The doctors at Chinchilla Medical Practice provide a range of services to meet you primary health care needs .
The Chinchilla Medical Practice complies with the requirements of the Royal College of General Practitioners Standards for General Practices 4th Edition.
Doctors at Chinchilla Medical Practice
Dr Ken Gilmour
MBBS, DA (UK), FRACGP, FACRRM
Chinchilla Medical PracticeBorn and bred just along the road in Miles, Ken is a local who spent many years in general practice in England, Rockhampton and St George before coming home. Ken joined Chinchilla Medical Practice in 1988.
When not practicing medicine Ken is a keen cyclist and water skier.
Dr Tom Clarke
MBBS, D Obst ROCG, DCH, FRACGP, FACRRM, DACSCM, MM (Skin Cancer Medicine)
Chinchilla Medical Practice
Born and bred in Chinchilla, Tom has the experience of 5 years of full time of hospital teaching & 30+ years of General Practice to his credit, both in England and Australia, spending l0 years in Rockhampton prior to coming home to Chinchilla.
Dr Clarke has developed a great interest in Skin Cancer Medicine. This led him to undertake a prolonged specialised education programme in the field and his attainment of a Post Graduate Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery from the Australasian College of Skin Cancer Medicine and a Masters in Medicine in Skin Cancer (University of Queensland).
As well as interests in rural medicine, Tom has Post Graduate Diploma qualifications in Obstetrics and Paediatrics. When not practicing Medicine, Tom is a hopeful race horse owner and successful olive grower, with an orchard of around 700 olive trees on his property here in Chinchilla.
Dr Pujitha De Silva
MBBS
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Pujitha has been working in General practice in Australia since 2012, having worked in South Australia and Queensland.
After graduating in Sri Lanka his first appointment was as an anaesthetist to the war torn east of Sri Lanka at that time, later working for many years in neurology
His special interests include neurology, dermatology and mental health.
During Dr Pujitha’s free time he likes to keep active by going to the gym and walking. He also enjoys watching movies, as well as painting and making sculptures as a hobby.
Dr Evan Jay
MBBS
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Jay was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Australia when he was young. He studied at the University of Wollongong and has worked at Westmead Hospital (NSW) since 2015.
He’s main focus up till now has been Emergency Medicine. As part of his emergency department training Evan worked in specialities including Anaesthetics, Intensive Care, Major Trauma Management and Surgery and Paediatric Emergency.
Before this, he lived in a small country town in NSW, which is why he’s always been interested in rural medicine.
Dr Jay has spent many years managing complex medical patients. This experience has developed his passion for preventative health and chronic disease management.
When he isn’t working, he likes to ride his motorbike, play sports, spend time doing something outdoorsy or hang with his dogs.
Dr Jay is excited about working in Chinchilla and being part of the community, as featured in this GPTQ Ebook.
Please note that Dr Evan is charging the same fees as Dr Tom and Dr Ken.
Dr Natascha De Wet
MBChB FRACGP
Chinchilla Medical PracticeOur family immigrated from South Africa in 1987 and my parents bought a cattle station in the Carnarvon Gorge.
I completed my schooling as a boarder at Rockhampton Girls Grammar in 1989.
My University career started as a Vet Science student at UQ and then later I decided to trade animals for humans and made a move to medicine.
I completed my Medical Degree at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and there after my Fellowship in General Practice in Roma Queensland.
In 2012 we relocated to Rockhampton to give my daughters an opportunity to finish their schooling at my Alma Mater.
In South Africa I worked in general practice and established a research company that was directly involved in the development of various HIV drugs. At that time, I was also employed by the South African Police in their forensic medicine department in determining the cause of unnatural deaths by post-mortem.
Our family returned to Roma in 2004 and since then I have worked in private group practice and simultaneously had a wonderful opportunity to work as a clinical educator with the University of Queensland.
My passions are mental health, woman’s health, paediatrics, research and giving back to the upcoming medical students by teaching.
