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Thuringowa Medical Centre

Background & History:

Dr Malpas established the practice in July 1985. Since July 1985 there have been many changes, with rapid growth of the surgery, and major refurbishments in 1992 and 1997. We have been a training clinic for General Practitioners and have seen many fine doctors pass through the clinic during their training.

Most of our staff have been with us for at least 5 years, which helps us to get to know our patients better and creates and atmosphere of warmth and friendliness. All staff members receive regular ongoing training in practice, nursing and reception procedures.

Most recently we have seen medical students from both the University of Queensland and James Cook University Medical Schools get hands on experience in medical practice. This has been a rewarding experience for students, doctors, staff, and patients

In 1999 the surgery was one of the first in the Townsville/ Thuringowa region to receive accreditation by AGPAL (Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited) This process ensures that we provide the best of facilities, staff, medical record keeping, and sterilisation procedures as is expected of a modern Australian General Practice.

Our web site is at www.thuringowamed.com

Contact Details:

Practice Manager: Josie Scott
Practice Principal: Dr. Ron Malpas
Phone: 4773 6133
Fax: 4773 1568
Email: manager@thuringowamed.com
Address:

5 Thuringowa Drive
KIRWAN
QLD 4817

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 11.30am

Building:

Waiting Rooms: 1 large
Consulting Rooms: 4
Treatment Rooms: 2
Equipment: Spirometry, ECG with MPI and Infrared printout, Cryotherapy, Dermatascope

Doctors:

• Dr. Hayley Ansell M.B., B.S.

Brief Resume: Also the registrar

Areas of Interest: Women’s Health, General Medicine, Child and maternal health, Antenatal Care



• Dr. Ron Malpas MB., B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P.

Brief Resume: 17 years experience; is the Practice Principal and Practice Manager

Areas of Interest: Men’s Health, child health, antenatal care, skin cancer, minor surgery, aged care, palliative care, preventative care, IT and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching



• Dr. Alan Poggio M.B.B.S.

Areas of Interest: All aspects of primary health care, currently undertaking research at JCU

Other Staff:

Nursing: Mrs. Josie Scott
Administration: Ms Josie Perkins, Mrs. Kim Ferguson, Mrs. Kath Milostic, and Mrs. Lucy-ann Pilkington

Services:

Procedures carried out: Consultations, minor operative procedures, house calls, hospital visits, nursing home visits, after hours care, skin cancer checks, general health appraisal, pre-employment medicals, electrocardiography (heart tracings), spirometry (lung function check), preventative health care - pap smears, immunisations, blood pressure checks, diet advice etc, antenatal care, a wide range of patient education material both hardcopy and via the internet, travel advice, insurance medicals.

Page last modified: 29 Oct 2007


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