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Dr Fleming completed her medical training at Trinity College Dublin and specialist general practice training in Ireland. She has worked mainly in Northern Queensland and spent the last 23 years in Townsville but has moved to be closer to her children. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and is looking forward to joining the team at Merthyr Medical Centre.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Saturday mornings
The doctor will meet with you to discuss whether you would benefit from an iron infusion, and then an appointment will be scheduled in the following days to have the infusion. The infusion takes about 20 minutes, but patients are to stay for observation for a further 30 minutes afterwards.
We offer iron infusions using Ferinject which is not a blood product (and is therefore suitable for Jehovah’s Witnesses),and does not have the risks of blood transfusion. It is also considered safe to use after the first trimester of pregnancy (when benefits outweigh risks) and during breastfeeding.
Kate has been an accredited practicing Dietitian for over 27 years and provides nutritional assessment, counselling and lifestyle coaching for a range of health issues. Kate has a special interest in paediatric and family health, allergies, weight management, diabetes, gastro-intestinal problems, heart, liver and kidney disease.
Availability: Tuesday and Thursdays
Hugh graduated from the University of Queensland and has worked as a GP in Ipswich and Brisbane over the past 20 years. He is interested in all aspects of General Practice and has a particular interest in skin cancer management including minor surgical procedures for skin cancer. Hugh has a post-graduate qualification in sclerotherapy for varicose vein treatment.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and alternate Saturday mornings
Tim graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and obtained his FRACGP fellowship in 2008. Tim has 17 years’ experience as a GP and he has practiced at Merthyr Medical Centre for the last 15 years.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Sunday mornings
Sima completed her medical studies in Iran and received her Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2021. Sima has a holistic approach to the patients and enjoys all aspects of general practice. Sima’s special interests include chronic illnesses, skin cancer medicine, women’s health, paediatrics and mental health.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Jomana graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. She completed obtained her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) 2004. Jomana believes in a balanced, holistic approach where information and patient empowerment is the key to well-being.
Jo is currently not taking new patients.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Sunday mornings
Leon is the Director of Merthyr Medical Centre. Leon graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and has been practicing in the New Farm for over 30 years. Leon has a special interest in preventative health, chronic disease management, mental health, sexual health, men’s health, dermatology issues and drug and alcohol rehabilitation medicine.
Leon is currently not taking new patients.
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Saturday mornings
Jamie graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery and became a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2000. Jamie has spent 22 years working as a GP and has been practicing at Merthyr Medical Centre for 17 years. Jamie has a special interest in preventative health, chronic disease management, men’s health, dermatology issues and travel medicine.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Michael graduated from the University of Adelaide and spent many years practicing medicine in Papua New Guinea. He is a qualified DAME Examiner and is also a qualified Dive Medicine practitioner. He has many years of experience in travel medicine and has been practicing in the New Farm area for over 30 years.
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and alternate Saturday mornings
Amanda graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery. She has worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Queensland Children’s Hospital and the Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. Before returning to Brisbane Amanda was practicing as a GP in Gunnedah Hospital and at North West Family Medical in Gunnedah.
Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Saturday mornings
Sclerotherapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment which involves injecting veins directly or under ultrasound guidance with a sclerosant, which removes the veins permanently.
Dr Hugh Wall has a post graduate qualification in sclerotherapy and is experienced in treating cosmetic and more serious problem leg veins from spider veins to large varicose veins. Dr Wall does ultrasound guided sclerotherapy as well as direct vision sclerotherapy here in the surgery.
Treatment involves an initial consultation where the best course of treatment is determined.
Most patients will require two sessions of direct vision sclerotherapy at $250 per session. Additional costs are: sclerosant at $25 per session and graduated compression stockings at around $150 a pair (fully refundable from most private health funds).
Patients with more extensive varicose veins may require ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy. This is charged at $600 per leg with a medicare rebate of $97. Often two sessions are required.
Our doctors provide a range of men’s health services including:
If you are not feeling yourself or think that you may be experiencing a mental health condition, speaking to a GP is a great place to start.
Our doctors can help you with a range of mental health issues including:
Dr Michael Horwood is a qualified Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). He can complete Aviation Medicals for commercial and private pilot’s licences and air traffic controllers:
Commercial pilots (Class 1) – basic medical as well as ancillary test, such as an audiogram, ECG, blood tests for glucose and lipids. Unless otherwise advised by the Aviation Medicine Section, a Class 1 medical certificate is valid for one year.
Private pilots (Class 2) – basic medical but not the additional ancillary tests. Unless otherwise advised by the Aviation Medicine Section, a Class 2 medical certificate is valid for four years for applicants less than 40 years of age on the day of issue or two years for those aged over 40 years.
Air Traffic Controllers (Class 3) – basic medical but not the additional ancillary tests. Unless otherwise advised by the Aviation Medicine Section, a Class 3 medical certificate is valid for two years.
Dr Horwood also does Commercial and Recreational Diving medicals.
All doctors can do commercial driving license or pre-employment medicals.
Medicals are conducted via appointment only and must be booked in advance. Phone our clinic on (07) 3254 1400 to book a medical. Prior to your appointment, all online payment to the registered body (eg CASA) needs to be processed, and all online paperwork is to be completed prior to your visit.
The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to use sun protection and have regular skin examinations by a doctor.
When doing a skin check, the doctor will take an in-depth history of the health of your skin and assess your risk factors for skin cancer. They will then look over your skin carefully using very high magnification that allows the doctor look into the structure of the skin. The doctor will discuss the any findings with you and will make recommendations based on your individual skin cancer risk factors.
The doctors at Merthyr Medical Centre can perform complex excisions in the clinic using plastic surgery and reconstructive techniques, like flap repairs and grafts on the face, nose, ears, scalp, and lower legs.
If you have a chronic medical condition, you may be eligible for a GP Management plan (GPMP). GPMPs helps your GP coordinate your medical care with other health professionals. The GPMP will provide comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information about your condition and treatment, and you may be entitled to subsidised sessions with allied and other health care providers.
Our GPs specialise in managing chronic (long term) conditions including asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic pain and many others.
It is important to protect yourself and your family from serious and preventable diseases and infections. Our GPs can provide the protection you need with vaccinations for children, travel, your work and more.
Childhood vaccinations are recommended at 2, 4, 6, 12 and 18 months and 4 years of age. Check with your doctor for more information.
Our doctors are experienced in a range of women’s health issues including:
Regular health check-ups are a great way to take stock and identify factors which may be putting you at a higher risk for poor health. There is no standard time interval for health check-ups as factors such as family history, pre-existing illness and medications are different for all patients. We encourage all patients to see their doctor regularly for basic health checks such as blood pressure, body mass index and waist size.
Some of our general medicine services include: