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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Meet The Doctors Consulting At Burrum Street Medical Practice
Dr Gary Kerswill
Dr Gary Kerswill
Dr Gary Kerswill
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
General Practitioner -
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 Implanon.
He works full time.
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 Implanon.
He works full time.
Dr Jennifer Crane
Dr Jennifer Crane
Dr Jennifer Crane
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
General Practitioner -
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 Implanon.
She works part time in general practice and part time in palliative care.
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 Implanon.
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)
General Practitioner -
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 Mirena IUD’s and Implanon.
She works part time.
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 Mirena IUD’s and Implanon.
She works part time.
Dr Ingrid Roux
Dr Ingrid Roux
Dr Ingrid Roux
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
General Practitioner -
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.
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)
General Practitioner -
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.
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)
General Practitioner -
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:
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)
General Practitioner -
MBBS;FRACGP; Dip. Child Health ( Sydney)
Joined our practice fulltime in January 2016
Special interests include: child health, women's health and family medicine
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)
General Practitioner -
Dr Tay enjoys all general practice medicine, including family medicine, travel medicine, occupational medicine and minor procedures. Dr Tay speaks Mandarin
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)
General Practitioner -
Dr Luqmaan Malik
Dr Luqmaan Malik
Dr Luqmaan Malik
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Malik has joined Burrum Street Medical Practice as a Telehealth support.
Dr Wint Yee Thant
Dr Wint Yee Thant
Dr Wint Yee Thant
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Thant is a full time doctor at Burrum Street Medical Practice.
She has an interest in Women's Health, Family Medicine and Chronic Disease Management.
Dr Nadeem Shah
Dr Nadeem Shah
Dr Nadeem Shah
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
General Practitioner -
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.
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. Vi" is a part-time GP Registrar with particular interest in Palliative Care. He also has interests in Pediatrics, Antenatal Care and Preventative Health.
Dr Adeleye Awolola
Dr Adeleye Awolola
Dr Adeleye Awolola
(Burrum Street Medical Practice)
Dr Awolola completed GP training in 2015 in South Africa where he worked for about 10 years prior to relocating to Queensland in 2020. Working in Bundaberg as GP since 2020. He also does part time work with Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Rural since 2024.
He has a keen interest in skin cancer medicine with Masters of Skin Cancer Medicine(UQ) in view.
Dr Awolola is joining our practice from 3rd February 2026 as a Part Time doctor. He will be accepting new patients.
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.