Dr Sheelagh Buttanshaw commenced her practice as an Independent Medical Consultant at the Landsborough Medical Centre in March 2023. She is available on Wednesdays & Thursdays at the Landsborough site.
Dr Buttanshaw is a Fellow of the RACGP. She was born in Ireland and has been in Australia since 2008.
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Dr Ben Gricks completed medical school at The University of Adelaide in 2018. He worked in hospitals across Adelaide, the Sunshine Coast and Gympie in the fields of General and Plastic Surgery, Emergency, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics before commencing work in General Practice. Ben has completed a post graduate Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine as well as a Certificate of Women’s Health. Ben practices a ‘Whole Person Care’ approach and enjoys seeing children and adults at all stages of life. Ben is available to see patients for all general medical and mental health issues. He also has a specific interest in skin cancer management and performs skin checks and minor procedures. Ben has settled on the beautiful Sunshine Coast with his wife and son, outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, running and surfing. Available to see patients at Mooloolah Valley on Thursdays and Landsborough every other day.
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Dr Oliver McDonald completed medical school at The University of Queensland in 2016. He worked in hospital emergency departments in Townsville and Melbourne, and in the Sydney Child Health Program before commencing work in General Practice. Oliver has also undergone additional training in focussed psychological strategies with a specialisation in DVA mental health. Oliver also has a special interest in chronic pain, mental health, men’s health and sports medicine and enjoys working in rural communities. Oliver has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast with his wife and daughter and enjoys spending time with his family. Available to see patients at Mooloolah Valley on Mondays and Fridays and Landsborough on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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GP Registrar, Female, MBBS, Speaks English. Dr Laura Duckworth commenced with the practice in January 2022. Dr Duckworth is available for appointments 4 days a week across the Landsborough & Mooloolah Medical Centres. Dr Duckworth will be returning to the clinic from maternity leave on Tuesday 4th February.
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Dr Ruth McCracken has returned from leave and will be gradually increasing her availability over the coming weeks. Dr McCracken welcomes existing patients of the clinic for acupuncture and general medical issues as well as new acupuncture patients.
Dr Ruth McCracken commenced her practice as an Independent Medical Consultant at the Landsborough & Mooloolah Medical Centres in May 2021. Dr Ruth offers medical acupuncture which can help a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to joint pain, headaches and perimenopausal complications. Acupuncture can be given in a variety of ways – both needles and non-needle methods, such as laser, heat (moxa), and ear seeds. It is suitable for both children and adults. If you are wondering if acupuncture can help you, talk to our reception to discuss fees and booking your appointment with Dr Ruth for further discussion.
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Dr Timothy Stanger was born in the UK, completing medical school in Bristol in 2011. Dr Stanger commenced work in Australia in 2013 at the Tweed Heads Emergency Department. Since his move to Australia Dr Stanger has worked in various hospitals across Queensland and New South Wales before settling down on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in 2018. Dr Stanger attained his Fellowship of the RACGP in 2021 and conducts his practice as an Independent Medical Consultant from both the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres with an interest in all areas of general medicine.
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Dr Clarke obtained his Fellowship of the RACGP in 2016 and has conducted his medical practice as an Independent Medical Consultant from the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres 4 days a week since that time. Offering a wide range of general medicine to the community.
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Dr Deepika Bhat graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Dr Bhat continued to expand her education graduating in 1991 with a Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics and later completing her MD (OB&GY) in 1995. Dr Bhat commenced her practice as an Independent Medical Consultant at the Landsborough Medical Centre in early 2011 and is a Fellow of the RACGP. Dr Bhat was born in New Delhi, India & has been in Australia since 2005. She speaks English, Hindi & Punjabi.
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Dr Aung Oo originally practised at the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres from 2013-2015 before relocating to Brisbane. At the start of 2021, Dr Oo relocated back to the Sunshine Coast with his wife and two children and re-commenced his practice at the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres. Dr Oo is a Principal of the Practice and is available for appointments across both the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres offering all general practice services to patients.
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Dr Guy Gentle has been practicing at the Landsborough and Mooloolah Medical Centres since late 2019 and is a Principal of the Practice. He is a local to the area growing up in Caloundra. Dr Gentle offers a wide range of professional health care services to all patients of the community. Dr Guy Gentle graduated from Griffith University, Gold Coast, with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2010. He gained fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2017.
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Dr Meyers graduated from the University of Queensland in 1982 with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery. Dr Meyers continued to expand his knowledge graduating in 1986 with a Diploma of Obstetrics of Royal Australian College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Dr Meyers was born in Sydney, Australia. Dr Meyers has been practising at the Landsborough Medical Centre since 1987 and became a Practice Principal in 1988. Dr Meyers found his interest in Medical Acupuncture becoming a Fellow of the Australian Medical Acupuncture College on the 30th June 2004. Due to Medicare restrictions Dr Meyers is currently not accepting any new patients.
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Dr James graduated in the UK from the University of Leeds in 2017. He is originally from Malaysia and relocated to Australia in 2018 where he calls the Sunshine Coast home. In addition to speaking English and Malay, Dr James can also speak Cantonese and Mandarin.
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Dr Naz graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016. Originally from Malaysia, he moved to Australia in 2009 and has called the Sunshine Coast home since 2015. Dr Naz enjoys the peacefulness of life on the beach, is an football fan and is a supporter of Manchester United. On the weekends you can find him constructing small scale cities with Lego.
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Dr Shaye originates from Tasmania where she graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2020 and now enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast.
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