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Staff
Most doctors in this practice have satisfied the training requirements of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and are on the Vocation Register of General Practitioners.
We have a commitment to general practice and to continuing medical education. All GPs within the practices are experienced in a broad range of general practice medicine.
Dr Peter Bevan
MBBS FACRRM
Dr Phillip Burrell
MBBS FACRRM
Dr Michael Thorpe
MBBS FACRRM
Dr Bankole Sotade
MBBS FACRRM FRACGP
Dr Rupin Aggarwal
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Shamsul Muqarrabin
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Anthony Fitzgerald
MBBS
Dr Arivu Weslyn
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Edan Buxton
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Rony Kurian
MBBS
Dr Tina Fang
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Simran Cheema
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Rajbeer Singh Sian
MBBS
Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh
MBBS, MRCP (UK) FRACGP
Dr Pey Wen Ho
MBBS
Dr Adam Stieger
MBBS
Dr Sabrina Mader
MBBS
Our Staff
Practice Nurses
- Kaye RN
- Megan RN
- Alex RN
- Prim EEN
- Glenyss EEN
- Narelle W EEN
- Narelle A EEN
Chronic Disease Nurses
- Jenny RN
- Robin RN
- Petra RN
Senior Practice Nurses
- Valda EEN
- Janelle EEN
- Jaimie-Lee RN
Receptionists
- Anne
- Debbie
- Deborah
- Kelly
- Marcia
- Niki
- Rebecca
- Sue
- Tracey
- Lyn
- Karen
- Megan
- Shona
- Emily
Senior Receptionists
- Katrina
- Penny
- Tracy
- Lisa
Administration
- Kylie
Dr Peter Bevan
MBBS FACRRM
Dr Bevan graduated from the University of Queensland in 1979 and was appointed Medical superintendant at Gatton hospital in 1983 after three years in North Queensland. He commenced Private practice the following year and founded The Lockyer Doctors with Dr Burrell in 1985.He was also a founding Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in 1996 and is interested in all aspects of general practice with a special interest in Endocrinology.
Dr Phillip Burrell
MBBS FACRRM
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, peadiatrics 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.
Dr Michael Thorpe
MBBS FACRRM
Dr Thorpe Graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985 and was admitted as a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine in 1988. Always having worked in rural areas, Dr Thorpe has been practicing in the Lockyer Valley since 1996. He practices from both Gatton and Plainland practices and enjoys all facets of General Practice, with a particular interest in Diabetes and Antenatal Care. Dr Thorpe enjoys travel and hopes to see as much of Australia and the world as possible.
Dr Bankole Sotade
MBBS FACRRM FRACGP
Dr Sotade currently works at the Laidley Surgery. He is committed to providing compassionate and patient quality care for patients of all ages.
He believes that, “the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient “Francis Peabody.
Other Languages Spoken: African languages, Yoruba
He believes that, “the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient “Francis Peabody.
Other Languages Spoken: African languages, Yoruba
Dr Rupin Aggarwal
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Aggarwal has been working with The Locker Doctors since October 2006 and over the last ten years has worked at all of four locations but is currently dividing his time as a General Practitioner in Plainland and Rosewood surgeries. He works two days at each site and is doing skin checks (Molescan) using a Dermdoc machine in Rosewood on Tuesdays and Fridays. After completing his MBBS in 2000 from IGMC in Shimla, India; he worked in one of the remotest areas in Himalayas for about 6 years before moving to Australia in 2006.
He is really passionate about rural General Practice and his main area of interest is Skin Cancer diagnosis and treatment. He has done advanced training for Dermoscopy and Molescan and has a Diploma in dermatology from Cardiff University. He completed a Certificate in Aesthetic medicine from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and has also undertaken Advanced Facial Aesthetics training in Thailand.
Special interests:
• General Dermatology including Acne, Rosacea, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema etc
• Cosmetic Procedures: Anti Wrinkle Injections
• Skin Cancers diagnosis and Treatment
• Non surgical/surgical treatment of Skin Cancers and other conditions
He is really passionate about rural General Practice and his main area of interest is Skin Cancer diagnosis and treatment. He has done advanced training for Dermoscopy and Molescan and has a Diploma in dermatology from Cardiff University. He completed a Certificate in Aesthetic medicine from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and has also undertaken Advanced Facial Aesthetics training in Thailand.
