The doctors that work at Nambour Medical Centre,
work as independent contractors under the Nambour Medical banner .
Our practice is owned by the doctors who work here. Some local medical centres nowadays are owned by out of town businessmen. The Nambour Medical Centre is owned and operated by the doctors who work in the practice.
Please Note:
Nambour Medical Centre is currently NOT taking any new patients, or patients that have not visited us in the past 3 years.
Principals
Dr Andrew Wall
Andrew graduated from the University of Queensland in 1997. He has worked on the Sunshine Coast since 2001 initially at Nambour General Hospital before joining Nambour Medical Centre in 2002 as a registrar and then as partner. Andrew is married with 2 daughters and a son. He has a passion for gardening and rugby and is looking forward to more time travelling in the future. Andrew is interested in all aspects of family and general practice medicine.
Dr Justine Lutkin
Dr Justine Lutkin graduated from the University of Queensland in 2008 with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery having previously studied music and anthropology. Justine worked for several years at the RBWH and in general practice at a number of surgeries in Brisbane. Justine is interested in all aspects of general practice, and particularly enjoys working as a family doctor.
Tenant Doctors
These are Independent Contract Medical Practitioners that work out of the Nambour Medical Centre’s premises, under their own ABN and are responsible for their own conduct and professional registration.
Dr Geoff Norman
Geoff is married with 3 children. Originally studied and worked in Sydney, he then spent 4 years in England before settling on the coast. Geoff is passionate about GP learning and has been involved in the RACGP's education and supervision of young GPs for over 25 years. He has particular interests in preventative health care and chronic illness management e.g. heart disease, diabetes. If you too, share one his sporting injuries, he may be able to help you. Geoff is a devotee of Mediterranean food, cycling holidays and Queensland Rugby.
Dr Taye Chai
Taye has been working at Nambour Medical Centre since 2004 with a few breaks to have her 2 boys. Prior to that she worked at Nambour General Hospital for 3 years. She has a special interest in family medicine and particularly enjoys caring for children.
Taye is kept busy by her kids, husband, dog, chickens, cat , horse and cows and loves gardening, skiing and fishing. She stays sane by doing kick boxing, zumba and taebox.
Dr Alicia Lorenz
We welcome Dr Alicia Lorenz to our Practice. Dr Alicia completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of Queensland in 2004 to be followed by a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery in 2009.
She is interested in all aspects of family medicine & would love to meet you to discuss your health requirements or concerns.
Dr Ben Tay
Dr Benjamin Tay graduated from Griffith University in 2015. Born and bred in Brisbane, he has worked at public hospitals in SE Queensland before commencing and completing specialist GP training on the Sunshine Coast. Ben is a full-time husband and dad. Beyond family time he enjoys a range of sports, podcasts listening, drumming and long chats with friends. He has completed the Sydney Child Health Program and has interest in all areas of general practice and family medicine.
Dr Alison Hanks
Dr Alison Hanks graduated medicine in 2013 and completed general practice training in Cairns. She now enjoys living on the Sunshine Coast with her husband and young family. Alison provides care in all aspects of general practice with a particular interest in child health, women's health and family planning. She has a passion for helping families navigate the early years and has done additional study in lactation medicine and allergic disease. She is a qualified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has completed the Sydney Child Health Program.
Areas of interest:
- Child health
- Womens' Health
- Lactation medicine/ Infant feeding
Dr David Gillis
Dr Gillis graduated from Sydney University in 1983 and has subsequently qualified for a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Gillis has experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, acupuncture, paediatrics, and emergency medicine in addition to General practice.
Dr Stephanie Weinrauch
Dr Stephanie Weinrauch graduated from Otago University N.Z in 1981, having previously completed a degree in physiology. She has worked in her own G.P Practice in Brisbane, and later for several surgeries in Brisbane and Sydney. She is interested in all aspects of General Practice, with a particular interest in Chronic Disease Management.
Employed Doctors
Dr Sarah Molloy
Sarah grew up on the Sunshine Coast, before moving away to study at the University of New South Wales in Sydney and completing her junior years in regional NSW. She has since worked at various hospitals in SEQ, before relocating back to the Sunshine Coast, and is interested in all aspects of general practice. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys bushwalks, running, and spending time with family and friends
Dr Tom Keep
Originally from Toowoomba, Tom completed his medical degree at The University of Queensland in 2020. He relocated to the Sunshine Coast with his partner in 2022 and has since worked in various hospitals in the region. He is interested in all aspects of General Practice. Outside of medicine, Tom loves taking his dogs to the beach, mountain biking and traveling.
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) English
Liz grew up in Brisbane and moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2011. She completed her medical degree through Griffith University and holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics). She has worked at various hospitals across the region prior to joining our team and is interested in all aspects of general practice. Liz is kept busy with her two children and husband. When not at work she enjoys camping, bushwalking and running.
Our Friendly Practice Staff
Practice Manager
Myra
Practice Nurses
Shelley, Krystal, Rachel and Michelle
Reception Staff
Tara, Tamara, Naomi, Kylie, Laura
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