Dr Ingrid Francis has extensive experience in all facets of general practice, with expertise in Mirena and Implanon insertion, antenatal and postnatal care, in addition to Hepatitis C management. Dr Francis is also an accredited yellow fever vaccine provider.

Professor Mark Morgan was born in England and completed his medical training in Cambridge and Oxford universities. He has worked as a GP in Australia since 1998. He completed his PhD studying how best to look after depression in people with heart disease or diabetes.

He now teaches medical students at Bond University and is a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Quality Care Committee. Professor Morgan is passionate about creating trusting relationships with patients to better implement evidence-based care and as a teacher he strives to share his enthusiasm for quality practice and excellent communication skills.

Dr. Stephen Barry has practiced the full span of General Practice on the Gold Coast for 30 years .He has special interests in skin cancer treatment, sports injuries, antenatal care and pediatrics. However he provides care for the whole family no matter what the problem. He aims to provide complete primary and continuous care for all his patients. He teaches with both Griffith and Bond Universities’ medical schools and is also a Director of Primary Care Gold Coast, an organization trying to develop the best possible health care for the Gold Coast.

Dr Suzanne Blum graduated from U.W.A. in 1985, working for 2 years in Perth hospitals and then commencing general practice. She has been working as a GP on the Gold Coast since 1989.

Dr Rodney Coates graduated from Queensland University and undertook training at Royal Brisbane Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital, Chermside and Gold Coast Hospitals obtaining a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Certificate in Accident and Emergency Medicine.

He has practised on the Gold Coast for over 30 years, providing comprehensive and compassionate care for all of his patients.

Eastbrooke Family Clinic Burleigh Waters is excited to announce that local Gold Coast GP, Doctor Webby Chen has re-joined their team of medical staff.

Dr Chen studied medicine in New Zealand and graduated in 2008. He completed his internship at Gold Coast Hospital and residency at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. He was also in basic physician training for adult internal medicine for six months. Dr Webby Chen started his GP career in July 2011 and has also completed a 6 month extended skills post in Dermatology at the John Hunter Hospital prior to moving back to the Gold Coast. He has been working as a GP on Gold Coast since 2013.

Originally hailing from across the ditch, Aditi obtained her medical degree from Griffith University in 2013 after completing an undergraduate science degree at the University of Auckland. Aditi worked as a registrar in general surgery for several years throughout Queensland before entering general practice and successfully attaining fellowship in 2021. Aditi also works as an educator at Bond University, actively involved in regular medical student teaching in their pre-clinical years. She has also completed specialised training in medical micropigmentation in the UK and has a particular interest in nipple-areola tattooing for breast cancer patients.

While enjoying all aspects of family medicine, she has strong interests in paediatrics, minor procedures, women’s health, and preventive care. Outside of work, Aditi is a keen tennis player and artist and enjoys getting involved with all things creative.

Dr Christina completed her medical training in the UK, graduating from the University of Birmingham in 2003. She subsequently undertook postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, being awarded the qualification of MRCOG (Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists). She has practiced medicine in Australia for over 8 years, which has included working in Western Australia, Sydney, as well as the Gold Coast University Hospital and The Tweed Hospital. Dr Christina practices in all areas of medicine, but has extensive experience in women’s and children’s health.

Dr Karin Lines graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1990.  She completed her GP Specialist training in the UK, where she worked for several years and then moved to Australia in 2009.  Dr Lines is particularly interested in the relational aspects of being a GP and likes to practice family medicine.  She has received further training in child health, skin cancer medicines, mental health care as well as chronic disease management.

Dr Cooper completed her medical degree at Griffith University and her residency at Gold Coast University Hospital. During this time, she has gained experience in many areas of medicine, including general medicine, mental health, general surgery and emergency medicine. She noted a particularly keen interest in women’s health and went on to complete further training in obstetrics and gynaecology, where she completed her Certificate in Women’s Health.

Dr Cooper has experience in all areas of medicine with a passion for Women’s Health, Paediatrics, and Indigenous Health. She is an experienced practitioner, working to ensure she provides effective, person-centred treatment plans for each patient. Her goal is to build trusting, long-term relationships with each patient.

Mayur completed his undergraduate degrees at the University of California, Irvine and a post-baccalaureate at California State University, Los Angeles, before returning to Australia to obtain his medical degree at Griffith University in 2014. While in California, he spent several years as a behavioural therapist specialising in children with developmental delays (primarily autism spectrum disorder).

Mayur has worked as a medical registrar with Gold Coast Health for several years undertaking rotations in various medical sub-specialties. Before transitioning to General Practice, he spent a year in Emergency Medicine.

Outside of general practice, he enjoys spending time with his young family, playing golf and is an avid car enthusiast.

Dr Nisha was born and raised in Canberra before moving to Far North Queensland to complete her medical degree at James Cook University in Townsville. She has worked at the Townsville University Hospital and Gold Coast University Hospital. Dr Nisha completed her Fellowship with the RACGP in 2023 and was awarded the Monty Kent Hughes Memorial Medal for achieving the highest score in Australia for the Clinical component of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Fellowship Exams! She also works at Bond University as a medical educator for pre-clinical students.

Dr Nisha enjoys all areas of general practice and has a special interest in Women’s Health, Antenatal Care and Paediatrics. She is currently completing further training in Skin Cancer management and offers skin checks.

Outside of medicine, Dr Nisha enjoys playing cricket, reading, hiking, camping and website design.

Carol is a Certified Practicing Speech Language Pathologist who has over twenty five years experience working with children. Carol has worked in a range of Clinical settings including Early Intervention at the Child Development Service on the Gold Coast, Educational settings in the School system and Hospital based rehabilitation services.

Carol’s specialty is Speech Pathology for infants and children under 12 years.

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Every journey starts with the first step ………

Leanne is an experienced Psychologist having practised within hospital inpatient and outpatient mood, anxiety and addiction programs; private practice on the Gold Coast; men’s mental health; NSW state intervention services; and brain stimulation therapy.

She employs an eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic approach, combining elements from schema-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and exposure response prevention therapy.

Due to her diverse practice history, Leanne has worked with individuals across a broad range of presenting issues, such as substance abuse and misuse, anxiety, adjustment disorder, relationship and marital difficulties, anger management, emotional dysregulation, hypochondrias, agoraphobia, panic attacks, depression, parenting challenges, adult ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictive behaviour (gaming, gambling, shopping), disordered eating, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorder.

Leanne is currently training with the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZEAD) to become a credentialed eating disorders clinician.

“We all encounter hardships throughout our lives. I see therapy as a gentle collaboration that will move you along the path to your most purposeful self I am deeply committed to helping you find ways to cope with life’s challenges in a safe, open, and non-judgemental environment …………  I will meet you wherever you are on your journey.”

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Bob is a highly experienced and intuitive Psychologist with a fresh, personable and professional approach to therapy and counselling. He is registered to practise with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. He has degrees in Psychology from the University of Newcastle and the University of New England.

Bob’s international and multicultural experience extends to consulting with leading professionals specialising in chronic pain and trauma in Singapore, London and Ireland.

He works closely with each person and their health professionals, effectively utilising the latest researched and evidence-based therapies.

More recently, Bob has been successfully integrating Virtual Reality technology into the treatment of chronic pain and its underpinning symptoms. With the support of a VR health and technology coach, patients can experience a new, immersive, innovative and integrated approach to therapy and pain management.

Bob brings experience, a reality-based perspective, a human and individual dimension, and when appropriate, a sense of humour to the counselling and consulting relationship.

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