Special interests:
• General Dermatology including Acne, Rosacea, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema etc
• Cosmetic Procedures: Anti Wrinkle Injections
• Skin Cancers diagnosis and Treatment
• Non surgical/surgical treatment of Skin Cancers and other conditions
Other Languages Spoken: Hindi & Punjabi
Dr Shamsul Muqarrabin
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Muqarrabin has been a medical practitioner for 24 years. A Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioner, he has been working with Lockyer Doctors since 2008. He also completed the United States Medical Licensing Examinations and was trained in the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital. He loves all aspects of general practice with a particular interest in children’s health and preventative medicine. He currently works at the Rosewood and Plainland surgeries. He obtained his MBBS qualifications overseas and FRACGP qualification in Australia.
Dr Anthony Fitzgerald
MBBS
Dr Fitzgerald started working at The Lockyer Doctors Skin Clinic in January 2004. He is a GP who has a special interest in skin cancer surgery and works from the Gatton clinic on Tuesdays and every second Thursday.
This interest developed while working in a country practice at Esk for 30 years and he enjoys being able to provide this essential service to the community.
This interest developed while working in a country practice at Esk for 30 years and he enjoys being able to provide this essential service to the community.
Dr Arivu Weslyn
MBBS
Dr Weslyn commenced working at The Lockyer Doctors in January 2013. She hails from the city of Chennai in South India. After completing both MBBS and postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the renowned Christian Medical College, Vellore, she widened her horizons by working in NHS hospitals in the UK for 2 years before moving to Brisbane in 2006 to work at the Mater Hospital for 4 years. During this time, she discovered an emerging interest in General Practice and worked at the Emergency Department at Redland Hospital for a year in preparation to enter General Practice. Her main interests are in Women’s Health & Antenatal care, Child Health & Immunisations, Chronic Disease management & Skin conditions. She is also keen to support those with Mental Health conditions. Dr Weslyn resides in the Lockyer Valley area and loves spending time with her husband and their 3 year old twins. Special Interests include the following Antenatal, Women’s Health.
Other Languages Spoken: Tamil
Other Languages Spoken: Tamil
Dr Adam Walker
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Walker is a graduate of the University of Queensland with degrees in both medicine and physiotherapy and joined the Lockyer Doctors in 2014. Dr Walker enjoys working in all areas of medicine. Areas of particular interest include management of chronic disease, musculoskeletal medicine, mental health, skin cancer, aged care and peadiatrics. He is also currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Skin Cancer.
Most of Dr Walker’s spare time is spent enjoying his young family.
Most of Dr Walker’s spare time is spent enjoying his young family.
Dr Edan Buxton
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Edan Buxton is a Graduate of the University of Queensland with a degree in Science and Medicine. Dr Buxton works at both the Gatton and Laidley Surgery. He enjoys all areas of General Practice, with a particular interest in Mental Health, Paediatrics, Chronic Disease and Skin Cancer. Dr Buxton enjoys travelling and hiking with his wife. Special Interests: Geriatrics & Pallative Care
Dr Rony Kurian
MBBS
Dr Kurian recently joined The Lockyer Doctors in November 2015. After graduating he worked about 7 years in UK before relocating to Australia. Started at South Australia, worked extensively in Emergency Medicine & Trauma before moving to General Practice. He works from Laidley and Plainland. He has special interest in Chronic Disease, Preventive Medicine, and Emergencies.
Other Languages Spoke: Most Indian Languages such as Hindi, Malayalam and ect.
Other Languages Spoke: Most Indian Languages such as Hindi, Malayalam and ect.
Dr Subrata Aditya
MBBS FRACGP MRCP (UK)
Dr Aditya, known as Dr Adi, has been working in Australia for 15 years. He graduated in 1990 overseas and has completed his Fellowship in General Practice in 2013. In 2016 Dr Adi also completed his MRCP in the UK. He has a special interest in general medicine including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Infections Diseases (Hep C) and Rheumatological Diseases. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Adi is involved with medical education for GP Registras and medical students and is currently an examiner for the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Dr Adi enjoys spending his spare time with his wife, who is also a GP, and his two daughters.
Other Languages Spoken: Bangla
Dr Adi enjoys spending his spare time with his wife, who is also a GP, and his two daughters.
Other Languages Spoken: Bangla
Dr Tom Toro
MBBS
Dr Tom Toro has returned to work in Gatton after spending a year in general practice in Toowoomba. He had spent the previous few years as Senior Medical Officer and Medical Superintendent of the Gatton Hospital. He is an experienced emergency and rural hospital doctor who is now in his final year of training towards fellowship in general practice. Dr Tom is particularly interested in respiratory medicine, and is passionate about helping people who want to try to quit smoking. He is also a former physiotherapist, and brings from that a fair depth of knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions, sporting injuries, and chronic pain management. In his spare time Tom enjoys playing with his dog, touch footy, rock climbing, and watching the Queensland Reds in the rugby union.
