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BMed, MD (Qld), FRACGP, GradDip MedUltrasound (Qld), BMRS (MI)

Dr. Rhys Bennett is a dedicated physician who initially qualified in sonography. As he advanced his skills in general practice, he witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of long-term pain and chronic conditions on patients. This experience ignited his passion for venous health, prompting him to study Phlebology. Dr. Bennett is also committed to helping patients manage conditions such as Lipoedema and Lymphoedema. He focuses on both conservative management and surgical intervention, aiming to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for those suffering from these chronic conditions. His dedication to venous health exemplifies his holistic approach to patient care.

info@miamiprivatehospital.com.au

1800 111 634

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Surgical fellowships with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr David Ong is renowned for his holistic approach to aesthetic surgery, in which he offers bespoke treatments that achieve outstanding results. Achieving beautiful, natural results for his patients drives Dr Ong’s passion for a more holistic, personalised approach to aesthetic medicine and surgery. Knowing how aesthetic medicine and surgery can change people’s lives and dramatically boost their confidence and self-esteem, Dr. Ong applies his genuine, caring and highly skilled approach to a complete range of aesthetic face and body treatments, both surgical and non-surgical.

bookings@davidong.com.au
0413 000 228

BMBS (Hons) FRACP Gastroenterology & Hepatologist

Dr. Ryan is an Australian trained Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist known for her expertise in complex medical conditions and her focus on the Gut-Brain connection. Dr. Ryan’s extensive experience stems from completing her Core Gastroenterology years at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and finishing her Advanced Training in General and Transplant Hepatology at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane in 2007. Following this, she transitioned to the private sector, while also continuing her role within the Queensland Liver Transplant Service (QLTS) for over a decade. Her interests span from the complexities of Liver Transplant Patients to the evolving challenges post-COVID.

info@drrebeccaryan.com.au

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of NSW, followed by residency at the Royal North Shore Hospital in NSW. Physician training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and Hornsby Hospital. Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians

Dr Mark Thompson was the second Gastroenterologist to arrive on the Gold Coast in early 1985. Since that time he has provided a comprehensive service in gastroenterology covering both the Gold Coast and northern NSW. During his career on the Gold Coast, Dr Thompson has been the developer and operator of both Pacific Private Hospital and Tweed Day Surgery.  Dr Thompson is currently the Managing Director of The Gastrointestinal Centre which provides a comprehensive consulting and G.I. endoscopic service to the Gold Coast and northern NSW. More recently he has been the lead Gastroenterologist in the development of the Pindara Centre of Excellence in Endoscopy with Ramsay Health Care. His principal clinical interests remain in diagnostic and interventional G.I. endoscopy and colonoscopy including screening programs for colorectal cancer and  Barrett’s oesophagus.

gic@gicentre.com.au

07 5564 6922

Dr Van Den Berg works with a number of excellent surgeons in many areas including gastrointestinal, orthopaedic, ar nose and throat and gynaecological surgery. As a private anaesthetist he is accredited at all of the major Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres located on both the Gold and Tweed Coasts. In addition to full-time clinical work, he continues to regularly participate in the Maintenance of Professional Standards Program from ANZCA.

admin@coastanaesthesia.com.au

07 5598 0663

BBiomedSc MBBS(Hons) FANZCA

Dr Allchurch completed specialty training as a specialist anaesthetist in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Dr Allchurch graduated with 1st Class Honours from the University of Queensland School of Medicine in 2006 after first completing a degree in Biomedical Science at Griffith University. From 2014 to 2022 Dr Allchurch worked as a specialist anaesthetist at Gold Coast University, Robina, and Varsity Lakes Public Hospitals. Here, she gained extensive experience in the areas of Ophthalmic, Head and Neck, Upper Limb, and Endoscopy Anaesthesia. Dr Allchurch served as the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmic Anaesthesia.

For eight years Dr Allchurch served as a Supervisor of Training with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, facilitating and supporting the training of specialist anaesthetists on the Gold Coast.

