DR Timothy Smith attained the degree M.B.,Ch.B. at the University of Stellenbosch in 1983, with Distinction. He moved to Australia in 2005 and in 2008 attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners,with Specialist registration.
DR Timothy Smith, as he is known locally, has been a GP for more than 30 years and feels he ended up in paradise on the Sunny Coast. He loves all aspects of General Practice with special interest in anxiety/depression, kids and Mens Health.
Languages spoken: Afrikkans & English
Dr Joe De Jager was born and trained in South Africa attaining the degree MB.,Ch.B with distinction at the University of Stellenbosch, Capetown in 1983. He has 27 years GP experience and moved to Coolum Beach with his family in 2005. He loves all aspects of General Practice and is an avid saltwater fly fisherman.
Dr. Joe, as he is known locally, has been a GP for more than 30 years and feels he ended up in paradise on the Sunny Coast. He loves all aspects of General Practice with special interest in anxiety/depression, kids and Mens Health.
Languages spoken: Afrikkans & English
Dr. Jacob De Villiers graduated from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) in 1984 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. In 1987, he obtained his Diploma of Anaesthetics from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. Through the University of Pretoria in 1995, Jacob graduated with a Master of Medical Pharmacology.
Jacob practised as a General Practitioner in both urban and rural communities in South Africa, Canada and Australia. Whilst working in rural Canada, he passed the qualifying exams and was a member of the College of Canadian Family Physicians. Post relocation to Australia 20 years ago, Jacob was granted membership of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Jacob has a special interest in the care of older patients, but has experience in the management of all age groups. .
Languages spoken: Afrikkans & English
Poshi graduated with MBBS in 2005. He has practiced medicine at Sri Lanka before moving to Australia in 2010. He worked at St Vincents Toowoomba Private Hospital and Toowoomba Base Hospital before entering general practice in 2014. Subsequently he completed his Fellowship of General Practice in 2018.
Poshi holds a Diploma of Child Health from University of Sydney, Certificate in Aviation Medicine from Monash University and Certificate in Primary Care Dermatology from University of Queensland. Poshi is a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner for Civil Aviation Safety Authority. He is a certified Medical Review Officer and holds membership of Australian Medical Review Officers Association.
Poshi is a keen believer of holistic care and practices all domains of General Practice. He has special interests in Aviation Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Injury management and Chronic Pain Management. Poshi is married with 3 young daughters and loves to travel.
Dr Satish graduated from University in 2005 in India and two years later immigrated to Australia. He completed his Masters of Public Health from Deakin University, Melbourne. He worked at the Toowoomba Base Hospital from 2010 to 2014 whilst working compulsory term placements. He has enjoyed working in General Practice since 2014. Dr Satish has had extensive experience with rural and regional General Practice work which has up-skilled his medical knowledge in Australia extensively.
Dr Satish has also obtained a Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney in 2015 to assist him with his special interest in pediatric and childhood health issues. He enjoys minor skin procedures, routine skin checks and has a Primary Care Skin Cancer Certificate. Dr Satish enjoys all aspects of General Practice along with chronic disease management and all facets of preventative healthcare. Outside of work Dr Satish enjoys spending time with his family, playing cricket and relaxing outdoors.
Chris grew up on the Sunshine Coast and studied at the Queensland University of Technology, graduating as a podiatrist in 1994. He completed a research master's degree in 2012. He currently works from rooms in Coolum Beach and Maroochydore. Special Interest areas Chris enjoys all areas of podiatry and, in particular, he enjoys treating chronic foot pain, orthotic therapy and muscular-skeletal injuries.
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