Dr Captan Beck
MBBS
Captan has joined the field of general practice after a 2 year residency at the gold coast hospital. Captan has special interests in the field of mental health, family medicine and rural/remote medicine. This interest was further spurred by his time spent as a medical superintendent at Mungindi hospital. Captan is very happy to service the Lockyer Valley area and has felt most welcome by the diverse range of friendly faces he has encountered, and he looks forward to continuing to do so.
Dr Beck has a special interest in LGBTQI medicine.
In his spare time Dr Beck likes to ride his horses.
Dr Beck has a special interest in LGBTQI medicine.
In his spare time Dr Beck likes to ride his horses.
Dr Richardy Hostiadi
MBBS
Dr Richard was born in Indonesia and migrated to Australia in 1997. After completing his Bachelor of Science, he trained as a Registered Nurse and worked in Sydney for couple of years before being accepted at University of Queensland Medical School, where he graduated as Doctor in 2013. After that, Dr Richard worked at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital for two years, in several disciplines including cardiology, chronic pain, rehabilitation, paediatric surgery at Lady Cilento, and obstetrics & gynecology. He has special interest in Skin Cancer Medicine and has completed a Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine and a Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Surgery. Dr Richard is also passionate about sports in general and has completed 2 Marathons, a half Marathon, a Tough Mudder, and 14 km Spartan Race. He also enjoys spending his spare time with his wife, two boys and two dogs.
Dr Tina Fang
MBBS
Dr Tina Fang joined The Lockyer Doctors in January 2017. Born in Taiwan, she grew up and completed her secondary education in New Zealand. It was then when she decided to embark on her journey to become a doctor. Dr Fang attained her medical degree from Beijing University and later moved to Australia for work. Prior to GP practice, she gained a wealth of experience and knowledge during her time working at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane. When asked what drew her to GP, she replied that she “loved interacting with her patients and providing them with ongoing care.” This was something that she felt was lacking from her hospital experience.
Dr Fang participated regularly in continuing education activities. She has a strong passion for Woman’s health and Antenatal care. Her other interest include preventative medicine which she constantly incorporates into her own practice. As a mother of two she understands the hardship and pressure of caring for sick children so she makes sure that she is thorough with her assessment and that the family’s needs are addressed. During her limited spare time, Tina enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and children. She is committed to a healthy work life balance and strives to succeed in both areas of life.
Other language spoken- Mandarin
Dr Fang participated regularly in continuing education activities. She has a strong passion for Woman’s health and Antenatal care. Her other interest include preventative medicine which she constantly incorporates into her own practice. As a mother of two she understands the hardship and pressure of caring for sick children so she makes sure that she is thorough with her assessment and that the family’s needs are addressed. During her limited spare time, Tina enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and children. She is committed to a healthy work life balance and strives to succeed in both areas of life.
Other language spoken- Mandarin
Dr Tina Fang
MBBS
Dr Tina Fang joined The Lockyer Doctors in January 2017. Born in Taiwan, she grew up and completed her secondary education in New Zealand. It was then when she decided to embark on her journey to become a doctor. Dr Fang attained her medical degree from Beijing University and later moved to Australia for work. Prior to GP practice, she gained a wealth of experience and knowledge during her time working at the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane. When asked what drew her to GP, she replied that she “loved interacting with her patients and providing them with ongoing care.” This was something that she felt was lacking from her hospital experience.
Dr Fang participated regularly in continuing education activities. She has a strong passion for Woman’s health and Antenatal care. Her other interest include preventative medicine which she constantly incorporates into her own practice. As a mother of two she understands the hardship and pressure of caring for sick children so she makes sure that she is thorough with her assessment and that the family’s needs are addressed. During her limited spare time, Tina enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and children. She is committed to a healthy work life balance and strives to succeed in both areas of life.
Other language spoken- Mandarin
Dr Fang participated regularly in continuing education activities. She has a strong passion for Woman’s health and Antenatal care. Her other interest include preventative medicine which she constantly incorporates into her own practice. As a mother of two she understands the hardship and pressure of caring for sick children so she makes sure that she is thorough with her assessment and that the family’s needs are addressed. During her limited spare time, Tina enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and children. She is committed to a healthy work life balance and strives to succeed in both areas of life.
