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Dr. Fiona McGrath

MBBS (Monash) Dip RANZCOG

Fiona graduated from Monash University in 1984 and has had extensive experience in General Practice.

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She grew up in country Victoria, training in Melbourne and came to Noosa for a sea change and to raise her young family in the late 1990s.

Fiona enjoys getting to know people and helping them with the healthcare needs whatever the issue. She has a Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and has a strong interest in women’s health including Pregnancy Care and planning, Implanon Mirena and IUD insertion, Mother and Children’s Care, Mental Health and Counselling. She is also experienced in performing iron infusions and other minor procedures and all aspects of Chronic Disease Management. She attends regular clinical conferences and updates in Australia and Internationally on various General Practice topics.

Fiona has held a number of leadership roles in Primary Care Health in Australia, including being a trainer to GP registrars. And continues as a Primary Health Network Board Director on the Sunshine Coast working with her fellow directors to improve the quality standards and access to primary medical services.

She is a keen follower of various team sports, and loves going to her weekly crossfit PT along with her friend Dr Karenne ….. and they get just a little bit competitive!!

Her favorite holidays involve walking, hiking and great food.

Doctor Michael Ostapovitch
Dr. Michael Ostapovitch

FACRRM, MBBS, Dip Sports Medicine (IOC)

Michael has years of experience working in emergency medicine before venturing into General Practice.

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He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Griffith University in 2008 and has since worked in hospitals throughout Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.  Michael has a Diploma in Sports Medicine obtained through the international Olympic Committee and has experience working in Paediatrics.

 

Michael is skilled in all areas of medicine with extended experience in rural medicine where is was the go to doctor for all health needs in a rural community.  As such, he has great skills in managing acute injuries including lacerations and fractures.  Michael had obtained his fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine which has enabled him a broader range of medical skills to be competent and independent working in remote areas with limited specialist care.  

 

Michael is loving his move into General Practice from acute medicine where he can follow up patients’ care beyond the single episode and the ‘getting to know you’ aspect of General Practice. He has a kind, patient and friendly manner which puts everyone at ease. 

 

Outside of medicine, Michael enjoys hiking, keeping fit at the gym and his home garden. Micheal and his wife enjoy travelling near and far whenever they get an opportunity.

Dr. Abha Chikarsal

MBBS, FRACGP

Ahba is a caring and compassionate GP who strives to do her best to provide personalised and exceptional care for her patients. 

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She enjoys seeing patients across all age groups and the challenge of discovering and managing a broad range of health issues.

Abha has developed a keen interest and patient following in women’s health and family planning over the years.  She has completed the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive & Sexual Health, training in IUD insertion and is accredited to provide shared antenatal care with Metro North Hospital and Health Services.

As an examiner for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Abha is committed to ongoing teaching and professional development.  She has been pursuing further training in focused psychological strategies in general practice and takes pride in the extra service she is able to provide for her patients in the area of mental health.

Abha enjoys the variety general practice has to offer including paediatrics, aged care and skin cancer medicine.

Outside of medicine, Abha is a genuine and down to earth person who loves yoga, bike riding, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Neil Thakrar

FRACGP MBBS BSc (Hons) 

Neil obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with a distinction from King’s College London in 2007, where he also…

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completed a second degree in Pharmacology.  He was born and raised in England, completing his General Practice training in London, before making Brisbane his home in 2015.  Neil’s expertise lies in men’s health, sexual health, paediatrics and general internal medicine.  He is also experience in giving iron infusions.  Neil is passionate about medical education and holds a senior lecturer title at the University of Queensland, mentoring and teaching medical students at the practice.  Beyond his professional life, Neil loves travelling, loves specialty coffee and different brewing methods, speaks Spanish and practices photography.  He enjoys being outdoors with his two dogs, 4-wheel driving and goes camping with his wife and young son every chance he gets.  

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Dr Shreya Malik

 

Dr Shreya Malik graduated from Australian National University. She has worked at Canberra hospital, followed by…

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further training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Sydney Children’s Hospital in NSW. Shreya has a special interest in women’s and children’s and sexual health. 

She has completed a Diploma of Child Health and the National certificate in reproductive and sexual health from Family planning alliance Australia. She enjoys spending time with her young family and travelling.

Dr. Joshua Hoey

Dr Joshua obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with distinction at Deakin University before training at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. He has special interests in travel medicine, mental health, dermatology and minor procedures, and women’s health. He’s passionate about equitable healthcare and has experience delivering holistic patient care across metropolitan and rural settings. As a former journalist, he enjoys a good podcast and still reading a printed magazine.

Dr. Miranda
Dr. Miranda Coleman

MD (University of Queensland) 

Miranda obtained her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Queensland before commencing training at The Prince Charles Hospital…

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She has a background in medical research having completed a PhD and working as a post-doctoral researcher. She is interested in all areas of General Practice including preventative health, women’s health, paediatrics and travel medicine. In her time outside of work she enjoys going to the gym, travelling, spending time with her husband and two boys as well as enjoying a glass (or two) of wine with friends.  

A Trusted, Caring, Skilled Approach to Health Care

Located in Brisbane’s foremost retail and lifestyle hub, James st Medical offers quality health care servicing New Farm, Newstead, Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point and surrounds.  Our shared passion is to provide just the sort of care we would want any of our family and friends to have from their GP… warm and friendly… compassionate and caring… competent and efficient.

We have extensive networks and knowledge of our trusted colleagues in both the specialist medical community and allied health providers so we can help you find the right practitioner should you need to be referred to any of those services.

We love  working with and supporting each other as doctors and with our amazing receptionists and skilled practice nurse .. and of course our magical practice manager!

Supporting each other and working well together helps us help our patients.

Caring for Your Health

 

Australian trained doctors serving New Farm, Newstead, Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point, Bowen Hills and Spring Hill  

 

Level 1, 6 James Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Parking

The surgery is located on the mezzanine floor above Priceline pharmacy, behind Place.  There is plenty of 2 hour free parking directly outside the surgery. There is also free parking at Calile Hotel with the first hour free (enter from Wandoo St and Ada Lane).

Lift access to the surgery is available.