Sherwood
600 Sherwood Road
Sherwood QLD 4075
Phone 07 3154 2355
Fax 07 3154 2395
sherwood@growmedical.com.au
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Fax 07 3154 2395
sherwood@growmedical.com.au
Sherwood Medical Centre
Grow Medical Sherwood is a collective of passionate Doctors committed to getting you the most out of life. Our fresh, modern clinic is a place of traquility, where you can come to feel healthier. Our vibrant team has experience in all facets of general practice from pregnancy to children and the elderly. We are located directly opposite Sherwood State School on Sherwood road.
Dr Anna Fleming
General Practitioner
MBBS (Hons), B.Phty, DCH, FRACGP
MBBS (Hons), B.Phty, DCH, FRACGP
Dr Anna Fleming
is a mum, a wife, a doctor, a coffee snob and the proud owner of a kelpie called Pearl who loves to chase balls, but won't bring them back. Dr Fleming believes that General Practice should be called family medicine. She knows that every patient whatever their age or stage, has a story and context to bring that may influence health decisions. Before graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2013 with honours in Medicine, Dr Fleming was an experienced physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, she also has a particular interest in sports injuries and bone/joint issues. She consults at Sherwood.
Dr Ivan Lim
General Practitioner
MBBChBAO, DCH, FRACGP, FACRRM
MBBChBAO, DCH, FRACGP, FACRRM
Dr Lim
enjoys the continuity of providing care in all aspects of general practice and has looked after generations in the same family. He has extensive experience in child and adolescent health, preventive health, chronic disease and antenatal care. He graduated with honours from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland in 2006 and has worked as a GP since 2011. He is also an RACGP examiner and is passionate about medical education. He consults at Sherwood.
Dr Robert Kelly
General Practice Registrar
BSc, MBBS (Hons)
BSc, MBBS (Hons)
Dr Rob Kelly
has commenced training in General Practice in 2016 after completing his degree at the University of WA. He has spent time working in WA, the NT and now Queensland and is currently working at Sherwood as well as within the Air Force. Dr Kelly is also an accredited DAME for Aviation Medicals. He consults at Sherwood.
Dr Sindhu Vasudevan
General Practitioner
BMedSci, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
BMedSci, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
Popular Oxley GP
Dr Sindhu Vasudevan
joined our Sherwood
team of family doctors in September 2018, having worked at Canossa Hospital & Aged Care after moving from Tasmania with her husband and young children. She is much loved by the Canossa community. Dr Sindhu has a very thorough and caring approach to General Practice, and her diploma of child health and own experiences of bringing up children give her an ability to manage a wide range of paediatric presentations.
Dr Leila McFerran
General Practitioner
MBBS, Dip Obs, FRACGP
MBBS, Dip Obs, FRACGP
Dr Leila McFerran
is a long-time GP in Oxley
and the Gailes area. Dr McFerran joined our Sherwood family doctors
in September 2018. Dr McFerran is committed to providing quality General Practice care to multiple generations of the families she cares for. She has particular skills in managing patients with multiple, complex conditions including diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease and thyroid disorders.
Dr Joanne Rollo
General Practitioner
BMed Sci, BMBS, MRCS, MRCGP, Dip Av Med, MD
BMed Sci, BMBS, MRCS, MRCGP, Dip Av Med, MD
Dr Jo Rollo
is a GP with a previous background as a plastic surgeon, and consults at Sherwood and Oxley. Dr Rollo moved to Australia from the UK, and has a broad experience as a GP, Royal Air Force Doctor, a mother and with skin cancer surgery. She has a passion for managing complex conditions and helping people improve their health through lifestyle change with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
Dr Aaron Chambers
General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS(Hons), FRACGP, Dip Child Health
BSc, MBBS(Hons), FRACGP, Dip Child Health
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 consults at Oxley, Sherwood
and Highgate Hill.
Dr Patrick O'Neill
General Practice Registrar
BSc, MBBS (Hons)
BSc, MBBS (Hons)
Dr Patrick O’Neill
graduated from the Flinders University in 2014 and has worked across a number of GP practices and hospitals in South Australia and Queensland. Pat is a registrar in RACGP and RACMA. In addition to working at Sherwood, Pat also works as an Aviation Medical Officer in the RAAF. He has a passion for travel and enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.
Dr Jill Howard
General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Jill Howard
is a caring and holistic GP who loves Family Medicine. She is aligned with the Mater Mother's Hospital for providing pregnancy shared care, and has a wealth of experience with care for young children. She also provides skin cancer checks and minor procedures, as well as thoughtful Geriatric Care. Jill consults at Oxley
and Sherwood.
Dr Annabel Chau
General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS
BSc, MBBS
Dr Annabel Chau
graduated from the University of Queensland in 2015. She has worked across several hospitals in Queensland since then and is currently completing her fellowship in General Practice. Her special interests include Women’s Health, Preventative Medicine and Medical Education. She is qualified to do Implanon insertion and removals. She consults at Sherwood
and Highgate Hill.
Dr Nargis Reza
General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS
BSc, MBBS
Dr Nargis Reza
graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 and has worked in several hospitals across Brisbane. She is currently completing her fellowship in General Practice. Her special interests include chronic disease management, preventative health and antenatal care.
Robyn Curtis
Dietitian
Robyn Curtis
is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist who specialises in maternal, infant, child and family nutrition. Robyn has extensive experience in both paediatric and adult dietetics. After completing her initial training through the Queensland University of Technology, Robyn spent the early years of her career as a Clinical Dietitian in Queensland Health, before moving to London to take on the role of Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Robyn has also worked as a teacher in a previous career and these skills provide the ideal background for communicating with developing effective and supportive nutrition care plans.
Dianne Walsh
Midwife & Lactation Consultant
Dianne Walsh
is a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Lactation Consultant. She has 20 years experience working as a midwife, both in the U.K and in Brisbane. She has always loved working with new parents and providing guidance with the challenges that this journey can bring. Dianne can provide support with all breastfeeding challenges as well as sleeping and settling issues. To book a home visit with Dianne directly call 0478 695 560.
Dr Jonathan Askew
Paediatric & Adult ENT Surgeon
MBBS FRACS
MBBS FRACS
Dr Jonathan Askew
is an ENT specialist educated in Brisbane, and graduated from the University of Queensland Medical School. He completed his specialty training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT Surgery), in Queensland. He obtained expertise in paediatric ENT surgery in Oxford, UK.
Dr Askew is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He consults both adults and children monthly at Sherwood. His main rooms
are in Wickham Terrace, Brisbane.
Brenda Dyer
Practice Nurse & Diabetes
Brenda gained her general and midwifery qualifications in the UK prior to settling in Australia. She has worked in General Practice in the Centenary suburbs since 1997, and is a valued member of our Sherwood
team. Brenda has a strong interest in chronic disease, including Diabetes, Heart & Respiratory conditions. Her focus is to enable patients to learn more about their condition, and to motivate them toward a healthier lifestyle. Brenda enjoys building long and rewarding relationships with her patients.
Alison Chambers
Paediatric Nurse & Midwife
After many years experience as a Paediatric Nurse at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Alison obtained further qualifications as a Midwife, as well as having three children of her own. She has a breadth of experience in postnatal and infant care both in the hospital and home visit setting. With her gentle and caring manner, Alison is able to provide practical advice during pregnancy and to new parents. Alison runs the weekly drop-in clinic for pregnant mums and infants on Friday at Sherwood
and Monday at Highgate Hill.
Iris Rosaroso
Registered Nurse
Iris is committed to community care and lifelong learning, and has achieved her nurse immuniser qualification. She is interested in wound care, administers travel vaccinations, and your are likely to hear her friendly voice on the phone if you receive a call reminding of a checkup due or if you are recalled to discuss an abnormal result. Iris works at Sherwood
and Highgate Hill.
Kay Whitby
Baby Nurse & Breastfeeding Consultant
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.
Amy Matzner
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Amy
graduated from Griffith University in 2014 and started working at Coorparoo. Amy has grown the after school gym, yoga classes and has been the face of the our high needs exercise sessions on a Saturday morning. The parents and bubs class has been her "baby" and is extremely popular on Friday mornings. Amy is spreading her wings and now visits our satellite clinic at Sherwood, where she sees mother's and babies, as well as children and teens.
With her exercise science background she is working with adults patients to assist them manage their diabetes, osteoporosis, back pain and arthritis. Amy loves food and cooking, and often spends her weekends on the bay with family and friends. She has a cute little dog named Bear, who has stolen a big corner of her heart!
With her exercise science background she is working with adults patients to assist them manage their diabetes, osteoporosis, back pain and arthritis. Amy loves food and cooking, and often spends her weekends on the bay with family and friends. She has a cute little dog named Bear, who has stolen a big corner of her heart!
Emmanuel "Manny" Tanios
Paediatric Physiotherapist
Emmanuel “Manny”
graduated from Griffith University with a Master of Physiotherapy in 2017 and a Bachelor of Exercise Science in 2015. He is our newest recruit at Movement Solutions. He is developing his skills in paediatrics at Coorparoo and sees children and adults at Grow Medical Sherwood. His special interest areas lie in adult musculoskeletal conditions, especially the neck and lower back. Manny is also interested in adult neurological conditions. In his free time, Manny plays basketball competitively twice per week, and enjoys CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting 4-6 times per week.
Cathy Willis
Women's Health Physiotherapist
Catherine (Exercise and Women's Health)
is Movement Solutions Women's Health Physiotherapist. Cath has a variety of hospital and private practice experience and has worked in women's health exclusively for 13 years. She sees patients with Pregnancy related pelvic Girdle pain, Bladder control or Constipation, post-natal urinary incontinence, abdominal muscle separation, mastitis, post-natal return to exercise requirements, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor rehab for gynae surgery requirements.
Cath visits Coorparoo, Sherwood and Highgate Hill. She loves travelling and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Cath visits Coorparoo, Sherwood and Highgate Hill. She loves travelling and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Amy Cooper
Music Therapist
Amy is a registered music therapist, vocal tutor and classical singer who has worked in clinical, education and community settings. Amy knows the social, mental and physical health benefits of singing and finds great joy in using music to improve the wellbeing of her clients. Amy runs the SongLife Connections
program at Sherwood.
Amy graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011. She has worked with people across the lifespan, from babies and their parents in the community, through to older adults in dementia care. In 2012, she founded the music therapy position at Prescare Vela Nursing Home, while also working as the music therapist at Nursery Road State Special School. For 2 years, Amy lived in Berlin and was the music and English tutor at an international kindergarten. Amy returned to Brisbane in 2018 and began her private practice, Creative Rainforest, providing in-home sessions to children and adults living with disabilities.