Welcome to
Core Medical
We believe that the best care doesn’t necessarily come from a medical text book. In fact, we know that the best patient outcomes result from a sound understanding and we look through the layers to find the core of your health issues.
Medical Services
Pap Smear
Implanon
Mirena
Driving Medical
Mental Health Consultation & Care plans
Physiotheraphy
Chronic Disease Management
Travel Health and Immunisations
Workers Compensation
STI Screening & Treatment
Welcome To Core Medical
Core Medical is an accredited general practice which ensures quality health practices.
General practitioners consulting at this practice includes:
- Women’s health
- Children’s health
- Mental health
- Chronic disease management
- Check ups
- Counselling
- Emergency medicine
- Cryotherapy
- Nutritional advice and weight management
- Child immunisations
- Travel medicine
Book an Appointment at Core Medical Today
If you would like to book an appointment with us today, you can either book online anytime or give us a call to schedule a time with one of the doctors consulting at the practice.
Meet Our Doctors at Core Medical
Dr David Hill
Dr David Hill
(Core Medical & Physio)
Dr David Hill is from Ireland and went to the UK for his undergraduate training. He worked in Emergency Medicine and Rheumatology / Internal Medicine for a number of years in the UK before returning to Ireland where he completed his 4 year specialist training in General Practice. Dr Hill has a keen interest in many areas of general practice including musculoskeletal conditions, men’s health and particularly chronic disease management. Outside of work he enjoys playing basketball, soccer and spending time with his wife and 2 children. Please note: Dr Hill cannot do Implanon's or Mirena's
Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf.
Dr Eoin McDonnell
Dr Eoin McDonnell
(Core Medical & Physio)
Dr Eoin McDonnell completed his undergraduate medical training and post-graduate GP training in Ireland, followed by a Masters in Sport Medicine. He worked as a GP in Ireland for several years before moving to Australia in 2012. Dr McDonnell has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management and Skin Cancer Medicine.
Dr McDonnell can do implanon procedures- however an appointment prior is required to discuss.
Please note: Dr McDonnell no longer prescribes bio-identical or natural thyroid hormones.
Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. All Skin Check appointments are an $80 private fee at the time of appointment however a Medicare Rebate can be claimed.
Dr John Iyamu
Dr John Iyamu
(Core Medical & Physio)
Dr John Iyamu comes to us from the UK where he completed his undergraduate and postgraduate medical training, followed by GP training. He then went on to be a successful practice owner and principal GP before moving to Australia in 2016.
His special interest is in skin cancer management, both medical and surgical, and skin checks including the use of Dermoscopy & mole scan photography. He also does other minor surgical procedures for benign skin lesions including cyst removal, skin tag removal and benign lesion removal. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and holds a Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery and Advanced Certificate in Dermoscopy from University of Queensland. For the last 6 years, he has led a skin clinic within a GP practice.
Outside of practice Dr Iyamu enjoys running, swimming, canoeing and spending time with his family.
Areas of interest:
Skin Cancer Checks
Skin Cancer Management
Skin Cancer Surgery
Non-Cancer Mole Removal
Education:
Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery with QLD University
Advanced Certificate Skin Surgery with QLD University
Dr Iyamu is also involved in Chronic Disease Management such as Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease.
Dr Iyamu can do implanon procedures- however an appointment prior is required to discuss.
Dr Iyamu will discuss with you any possible skin procedures necessary at the time of your Skin Check appointment.
Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. All Skin Check appointments are an $80 private fee at the time of appointment however a Medicare Rebate can be claimed.
Dr Katharine Merrifield
Dr Katharine Merrifield
(Core Medical & Physio)
Dr Katharine Merrifield has joined our practice in 2023 from the United Kingdom. Originally from South Africa, she acquired her undergraduate medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2007. She has worked and trained in the UK since 2010, initially in Paediatrics where she achieved her Membership to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. She subsequently completed her General Practice postgraduate training and has worked within the UK primary health-care setting ever since. Dr Merrifield is passionate about all aspects of General Practice and provides holistic and evidence-based care. She has a special interest and experience in Children’s Health, Women’s Health, Elderly Care Medicine and Chronic Disease Management.
Please note: Dr Merrifield does not do Implanon's or Mirena's
Core Medical is now a Mixed Billing practice. PRIVATE fees apply- Medicare rebates can be processed on your behalf.