Other language spoken- Mandarin
Dr Simran Cheema
MBBS
Dr Simran Cheema attended her MBBS from James Cook University in 2013. After three years of working at Redcliffe Hospital she chose to specialise in General Practice. She has a passion for helping children and families maintaining good health. Her area of interests include Women's Health, rural health and Dermatology . When not at work, she likes to travel and spend time with family.
Other languages spoken: Hindi and Punjabi
Other languages spoken: Hindi and Punjabi
Dr Rajbeer Singh Sian
MBBS
Qualified in year 2000 in India and started working in Gold Coast Hospital since 2006 for 6 yrs before moving to General Practice. Dr Raj enjoys all area of General practice with interest in Chronic conditions.
Dr Raj is at Gatton & Laidley clinics.
Language spoken – Hindi & Punjabi
Dr Raj is at Gatton & Laidley clinics.
Language spoken – Hindi & Punjabi
Dr Pey Wen Ho
MBBS
Graduated from University of Queensland in 2014. Has worked in hospitals in Mackay, Rockhampton and Ipswich.
Likes all aspect of general practice for now.
Hobbies: sight seeing, travelling in campervan.
Other languages: basic Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu
Likes all aspect of general practice for now.
Hobbies: sight seeing, travelling in campervan.
Other languages: basic Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu
Dr Chia-Chi Chu
MBBS, MS, DCH
Dr. Chia-Chi Chu has worked extensively in the field of general practice since living in Queensland with a special interest in sports medicine, musculoskeletal condition and skin cancer medicine. He came from Taiwan with family in 1997. After graduating from UNSW in Sydney, he worked in the field of emergency, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and orthopaedics. He worked across NSW, including Mt. Druitt, Campbelltown, Orange, Tweed Heads, and Westmead Hospital, before settling in Queensland.
Dr. Chu has published papers on international journals and presented his work in scientific meetings in the field of medicine and musculoskeletal-related conditions. He also has extensive surgical experience in theatre treating various conditions.
Dr. Chu enjoys the broad spectrum of medicine in General Practice. He is committed to continued professional development while achieving a Fellowship qualification.
Dr. Chu has published papers on international journals and presented his work in scientific meetings in the field of medicine and musculoskeletal-related conditions. He also has extensive surgical experience in theatre treating various conditions.
Dr. Chu enjoys the broad spectrum of medicine in General Practice. He is committed to continued professional development while achieving a Fellowship qualification.
Dr Ashleigh Edwards
MBBS
Ashleigh did her medical degree at James Cook University in Townsville and Cairns, she then went on to complete her residency at the Ipswich General Hospital. She enjoys all areas of medicine but has a particular interest in women's health and children.
Ashleigh recently married and outside of medicine she enjoys spending time on their farm with their 3 dogs, baking up a storm and travelling.
Ashleigh recently married and outside of medicine she enjoys spending time on their farm with their 3 dogs, baking up a storm and travelling.
Dr Adam Stieger
MBBS
Graduated from University of Queensland in 2015 with MBBS. Has worked in Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane for 3 years - mainly in critical care and surgical specialties prior to joining The Lockyer Doctors. Graduated with Bachelor of Psychology prior to studying medicine and has a keen interested in mental health as well as men's health. Hobbies include travel, technology & computers.
Dr Muhamamd Ali Shaikh
MBBS, MRCP (UK)
Dr Shaikh is from Pakistan and graduated his MBBS in 2008. Has been in Australia for the last 6 years with his family. His background is general physician and has completed MRCP (UK).
Dr Shaikh specialises in Chronic Disease management, Skin Cancers and Pediatrics.
Dr Shaikh enjoys cricket, tennis and travelling in his spare time.
Languages spoken: English, Urdu & Sindhi
Dr Shaikh specialises in Chronic Disease management, Skin Cancers and Pediatrics.
Dr Shaikh enjoys cricket, tennis and travelling in his spare time.
Languages spoken: English, Urdu & Sindhi
Suzanne Stott
Practice Manager
Suzanne commenced employment in 1988 as a receptionist at The Lockyer Doctors. From there, Suzanne went on to achieve her Diploma of Practice Management in 2004. As the Practice Manager, she works closely with the doctors, receptionists, nurses, allied health and administration staff. Suzanne takes care of the business side of the practice, allowing the doctors to concentrate on patient care.
Dr Adam Stieger
MBBS
Graduated from University of Queensland in 2015 with MBBS. Has worked in Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane for 3 years - mainly in critical care and surgical specialties prior to joining The Lockyer Doctors. Graduated with Bachelor of Psychology prior to studying medicine and has a keen interested in mental health as well as men's health. Hobbies include travel, technology & computers.
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