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 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 Renata Comino
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Renata Comino was born and raised in a small town in North Macedonia where she lived before moving to Australia in 2014.
She graduated from the University of Saints Cyril and Methodius as a Medical Doctor in 2006 after which she started working as a medical officer in the ER and in the Paediatric Department of Immunization and Primary Prevention where she acquired the first 8 years of her experience in medicine.
Dr Renata successfully passed the Australian Medical Council MCQ and Clinical exams and holds the AMC Certificate.
She worked as a medical officer in several Metropolitan Emergency Departments in Sydney, NSW, one of which was the Children’s Emergency Department of Royal Alexandra Hospital at Westmead Sydney.
Dr Renata also holds EMC (Emergency Medical Certificate) and ETM (Emergency Trauma Management) Certificates, both of which are accredited by the Australian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM).
In addition, she has completed multiple BLS, ALS and APLS workshops through the years.
When not busy at work, she enjoys exploring nature and spending time with family and friends.
Dr Nicholas Newton
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Nicholas Newton is a dedicated RACGP registrar in the final year of his training.
With a passion for rural general practice, Dr Nicholas thrives on the diverse challenges that come with managing a wide array of medical presentations.
His journey has taken him to rural towns like Dalby, Kingaroy, Roma, and Beaudesert, where he has honed his skills and embraced the unique experiences each location offers.
When he’s not busy caring for patients, Dr Nicholas loves to explore the world, seeking out new adventures and cultures.
He’s also a proud pet parent to a spirited kelpie, with whom he enjoys spending quality time.
Dr Rasvin (Ras) Singh
MBBS
Chinchilla Medical PracticeDr Raz was born in the sunny, tropical region of Malaysia before relocating to the United Kingdom to pursue a degree in Medicine.
She graduated as a medical doctor from the University of Birmingham in 2011.
Following graduation, Dr Raz spent seven years in the UK, gaining valuable experience across various specialties before moving to Australia.
Dr Raz has worked in several departments in Australia, including Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, and Rehabilitation.
Most recently, she served as a Resident Medical Officer in Orthopaedics at Redcliffe Hospital.
In her spare time, Dr Raz enjoys baking and considers herself a “master baker,” often preparing delightful treats for her friends and family.
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.
