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New scopes .......................................... 1
First patient at North Lakes Oncology....... 2
GP Evening at Indooroopilly ................ 2
Cancer Care Workshop Series.............. 3
Oncology Massage............................... 3
Specialist Listing.................................... 4
The Montserrat Newsletter 2015
MAY
New scopes for Indooroopilly
Our Indooroopilly clinic is now using the
latest HD video endoscopy platform
including HD video endoscopes and
monitors.
These new scopes bring the average age of scopes
across Montserrat to less than two years old. The
benefit of this for our specialists is that the scopes offer
new visible details of the mucosal surface giving the
specialist improvements of the endoscopic diagnosis.
The Close focus feature allows more detailed exam
of mucosal details and digital filters including surface
filters to bring vascularity and topography to life. The
new scopes will benefit our Doctors and our patients
with functions that give the position diameter designed
for greater manoeuvrability to visualize more hidden
polyps, easier access to the distal side of polyps during
EMR and difficult polypectomy and easier navigation
through the sharp twists and turns of a difficult colon.
EndoImage 2 HD + Video / Audio Recording & Patient File
Management System
First patient at North Lakes Oncology Clinic
North Lakes Day Hospital Oncology
Clinic treated its first patent in February.
Murrumba Downs local, Barrie Baxter is
undergoing treatment for Leukaemia under
the care of Dr Peter Davidson.
Previously he and his wife, Catherine had to travel up to
45 minutes for treament, which was difficult for them.
in the UK joined the Tasmanian Police Force. In 1961
they moved to Papua New Guinea where Barrie gained a
promotion as a senior Police Officer. They lived in Papua
New Guinea for 13 years.
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Barrie & Catherine Baxter have been married for 64
years last month. They have 3 children, 7 grandchildren
and 4 great grandchildren. They emigrated to Tasmania
from the UK in 1960 and Barrie who was a police officer
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First patient at North Lakes Oncology
(continued from page 1)
Barrie is a bowls champion and competed
in the 1970 Edinburgh & 1974 Christchurch
Commonwealth Games and the 1972 World
Championships.
spends her time crocheting blankets which she gives away.
For more information please visit
www.nlhoc.com.au
He also umpired bowls in the 1982 Brisbane and 1986
Edinburgh Commonwealth Games. He still holds an
Australian record set in 1977 for the highest score for
singles bowls under the old scoring format. At 87 years
old he still plays bowls occasionally.
Barrie & Catherine are very happy with the care and
compassion that they receive from Mel and Eric in our
new Oncology unit when they come for Barrie’s weekly
treatment. While Catherine is waiting with Barrie she
GP Evening at Indooroopilly
Early February Montserrat hosted another successful GP
education evening with GP Partners. Dr Rebecca Ryan
presented cases and details for GPs when they have
patients who have abnormal liver function tests, which
included managing the abnormal tests, when do you do
further investigations, what are you looking for and the
new treatments that are available.
Dr Sam Islam gave GP’s advice and details on treating
and diagnosing lower GI bleeds. With referrals to
our Clinic steadily increasing with this condition the
information Dr Islam presented was very topical. Dr Islam
went through the process for GP’s when presented with
a patient with PR blood and when to investigate further.
What causes to exclude and how to effectively manage
PR bleeding.
that is provided through the Brisbane Haemorroid Clinic
(BHC) so much so that we are planning our next GP
session around education on the BHC.
During the evening a lot of GP’s were asking about the
HALRAR procedure and management of haemorrhoids
If you are interested in more information on the Clinic
contact www.brisroid.com.au or call 3833 6707.
Clinic Round Up
• Gaythorne Day Hospital welcomes Dr Karl Rodins,
Dermatologist from Northside Dermatology. For
patient referrals contact 3350 3082.
• Dr Terrence Tan has expanded his Montserrat
Practice to Ipswich. For referrals please fax them to
Fax 07 3833 6740.
• The Albert Street consulting rooms are now back
up and running after being closed for a few months
due to bad water damage that occurred after the
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November 2014 storms in Brisbane.
• Sullivan and Nicolaides are now providing onsite
pathology for patients at both Indooroopilly and
Gaythorne hospitals.
• The popular Haemorrhoid Clinic that began in
Brisbane by Dr Hugh McGregor has expanded to the
Sunshine Coast. Patients can now book consultations
at our Sunshine Coast facility. For bookings or more
information contact 07 3833 6707.