Dr Allchurch now works full-time in private practice.

info@APSanaesthesia.com.au

(07) 5574 0018

Dr Steele graduated from Griffith University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. Staying local, she spent 3 years as a junior doctor within South-East Queensland, with a focus on critical care. Following this, she obtained her FANZCA in 2019 after 5 years of specialist training with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. During this time, she also completed a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education from Flinders University. She is now a specialist anaesthetist on the Gold Coast, accredited at all the major public and private hospitals. She continues actively participating in professional development with ANZCA.

admin@coastanaesthesia.com.au

07 5598 0663

Growing up in Brisbane, Jo Burton studied medicine at the University of Queensland and graduated in 2006. Dr Burton then worked as a junior doctor for 2 years at Gold Coast Hospital, before being accepted into specialist anaesthetic training. She completed the required five years of specialist training at public hospitals throughout south east Queensland and northern New South Wales. Since obtaining her Fellowship of ANZCA (Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) in February 2017, she now works as a specialist anaesthetist in public practice at Tweed Hospital, and privately with Coast Anaesthesia. Dr Burton is accredited to work at most private hospitals and day surgeries on the Gold Coast. She maintain her professional standards through participation in the College’s Continuing Professional Development program, attendance and involvement at Quality Assurance meetings, and regular attendance at workshops and conferences.

admin@coastanaesthesia.com.au

07 5598 0663

BSc(Med), MBBS, FANZCA

In 2005 Dr Doogan completed a Bachelor of Medical Science/ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of NSW in Sydney. Upon completion of this combined degree she worked as a resident medical officer at the Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick. In these years she gained a broad range of experience in both adult and paediatric critical care medicine.

In 2010 she began training to be an Anaesthetist at the Prince of Wales and Sydney Children’s Hospital. During these years Dr Doogan worked at a number of hospitals around NSW including St George Hospital in Kogarah where she completed a fellowship year. In January 2015 she obtained her specialist qualification from ANZCA (FANZCA). For the following 2 years she worked as a specialist anaesthetist in Sydney.

Dr Doogan relocated to the Gold Coast in 2017 and began working as a specialist at The Tweed and Murwillumbah Public Hospitals. She is currently accredited at several public hospitals in NSW and Qld.

admin@coastanaesthesia.com.au

(07) 5598 0663.

Specialist Anaesthetist, MBBS, FANZCA

Dr Lee graduated from medicine at James Cook University in Queensland in 2005. As a Qld Health rural scholarship holder, Dr Lee spent some time after his residency years in rural and regional areas as a medical doctor, including a year of anaesthetic training in Toowoomba.  After four years of training as an anaesthetic registrar around Brisbane and Gold Coast, Dr Lee did a general fellowship in anaesthesia at the Gold Coast University Hospital.  He qualified as a Consultant Anaesthetist in 2016. He is currently a senior staff specialist at the Gold Coast University Hospital.  His area of interest is general anaesthesia, and prides himself in being skilled and passionate in all areas of anaesthesia.

info@apsanaesthesia.com.au

07 5574 0018

FACP, MBBS (QLD), GAICD, JD Barrister at Law (QLD), MBA

Dr Lekich is a Queensland medical graduate with a 15-year microsurgical background working in the field of ophthalmology and retinal microsurgery, hence his love of microscopes. He was originally pursuing a career as an eye specialist, working in a retinal clinic whilst studying for his basic ophthalmic exams, and then changed his pursuits from eye surgery to the treatment of varicose veins using endovenous laser and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy (hence his love of ultrasound) and becoming a fellow of the Australasian College of Phlebology. This came about due to the serious blood clot his then-wife developed in varicose veins during pregnancy.

Dr Lekich is passionate about medical training, having been trained and mentored by four preeminent surgeons and medical experts that he succeeded. Of particular note is Dr William Campbell, vascular surgeon, and Professor Earl Owen, the pioneer of microsurgery who performed the first hand and double hand transplants and the first microsurgical vasectomy reversal.

info@miamiprivatehospital.com.au

1800 111 634

BSc, MBBS (UQ), FRACGP, Certified Sclerotherapist (ACP)

Born in Singapore, Dr Nicholas Teo moved to Queensland to study medicine at the University of Queensland and fell in love with sunny Queensland where he has lived, trained and worked for the past 10 years. Dr Teo graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland in 2015. Working as a GP for two years and gaining experience with acute medicine and cardiac emergency units, Dr. Teo saw firsthand how severe the impact of having painful, swollen legs could be. He witnessed the transformative potential modern Phlebology treatment could have in combining ultrasound skills with the cutting edge treatment of chronic venous disease and leg ulcers.

info@miamiprivatehospital.com.au

1800 111 634

BSc, MBBS (Qld), FRACGP, DAME, Certified Sclerotherapist (ACP)

After graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Dr Jackman operated as a medical professional in remote regions spending several years with the Royal Flying Doctors, helping people in far off communities who commonly develop skin cancer as a result of exposure to the harsh Australian sun. This sparked her interest in diagnoses and treatment of skin malignancies, a speciality she has focused on for over 15 years as a GP. Dr Jackman’s personal attentiveness toward physical and mental health has motivated her to practice the same philosophy toward her patients and led her to gaining irreplaceable knowledge from the Australasian College of Phlebology in treating venous disease.

info@miamiprivatehospital.com.au

1800 111 634

In 2014, he finished postgraduate studies in dental implant therapy and focused his clinical practice on cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. After appreciating the importance of gum health for cosmetic and dental implant longevity, he completed further postgraduate training to become a specialist periodontist. Periodontists are dentists who complete a further 3 years of full-time study in the area of gum health and aesthetics.

Dr Anthony Puljich is a born and bred Gold Coast local who returned home after completing his undergraduate degree at The University of Adelaide in 2005. Dr Puljich has a special interest in assisting general dentists to expand their knowledge and skill base to provide comprehensive dental care to their patients. As both an owner of his clinic and a history of mentoring and supporting dentists with various levels of experience, he understands the difficulty general dentists have in undertaking complex dental treatment due to a gap in skills or knowledge in one particular aspect of dentistry. By working closely with referring practitioners, he hopes to provide support in providing high-quality dental care to their own patients and assist them in long-term maintenance. Outside of dentistry, Dr Puljich is involved in a range of community pursuits. As a father of four young children, he understands the role a strong, vibrant community has to assist people to achieve their maximum potential.

hello@theperiospecialists.com.au

(07) 5651 7374

Dr Hertess graduated from Melbourne University Medical School in 1986. She spent 8 years of additional training in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane. She also has a specialist qualification as a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in the division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and an Australian Dermatology Diploma.

Dr Hertess specialises in all breast surgery such as augmentation, reduction and breast implant related surgery including removal, replacement and explant surgery. Other special interests include body surgery after significant weight loss and skin cancer surgery.

drhertess@cairnsplasticsurgery.com
(07) 4031 5755

MBBS (Hons 1) MS (Ortho) Dip. Anat FRACS FAOrthA PFET (Spine) CIME

Mario Zotti is an orthopaedic and spinal surgeon with dual Australian spine fellowship training and an honorary adjunct assistant professor at Bond University. His clinical and research interests including conditions of the spinal column, including degenerative disease affecting the cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) regions and disorders of the sacroiliac joint and multifidus muscle.

info@backneck.com.au
0499 632 222

BDSc (Hons), Mclin Dent (Implants)

Dr. Franck Page is a highly skilled dental professional who received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours from the University of Queensland in 1993. With extensive surgical implant training under Professor Patrick Henry at the Branemark Centre in Perth, Dr. Page has acquired a wealth of knowledge and expertise in implant prosthodontics and surgery.

As a trainer in the Nobel Biocare Implant system, he regularly shares his knowledge with fellow dentists through lectures and courses throughout Australia.

With a Master’s degree in Clinical Dental Implants and a strong commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest advancements and techniques, Dr. Page is dedicated to providing patients with the highest standard of care in dental implant treatments. His passion for dentistry, combined with his technical expertise, makes him a leader in his field and a trusted provider for his patients.

reception@diagc.com.au

(07) 5503 1701

Dr Sham Jamal (BDS University of Sydney) graduated in 2003. He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and Co-Founder of the national Fixed Teeth Australia Dental Implant network.

