Dr Burrell is the founding partner, alongside Dr Bevan, of the practice after 30 years in the Lockyer Doctors and treats up too four generations of many families. His particular interests are in Geriatric Medicine, pediatrics and minor surgery. He also has a strong interest in Travel Medicine. His other interests include his farm in the Lockyer Valley where he runs cattle, has a small vineyard and an extensive garden that is in the Open Garden Scheme for charity. He and his wife Wendy raised their three daughters in the valley.