GP in Bundaberg West
Burrum Street Medical Practice
We are an AGPAL accredited medical practice and are committed to providing excellence in medical care in our community. Our team of doctors offer a comprehensive range of medical care to families, individuals and companies.
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Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Medical Services At Burrum Street Medical Practice
An accredited general practice which ensures quality health practices.
General health care consulting at this practice includes:
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To schedule an appointment, you may either book online at your convenience or contact us directly by phone to arrange a consultation with one of our doctors.
Meet The Doctors Consulting At Burrum Street Medical Practice
Dr Gary Kerswill
Dr Gary Kerswill
Dr Gary Kerswill
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBBS, Dip Obs RACOG
Has been in general practice in Bundaberg for many years.
His interests include minor surgery, shared antenatal care and general family medicine.
He is also qualified to insert contraceptive implants.
He works full time.
Dr Jennifer Crane
Dr Jennifer Crane
Dr Jennifer Crane
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBBS; M.Pall. Care
Has been in general practice in Bundaberg for many years.
Her interests are in palliative care and family medicine.
She is also qualified to insert contraceptive implants.
She works part time in general practice and part time in palliative care.
Dr Barbara Cloete
Dr Barbara Cloete
Dr Barbara Cloete
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBChB (Stell); FRACGP; DA (SA); Grad Cert in General Practice (NCEPMC)
Rejoined our practice in May 2008.
Her interests include general family medicine, child health, women’s health, including shared antenatal care, occupational medicine and minor surgery.
She is also qualified to insert hormonal IUD IUD’s and contraceptive implants.
She works part time.
Dr Ingrid Roux
Dr Ingrid Roux
Dr Ingrid Roux
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBChB (Stell); FRACGP
Dr Ingrid Roux has been working at Burrum Street Medical Practice since July 2007.
She has developed an interest in occupational health.
She is committed to providing good care to her own general practice patients.
She does not do skin appointments.
Please do not book online with her if you are not her existing patient.
As of April 2025 Dr Roux will private bill consultation, if you have previously been Bulk Billed you may be charged a fee.
Dr Sunanda Thilakarathne
Dr Sunanda Thilakarathne
Dr Sunanda Thilakarathne
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBBS; FRACGP
Joined our practice in December 2011.
His interests include general family medicine, child health, women’s health including shared antenatal care, occupational medicine, dermatology and minor surgery.
He works full time.
Dr Oliver Simpson
Dr Oliver Simpson
Dr Oliver Simpson
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBBS
In 2013 Dr. Simpson commenced his GP training in Bundaberg and simultaneously studied his Diploma in Child Health through the University of Sydney. He completed his GP training in 2015 becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
From 2020 to 2022 he undertook the Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery Principles, the Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery Principles and the Complex Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery Principles all of which are accredited through Bond University and together make up the Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery which Dr. Simpson completed in January 2023. Dr. Simpson has also completed further education with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. In 2021 he completed the Certificate of Dermoscopy and in 2022 he completed the Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy achieving a high distinction and won an academic scholarship for the highest mark achieved of all the candidates throughout Australia and New Zealand. In 2023 to 2024 he completed the Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery and became an accredited skin cancer doctor through the Skin Cancer College of Australasia
Dr. Simpson's current skin cancer service offers the following:
- Single lesion checks
- Full body skin checks
- Treatment of premalignant lesions with creams or cryotherapy
- Biopsies
- Excision of skin lesions from all body areas including the face, ears and nose.
- Simple wound closure
- Split thickness skin grafts
- Halo grafts
- Full thickness skin grafts
- Multiple different types of skin flap
- All procedures are done under local anaesthetic within the practice.
- The service includes all necessary follow-up
- All skin cancer types are managed with referral to more specialised services as needed
Dr Nwe Soe
Dr Nwe Soe
Dr Nwe Soe
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
MBBS;FRACGP; Dip. Child Health ( Sydney)
Joined our practice fulltime in January 2016
Special interests include: child health, women's health and family medicine
Dr Rui Yang Tay
Dr Rui Yang Tay
Dr Rui Yang Tay
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Tay enjoys all general practice medicine, including family medicine, travel medicine, occupational medicine and minor procedures. Dr Tay speaks Mandarin
Dr Courtney Rasmussen
Dr Courtney Rasmussen
Dr Courtney Rasmussen
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Luqmaan Malik
Dr Luqmaan Malik
Dr Luqmaan Malik
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Wint Yee Thant
Dr Wint Yee Thant
Dr Wint Yee Thant
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Nadeem Shah
Dr Nadeem Shah
Dr Nadeem Shah
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
A dedicated Family Medicine Doctor with a passion for providing compassionate care to patients of all ages.
With a strong background in healthcare settings.
I am committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare solutions that prioritize patient well-being.
Dr Viranga Wijeyewickrema
Dr Viranga Wijeyewickrema
Dr Viranga Wijeyewickrema
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Adeleye Awolola
Dr Adeleye Awolola
Dr Adeleye Awolola
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Serving Bundaberg & Nearby Areas
Burrum Street Medical Practice proudly serves patients from Bundaberg and surrounding suburbs including George Street. Whether you live locally or are visiting from a nearby area, our experienced team of GPs is here to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare for you and your family.
Why Choose Burrum Street Medical Practice
Burrum Street Medical Practice is part of the Family Doctor network — Australia’s largest group of fully GP-owned and GP-operated medical clinics. Every Family Doctor clinic is fully owned and run only by doctors.
We provide comprehensive general practice services for patients of all ages in Bundaberg West and surrounding areas, including standard and long consultations, preventive health checks, chronic disease management, mental health treatment plans, immunisations, skin cancer screening, and telehealth appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burrum Street Medical Practice accepting new patients?
Yes, Burrum Street Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. You can book your first appointment online or contact the clinic. We recommend booking a longer appointment for your first visit so your GP has time to understand your health history.
Can I book an appointment online?
Yes. You can book an appointment online through our website. Same-day appointments are often available. Walk-in patients are also welcome during opening hours.
What services does Burrum Street Medical Practice offer?
Our GPs provide a full range of general practice services including standard consultations, health assessments, chronic disease management (GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements), mental health treatment plans, childhood and adult immunisations, skin checks, women’s and men’s health, pathology and radiology referrals, and telehealth consultations. Visit our medical services page for more details.
About Burrum Street Medical Practice and Bundaberg
Burrum Street Medical Practice serves patients in Bundaberg and throughout the Wide Bay region, including Bargara, Kalkie, Branyan, Bundaberg North, and Bundaberg South. Located near Bundaberg CBD, the clinic is easily accessible for residents and workers throughout the local area. Serves bundaberg and the wide bay region with comprehensive family medicine for regional queensland.
Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive family medicine, from routine check-ups and childhood immunisations through to chronic disease management, mental health care, and skin cancer screening. We are committed to the health of the Bundaberg community and see patients of all ages.
Getting to Burrum Street Medical Practice
Reaching our Bundaberg clinic is straightforward. By public transport, local Duffy’s bus routes; Bundaberg station for long-distance services. On-site or nearby parking is usually available. If you are travelling from neighbouring suburbs such as Bargara or Kalkie, the drive is typically 5 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Services in Detail
Family Medicine and General Practice
Our GPs manage the full spectrum of general practice care for families in Bundaberg. This includes acute illness (colds, flu, infections), injury management, prescription renewals, medical certificates, and health advice. We welcome new patients of all ages, from newborns through to older adults.
Preventive Health and Immunisation
Prevention is central to our approach. We offer childhood immunisations on the National Immunisation Program schedule, adult vaccinations including flu shots and shingles vaccines, travel vaccinations, and cervical screening for women aged 25-74. We also conduct Medicare-funded health assessments including the 45-49 year old check and the 75+ older Australian health assessment.
Chronic Disease Management
If you live with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, or another chronic condition, we can prepare a GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA). This coordinates your care with allied health providers including physiotherapists, dietitians, podiatrists, and diabetes educators at reduced or no out-of-pocket cost through Medicare.
Mental Health Support
Our GPs are experienced in supporting patients with mental health concerns. We can prepare Mental Health Treatment Plans that give you Medicare-funded access to psychologists, and we offer ongoing medical management of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
Skin Cancer Screening
Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. We offer professional full-body skin checks using dermoscopy to identify concerning spots early, when treatment is most effective. Regular skin checks are particularly important for anyone with significant sun exposure history.
Women’s and Men’s Health
We provide confidential and comprehensive care for women’s health (cervical screening, contraception, menopause management, antenatal care) and men’s health (prostate assessments, sexual health, cardiovascular risk management).
Paediatric Care
Children’s health is a core part of our practice. From newborn checks and immunisations through to adolescent mental health and the 4-year-old Healthy Kids Check, we support families throughout their child’s development.
Telehealth Consultations
Can’t make it into the clinic? We offer Medicare-rebated telehealth consultations by phone or video for eligible patients. Telehealth is ideal for prescription renewals, discussing test results, mental health reviews, and minor concerns that don’t require an in-person examination.
Why Patients in Bundaberg Choose Us
- Fully GP-owned and GP-operated — every Family Doctor clinic is fully owned and run only by doctors, so every decision about your care is made by your GP.
- Continuity of care — see the same GP for long-term conditions and benefit from a doctor who knows your history.
- Comprehensive services — from acute illness to chronic disease management, we cover the full range of general practice.
- Convenient location — situated near Bundaberg CBD with accessible public transport and parking.
- Extended appointment times — longer consultations available when you need to discuss complex or multiple concerns.
- Easy online booking — book your appointment 24/7 through our website.
Serving Bundaberg and Nearby Areas
While our clinic is in Bundaberg, we welcome patients from throughout the Wide Bay region. Patients regularly travel from Bargara, Kalkie, Branyan, Bundaberg North, and Bundaberg South for consistent, high-quality general practice care. If you are new to the area or looking for a new GP, we would be happy to see you.
Related Health Articles
Our GPs regularly write about common health questions and how general practice can help. Browse our health library:
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- How to Find a Bulk Billing GP Near You
- Telehealth vs In-Person GP: When to Choose Each
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