Dr Bruce Chater has been the practice principal since 1981 and has particular interests in surgery, obstetrics, back manipulation, acupuncture and nutritional medicine.
Staff
Medical Practitioners
Dr Bruce Chater OAM
MS BS (Hons) Qld, FRACGP, DRANZCOG, FRACRRM, FACNEM, Assoc Prof Rural and Remote Medicine University of Queensland
Dr Adele Love
MS BS (Hons) Qld, FRACGP, Grad Dip RURAL GP, FACRRM, DRACOG
Dr Adele Love has completed her training in Rural General Practice and has a special interest in Women’s Health. Please note: Dr Love will be on long service leave from 20 May to 30 June 2019. Recommencing 01 July 2019
Dr Elizabeth Clarkson
MBBS
Elizabeth is studying to become a general practitioner with Generalist Medical Training (James Cook University) at Theodore Medical, under the guidance of Dr Bruce Chater, in preparation of sitting his Fellowship exams with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
Elizabeth is also a Medical Officer Right of Private Practice with admitting rights to Theodore Hospital and has an advanced skill in Emergency Medicine.
Dr Salome Villiger
MBBS
Salome is studying to become a General Practitioner with Generalist Medical Training (James Cook University) at Theodore Medical, under the guidance of Dr Bruce Chater, in preparation of sitting his Fellowship exams with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
Salome, whose parents moved to Australia from Switzerland, is also a Medical Officer Right of Private Practice with admitting rights to Theodore Hospital.
Nurses
Alix Hedington
RN (Registered Nurse), Practice Nurse
Immunisation Endorsed
Natalie Dunk Andrews
RN (Registered Nurse), Diabetes Educator
Leah Hewitt
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
5 days per fortnight
Samantha Moore
AIN (5 days per fortnight)
Aboriginal Health Worker
Aboriginal Health Worker
Danielle Beezely
AHW
Health Improvements
Hailey Keene
Medical Assistant, Certificate III in Medical Assisting
Reception
Marg Hedington
Practice Manager
Natalie Dunk Andrews
Practice Manager
Natalie sees the day to day running of the practice in conjunction with Anne.
Operations and Finance Manager
Anne Chater
Operations and Finance
As Operations and Finance Manager, Anne co-ordinates the many facets of general practice, particularly in the area of finance.
In May 2019 Anne was awarded the Australian Association of Practice Management Queensland Practice Manager of Year. This award is sponsored by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited.