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SmartClinics Carseldine Family Medical Centre
Carseldine
1925 Gympie Road
Bald Hills, QLD 4036
Ph: (07) 3177 9510
Fax: (07) 3177 9511
Opening hours
Mon: 08:30 - 18:00
Tue: 08:30 - 18:00
Wed: 08:30 - 18:00
Thu: 08:30 - 18:00
Fri: 08:30 - 18:00
Sat: 08:30 - 12:30
Sun: closed
Please call 3177 9510 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 meet our aim of providing our patients with speedy and efficient nurse practitioner services.
Our Staff
Carolyn
Registered Nurse
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Anshu Sarikwal
Podiatrist
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Delma
Medical Receptionist
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Dr Dip Chand
Dr Dip Chand is an experienced GP, Senior Medical Officer & SmartClinics Medical Director.
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Dr Kerrin Curtin
Dr Kerrin (Kerry) Curtin sees patients at SmartClinics Carseldine.
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Dr Theresa Armstrong
Comprehensive health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
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Dr Yvonne Ho
Empathetic and caring, fluent in Cantonese, travel enthusiast.
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Emma
Practice Manager
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Franca
Medical Receptionist
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Gurvir
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
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Holly
Medical Receptionist
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Susan
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
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Vartika
Medical Receptionist
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Dr Deepa Joy
Dr Deepa has recently joined the SmartClinics team at Carseldine.
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Vartika
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Deepa Joy
Dr Deepa has recently joined the SmartClinics team at Carseldine.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Deepa obtained her fellowship in General Practice in 2017 after training as a GP registrar with General Practice Training Queensland. Prior to joining general practice she worked as a resident at the QEII Hospital, Mater Hospital and Royal Children’s Hospital. Dr Deepa grew up in India and obtained her medical degree (MBBS) there.
She enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has special interests in women’s and children’s health (she is the mother of two beautiful and boisterous boys) where she has obtained a Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney. Dr Deepa feels the best part of being a SmartClinics GP is that is allows her build long lasting relationships with all her patients. In her spare time her interests include poetry and painting.
Special interests
- Adolescent & young adult medicine
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Contraception & Family Planning & Fertility
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Implanon
- Menopause
- Minor surgery including skin lesion excision (excluding face and neck)
- Palliative care
- Preventative medicine/health checks
- Skin checks and excisions
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Malayalam
Qualifications
- DCH.
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Anshu Sarikwal
Podiatrist
Locations
Anshu Sarikwal has done her Bachelor of Podiatry from Queensland University of Technology. She has interest in all facets of podiatry with special interest in diabetic and high risk foot assessment and treatment, ingrown nail treatment, surgery and orthotics. She believes in a preventative and conservative approach for optimal patient outcome.
Being a mother of two young boys in school, Anshu understands the stress of everyday life and therefore wants to make access to specialised podiatry treatment affordable for everyone. In her spare time she loves going to the gym, doing body pump and spin classes and going bike riding. She is fluent in English and Hindi and loves travelling around the world.
Special interests
Languages
- Hindi
Qualifications
Carolyn
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Susan
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Emma
Practice Manager
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Gurvir
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Holly
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Delma
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Franca
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Theresa Armstrong
Comprehensive health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Theresa Armstrong is an experienced Doctor who consults from SmartClinics Carseldine and Chermside. She grew up in Brisbane and later moved to Sydney to complete her medical degree at the University of Sydney. After completing her study, Theresa joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a Medical Officer, where she was deployed to the Middle East with Australian troops and took part in various humanitarian missions.
Theresa loves working as a Doctor in General Practice; specifically the challenge, variety and privilege of helping people become healthier and happier. As a mum of two young children, Theresa understands the importance of finding the right family doctor who is willing to take a holistic approach to health.
Theresa is interested in all facets of General Practice medicine from child health through to geriatric medicine and all that’s in between. Her military medicine background has also provided her with unique skills in aviation medicine and occupational medicine. Outside of medicine, Theresa loves Pilates and cooking; and the family has a 1979 Corvette sitting in their garage waiting to be restored!
