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SmartClinics Chermside Family Medical Centre
Chermside
Shop 212 Westfield Chermside,
Cnr Hamilton & Gympie Roads
Chermside QLD 4032
Ph: (07) 3177 9500
Fax: (07) 3359 0750
Opening hours
Mon: 07:00 - 23:00
Tue: 07:00 - 23:00
Wed: 07:00 - 23:00
Thu: 07:00 - 23:00
Fri: 07:00 - 23:00
Sat: 07:00 - 23:00
Sun: 07:00 - 23:00
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Please call 3177 9500 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
Dr Christian Rowan
Dr Christian Rowan is an Addiction Medicine Specialist.
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Amy
Medical Receptionist
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Camille
Medical Receptionist
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Ceridwen (CJ)
Practice Manager
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Danielle
Medical Receptionist
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Debra
Medical Receptionist
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Delma
Medical Receptionist
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Donna
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Dr Catherine Auer
Cathy's special interests include women's health, reproductive health, antenatal care and more.
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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 Janan Al Bahadly
Dr Janan is a female Doctor who practices at SmartClinics Chermside.
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Dr Jash Kumar
Dr Kumar sees patients at SmartClinics Mango Hill, Carseldine and Chermside
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Dr Jo Hallinan
Dr Jo Hallinan has a wealth of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience.
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Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian is a GP at our Chermside clinic
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Dr Peter Baker
Peter has over 40 years' experience in clinical practice.
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Dr Ramin Harirchian
Ramin is fluent in both English and Farsi, and has a special interest in skin cancer.
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Dr Rob Kielty
Dr Kielty is a part-time GP at Chermside
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Dr Stephen Cook
Dr Cook has recently joined the SmartClinics Chermside team.
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Dr Theresa Armstrong
Holistic health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
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Emily
Medical Receptionist
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Jacqui
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Katie
Medical Receptionist
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Kellie
Medical Receptionist
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Leisa
Medical Receptionist
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Maria
Medical Receptionist
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Monique
Registered Nurse
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Naleen
Medical Receptionist
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Emily
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Danielle
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian is a GP at our Chermside clinic
Locations
Chermside
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian is a GP at our Chermside clinic
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Monique
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Maria
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Debra
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Rob Kielty
Dr Kielty is a part-time GP at Chermside
Locations
Chermside
Dr Kielty is a part-time GP at Chermside
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Amy
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Delma
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Theresa Armstrong
Holistic health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
Locations
Chermside
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 Ramin Harirchian
Ramin is fluent in both English and Farsi, and has a special interest in skin cancer.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Ramin Harirchian has been a GP for 19 years and is now a family doctor at our Chermside Practice. Originally from Persia, Ramin is fluent in both English and Farsi. Ramin completed his medical degree in 1993 and in 2007; Ramin migrated to Brisbane, Australia with his wife and daughter.
Ramin received his fellowship in Australia from RACGP in 2011 and is certified in skin cancer diagnosis, dermoscopy and skin cancer surgery through the University of Queensland. Ramin is also an RACGP examiner.
Dr HarirchianÛªs special interests include workplace health and rehabilitation, skin checks and excisions, caridovascular risk assessment, chronic disease management, minor surgery and procedural work, men’s health, children’s health (paediatrics), elderly health (geriatric), implanon, musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, minor trauma (emergency medicine), occupational medicine, depression and anxiety (mental health), diabetes care, metabolic diseases, nutrition and weight management, palliative care, travel health and vaccinations and asthma care.
Ramin takes time to interact with his patients, and carefully listens to their health concerns in order to provide them with the very best advice and treatment.
What Ramin enjoys most about being a SmartClinics GP is being a part of an expert, organized and professional team. In his free time, Ramin enjoys golfing, playing pool and cooking.
Special interests
- 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
- Implanon
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Skin checks and excisions
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Qualifications
- AMC Cert.
- FRACGP
- MD
- Skin Cancer Surgery Cert. (UQ)
Jacqui
Locations
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Christian Rowan
Dr Christian Rowan is an Addiction Medicine Specialist.
Locations
Chermside
Annerley
Dr Rowan is an experienced Specialist Physician who has recently joined our Chermside and Annerley SmartClinics Family Medical Centres. Dr Rowan completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland and has been practising medicine for over 20 years. Dr Rowan is proud to be part of the SmartClinics team due to our integrated model of primary care and the viability of enhanced service delivery through extended hours at many SmartClinics Family Medical Centres. Dr Rowan is an Addiction Medicine Specialist. He is a Visiting Medical Officer at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and the Wesley Hospital. In his spare time, Dr Rowan enjoys playing and watching tennis, rugby and reading.
Special interests
- Addiction medicine
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Occupational medicine
- Pain management
- Physical examinations
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS (Qld) MDiplTrade (Mon) FRACGP FARGP FACRRM FRACMA FAChAM (RACP)
Ceridwen (CJ)
Practice Manager
Locations
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
Qualifications
Leisa
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Stephen Cook
Dr Cook has recently joined the SmartClinics Chermside team.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Cook has recently joined the SmartClinics Chermside team.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS FRACGP
Dr Jash Kumar
Dr Kumar sees patients at SmartClinics Mango Hill, Carseldine and Chermside
Locations
Chermside
Mango Hill
Dr Kumar is a General Practitioner who sees patients at SmartClinics Mango Hill. He has vast experience working in Primary Care and Emergency Medicine in Australia over the past 10 years. He is fluent in both English and Hindi. Dr Kumar has worked as a Senior Medical Officer/Consultant and Visiting Medical Officer in both Public and Private Emergency Departments as well as in General Practice.
Jash’s qualifications are extensive ranging into areas of Rural Remote Medicine, General Practice, Medical Administration, Medical Education, Acute Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular, Trauma and Critical Care Medicine. He also has acquired AMC Certificate. Jash strives to provide collaborative patient centred-care to achieve positive outcomes for each of his patients thus maintaining high patient satisfaction.
He also works with Academic, Tertiary and Trauma Centre; Department of Emergency Medicine at the Royal Brisbane (RBWH) and Mater Hospital.
He is passionate about developing education and improving Medical Practice in Australia and volunteers time to help in third world countries.
In his spare time he enjoys playing a variety of sports including Golf, Soccer, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, and Chess.
Special interests
- Asthma care
- 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
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Sports medicine
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Qualifications
- AFRACMA
- DTTE
- FACRRM (AST: Emergency Medicine)
- MAICD
- MBBS
Dr Janan Al Bahadly
Dr Janan is a female Doctor who practices at SmartClinics Chermside.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Janan is a female Doctor who practices at SmartClinics Chermside. She is fluent in Arabic and has special interests in Women’s Health, Mental Health Management, Sexual Health , Implanon Procedures and Chronic Disease Management.
Special interests
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Physical examinations
- Skin checks and excisions
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP MBCHb AMC Diploma in Child Health
Donna
Locations
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
Qualifications
Camille
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Katie
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Kellie
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Naleen
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Peter Baker
Peter has over 40 years' experience in clinical practice.
Locations
Chermside
Peter has over 40 years experience in clinical practice with 30 of those working as a General Practitioner. Peter loves all facets of general medicine and is driven by the opportunity to help treat and alleviate patients’ health concerns/issues. Over the years Peter has developed special interests in paediatrics, dermatology/skin and antenatal care.
Peter’s qualifications are extensive, which is evidenced by his formal credentials: MB ChB, D Obst RCOG, FRCP, FRCP (Edin), DCH, MD, FRACGP, MICGP, FACTM, FACRRM, Grad Cert Ed, M Ed, Cert Primary Care Skin Cancer Management, Dip Bus.
Peter grew up in Ipswich in the United Kingdom and since arriving in Australia, he has lived in Tasmania for 4 years and Townsville for 17 years before settling in Brisbane, a place he’s called home for the past 12 years. Peter is married with 4 children ÛÒ 2 girls and 2 boys.
He enjoys playing squash, jogging and reading.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- Cert Dermoscopy
- Cert Primary Care Dermatology
- Cert Skin Cancer Management
- DCH.
- DipBus (Admin)
- DObst RCOG
- FACRRM
- FACTM
- FRACGP
- FRCP
- FRCPE
- MB ChB
- MD
- MEd
- MICGP
Dr Catherine Auer
Cathy's special interests include women's health, reproductive health, antenatal care and more.
Locations
Chermside
Cathy has been practicing as a GP since 1995. After attaining her medical credentials in London, Cathy travelled to Australia on a six month working holiday. Twenty years later, she is still here doing what she loves – helping people to live healthy and happy lives. During that time, Cathy has worked in a number of areas including Far North Queensland; however she has always come back to Brisbane, a place she now calls home.
Cathy’s favourite thing about being a GP is being able to support patients to make positive changes in their lives. Whilst she loves all aspects of general medicine, Cathy’s special interest areas include women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, family planning, antenatal care, depression and preventative medicine.
When she is not working, Cathy enjoys watching her two children play sport, running, yoga, cooking and pottering around the garden.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- AMC Cert. B. Sc
- FRACGP
- MBBS (University of London)
Dr Jo Hallinan
Dr Jo Hallinan has a wealth of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Jo Hallinan started at SmartClinics Family Medical Centres in late 2012 and brought with her a wealth of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience. Jo has been in practice for nearly 10 years and received her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Queensland.
Her special interests include antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby, children’s health (paediatrics), women’s health including reproductive health, implanon and sexual health.
Jo loves seeing the whole spectrum of life through pregnancy, birth, childhood, the challenging adolescent years, middle age and then working with the elderly as part of her role as a GP.
Despite spending some of her early childhood in Victoria, Jo considers herself a native ÛÏBrisbane-iteÛ and before starting medicine she worked in a range of diverse areas including publishing, nursing and retail! As a mother of two young children, Jo loves spending time with her family and enjoys bushwalking, travelling, bike riding and camping.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Implanon
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- BSc
- FRACGP
- MBBS
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
Dr Christian Rowan
Dr Christian Rowan is an Addiction Medicine Specialist.
Amy
Medical Receptionist
Camille
Medical Receptionist
Ceridwen (CJ)
Practice Manager
Danielle
Medical Receptionist
Debra
Medical Receptionist
Delma
Medical Receptionist
Donna
Dr Catherine Auer
Cathy's special interests include women's health, reproductive health, antenatal care and more.
Dr Dip Chand
Dr Dip Chand is an experienced GP, Senior Medical Officer & SmartClinics Medical Director.
Dr Janan Al Bahadly
Dr Janan is a female Doctor who practices at SmartClinics Chermside.
Dr Jash Kumar
Dr Kumar sees patients at SmartClinics Mango Hill, Carseldine and Chermside
Dr Jo Hallinan
Dr Jo Hallinan has a wealth of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience.
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian is a GP at our Chermside clinic
Dr Peter Baker
Peter has over 40 years' experience in clinical practice.
Dr Ramin Harirchian
Ramin is fluent in both English and Farsi, and has a special interest in skin cancer.
Dr Rob Kielty
Dr Kielty is a part-time GP at Chermside
Dr Stephen Cook
Dr Cook has recently joined the SmartClinics Chermside team.
Dr Theresa Armstrong
Holistic health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
Emily
Medical Receptionist
Jacqui
Katie
Medical Receptionist
Kellie
Medical Receptionist
Leisa
Medical Receptionist
Maria
Medical Receptionist
Monique
Registered Nurse
Naleen
Medical Receptionist
Emily
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Danielle
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian is a GP at our Chermside clinic
Locations
Chermside
Dr Pavala Deepa Balasubramanian is a GP at our Chermside clinic
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Monique
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Maria
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Debra
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Rob Kielty
Dr Kielty is a part-time GP at Chermside
Locations
Chermside
Dr Kielty is a part-time GP at Chermside
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Amy
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Delma
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Theresa Armstrong
Holistic health believer, former airforce officer, pilates lover.
Locations
Chermside
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 Ramin Harirchian
Ramin is fluent in both English and Farsi, and has a special interest in skin cancer.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Ramin Harirchian has been a GP for 19 years and is now a family doctor at our Chermside Practice. Originally from Persia, Ramin is fluent in both English and Farsi. Ramin completed his medical degree in 1993 and in 2007; Ramin migrated to Brisbane, Australia with his wife and daughter.
Ramin received his fellowship in Australia from RACGP in 2011 and is certified in skin cancer diagnosis, dermoscopy and skin cancer surgery through the University of Queensland. Ramin is also an RACGP examiner.
Dr HarirchianÛªs special interests include workplace health and rehabilitation, skin checks and excisions, caridovascular risk assessment, chronic disease management, minor surgery and procedural work, men’s health, children’s health (paediatrics), elderly health (geriatric), implanon, musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, minor trauma (emergency medicine), occupational medicine, depression and anxiety (mental health), diabetes care, metabolic diseases, nutrition and weight management, palliative care, travel health and vaccinations and asthma care.
