Dr Stuart Nash trained as a GP in the UK and moved to the Sunshine Coast in January 2019 where he has built a reputation for good quality, evidence based family medicine. At work, he most enjoys looking after whole families, Mums and Dads, Bubs, Teens, Great-Grandparents and everyone in between!
He is trained in women's contraception and delivers Mirena IUD and Contraceptive Implant services.
Outside of work he is kept busy by his 2 young children and fighting with his garden!
As a Nurse Practitioner, James can write prescriptions and referrals to specialist, order blood tests and medical imaging, write medical certificates, provide STI screening, Iron Infusions and Lymphoedema treatment options. You should book with your regular GP for Care Plans, Mental Health Appointments and Health Assessments.
All consultations with James are privately billed (this does include children under the age of 16 - there is a $20 out of pocket cost) and attract a Medicare Rebate. Billings are time based and vary with the length of consultation. Please phone reception for an estimate of cost prior to your appointment.
James is a highly experienced and sought after Nurse Practitioner. James’ foundations are in Intensive Care Nursing and Acute Care Nursing, with a Graduate Diploma in Critical Care and a Master of Nursing Practice respectively. James has enhanced his clinical acumen through Masters Level Pharmacology at the University of Newcastle, making him a valuable inclusion to your complex health requirements.
James belongs to several esteemed organisations including the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses, The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, and the Australian Vascular Access Society. James has undergone significant further studies through the Australian Institute of Lymphoedema to become an accredited and endorsed lymphoedema practitioner with the Australasian Lymphology Association. James divides his in-clinic time between assessing and treating lymphoedema and consulting in General Practice. James is the Director of The Lymph Lab PTY LTD, a specialty lymphoedema clinic targeting early assessment and intervention.
James also has clinical interest in ultrasound guided vascular access for patients with difficult venous access and anxiety, child and adolescent health and men's health.
James lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife and 3 children.
James is currently accepting new patients and is able to see people for acute issues and offers on the day bookings for these. Please phone the clinic if there is no appointment available as we may be able to still get you in to see James.