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SmartClinics Ferny Grove Family Medical Centre
Ferny Grove
1304 Samford Road
Ferny Grove QLD 4055
Ph: (07) 3351 5111
Fax: (07) 3851 0719
Opening hours
Mon: 08:00 - 17:00
Tue: 08:00 - 17:00
Wed: 08:00 - 17:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Sat: 08:30 - 11:30
Sun: Closed
We are closed on Monday 7 October for Queen’s Birthday Holiday. Some SmartClinics Medical Centres will be open – click here to learn more.
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Please call 3351 5111 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 Greg Smith
Dr Smith has a strong interest in sports medicine, occupational health and skin cancer.
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Lindsay
Registered Nurse
Read More Bernadette
Medical Receptionist
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Dr David Dionysius
Dr Dionysius looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients to SmartClinics Ferny Grove.
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Dr Siobhan Lingard
Dr Lingard welcomes new patients. To book call (07) 3351 5111 or book online.
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Medical Receptionist
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Nurse
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Noeleen
Medical Receptionist
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Renae
Practice Manager
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Dr Helen Madden
Dr Madden looks forward to meeting you at SmartClinics Ferny Grove.
Read More Dr Siobhan Lingard
Dr Lingard welcomes new patients. To book call (07) 3351 5111 or book online.
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Ferny Grove
Dr Lingard is a female GP at SmartClinics Ferny Grove. New patients are welcome. Please call the clinic to book or alternatively you can book online at any time of day or night by visitings our website.
Universities & qualifications:: BA (University of Queensland), BMBS (Brighton Sussex Medical School UK)
Members and Fellowships:: Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (London), Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Special interests
- Adolescent & young adult medicine
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Family Care
- Health Checks (Preventive medicine)
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Palliative care
- Skin Checks
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- BA
- BMBS
- FRACGP
- MRCGP
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Locations
Ferny Grove
Helen graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales in 1977. She gained a Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University (Washington DC) in 1991. She has worked in both disciplines over many years. She was awarded her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 1998.
She has worked in Brisbane since 1997 with the exception of a six month period working for Médecins sans Frontières in Kenya in 2004.
Helens passion remains general practice. She enjoys all aspects of working with and caring for people in the community. She feels comfortable working with everyone from new born to the elderly. She believes that the best health outcomes are achieved with ongoing care in a community orientated general practice staffed by experienced doctors, nurses and support staff. The Ferny Grove Smart Clinic exemplifies this type of practice.
Helen is happily married. She has two daughter, one of whom is also a GP. Her spare time is filled with family, friends, gardening, and exploring the red dirt, beaches, and spaces beyond.
Special interests
- Adolescent & young adult medicine
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Birth Control
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Health checks (Preventative Medicine)
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBS
- MPH
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr David Dionysius
Dr Dionysius looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients to SmartClinics Ferny Grove.
Read More Locations
Ferny Grove
Dr David Dionysius enjoyed a 15-year career as a research biochemist after obtaining a PhD from the University of Queensland. After studying medicine and specialising in General Practice, he joined Ferny Grove Chambers Medical Practice in 2004. A year later he became a partner in the Practice with Dr Greg Smith. He has an interest in all areas of general practice, particularly paediatrics and travel medicine.
Married with 2 children, when away from the medical centre he enjoys fishing, bird watching, movies and travel. Dr Dionysius enjoys the variety that working in medicine provides and looks forward to developing lasting relationships with all his patients.
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons)
- FRACGP
- MBBS
- PhD
Dr Greg Smith
Dr Smith has a strong interest in sports medicine, occupational health and skin cancer.
Read More Locations
Ferny Grove
Dr Greg Smith started the Ferny Grove Chambers Medical Practice in 1983. He continues to work full time offering all aspects of general practice. From 1994-2003 & 2009-2012 Dr Smith was the team doctor for the Queensland Reds Rugby Union Team and also provided medical services to the Queensland Cricket Team and the Australian Wallabies Rugby Union Team. From 2012-2015 he was also doing locum work in the mining town of Moranbah and was heavily involved with Occupational Health. He continues this by assisting in surgery with Dr Peter Myers, Orthopaedic Surgeon. His areas of special interest are Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Occupational Health and assessment and treatment of Skin Cancer.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Birth Control
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Palliative care
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
Languages
Qualifications
- MBBS
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Dr Greg Smith
Dr Smith has a strong interest in sports medicine, occupational health and skin cancer.
