Dr Bruce Chater has been the practice principal since 1981 and has particular interests in surgery, obstetrics, back manipulation, acupuncture and nutritional medicine.
The Theodore Medical Team
Medical Practitioners
Professor Bruce Chater OAM
MS BS (Hons) Qld, FACRRM, DRANZCOG Advanced, FRACGP, FACNEM,
Chair, Rural Wonca (Working Party on Rural Practice)
Head, Mayne Academy of Rural and Remote Medicine, University of Queensland
Dr Adele Love
MS BS (Hons) Qld, FACRRM. FRACGP, Grad Dip RURAL GP, DRACOG
Dr Adele Love has completed her training in Rural General Practice and has a special interest in Women’s Health. Dr Love works Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 12.30pm. Once a month Dr Love provides a Women’s Health Clinic in Taroom.
Dr Elizabeth Clarkson
MB BS QLD, FACRRM, FRACGP, FARGP
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 Matthew Cozier
Bachelor Biomed Science (Hons), MB BS, PhD, Registrar PGY6
Matt 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.
Matt is also a Medical Officer Right of Private Practice with admitting rights to Theodore Hospital.
Dr Sabiena Van Es
B Biomed Science, MD, Dip RANZCOG Advanced, Registrar PGY 7
Sabiena is training with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for her Fellowship to this college. Sabiena has advanced skills in obstetrics and gynaecology as well as Emergency Medicine. Sabiena is a graduate from the University of Melbourne and has worked in Tasmania as well as Mt Isa. When not working and studying, Sabiena enjoys bushwalking sailing, water sports and camping. Sabiena has admitting rights to the Theodore Hospital and has a .5 appointment as one of the Medical Officers Right of Private Practice.
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
Lisa Fredriksson
AIN (5 days per fortnight)
Aboriginal Health Worker
Aboriginal Health Worker
Danielle Beezely
AHW
Shontelle Beezley
AHW
Health Improvements
Hailey Keene
Registered Nurse
Kate Morley
Reception
Marg Hedington
Dean Anderson
Coal Board Medicals
Alyce Shoecraft
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.