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MBBS (QLD), FRACGP, FAICD

Kevin is a general practice partner in the Townsville and Suburban Medical Practice. He was the team physician for Toyota North Queensland Cowboys Rugby League Club for many years and is currently the Team Doctor for the Townsville Fire Basketball Team.

Kevin is a general practitioner with a special interest in sports medicine. He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice, where his experience included being regional coordinator for the Family Medicine Program in North Queensland. He is the current Chair of the Northern Australia Primary Health Limited, the successor organisation to the Townsville Mackay Medicare Local where he was chair from 1999. Kevin has also served on the state bodies of General Practice Queensland (GPQ) as a Director and Chairman, as well as serving as the GPQ representative on Health Workforce Queensland for three years, also as a Director. He is a Fellow of Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Kevin is heavily involved in medical education and often speaks at conferences and events, especially around his experience as a high-level sports doctor.

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MBBS (JCU), FRACGP

Peter is a practice principle at TSMP. He grew up in Townsville and graduated from James Cook University. After spending time at The Townsville Hospital he has been working in General Practice since 2009.

Peter has a special interest in skin cancer diagnosis and surgery, travel and occupational medicine. He is an Appointed Medical Advisor for the Queensland Coal Mine Workers Scheme and an Authorised Health Professional for Rail Saftey Assessments.

He was a member of the Clinical Council for the NQ Primary Health Network until 2018.

Peter enjoys medical education and is a supervisor for GP registrars and medical students and clinical skills/guest lecturer for the JCU Medical School.

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BSc, MBBS (QLD), FRACGP

Amy studied at the University of Queensland and worked as a training doctor at the Townsville Hospital and local GP Practices. She also has a diploma in Palliative Medicine which came as a natural progression after working in General Medicine and Aged Care. Both areas of practice remain of great interest. Amy returned to Townsville after five years in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia as a GP. Her husband, Damien and two children are enjoying spending time with family and friends in the beautiful weather.

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MBBS (JCU), FRACGP

Susie is a born and bred Townsville girl, who studied at JCU. She graduated in 2006, and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010. She’s worked in Townsville as a local GP for over 15 years. Her Interest areas in medicine include women’s health, paediatrics and skin, however she enjoys most aspects of general practice. Currently her books are closed to new patients.

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B.Bio Sc, MBBS (QLD), FRACGP

Darren is a Townsville local and has spent all of his working life in North Queensland, including time in single-doctor towns as well as previously working at TSMP. He has a particular interest in skin cancer identification and treatment and like to take the time to provide clear information to patients about their medical conditions. He works part-time at TSMP, supports his wife’s education consultancy business and cares for his three young children.

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BDSc, MBBS (QLD), FRACGP

Phong grew up in Brisbane and completed his primary undergraduate degree in Dentistry. Medicine next beckoned and this was studied through the University of Queensland also. This was followed by years of training in a surgical speciality. During his hospital years as a registrar he discovered the importance of family having 3 children. The serenity of a great work life balance and the interesting nature of general practice proved too much and his GP training years were spent in the NT. He has interests in Men’s health, Indigenous health, skin, dental health and chronic diseases however he enjoys most aspects of general practice.

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BSc, MBBS (Lond), DOHNS, DSFRH, FRACGP

Kath grew up in the UK and graduated from Imperial College, London in 2003. She completed her GP training in the South East of England, gaining postgraduate diplomas in ENT and family planning. She then spent 10 years working as a GP around the UK.

She moved to Townsville with her husband and two young children in late 2018, they are looking forward to exploring the local area and are enjoying the lovely climate.

Dr Rose has a special interest in ENT and Womens Health but enjoys all aspects of General Practice.

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MBBS (JCU), FRACGP

Jessica is a Townsville born and bred GP who graduated from James Cook University in 2008. Along with obtaining her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners she has also more recently completed a Diploma of Child Health in 2017. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with special interests in paediatrics, women’s health and Indigenous health. In addition, she enjoys medical education and is a supervisor of GP registrars. Jessica has a long-term commitment to Townsville, with her husband and two young kids, and is very excited to be making the transition to TSMP in 2020.

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BSc. MBBS, FRACGP

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MBBS (JCU), FRACGP

Megan is a Townsville local, and a familiar face around Townsville Suburban Medical Practice. She worked here as a receptionist until she graduated from James Cook University in 2015, after which she spent two years working in a variety of departments at the Townsville and Charters Towers Hospital. She has an interest in women’s health and the sexual health of young people, but is embracing all aspects of general practice.

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MBBS (JCU), FRACGP

Kirryn grew up in Ayr and graduated from James Cook University in 2006. She spent 2 years working at The Canberra Hospital as well as Calvary Public and Goulburn Base Hospitals. She has been working in General Practice since 2009 and achieved her GP Fellowship in 2012. Kirryn enjoys all aspects of general practice, especially getting to know her patients and their families as they grow & change. She has a special interest in women’s health including fertility issues and antenatal care, as well as paediatrics and skin cancer diagnosis and surgery. She loves to be involved in the education of GP registrars and medical students, and is also an Examining Medical Officer for the Queensland Coal Mine Workers Scheme. Kirryn spent two years living in Washington DC, USA with her husband and 2 daughters in 2017 and 2018. Outside of work, Kirryn enjoys spending time with her family, reading good books, watching British Crime Drama, and trying to keep fit and active.

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MBBS (JCU), FRACGP