Dr Armstrong has recently changed her hours at SmartClinics Carseldine to:
- 9am – 6pm – Tuesday & Wednesday
- 9am – 2:30pm – Thursday & Friday
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Aviation medicals
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Implanon
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- B.Sc
- FRACGP
- MBBS (Hons)
Dr Kerrin Curtin
Dr Kerrin (Kerry) Curtin sees patients at SmartClinics Carseldine.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Curtin grew up locally. He is a University of Queensland Graduate. This is his 47th year as a doctor, and his 46th as a General Practitioner. He is Proud of the fact that he still sees the very first patient brought to his solo practice at Bracken Ridge 43 years ago. She was brought down as a baby and he still treats her, and her four children to this day.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS
Dr Yvonne Ho
Empathetic and caring, fluent in Cantonese, travel enthusiast.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Ho completed her medical degree at the University of Queensland. After graduation, Dr Ho worked at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane before joining General Practice. Dr
Ho is committed to ongoing professional education and she holds Diplomas in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Child Health and Internal Medicine. While Dr Ho is experienced in all areas of General Practice, she has special interests in children & women’s health, chronic disease management and preventative medicine. Dr Ho grew up in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Cantonese. In her spare time, Dr Ho enjoys travelling and photography.
Dr Ho’s Qualifications and Memberships:
Fellowship Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Diploma in Child Health, Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Therapies in Internal Medicine (University of Hong Kong).
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes care
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Metabolic diseases
- Physical examinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- Cantonese
- English
Qualifications
- DCH.
- DRANZCOG
- FRACGP
- MBBS
- PDip Int Med & Therapeutics
Dr Dip Chand
Dr Dip Chand is an experienced GP, Senior Medical Officer & SmartClinics Medical Director.
Locations
Carseldine
Chermside
A/Proff Dip Chand is one of SmartClinics longest serving GPs, having joined the Group in the beginning of 2012. He is the Medical Director for the Group, a senior lecturer and examiner at Bond, UQ and Griffith Universities and a Specialists Examiner for RACGP and FACRRM Emergency Exams.
Dr Chand currently sees patients at SmartClinics Carseldine and Chermside. He has been working as a Senior Medical Officer and General Practitioner in Australia for the past 16 years, which means he is exceptionally well placed to deal with minor trauma conditions as well as general medical concerns. Dip’s qualifications are extensive, with 6 medical fellowships across a broad range of areas including Emergency medicine, rural & remote medicine, general practice and child health with post gradual training in paediatrics from West Mead Children’s hospital and university of Sydney. He is also about to finish specialist training in sports medicine.
Dip grew up in Fiji and later moved to Australia to pursue his ambitions of being a Doctor. In addition to working at SmartClinics, Dip regularly volunteers his time to improve the health of people living in third world and developing nations. Dip has also been an elite athlete, competing in the Commonwealth Games and other international competitions as a distance runner and walker.
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)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Pain management
- Palliative care
- Pre-employment medicals
- Preventive medicine
- Sexual health
- Skin checks and excisions
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
- Fijian
- Hindi
Qualifications
- aFCHSM
- Associate Professor James Cook University
- DAnat
- DCH.
- DHCP
- DMDR
- FACCRM
- FAIM
- FARGP AFRACMA
- FRACGP
- MAICD.MAAPM Medical Director & General Practitioner
- MBBS
- Senior lecturer University of Qld & Griffith University
Carolyn
Registered Nurse
Anshu Sarikwal
Podiatrist
Delma
Medical Receptionist
Dr Dip Chand
Dr Dip Chand is an experienced GP, Senior Medical Officer & SmartClinics Medical Director.
Dr Kerrin Curtin
Dr Kerrin (Kerry) Curtin sees patients at SmartClinics Carseldine.
Dr Theresa Armstrong
Comprehensive health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
Dr Yvonne Ho
Empathetic and caring, fluent in Cantonese, travel enthusiast.
Emma
Practice Manager
Franca
Medical Receptionist
Gurvir
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Holly
Medical Receptionist
Susan
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Vartika
Medical Receptionist
Dr Deepa Joy
Dr Deepa has recently joined the SmartClinics team at Carseldine.
Vartika
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Deepa Joy
Dr Deepa has recently joined the SmartClinics team at Carseldine.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Deepa obtained her fellowship in General Practice in 2017 after training as a GP registrar with General Practice Training Queensland. Prior to joining general practice she worked as a resident at the QEII Hospital, Mater Hospital and Royal Children’s Hospital. Dr Deepa grew up in India and obtained her medical degree (MBBS) there.
She enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has special interests in women’s and children’s health (she is the mother of two beautiful and boisterous boys) where she has obtained a Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney. Dr Deepa feels the best part of being a SmartClinics GP is that is allows her build long lasting relationships with all her patients. In her spare time her interests include poetry and painting.
Special interests
- Adolescent & young adult medicine
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Contraception & Family Planning & Fertility
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Implanon
- Menopause
- Minor surgery including skin lesion excision (excluding face and neck)
- Palliative care
- Preventative medicine/health checks
- Skin checks and excisions
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Malayalam
Qualifications
- DCH.
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Anshu Sarikwal
Podiatrist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
- Hindi
Qualifications
Carolyn
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Susan
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Emma
Practice Manager
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Gurvir
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Holly
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Delma
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Franca
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Theresa Armstrong
Comprehensive health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Theresa Armstrong is an experienced Doctor who consults from SmartClinics Carseldine and Chermside. She grew up in Brisbane and later moved to Sydney to complete her medical degree at the University of Sydney. After completing her study, Theresa joined the Royal Australian Air Force as a Medical Officer, where she was deployed to the Middle East with Australian troops and took part in various humanitarian missions.
Theresa loves working as a Doctor in General Practice; specifically the challenge, variety and privilege of helping people become healthier and happier. As a mum of two young children, Theresa understands the importance of finding the right family doctor who is willing to take a holistic approach to health.
Theresa is interested in all facets of General Practice medicine from child health through to geriatric medicine and all that’s in between. Her military medicine background has also provided her with unique skills in aviation medicine and occupational medicine. Outside of medicine, Theresa loves Pilates and cooking; and the family has a 1979 Corvette sitting in their garage waiting to be restored!
Dr Armstrong has recently changed her hours at SmartClinics Carseldine to:
- 9am – 6pm – Tuesday & Wednesday
- 9am – 2:30pm – Thursday & Friday
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Aviation medicals
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Implanon
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- B.Sc
- FRACGP
- MBBS (Hons)
Dr Kerrin Curtin
Dr Kerrin (Kerry) Curtin sees patients at SmartClinics Carseldine.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Curtin grew up locally. He is a University of Queensland Graduate. This is his 47th year as a doctor, and his 46th as a General Practitioner. He is Proud of the fact that he still sees the very first patient brought to his solo practice at Bracken Ridge 43 years ago. She was brought down as a baby and he still treats her, and her four children to this day.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS
Dr Yvonne Ho
Empathetic and caring, fluent in Cantonese, travel enthusiast.
Locations
Carseldine
Dr Ho completed her medical degree at the University of Queensland. After graduation, Dr Ho worked at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane before joining General Practice. Dr
Ho is committed to ongoing professional education and she holds Diplomas in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Child Health and Internal Medicine. While Dr Ho is experienced in all areas of General Practice, she has special interests in children & women’s health, chronic disease management and preventative medicine. Dr Ho grew up in Hong Kong and is fluent in English and Cantonese. In her spare time, Dr Ho enjoys travelling and photography.
Dr Ho’s Qualifications and Memberships:
Fellowship Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Diploma in Child Health, Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnosis and Therapies in Internal Medicine (University of Hong Kong).
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes care
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Metabolic diseases
- Physical examinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- Cantonese
- English
Qualifications
- DCH.
- DRANZCOG
- FRACGP
- MBBS
- PDip Int Med & Therapeutics
Dr Dip Chand
Dr Dip Chand is an experienced GP, Senior Medical Officer & SmartClinics Medical Director.
Locations
Carseldine
Chermside
A/Proff Dip Chand is one of SmartClinics longest serving GPs, having joined the Group in the beginning of 2012. He is the Medical Director for the Group, a senior lecturer and examiner at Bond, UQ and Griffith Universities and a Specialists Examiner for RACGP and FACRRM Emergency Exams.
Dr Chand currently sees patients at SmartClinics Carseldine and Chermside. He has been working as a Senior Medical Officer and General Practitioner in Australia for the past 16 years, which means he is exceptionally well placed to deal with minor trauma conditions as well as general medical concerns. Dip’s qualifications are extensive, with 6 medical fellowships across a broad range of areas including Emergency medicine, rural & remote medicine, general practice and child health with post gradual training in paediatrics from West Mead Children’s hospital and university of Sydney. He is also about to finish specialist training in sports medicine.