Ramin takes time to interact with his patients, and carefully listens to their health concerns in order to provide them with the very best advice and treatment.
What Ramin enjoys most about being a SmartClinics GP is being a part of an expert, organized and professional team. In his free time, Ramin enjoys golfing, playing pool and cooking.
Special interests
- 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
- Implanon
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Skin checks and excisions
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Qualifications
- AMC Cert.
- FRACGP
- MD
- Skin Cancer Surgery Cert. (UQ)
Jacqui
Locations
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Christian Rowan
Dr Christian Rowan is an Addiction Medicine Specialist.
Locations
Chermside
Annerley
Dr Rowan is an experienced Specialist Physician who has recently joined our Chermside and Annerley SmartClinics Family Medical Centres. Dr Rowan completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland and has been practising medicine for over 20 years. Dr Rowan is proud to be part of the SmartClinics team due to our integrated model of primary care and the viability of enhanced service delivery through extended hours at many SmartClinics Family Medical Centres. Dr Rowan is an Addiction Medicine Specialist. He is a Visiting Medical Officer at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and the Wesley Hospital. In his spare time, Dr Rowan enjoys playing and watching tennis, rugby and reading.
Special interests
- Addiction medicine
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Occupational medicine
- Pain management
- Physical examinations
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS (Qld) MDiplTrade (Mon) FRACGP FARGP FACRRM FRACMA FAChAM (RACP)
Ceridwen (CJ)
Practice Manager
Locations
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
Qualifications
Leisa
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Stephen Cook
Dr Cook has recently joined the SmartClinics Chermside team.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Cook has recently joined the SmartClinics Chermside team.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS FRACGP
Dr Jash Kumar
Dr Kumar sees patients at SmartClinics Mango Hill, Carseldine and Chermside
Locations
Chermside
Mango Hill
Dr Kumar is a General Practitioner who sees patients at SmartClinics Mango Hill. He has vast experience working in Primary Care and Emergency Medicine in Australia over the past 10 years. He is fluent in both English and Hindi. Dr Kumar has worked as a Senior Medical Officer/Consultant and Visiting Medical Officer in both Public and Private Emergency Departments as well as in General Practice.
Jash’s qualifications are extensive ranging into areas of Rural Remote Medicine, General Practice, Medical Administration, Medical Education, Acute Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular, Trauma and Critical Care Medicine. He also has acquired AMC Certificate. Jash strives to provide collaborative patient centred-care to achieve positive outcomes for each of his patients thus maintaining high patient satisfaction.
He also works with Academic, Tertiary and Trauma Centre; Department of Emergency Medicine at the Royal Brisbane (RBWH) and Mater Hospital.
He is passionate about developing education and improving Medical Practice in Australia and volunteers time to help in third world countries.
In his spare time he enjoys playing a variety of sports including Golf, Soccer, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, and Chess.
Special interests
- Asthma care
- 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
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Occupational medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Sports medicine
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Qualifications
- AFRACMA
- DTTE
- FACRRM (AST: Emergency Medicine)
- MAICD
- MBBS
Dr Janan Al Bahadly
Dr Janan is a female Doctor who practices at SmartClinics Chermside.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Janan is a female Doctor who practices at SmartClinics Chermside. She is fluent in Arabic and has special interests in Women’s Health, Mental Health Management, Sexual Health , Implanon Procedures and Chronic Disease Management.
Special interests
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Physical examinations
- Skin checks and excisions
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP MBCHb AMC Diploma in Child Health
Donna
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Special interests
- General Practice
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Camille
Medical Receptionist
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Katie
Medical Receptionist
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Kellie
Medical Receptionist
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Naleen
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Dr Peter Baker
Peter has over 40 years' experience in clinical practice.
Locations
Chermside
Peter has over 40 years experience in clinical practice with 30 of those working as a General Practitioner. Peter loves all facets of general medicine and is driven by the opportunity to help treat and alleviate patients’ health concerns/issues. Over the years Peter has developed special interests in paediatrics, dermatology/skin and antenatal care.
Peter’s qualifications are extensive, which is evidenced by his formal credentials: MB ChB, D Obst RCOG, FRCP, FRCP (Edin), DCH, MD, FRACGP, MICGP, FACTM, FACRRM, Grad Cert Ed, M Ed, Cert Primary Care Skin Cancer Management, Dip Bus.
Peter grew up in Ipswich in the United Kingdom and since arriving in Australia, he has lived in Tasmania for 4 years and Townsville for 17 years before settling in Brisbane, a place he’s called home for the past 12 years. Peter is married with 4 children ÛÒ 2 girls and 2 boys.
He enjoys playing squash, jogging and reading.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- Cert Dermoscopy
- Cert Primary Care Dermatology
- Cert Skin Cancer Management
- DCH.
- DipBus (Admin)
- DObst RCOG
- FACRRM
- FACTM
- FRACGP
- FRCP
- FRCPE
- MB ChB
- MD
- MEd
- MICGP
Dr Catherine Auer
Cathy's special interests include women's health, reproductive health, antenatal care and more.
Locations
Chermside
Cathy has been practicing as a GP since 1995. After attaining her medical credentials in London, Cathy travelled to Australia on a six month working holiday. Twenty years later, she is still here doing what she loves – helping people to live healthy and happy lives. During that time, Cathy has worked in a number of areas including Far North Queensland; however she has always come back to Brisbane, a place she now calls home.
Cathy’s favourite thing about being a GP is being able to support patients to make positive changes in their lives. Whilst she loves all aspects of general medicine, Cathy’s special interest areas include women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, family planning, antenatal care, depression and preventative medicine.
When she is not working, Cathy enjoys watching her two children play sport, running, yoga, cooking and pottering around the garden.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- AMC Cert. B. Sc
- FRACGP
- MBBS (University of London)
Dr Jo Hallinan
Dr Jo Hallinan has a wealth of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience.
Locations
Chermside
Dr Jo Hallinan started at SmartClinics Family Medical Centres in late 2012 and brought with her a wealth of General Practice and Emergency Medicine experience. Jo has been in practice for nearly 10 years and received her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Queensland.
Her special interests include antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby, children’s health (paediatrics), women’s health including reproductive health, implanon and sexual health.
Jo loves seeing the whole spectrum of life through pregnancy, birth, childhood, the challenging adolescent years, middle age and then working with the elderly as part of her role as a GP.
Despite spending some of her early childhood in Victoria, Jo considers herself a native ÛÏBrisbane-iteÛ and before starting medicine she worked in a range of diverse areas including publishing, nursing and retail! As a mother of two young children, Jo loves spending time with her family and enjoys bushwalking, travelling, bike riding and camping.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Implanon
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- BSc
- FRACGP
- MBBS
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
Welcome to SmartClinics Chermside Family Medical Centre, where hassle-free health care is our top priority.
For your convenience, our Chermside Medical Centre is open late 7 days so you can see a GP after hours when you need to. If you require a late night or weekend appointment our experienced Medical Team is here to help, 364 days per year. You can book your appointments 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.
On arrival at our doctors surgery, you’ll receive a warm welcome from our reception staff and the very best service from all of our team. You’ll feel right at home as you relax in our clean, modern waiting room and the vibrant kids play area is sure to keep your children happy – check out the cool photo of our tree house cubby. We understand that your time is important so we won’t keep you waiting long.. in fact 95% of our patients are seen on time or early at our Chermside Medical Centre.
Services
- Accident & emergency treatment
- Antenatal and post- natal care of mother
- Asthma assessment & management
- 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
- Quit smoking programs
- Sexual counselling
- Skin cancer checks & treatment
- Sports Medicine
- Travel medicine – including Yellow Fever vaccinations
- 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.
Chermside medical practice 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. For your convenience, our SmartClinics Chermside doctors surgery offers electronic claiming in the clinic, meaning you get your Medicare rebate back sooner.
Adults:
Weekdays (8-5pm) 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. Adults without Medicare will be charged $75.05 for a standard consultation (during business hours).
Kids under 5 years:
Weekdays (8-5pm) no out of pocket consultation fee. All other times (including public holidays) out of pocket consultation fee of $36 + Medicare service item. Children without Medicare will be charged a discount rate of $71.25 for a standard consultation (during business hours).
Patients aged 65+ or Kids 5-12 years old:
Weekdays (8-5pm) out of pocket consultation fee of $31.50 + Medicare service item. All other times (including public holidays) – Adult fee less 10% discount. Children without Medicare will be charged a discount rate of $68.55 for a standard consultation (during business hours).
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 Chermside Medical Centre is recommended for patients from Aspley, Geebung, Chermside West, Kedron, McDowall, Virginia, Wavell Heights, Stafford and Gordan Park.
- 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 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.
