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SmartClinics Annandale Family Medical Centre
Annandale
Village Shopping Centre
152 Marabou Drive
Annandale 4814
Ph: (07) 4775 2666
Fax: (07) 4775 2688
Opening hours
Mon: 08:00 - 17:30
Tue: 08:00 - 17:30
Wed: 08:00 - 17:30
Thu: 08:00 - 17:30
Fri: 08:00 - 17:30
Sat: 08:30 - 12:00
Sun:
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Please call 4775 2666 to book a Doctor appointment.
We will do our best to ensure that we are able to see you at the Appointment time you have selected. Delays do sometimes arise, but we will do our best to ensure you do not have to wait, or do not have to wait long.
If you wish to change or cancel your Appointment, please let us know as early as possible so that we may allocate your Appointment to another person. This will help us to meet our aim of providing our patients with speedy and efficient services.
Our Staff
Dr Rod Martinez - GP Partner
Dr Rod Martinez was the first Doctor in Annandale in 1996,
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Colleen
Practice Manager
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Dr Ashe Nicholas
Dr Ashe Nicholas is a Townsville local who completed her university years in Townsville
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Dr Eli Cowling
Dr Elizabeth (Eli) Cowling is a GP at SmartClinics Annandale
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Dr Franziska von Canning
Dr Franziska von Canning sees patients in Townsville.
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Dr Gavin Andrews
Dr Gavin Andrews graduated with honour from Monash Medicine in Victoria in 1995.
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Dr Lara Sewell
Dr Sewell sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale and has over seven years' experience.
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Dr Stuart Illman
Stuart has returned to North Queensland after graduating from UQ in 2007.
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Karen
Chronic Disease Management
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Katie
Medical Receptionist
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Katie
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Kim
Registered Nurse
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Lexi
Medical Receptionist
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Michelle
Medical Receptionist
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Katie
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Franziska von Canning
Dr Franziska von Canning sees patients in Townsville.
Locations
Annandale
Dr Franziska von Canning (Dr Fran) is a GP registrar who currently sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale Family Medical Centre.
Born in Switzerland, Dr Fran can speak German, Alemannic (Swiss German) and some French, which she is am aiming to improve. Dr Fran completed her medical degree as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree at James Cook University. She is particularly interested in sports medicine, sexual health and travel medicine. Dr Fran is skilled in minor procedures like skin cancer excisions (including small ones on neck and face), suturing wounds and doing cortisol injections for trochanteric bursitis, plantar fasciitis, shoulders etc. She is also trained in Implanon removal and insertion. In the near future, Dr Fran plans to complete a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine. She is a competitive powerlifter in her free time.
Special interests
- IUD for Birth Control
- Skin checks and excisions
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
Languages
- English
- German
Qualifications
- B.Sc
- MBBS
Karen
Chronic Disease Management
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Kim
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Lexi
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Eli Cowling
Dr Elizabeth (Eli) Cowling is a GP at SmartClinics Annandale
Locations
Annandale
Dr Elizabeth (Eli) Cowling is a GP at SmartClinics Annandale
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- General Practice
- IUD for Birth Control
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Nutrition & weight management
- Palliative care
- Sexual health
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- DRANZCOG
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Dr Rod Martinez - GP Partner
Dr Rod Martinez was the first Doctor in Annandale in 1996,
Locations
Annandale
Dr Rod Martinez was the first Doctor in Annandale when he moved his Doctor’s surgery from Kirwan to Annandale in 1996. He established the Annandale medical centre as a sole practitioner with his staff of Colleen and Ruth. Having been a GP in Townsville for many years before this he was able to meet the demand and expectations of Annandale. The practice now has several experienced Female and Male doctors offering the complete range of Primary Care Medical Services to its Patients. Rod is a keen fisherman, a passionate cowboys supporter and is currently on the committee of the Cowboys community fund . This fund raises money and distributes goods to needy youth in North Queensland.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS
Dr Lara Sewell
Dr Sewell sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale and has over seven years' experience.
Locations
Annandale
Dr Sewell sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale and has over seven yearsÛª experience working in General Practice. Her special interests include antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby, women’s health and IUD for birth control. She is also experienced in diabetes care, metabolic diseases and nutrition and weight management.
Dr Sewell completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2007 at James Cook University. She grew up in Townsville and attended Ryan Catholic College for her schooling. Her training for General Practice was undertaken at the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. She received the QLD medal from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for her General Practice examination in 2011. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and family medicine.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Contraception & Birth Control
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBD
Dr Gavin Andrews
Dr Gavin Andrews graduated with honour from Monash Medicine in Victoria in 1995.
Locations
Annandale
Dr Gavin Andrews graduated with honour from Monash Medicine in Victoria in 1995. He moved to Townsville in 2000 to complete his fellowship of General Practice, (FRACGP). Gavin has now settled in Townsville as he is attracted to the northern lifestyle and enjoys fishing and bike riding. Gavin is interested in all aspects of general practice and providing quality family care.