Dr Sham Jamal has over 19 years of experience in dentistry and has performed over 800+ cases of All-on-4® Dental Implants (very few dentists have even done 50 in their whole careers). He trained directly under All-on-4® Dental Implant inventor Paulo Malo in Portugal.

Now offering our All-Fixed Solutions Dental Implants, also known as All-on-4®, allows him to tackle intricate cases previously deemed difficult or unfeasible, to ensure you have the best possible result.

Dr Sham Jamal is well known for his gentle approach to treating people with dental fear and anxiety. Empathetic to the physical and psychological concerns of his patients, he creates a non-judgmental environment in which you can discuss your concerns and possible treatment solutions in an approachable and professional environment.

enquiries@fixedteethaustralia.com.au

(07) 5551 9266

2001 – Appointed as an associate dentist in a specialist implant practice for two years, of which he performed the prosthetic aspect of complex implant treatments.

2007 – Accepted into and completed the implant surgical training program at the prestigious Branemark Centre in Perth.

2008 – Appointed course coordinator for 2nd year dental students at Griffith University (2 years). 2010 – Gained selection into the highly competitive Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology at Charles Sturt University in Sydney. This 18 month program encompassed training at the highest level in implant dentistry, which allowed Dr Sempf to gain extensive knowledge in dental implantology. Dr Sempf was one of the first dentists in Australia to complete this higher qualification. 2015 – 1 week clinical residency in Lisbon, Portugal at the Maloclinic. Received clinical training on the of All on 4 technique directly from Prof Paulo Malo, the founder of All on 4.

Dr Sempf has been involved with dental implants on the Gold Coast for over 15 years. He has extensive experience in implant treatments, from single tooth implants through to full arch implant reconstructions. Over these years he has constantly pursued his special interest in dental implant surgery and treatment and has gained further education to enhance his knowledge in this field.

In 2010, he was selected into the highly competitive Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implantology at Charles Sturt University in Sydney. This 18 month program encompassed training at the highest level in implant dentistry, which allowed Dr Sempf to gain extensive knowledge in dental implantology.

Dr Sempf is a highly esteemed member of:

• Australian Society Implant Dentistry
• International Congress Oral Implantologists
• Australian Dental Association

info@gcdentalsolutions.com.au

(07) 5573 1368

B.Med.Sci, MBBS(Hons I), FRANZCO

Dr Weaver is an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with international subspecialist training in medical and surgical Retinal diseases as well as ocular oncology. He prides himself on developing excellent rapport with his patients and delivering exceptional patient centred care and results. Dr Weaver was selected and awarded both the Topham and Trevellyn-Smith scholarships to undergo 2 years of fellowships as the W.H.Ross fellow (top ranked candidate worldwide) at the world-renowned University of British Columbia in Vancouver. His ophthalmic training was through the prestigious Sydney Eye Hospital program where he obtained the highest honour – the KG Howsam gold medal for being the most exceptional candidate in Australia and New Zealand in the final examinations. He received a full scholarship to undertake medical school at Griffith University on the Gold Coast where he graduated with First Class Honours and The University Medal (University’s highest academic award). He also received School of Medicine prizes in Medicine, Surgery and Paediatrics being the first placed candidate in those subjects.

kumbari.reception@gcteyedoctors.com.au
(07) 5655 4433

MBBS, MSc, BAppSci(Optom), FRANZCO

Dr Green is a Queensland trained Ophthalmologist who has recently completed subspecialty training in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery at the world famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Dr Green originally qualified as an Optometrist at Queensland University of Technology and completed his medical degree at University of Queensland. Dr Green spent two years as a resident at Gold Coast Hospital. Then after four years of training in public hospitals in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Lismore he completed his training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Here he received specialised training in corneal, cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery under the supervision of Professor John Dart, Professor David Gartry and Mr Mark Wilkins.

kumbari.reception@gcteyedoctors.com.au
(07) 5655 4433