I look forward to settling in and getting to know the Chinchilla community!
Dr Munis Letchumanan
FRACGP
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Munis Letchumanan completed his hospital and fellowship training in Shepparton, Victoria.
He achieved Fellowship (FRACGP) in 2017 and completed a Diploma in Natural Health (Diet & Nutrition) before relocating to Queensland.
Dr Munis’s love for teaching has continued, providing supervision to GP Registrar’s.
He has also completed a Master’s in Public Health and Graduate Certificate in Medicine (General Practice and Primary Health Care).
Outside of the workplace, Dr Munis enjoys gardening and spending time with his family and friends.
Dr Munis’ areas of interest include:
- Chronic disease management
- General Family Medicine
- Child & Adolescent Health
Dr Nora Khan
MBBS
Chinchilla Medical PracticeAfter passing her MBBS from Chittagong Medical College of Bangladesh in 2012, Dr Nora Khan completed her post-graduate training at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
During that time, she completed her FCPS part 1 in Internal Medicine, and after receiving a scholarship from Dhaka Medical Hospital, Dr Nora completed a Diabetes Medicine Fellowship at Tokyo Women’s University in 2014.
Since then, she accomplished her MRCP written part (UK) in Medicine and commenced her plans to build her career abroad, completing her journey for AMC part 1 and AMC part 2 in Australia.
Presently, Dr Nora works at Bowral and District Hospital near Sydney in the Emergency Department as a resident medical officer towards her dream of building her career as a GP in Australia.
Dr Nora’s parents and sister are doctors, so although this may appear genetic, she can confirm a strong passion for her job.
Outside of work, Dr Nora enjoys travelling to various countries and spending time with her family, especially with her daughter.
Dr Sian Stephens
MBBS, FRACGP
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Sian Stephens is a vocationally-recognised General Practitioner who studied at the University of Queensland and worked at the Princess Alexandra Hospital for three years before completing her Fellowship on the Gold Coast in 2017.
She has worked in rural and remote locations in the Northern Territory, Victoria and Queensland, along with New Zealand, holding a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Dr Sian enjoys all aspects of General Practice and is particularly interested in rural medicine, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, expedition and wilderness medicine, public health and preventative healthcare.
She can conduct skin checks and excisions, insert and remove contraceptive implants, and administer iron infusions when indicated.
When Dr Sian is not working, she enjoys exploring anywhere outdoors with her young family and dog.
Latest Clinic News:
Flu Vaccines:
This vaccine is recommended for:
- Infants aged 6 months to under 5 years
- Seniors- 65 years and older
- Pregnant Women
- People aged 6 months and over with a chronic illness
We would like to introduce a couple of new service the practice is providing to the community. We have Diabetes educator Lyn Wilkie whom will be visiting the practice throughout the month. For more information please see your doctor.
Steve Oreo of Rural Ultrasound, visits the Practice every Monday. Appointments can be made by ringing our friendly receptionists.
JOB OPPORTUNITY – Full time General Practitioner.
Working within a team of two principal doctors and five registrars you will be conducting the following duties –
- Health Assessments
- GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements
- Employment related medicals
- Procedures and Minor Operations
- Aged Care Facility visits
- Weekend Clinics
Please direct any enquiry to the Office Manager Jo.
When was your last skin check?
Dr Tom Clarke will be practicing full time at the Practice as from the 30th March. He has a special interest in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr Clarke has undergone an extensive education programme over many years and has obtained a Diploma from the Skin Cancer College Australasia and a Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) University of Queensland.
Early intervention is crucial in achieving high cure rates with best cosmetic results in all types of skin cancer. Dr Clarke is available to provide diagnosis of specific skin lesions and/or perform full skin examinations to detect important skin changes.
If you require a full skin check, please advise when booking an appointment.
Dr Clarke will advise on the appropriate interval for follow up skin checks depending on your individual risk factors.
Dr Tom Clarke
Chinchilla Medical PracticeCall us to book an appointment with Dr Clarke or read more about him here.
