“I have checked blood results and calculated renal function for hundreds of medicines to ensure that the dose is correct. Patients discharged from hospital who need to understand changes that have been made to their prescribed medicines can be followed up and I can liaise with the patient’s community pharmacy if required.”
As we greet these first days of Spring, it seems fitting to be extending a warm welcome to Dr Bronwyn Henderson. Dr Henderson is the newest member of our practice GP team taking our tally of GPs joining us since August 2019, to six . This team of six now comprises doctors Nadira Khan, Shenoa Holliday, Gareth Carroll, Polina Smerdova, Lisa Brown and Bronwyn Henderson.
Bronwyn started her clinical career in 2005 as an intensive care paramedic and clinical education tutor in Auckland. Since 2017 she has been a resident medical officer and an emergency department registrar at Wollongong and Shoalhaven hospitals. In March Bronwyn was appointed an occasional locum emergency department (ED) registrar at Moruya and Batemans Bay Hospitals.
Dr Henderson is now consulting Tuesday to Thursday at our Moruya practice.
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