Dr Araceli Arreza graduated from University of the East (Quezon City) Philippines. Dr Araceli has her Australian Medical Council Certificate and has been practising in Australia since 2005.

Special interests include:

Paediatrics, chronic disease and women’s health.

B.S.c, MBBS (2009)

Dr Steptoe graduated from Notre Dame University, WA in 2009. Dr Dayman comes from a background in genetics and specialised forensics, Dr Steptoe has worked with multiple agencies around the world as a forensic DNA & bone expert before undertaking further medical training in Australia. Although he spent a number of years working as a doctor in various emergency and surgical rotations around Australia, Dr Steptoe now lives locally on a rural property. He was born and bred in the country and has a lifelong passion for the Australian Outback and respects the “wonderful people that live there”. Dr Steptoe has made a firm commitment to help the local people of our area however he can, and brings to our community a much needed special interest in skin cancer surgery

Dr Dolly is currently training to achieve Royal Australian College of General Practitioner’s Fellowship. 

Prior to taking up her GP training, she gained her medical, surgical, paediatric and Emergency medicine training at various Brisbane hospitals including Gold Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, Ipswich Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital.

Dr Dolly then worked as a rural GP based at Berri (South Australia) and at more recently at Jimboomba.  

Dr Dolly’s special interest lies in Paediatrics and she has completed a diploma in child health. She also has passion for women’s health and enjoy men’s health.

In her time off from work she enjoys family time, soft music, gardening and yoga. 

AHPRA General Registration Member of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Dr Pedram has extensive experience in different fields of General Practice, Skin cancer Musculoskeletal /Chronic Diseases (Diabetes,Asthma,COPD,Metabolic Diseases),Mental Health, Chronic Pain management Weight Management and Smoking Cessation. 

Dr Chungath Juni Jobson (Juni) completed his MBBS from India 1995 then went on to have a very diverse career. His first three years as a doctor spent working in the niche field of leprosy (Hansen’s Disease), he underwent WHO training in dermatology and ophthalmology related to Hansen’s Disease. Then he went on to do a Fellowship in Accident and Emergency Medicine and a Master’s in general surgery at the world-renowned Christian Medical College Hospital Vellore. While working here, he was awarded a visiting Scholarship to Stanford University Medical Centre in California USA and International College of Surgeon in Chicago USA . After returning from the USA, he worked as a General Surgeon in rural India for 4 years. He calls himself “a very general surgeon” due to the shear variety of things he had to do in rural India.  He has travelled extensively.  The family relocated to Australia in 2008.

He worked as a Registrar in Emergency Medicine/Psychiatry and Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Brisbane and then as a Senior Medical Officer in Emergency Department in various hospital in SE Queensland. Currently, he is a Dual trainee with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. He has worked for Life Flight (formerly Care flight) and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) .  Over the next few years, he plans to transition to full-time General Practice. His interests include minor procedures, emergencies, and skin cancer. Besides this, he is interested in Mental Health and whole-person care.

His other passion are teaching, bike riding and going for long walks in the Australian bush!

Qualifications

MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
Diploma in Computer Sciences
Fellowship in Accident and Emergency Medicine

Memberships

Registrar member of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Senior Medical Officer- Emergency Medicine Gladstone Hospital
Member: Skin Cancer College
Associate Lecturer University of Queensland School of Medicine

Additional Completed Courses

Level 1 Mental Health skills training

Courses in Progress

Certificate in Dermatoscopy
Fellowship in Emergency Medicine
Registrar Independent Pathway -ACRRM

Special interests include.

Primary care

Skin cancer management
Mental Health
Minor Surgical procedures

Preventive Health

Dr Justin Wong graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011.  He gained extensive hospital experience at the Rockhampton Base and Gold Coast University hospitals prior to his journey into General Practice.  He has completed the RACGP examinations and is on track to obtain fellowship (FRACGP).  Justin is a native of Canada and speaks fluent English as well as Cantonese.  Prior to medicine, he was an electrical and computer engineer and worked on the oilsands of Northern Canada and the Scottish deepwater Schiehallion oilfields.

Kate Dean lives locally with her family, and as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist provides a professional, supportive and caring environment for patients with a patient care plan (EPC), Workcover, Dept. Veterans Affairs, NDIS or private appointments which can be covered by private health.

Kate has been in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. Her interests are broad and have grown to include people living with serious health conditions and injury such as back pain and neck pain, and in particular people with multiple comorbidities such as: Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Kidney Disease, CVD, Diabetes, Dystonia, Chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), COPD such as Asthma and Emphysema, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Dyslipidemia’s such as Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Lifestyle change to increase health and wellness, Rehabilitation, Joint pain/injury, Pre and Post-Pregnancy, Post-Physiotherapy, Stroke rehabilitation, Sports specific training for improving performance, Sports Injury Recovery and Prevention, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight management, Work Injury and Rehabilitation.

At an appointment with Kate you will receive specialist care, developing an appropriate plan with education specific to your condition/s that will be tailored to suit your individual needs. Kate also operates Hydrotherapy sessions twice weekly and regular group sessions for those with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus that are Medicare funded

Laura Gardner is a clinical psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency APRHA and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists.  Laura has a Master of Clinical Psychology (graduated in 2006) as well as a Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy. Laura has worked in community health settings and has been in private practice since 2008. Special interests include working with children, as well as anxiety and trauma recovery for adults.

Laura Gardner is Beaudesert Family Practice’s visiting psychologist. Laura can assist with a wide range of issues including: Depression and Anxiety, Phobias, Grief and Loss, Substance Abuse, Physical, Mental and Sexual Abuse Recovery, Trauma, Parenting Issues, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Young People, General Mental Health.

Laura’s treatment approach includes: Cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness training, interpersonal therapy as well as assertiveness skill training, relaxation, stress and anger management, and communication skills.

In an extreme emergency, such as breathing difficulties, non-relenting chest pain or a profusely bleeding wound Call 000 - and ask for an ambulance.

For all other health concerns outside normal hours you can contact After Hours Doctor on 07 5543 0252