Special interests
- General Practice
- Medicine
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS FRACGP
Michelle
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Katie
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Dr Ashe Nicholas
Dr Ashe Nicholas is a Townsville local who completed her university years in Townsville
Locations
Annandale
Dr Ashe Nicholas is a Townsville local who completed her university years in Townsville at James Cook University. Dr Nicholas has her Fellowship with the College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and also holds a Diploma in Child Health (DCH).
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- DCH.
- FRACGP
Colleen
Practice Manager
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Dr Stuart Illman
Stuart has returned to North Queensland after graduating from UQ in 2007.
Locations
Annandale
Stuart has returned to North Queensland after graduating from UQ in 2007. Initially growing up in Mackay, he finished school and university in Brisbane before working in various rural locations in SE Qld such as Toowoomba, Oakey and Maleny. He completed his GP training in 2012 and enjoys all aspects of GP work in regional centres. He has an interest in skin and will begin some additional training in this field later this year.
Special interests
- General Practice
- Physical examinations
- Skin checks and excisions
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
Dr Rod Martinez - GP Partner
Dr Rod Martinez was the first Doctor in Annandale in 1996,
Colleen
Practice Manager
Dr Ashe Nicholas
Dr Ashe Nicholas is a Townsville local who completed her university years in Townsville
Dr Eli Cowling
Dr Elizabeth (Eli) Cowling is a GP at SmartClinics Annandale
Dr Franziska von Canning
Dr Franziska von Canning sees patients in Townsville.
Dr Gavin Andrews
Dr Gavin Andrews graduated with honour from Monash Medicine in Victoria in 1995.
Dr Lara Sewell
Dr Sewell sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale and has over seven years' experience.
Dr Stuart Illman
Stuart has returned to North Queensland after graduating from UQ in 2007.
Karen
Chronic Disease Management
Katie
Medical Receptionist
Katie
Kim
Registered Nurse
Lexi
Medical Receptionist
Michelle
Medical Receptionist
Katie
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Franziska von Canning
Dr Franziska von Canning sees patients in Townsville.
Locations
Annandale
Dr Franziska von Canning (Dr Fran) is a GP registrar who currently sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale Family Medical Centre.
Born in Switzerland, Dr Fran can speak German, Alemannic (Swiss German) and some French, which she is am aiming to improve. Dr Fran completed her medical degree as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree at James Cook University. She is particularly interested in sports medicine, sexual health and travel medicine. Dr Fran is skilled in minor procedures like skin cancer excisions (including small ones on neck and face), suturing wounds and doing cortisol injections for trochanteric bursitis, plantar fasciitis, shoulders etc. She is also trained in Implanon removal and insertion. In the near future, Dr Fran plans to complete a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine. She is a competitive powerlifter in her free time.
Special interests
- IUD for Birth Control
- Skin checks and excisions
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
Languages
- English
- German
Qualifications
- B.Sc
- MBBS
Karen
Chronic Disease Management
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Kim
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Lexi
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Eli Cowling
Dr Elizabeth (Eli) Cowling is a GP at SmartClinics Annandale
Locations
Annandale
Dr Elizabeth (Eli) Cowling is a GP at SmartClinics Annandale
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- General Practice
- IUD for Birth Control
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Nutrition & weight management
- Palliative care
- Sexual health
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- DRANZCOG
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Dr Rod Martinez - GP Partner
Dr Rod Martinez was the first Doctor in Annandale in 1996,
Locations
Annandale
Dr Rod Martinez was the first Doctor in Annandale when he moved his Doctor’s surgery from Kirwan to Annandale in 1996. He established the Annandale medical centre as a sole practitioner with his staff of Colleen and Ruth. Having been a GP in Townsville for many years before this he was able to meet the demand and expectations of Annandale. The practice now has several experienced Female and Male doctors offering the complete range of Primary Care Medical Services to its Patients. Rod is a keen fisherman, a passionate cowboys supporter and is currently on the committee of the Cowboys community fund . This fund raises money and distributes goods to needy youth in North Queensland.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS
Dr Lara Sewell
Dr Sewell sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale and has over seven years' experience.
Locations
Annandale
Dr Sewell sees patients at SmartClinics Annandale and has over seven yearsÛª experience working in General Practice. Her special interests include antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby, women’s health and IUD for birth control. She is also experienced in diabetes care, metabolic diseases and nutrition and weight management.
Dr Sewell completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2007 at James Cook University. She grew up in Townsville and attended Ryan Catholic College for her schooling. Her training for General Practice was undertaken at the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. She received the QLD medal from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners for her General Practice examination in 2011. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and family medicine.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Contraception & Birth Control
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBD
Dr Gavin Andrews
Dr Gavin Andrews graduated with honour from Monash Medicine in Victoria in 1995.
Locations
Annandale
Dr Gavin Andrews graduated with honour from Monash Medicine in Victoria in 1995. He moved to Townsville in 2000 to complete his fellowship of General Practice, (FRACGP). Gavin has now settled in Townsville as he is attracted to the northern lifestyle and enjoys fishing and bike riding. Gavin is interested in all aspects of general practice and providing quality family care.
