Opening Hours
Monday 8am–6pm
Tuesday 8am–6pm
Wednesday 8am–6pm
Thursday 8am–6pm
Friday 8am–6pm
Saturday 8am–12pm
Sunday Closed
Growlife Medical Highgate Hill is a historic Family General Practice, located in Merstham House at the very top of Highgate Hill, near the corner of Dornoch Terrace and Gladstone Road. Doctors live and work in the local area of West End, Highgate Hill, Dutton Park and South Brisbane, and love the lifestyle of 4101. Whilst our clinic rooms are historic, your team are dynamic, and part of the new generation of doctors who are focused on patient-centred, holistic care. We believe a medical appointment should be all about you, and leave you feeling better, rather than treated like a number.
Growlife Medical Highgate Hill has a reputation for providing the best possible advice for your growing family, with GPs possessing a broad range of skills to care for you throughout life. Complementing your skilled GPs are Lactation Consultants, Nurses, Psychologists, Music Therapy, Paediatrician and more. Your team of Highgate Hill Doctors provide excellence in evidence-based medical care from pregnancy to childhood and throughout life.
Your multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health practitioners at Growlife Medical Highgate Hill provide the full spectrum of care in General Practice. Medical services available at our Highgate Hill medical centre include:
From South Bank Station, go west along Vulture Street, then turn into Gladstone Road. Continue to 109 Gladstone Rd - we are at the top of the hill on the right.
Yes. There is general street parking and limited off-street parking available.
General Practitioner
BMedSt, MD, FRACGP
Dr Douglas Brown graduated from Bond University in 2017 on a Defence University Sponsorship. He completed his residency years at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Queensland Children’s Hospital, and is now a full time Medical Officer with the Royal Australian Air Force and a General Practitioner. He has particular interest in aviation medicine, men’s health, mental health and chronic medicine.
Dr Chambers has worked in General Practice since 2006. He is passionate about family practice, including paediatrics and obstetric care. After completing his medical degree with honours at the University of Queensland, Dr Chambers served as an RAAF Doctor, conducting humanitarian missions and evacuating wounded servicemen from the Middle East. He also consults at our Oxley and Sherwood clinics.
General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS, MPH, FRACGP
Dr Coe enjoys partnering up with patients from all stages of life, to manage their health challenged and promote wellness. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, especially women's health and child health.
Outside of work, Amy is kept busy by her two young children. She enjoys gardening, music and walks in nature. Dr Coe also consults from our Fairfield clinic.
General Practitioner
MD Physician, FRACGP, Diploma in Child Health, Certification in Women's health
Paediatrics is the special area of interest for
Dr Mohana Govardhanan, she pursued Advanced Skills Training in Paediatrics as a rural GP in the Barwon Health Paediatric Unit from Feb 2022-Jan 2023 and worked weekly at Aboriginal Health Paediatrics clinic from Feb 2023 to Dec 2023 . 
Prior to that she completed a Diploma in Child Health in 2016 and certification in Women’s Health in 2020.
When not working, she loves to spend time with her family. Hobbies include cooking, bush walking, gardening.
Dr Sonja Morgan is a thoughtful general practitioner who enjoys all areas of general practice. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Queensland in 2003 and her general practice qualification in 2009. Her passion lies with maternal and child health care.
Dr Kate Pink graduated from the University of Queensland in 2012 and has worked across a number of specialties at hospitals across Australia. Kate entered General Practice in 2015. Kate's special interests include Children's Health, Infant Sleep, Women's Health and Preventative Medicine. She has a passion for snow skiing, having previously been a Ski Instructor overseas, and enjoys spending her spare time outdoors with her husband and young son.
General Practitioner
MBBS, BSc, DRANZCOG
Dr Lok Tung Lee completed both a medical degree and a Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland. She has spent four years working in Queensland Health across a wide range of specialties but spent a dedicated year as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor at Redcliffe Hospital before making the change to General Practice. Tung loves establishing long-term therapeutic relationships with her patients and believes this is the best way to deliver holistic care to optimise her patient’s health. She is trained in IUD insertions and removals and is passionate about chronic disease management, minor procedures and getting to know patients at all stages of life.
General Practitioner
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Sarah Willard enjoys all aspect of general practice with a special interest in children’s health, women’s health and pregnancy planning. She graduated from James Cook University in 2013 and undertook her GP training in North Queensland. Sarah loves the diversity that general practice offers and feels privileged to treat not only the patient but their whole family. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and playing a game of squash. She also works at our Sherwood clinic.
Madison Ebert is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist who focuses on infant, child, and family nutrition. Madison has clinical experience within both the Queensland Children’s Hospital and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where she has worked across a variety of caseloads. Her interests include, but are not limited to, infant feeding, introduction of solids, fussy eating, childhood nutrition and type 1 diabetes management. Madison consults at our Sherwood and Highgate Hill clinics and runs our Child Nutrition Groups.
Bernadette Sharry has worked as a Psychologist for many years and has a special interest working with children, teenagers and their families. She also holds qualifications in education and has extensive knowledge of the schooling system in both regular and special education settings and in early intervention services.
Psychologist - Perinatal and Couples Therapy
BA(Hnrs)Psych. MPsych. MAPS
Rhiannon Power supports families during the perinatal (conception to 2 years post partum) and early parenthood period. Rhiannon has a special interest in perinatal mental health, perinatal loss, helping families prepare for and adjust to parenthood, parent-infant attachment and relationship counselling.
Counsellor
MCouns, University of Queensland
Ayushi’s person centred approach encompasses self-love, empowerment and growth in her clients. She has a special interest in working with children, adolescents and young adults, tailoring her creativity to each client’s unique needs. As a trained counsellor, Ayushi has experience working in different settings: Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Grief and Loss, Couples therapy, Trauma and Family Dysfunction.
As a multilingual individual, she is able to provide therapy in English, Hindi and Telugu.
Sam Foster is a kind and caring Midwife and Lactation Consultant experienced in all areas of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including lactation and infant feeding. She qualified as a Midwife in the UK in 1997 and worked in the community and the hospital until she emigrated to Brisbane in 2011. Sam was delighted to certify as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2012 and has enjoyed working in both rural and tertiary referral hospitals in Queensland in a Midwifery and Lactation Consultant capacity. She is able to provide comprehensive assessments of lactation and breastfeeding which includes full oral assessments for suspected tongue ties. Her passion is in ensuring parents are provided with the skills and knowledge to feel empowered to achieve their feeding goals and providing individualised patient-focused care.
Sam sees patients for in-clinic appointments at our Fairfield clinic, home visits within 15km of the four clinics and also offers telehealth consultations
Lara Rossback spent several years working in women's health, oncology, high dependency and neonatal special care after gained her nursing degree in Melbourne. She went on to study midwifery and worked as a midwife in Sydney before having her daughter. Since returning to work she has gained experience working in general practice and completed her nurse immuniser qualification. She has a special interest in women's health , maternity care and paediatrics. Lara enjoys building relationships within our community and supporting families as they grow and change. Lara runs drop in baby weights and check ups on Wednesday afternoons at our Highgate Hill clinic
After many years experience as a Paediatric Nurse overseas and at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Aliso Chambers obtained further qualifications as a Midwife, as well as having three children of her own. She has a breadth of experience in antenatal , postnatal and infant care both in the hospital, community and home visit setting. With her gentle and caring manner, Alison is able to provide practical advice during pregnancy and to new parents. Alison established the weekly parents group and runs a bulk-billed midwife clinic for pregnant mums and infants on Tuesday and Wednesday at Sherwood and is available for bookings on Fridays at Highgate Hill . She is also available other days/times by appointment. Home visits available for known patients. Please call to book in.
Practice Nurse
Emma graduated as a Registered Nurse in 2012. She has a variety of clinical experience including rural, theatre, and emergency nursing. After having her own children she has returned to work as a GP practice nurse and has found her passion in child and family health. Emma has also gained her Immunisation Program Nurse qualification while on maternity leave. She provides compassionate and holistic care to all her patients. Emma works at our Highgate Hill clinic.
Baby Nurse & Breastfeeding Counsellor
Well known nurse and ABA breastfeeding counsellor Kay Whitby has been providing drop-in clinics for mothers and babies in Oxley and the Centenary suburbs for many years. She is very well respected and loved locally, and has been a support for many through their pregnancy and mothering journeys. Kay runs our weekly parents group at Sherwood and Highgate Hill . Kay can provide general advice around your infant's health, and can assist with breastfeeding counselling or feeding issues in non-breastfeeding infants.
Ingrid migrated from Germany and brings many years of experience with a background in pharmacy to our practice. She is passionate about helping and supporting our patients on their health-related journeys. Ingrid is loved for her friendly and respectful nature and conscientious approach to her work. Outside of work Ingrid enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling and the outdoors.
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