Dip grew up in Fiji and later moved to Australia to pursue his ambitions of being a Doctor. In addition to working at SmartClinics, Dip regularly volunteers his time to improve the health of people living in third world and developing nations. Dip has also been an elite athlete, competing in the Commonwealth Games and other international competitions as a distance runner and walker.
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)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Pain management
- Palliative care
- Pre-employment medicals
- Preventive medicine
- Sexual health
- Skin checks and excisions
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
- Fijian
- Hindi
Qualifications
- aFCHSM
- Associate Professor James Cook University
- DAnat
- DCH.
- DHCP
- DMDR
- FACCRM
- FAIM
- FARGP AFRACMA
- FRACGP
- MAICD.MAAPM Medical Director & General Practitioner
- MBBS
- Senior lecturer University of Qld & Griffith University
You’ll find us in the Carseldine Homemaker Centre
This brand new clinic has been custom designed and boasts fresh, modern furnishings, a spacious waiting area and a vibrant kids playroom. There is ample parking and, for added convenience, the clinic is open on Saturday mornings from 8:30am. You’ll find us near Subway and Gloria Jeans Cafe.
You can book your appointments for Carseldine Medical Centre at any time of day through our online booking system. Simply click the pink booking button, then select the locations and appointment time that suits you most. Simple!
Services
- Accident & emergency treatment
- Acupuncture
- Antenatal and post- natal care of mother
- Asthma assessment & management
- Aviation Medicals
- Child & adolescent health
- Diabetes assessment & management
- Drivers licence medicals
- Elderly Care
- Family medicine – general practice
- Immunisations
- Implanon
- Men’s health
- Minor surgical procedures
- Occupational Medicine
- Pre-employment medicals
- Skin cancer checks & treatment
- Sports Medicine
- Travel medicine
- Women’s health
- Workplace Health & Rehabilitation
Recalls and reminders
It is best practice to operate a recall system for abnormal results for pathology, radiology or specialist. Your local SmartClinics has a recall system in place and we ask for your understanding and acceptance of this policy. If necessary, you will be contacted by one of our Doctors, Nursing Sisters or Receptionists – by letter, phone or SMS – usually to make an appointment concerning these results.
Carseldine medical centre fees
Our out of pocket fees listed below apply to consultations only and do not include costs associated with private vaccines or consumables used as part of a procedure. Please note that at the time of your appointment at any of our SmartClinics doctor surgeries, you will be required to pay the out of pocket cost plus the corresponding Medicare service item.
Adults:
Weekdays (8:30am-5pm) out of pocket consultation fee of $35 + Medicare service item. All other times (including public holidays) out of pocket consultation fee of $40 + Medicare service item.
Pension card holders and children from 6 to 16 years of age:
Weekdays (8:30am-5pm) and all other times (including public holidays) out of pocket consultation fee of $20 + Medicare service item.
Children 5 years and under:
Children aged 5 and under will be bulk billed for appointments from Monday to Friday. Weekend appointments will attract a consultation fee.
North Brisbane Medical Centres:
SmartClinics has a number of family medical centres located on the Northside of Brisbane. If you would like to see a GP on Brisbane Northside, here is a list of our North Brisbane GP clinics and the nearby suburbs.
- SmartClinics Carseldine Medical Centre is recommended for patients from Bald Hills, Bracken Ridge, Strathpine, Eatons Hills, Albany Creek, Bridgeman Downs, Aspley,Taigum, Boondall and Zillmere.
- SmartClinics Taigum Medical Centre is recommended for patients from Boondall, Carseldine, Zillmere, Nudgee, Deagon, Fitgibbon, Shorncliffe, Sandgate and Geebung.
- SmartClinics Chermside Medical Centre is recommended for patients from Aspley, Geebung, Chermside West, Kedron, McDowall, Virginia, Wavell Heights, Stafford and Gordan Park.
- SmartClinics Windsor Medical Centre is recommended for patients from Albion, Lutwyche, Clayfield, Gordon Park, Wooloowin, Grange, Herston, Newmarket, Kedron and Enoggera.
- SmartClinics Ascot Medical Centre is recommended for patients from Hendra, Nundah, Eagle Farm, Clayfield, Albion, Hamilton and Wooloowin.