Special interests
- General Practice
- Medicine
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS FRACGP
Michelle
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Katie
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Dr Ashe Nicholas
Dr Ashe Nicholas is a Townsville local who completed her university years in Townsville
Locations
Annandale
Dr Ashe Nicholas is a Townsville local who completed her university years in Townsville at James Cook University. Dr Nicholas has her Fellowship with the College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and also holds a Diploma in Child Health (DCH).
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- DCH.
- FRACGP
Colleen
Practice Manager
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Dr Stuart Illman
Stuart has returned to North Queensland after graduating from UQ in 2007.
Locations
Annandale
Stuart has returned to North Queensland after graduating from UQ in 2007. Initially growing up in Mackay, he finished school and university in Brisbane before working in various rural locations in SE Qld such as Toowoomba, Oakey and Maleny. He completed his GP training in 2012 and enjoys all aspects of GP work in regional centres. He has an interest in skin and will begin some additional training in this field later this year.
Special interests
- General Practice
- Physical examinations
- Skin checks and excisions
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
Annandale Medical Centre is now a SmartClinics Family Medical Centre
Smartclinics Annandale, previously Annandale Medical Centre was relocated to Marabou Drive in September 1996. Our philosophy is to provide high quality health care to our patients. We are the only medical practice located in Annandale. We are a GPA Accredited Practice, with wheel chair access in the far left hand corner of the car park. As a new SmartClinics Centre, the clinic will undergo some exciting changes over the coming months including new clinic signage, staff uniforms, an extensive refurbishment and in time, a more sophisticated patient booking program that has proven to reduce patient wait times. This is all part of our commitment to providing our patients with high quality, convenient healthcare. We welcome patients, new and old, to join us as undergo this exciting transition.
Located within the complex: Wheelchair access – Front entry of clinic, Disabled Toilet.
Our services
The highly experienced medical team is dedicated to providing you and your family with personalised, professional, quality healthcare across a wide range of medical and support services including women’s and men’s health, vaccination and immunisation programs as well as travel health and skin checks. Some of the other services we provide include:
Our services include:
- Womens Health
- Mirena Insertion/Removal
- Implanon Insertion/Removal
- Chronic Disease Management
- ECG’s
- Spirometry
- Preventative Health
- Immunisations
- Overseas Travel Advice and Vaccinations
- ABI’s
- Skin Checks
- Excisions
- Ear Syringing
- Iron Infusions
- Venesections
- Minor Procedures
- INR
Any procedures performed in association with your consultation will attract an additional fee. Should you require an estimation of cost, please speak to our admin staff.
Contacting your Doctor
As you will appreciate, the doctors are very busy during consulting hours and may not always be available to speak to you. They will endeavour to phone you back as soon as they are able to. If the matter you are calling about is URGENT, you should inform administration staff when you phone, they will transfer your call to the Registered Nurse who will assist with your enquiry.
Email Correspondence to doctors is not available.
Fees
Payment is required at the time of your consultation. A fee list is available at reception. Fees vary depending on the type of service and complexity of your consultation. For your convenience, payment can be made through eftpos, cash or cheque.
No need to go to Medicare, we can process your rebate here. Children 12 years old and under are Bulk Billed.
Repeat Scripts
Patients are required to make an appointment for all repeat scripts
Test Results
If your doctor has ordered pathology tests, it is important for you to follow up on the results. To follow up on your results, please call the surgery after 11:00am. Due to privacy laws, information regarding results will only be provided to the patient or parent/guardian. Staff are only able to give information that has been provided to them by the doctor, please do not ask them to interpret your results as this can only be performed by your treating doctor.
Radiology Results
An appointment is required to review xray results, xrays will not be stored at the clinic.
Appointments
This practice runs an appointment system. If your condition requires URGENT attention, please inform the staff and this will be triaged. If you require a longer appointment, please notify the reception staff so extra time can be allocated. We understand that your time is valuable and while we try to adhere to our appointment schedule, the unpredictable nature of medical practice is such that doctors sometimes run behind. We regret any inconvenience to you should this happen.
Online Bookings and Reminders
Appointments can now be made online via smartclinics.com.au. or through the app: “My Health 1st “ Please give your consent if you wish to receive SMS reminders for your appointment
Recalling Patients
A recall system is utilized at the practice to ensure patients are recalled for procedures, tests and appointments. Our friendly staff will contact you via post or phone, so please ensure your personal details are up to date.
There is also a National Cervical Screening Register, Childhood Immunisation Register and Bowel Screening Register that the practice utilizes. Please advise your doctor if you do not wish to be a part of these.
Patient Details
Patient information i.e. address, phone number and medical records held at this practice will not be released to any third party without your written consent. All staff are required to sign confidentiality agreements in order to maintain the security of confidential health records.
Feedback
To ensure the continuity of high quality care, the practice welcomes feedback that will assist in maintaining our level of care. If at any time you are not satisfied with any part of your service/treatment, we encourage you to discuss your concerns with the Practice Manager
Complaints
Office of Health Ombudsman – 133 646
P.O. Box 13281, George St, Brisbane, 4003
