The Travel Doctor
Traveller's medical & vaccination centre
Brisbane CBD Clinic *:
Contact Details:
| 75a Astor Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000 ph: (07) 3815 6900 fax: (07) 38156901 brisbane@traveldoctor.com.au |
Location:
On Astor Terrace, located within the Novotel complex. Walk between e@t café & Diagnostic imaging for women towards Novotel reception & you can’t miss us on the right.
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Parking:
Mon – Friday 6.30 – 6.30pm Secure Parking 67 Astor Terrace (entrance via Cousins Lane)
After hours & on weekends – Novotel car park (entrance via Cousins Lane)
Staff:
Dr John McDade MBBS, FRACGP
Dr John McDade graduated from the University of Queensland in 1981. Following residency at the Gold Coast Hospital, he worked extensively throughout remote & regional Queensland including 2 years with the Flying Surgical Service based in Longreach. This was followed by extensive general practice experience as principal of one of Brisbane 's leading GP surgeries. He left general practice to take up a position as Medical Advisor at Health Services Australia prior to taking up his appointment as Medical Director of the Travel Doctor-TMVC in Brisbane . John is a member of the International Society of Travel Medicine & maintains a keen interest in preventative medicine, corporate health screening, & all aspects of travel medicine. John has a Certificate in Travel Health and is qualified to perform Oil and Gas UK medical examinations.
Dr Ron Edmonds MBBS (Hons)
Ron graduated with honours from Monash University in 1973. He is a keen traveller & a long term member of the ISTM. 1975-1987 were spent in solo country practice in North Western Victoria. He was involved in general medicine, accident & emergency, anaesthetics, surgery & obstetrics. 1987-2000 were in private general practice in Hervey Bay where became involved in travel medicine due to large backpacker population. Ron has been with Health Services Australia since 2001, with main interests in occupational health & travel medicine.
Dr Noela Kwan MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Noela Kwan graduated with first class honours from the University of Queensland . She worked for several years in Nambour General Hospital before moving to England to work in anaesthetics. After a year of backpacking in Europe, she returned to Queensland to focus on her general practice training and was awarded her fellowship in general practice in 2003. She has worked in the field of travel medicine since 2003 and achieved her Certificate in Travel Health in 2008. In 2004, Dr Kwan travelled to India and participated in the polio eradication program in Lucknow . She has been a keen traveller over the past 15 years and has visited 40 countries so far. She particularly enjoys walking holidays and has trekked at high altitude in China , Nepal and Peru .
Dr Helen Bajada MBBS (hons) DRANZCOG, PG Cert Women's Health(Monash)
Dr Helen Bajada graduated with honours from Monash University in 1985. Helen is a member of the International Society of Travel Medicine and was awarded the Certificate in Travel Health in 2008. Helen also holds postgraduate qualifications in women's health. She has worked in General Practice since 1990 and in Travel Medicine since 1992. She enjoys travelling and has travelled extensively with her family. She is enthusiastic about the health of families travelling overseas. She has viewed life as an expatriate living in South America for 1 year while her husband worked in the mining sector.
We have both male & female doctors working within our practice. If you have a particular request, please specify when making your appointment.
Registered Nurses:
Our registered nurses have had extensive travel experience as well as training in Immunisations & Travel Medicine. Our team consists of
Deborah Judd RN (Clinic Manager) - Certificate in Travel Health
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Melinda Subramanian
Mary Cremen
Reception:
Andreas Elms
Danielle Ferro
Kristen Lewis
Jullie Skennerton
Hours of Operation:
| Monday | 8.30am 5pm | |
| Tuesday | 8.30am 8pm (as from 10th November 2009) | |
| Wednesday | 8.30am 8pm | |
| Thursday | 8.30am 5pm | |
| Friday | 8.30am 5pm | |
| Saturday | 8.30am 1.30pm |
After Hours Arrangements:
After hours information number is (07) 3815 6900 & you will be directed to the appropriate number.
Clinic Specialities:
All aspects of a Travellers Medical One Stop Shop
Provide up to date recommendations & advice for all types of travellers including adventure, families, private & corporate travellers.
Undertake a variety of medicals including: UKOOA, Altitude, Fitness for Deployment, Pre-employment for Deployment medicals, Overseas Visa Medicals and Post travel medical services including post travel medicals for companies and individuals alike.
We also specialise in group travel including school and sporting groups.
All vaccinations are available on site including Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis & Rabies Vaccines as well as all recommended childhood immunisations.
We have a range of Travellers Medical Kits tailored to suit your trip & requirements
We are the best place to get up to date information about travel during pregnancy & breastfeeding, remote area & high altitude travel.
The Travel Doctor TMVC Brisbane is happy to tailor lectures & information sessions to the needs of travel groups & corporate companies.
We will also look after your health if your return from overseas unwell.
* This clinic provides a discount to Medibank Private Members. Proof of membership is required. Between 1st March 2008 & 31st May 2008 this clinic also provides a discount to travellers who take out Medibank Private travel insurance.
Your Clinic Visit
We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic. You may care to visit our patient information section for details of what to expect when you visit us, what to bring to your appointment, & some background information on some of the more common vaccines.