Lindsay
Registered Nurse
Bernadette
Medical Receptionist
Dr David Dionysius
Dr Dionysius looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients to SmartClinics Ferny Grove.
Dr Siobhan Lingard
Dr Lingard welcomes new patients. To book call (07) 3351 5111 or book online.
Erin
Medical Receptionist
Katie
Nurse
Noeleen
Medical Receptionist
Renae
Practice Manager
Dr Helen Madden
Dr Madden looks forward to meeting you at SmartClinics Ferny Grove.
Dr Siobhan Lingard
Dr Lingard welcomes new patients. To book call (07) 3351 5111 or book online.
Read MoreLocations
Ferny Grove
Dr Lingard is a female GP at SmartClinics Ferny Grove. New patients are welcome. Please call the clinic to book or alternatively you can book online at any time of day or night by visitings our website.
Universities & qualifications:: BA (University of Queensland), BMBS (Brighton Sussex Medical School UK)
Members and Fellowships:: Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (London), Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Special interests
- Adolescent & young adult medicine
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Family Care
- Health Checks (Preventive medicine)
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Palliative care
- Skin Checks
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- BA
- BMBS
- FRACGP
- MRCGP
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Locations
Ferny Grove
Helen graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales in 1977. She gained a Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University (Washington DC) in 1991. She has worked in both disciplines over many years. She was awarded her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 1998.
She has worked in Brisbane since 1997 with the exception of a six month period working for Médecins sans Frontières in Kenya in 2004.
Helens passion remains general practice. She enjoys all aspects of working with and caring for people in the community. She feels comfortable working with everyone from new born to the elderly. She believes that the best health outcomes are achieved with ongoing care in a community orientated general practice staffed by experienced doctors, nurses and support staff. The Ferny Grove Smart Clinic exemplifies this type of practice.
Helen is happily married. She has two daughter, one of whom is also a GP. Her spare time is filled with family, friends, gardening, and exploring the red dirt, beaches, and spaces beyond.
Special interests
- Adolescent & young adult medicine
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Birth Control
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Health checks (Preventative Medicine)
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBS
- MPH
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr David Dionysius
Dr Dionysius looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients to SmartClinics Ferny Grove.
Read MoreLocations
Ferny Grove
Dr David Dionysius enjoyed a 15-year career as a research biochemist after obtaining a PhD from the University of Queensland. After studying medicine and specialising in General Practice, he joined Ferny Grove Chambers Medical Practice in 2004. A year later he became a partner in the Practice with Dr Greg Smith. He has an interest in all areas of general practice, particularly paediatrics and travel medicine.
Married with 2 children, when away from the medical centre he enjoys fishing, bird watching, movies and travel. Dr Dionysius enjoys the variety that working in medicine provides and looks forward to developing lasting relationships with all his patients.
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons)
- FRACGP
- MBBS
- PhD
Dr Greg Smith
Dr Smith has a strong interest in sports medicine, occupational health and skin cancer.
Read MoreLocations
Ferny Grove
Dr Greg Smith started the Ferny Grove Chambers Medical Practice in 1983. He continues to work full time offering all aspects of general practice. From 1994-2003 & 2009-2012 Dr Smith was the team doctor for the Queensland Reds Rugby Union Team and also provided medical services to the Queensland Cricket Team and the Australian Wallabies Rugby Union Team. From 2012-2015 he was also doing locum work in the mining town of Moranbah and was heavily involved with Occupational Health. He continues this by assisting in surgery with Dr Peter Myers, Orthopaedic Surgeon. His areas of special interest are Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Occupational Health and assessment and treatment of Skin Cancer.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Birth Control
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Palliative care
- Sports medicine
- Travel health & vaccinations
Languages
Qualifications
- MBBS
Special interests
Languages
- English
Qualifications
SmartClinics Ferny Grove Family Medical Centre is a predominantly private billing GP practice located in the heart of Ferny Grove.
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach toward diagnosis and management of illness. We are committed to promoting health, well-being and disease prevention to all patients. We do not discriminate in the provision of excellent care and aim to treat all patients with dignity and respect.
We have both male and female GP’s who are experienced in all aspects of general medical practice. Some of the doctors also have special interests in specific areas of health (for more information look under our doctor’s profiles). We have been able to maintain excellent continuity of care over the years due to the commitment to the Standards of General Practice and the quality of our GP’s, nurses and medical support team