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*New patients are always welcome at our Mackay location, but we are unable to book you in online. Please call our friendly reception team on (07) 4944 9500 to make your first appointment.
After Hours Emergency
The Eastbrooke Ambrose Family Medical has a convenient after-hours surgery until 5:30pm. After that time, all calls should be directed to the Mater After-Hours Facility (Ph. 07 4965 5444). This also applies to weekends and public holidays after the surgery hours quoted.
Dial-A-Doctor is also convenient after-hours in-home option – please call 13 99 99.
For URGENT medical attention, patients should ring ‘000’ immediately, or present to the Emergency Department at Mackay Base Hospital.
Eastbrooke Ambrose Family Medical (originally known as Ambrose Medical Group) has been practicing since 1976. Since that time, it has grown to represent one of the largest practices in the region. The guiding philosophy of the practice has always been the quality of our patient care, and although medicine has changed, this remains our guiding principal.
Professional care of family and individuals is our mission and by attention to details, listening to patients and adherence to the highest professional standards, we aim to ensure that the Eastbrooke Ambrose Family Medical traditions are upheld.
Appointments with your Doctor
Existing patients can use our online booking system on our website at www.eastbrookemedical.com.au or new patients can ring (07) 4944 9500 for an appointment. Longer consultations are available on request. Patients attending without a booking will be seen by a Doctor at the earliest available time. Urgent medical problems will always be dealt with promptly.
Fees and Billing arrangements
The GP’S at this practice privately bill consultations which may incur some out of pocket expenses. There will be no charge for Veterans Affairs cardholders as they are bulk billed, so please present your card on arrival for your visit. Pensioners and Health Care Card holders may be bulk billed at the discretion of the Doctor. Please check with our friendly reception staff if any fees apply.
Dr John Mackintosh graduated from University of Queensland in 1974. Dr Mackintosh has been with Ambrose Medical Group since 1981. Dr Mackintosh is available for consultations mornings only Monday to Friday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials (MB, BS) Languages English Special Interests Allergy Testing and Geriatric Care.(*existing patients only)
Dr Richard Malone graduated from University of Queensland in 1985. After graduation he worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital for 3 years. Dr Malone was instrumental in the establishment of our Bridge Road Practice and is available for consultations Monday to Thursday.
Dr Malone has an interest in Sports Medicine and is a member of Sports Medicine Australia. He is also an approved Medical Provider for Rowing Australia.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, BS, DipRACOG, FRACGP, DipPHC, GAICD Languages English Special Interests Sports Medicine, Preventative Medicine and Geriatric Medicine(*existing patients only)
Dr Chris Anderson graduated from University of Queensland in 1979. After graduation he worked in various regional and rural locations while undertaking FMP training prior to locating in Mackay in 1983. Dr Anderson is available for consultations Monday to Thursday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, BS Languages English Special Interests General Medicine(*existing patients only)
Dr Zuzana Knopova graduated from Charles University in 1974. After moving to Australia Dr Knopova studied at the University of Queensland and graduated in Medicine in 1989 for the second time. Dr Knopova is available for consultations on Monday to Thursday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, BS, FRACGP, DRANZCOG Languages English and Czech Special Interests Nutrition, Weight Control, Skin Conditions, Healthy Ageing and Cosmetic Medicine.(*existing patients only)
Dr Tom Valena graduated from Charles University, Prague in 1977 and again from the University of Queensland in 1989. He joined our practice in 1999. Dr Valena is available for consultations Monday to Friday mornings and all day Thursday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, BS, FRACGP Languages English and Czech Special Interests Sports Medicine(*existing patients only)
Dr Rian De Waal graduated from Pretoria University in 1989 and from the College of Family Physicians Canada in 2001. After graduation Dr De Waal immigrated to Australia and joined our practice in 2002. Dr De Waal is available for consultations on Wednesday to Friday and Tuesday afternoon.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB. ChB, CCFP,FRACGP ad EUNDUM Gradum Languages English Special Interests Family Medicine(*existing patients only)
Dr Rob Green graduated from Sheffield University, United Kingdom in 1985. After graduation he worked in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia before settling in Mackay in 1990. Dr Green is available for consultations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, Ch B, Dip Obst, FRACGP, CIME Languages English Special Interests Work Injury Management and General Medicine(*existing patients only)
Dr Damien Savige graduated from Monash University in 2002. After graduation he worked in Victoria for three years then moved to Queensland to work at the Mackay Base Hospital. Dr Savige is available for consultation Monday to Friday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, BS (Hon), FRACGP Languages English Special Interests General Medicine and Skin Cancer(*existing patients only)
Dr Jenny Savige graduated from Monash University in 2004. After graduation Dr Savige worked in Victoria and then moved to Queensland to work at the Mackay Base Hospital. Dr Savige joined our practice in 2008. Dr Savige is available for consultation on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials MB, BS (Hon), DRANZCOG, FRACGP Languages English Special Interests Women's and Children's Health(*existing patients only)
Dr Justin Titmarsh graduated from the University of Queensland in 2008, thereafter he worked in Brisbane for a year before moving to Victoria working in both the Wodonga Emergency and Obstetric departments. He completed his GP fellowship in the rural township of Mansfield Vic working between the local hospital, Medical clinic and the Mount Buller Medical Centre in the ski season.
The last 4 years Dr Titmarsh has been working north of Cairns in Cooktown and the communities of Hopevale and Wujal Wujal, moving there to help restart the local Obstetric service.
Dr Titmarsh also has a nursing background and has spent time in the Australian Army.
Speciality General Practitioner Credentials BN MBBS FRACGP DRANZCOG (Adv) Languages English Special Interests(*existing patients only)
Over 5 years counselling and psychology experience working in community services, school counselling and mental health services.
Speciality Psychologist Credentials BSc (Hons) Languages English Special Interests Child and adolescent psychology assessments and therapy.