MONTSERRAT
CANCER CARE
Cancer Care Workshop Series
In February the Sunshine Coast
Haematology
& Oncology Clinic welcomed
MONTSERRAT
CARE
moreCANCER
than 50
GPs for their first Workshop
series. The topics that were discussed on
the night were the developments in the
management of Metastatic Colorectal
Cancer and the treatment of Chronic
Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL).
Medical Oncologist, Dr Hong Shue presented
a brief overview of chemotherapeutic agents in
the treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
and management of toxicities and side effects of
treatment. With colorectal cancer being statistically
the third highest diagnosed cancer on the Sunshine
Coast *, it’s important for Sunshine Coast GPs to
collaborate and share new treatment options and
information.
Second presenter was Clinical Haematologist, Dr.
Sorab Shavaksha who provided GP’s with advice on
the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia.
There are new treatments available for CLL which
have led to a positive impact on overall survival rates.
Our Doctors believe in an integrated approach to
treating Sunshine Coast residents being diagnosed
Top: Dr Sorab Shavaksha & Dr Hong Shue
Bottom: Dr Hong Shue presenting
with cancer each year. The presentation is a great
way to bring the medical community together to
discuss treatments and side effects, and to help
ensure cancer patients on the Sunshine Coast have
access and knowledge to the newest treatment plans
available. Visit www.schoc.com.au
(*Cancer Council 2012 data)
Oncology massage
In line with our wellness care charter
at SCHOC we now welcome Oncology
Massage therapist, Tania Shaw to the team.
Oncology Massage is used for symptom management
of some cancer treatments. Research has shown it
improves the quality of life for people with a history
or diagnosis of cancer by reducing the side effects
experienced from conventional treatment of cancer
and the symptoms of the disease process itself *, with
an improvement in a range of side effects such as
pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, depression and other
symptoms, including shortness of breath, memory
problems, dry mouth or disturbed sleep.
Tania received her Diploma in Remedial Massage
in 2003, going on to qualify in Oncology Massage
and Complex Lymphatic Therapy with internationally
recognised providers of education. Tania is also
the Queensland Coordinator and Facilitator for
Internationally renowned Oncology Massage Training
and regularly travels to facilitate modules 1 and 2
in regional areas of Queensland and the Northern
Territory.
Tania provides self-care education to empower
and facilitate wellbeing, an important factor in the
therapeutic treatment process. Whilst she focuses on
those who are living with the
physical effects from treatment
for cancer, Tania also offers her
massage skills and services to
extended family and friends.
To arrange an appointment
or find our more information,
please contact 5479 0000.
*(Cassileth and Vickers, 2004)
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Updated Open Access Specialists Timetable
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
GAY
GAY/CITY#
GAY
GAY
Dr Derwin Williams
IND
IND / IPS
IND
IND / IPS#
Dr Mark Norrie
IND
IND / CITY#
IND«
Dr Cliona Maguire
Dr Sam Islam
IND
Dr Rebecca Ryan
IND
GAY
Dr Hugh McGregor
GAY
NLDH
Dr Daniel Mehanna
NLDH
Dr Terrance Tan
o
IND
IND
Fri
Sat
NLDH
IND#
Service Rotates
between Doctors
at Indooroopilly
IND#/IPS#
Dr Naeem Khan
NLDH
Dr Antony Pan
IND / NLDH
« Unless in Emerald or Longreach # Full day list usually available
* Please note that whilst we offer an Open Access Service all our Gastroenterologists are availible for consultations.
Fortnightly only
o
Monthly only (Haemorrhoid Clinic)
#
North Lakes Specialist Contacts
Brisbane Haemorrhoid Clinic
07 3833 6707
Brisbane Hernia Clinic
07 3833 6786
Cardiology
Dr Roderick Chua
07 3861 5522
ENT Surgery
Dr David McIntosh
07 5451 0333
Endocrinology
Dr Deepali Shirkhedkar
07 3833 6765
Fertility Treatment My IVF
1800 4 MY IVF
Gastroenterology
Dr Agus Brotodihardjo
1300 513 255
07 3833 6701
Dr Sam Islam
07 3833 6701
Dr Antony Pan
Brisbane Gastroscopy and
Colonoscopy
07 3833 6701
General Surgery
Dr Naeem Khan 07 3833 6765
Dr Hugh McGregor 07 3283 4200
Dr Daniel Mehanna 07 3833 6765
07 3256 3174
Dr Richard Bryant
07 3283 4200
Dr Roderick Borrowdale
Gynaecology
07 3833 6765
Dr Moemen Morris Dr Archna Saraswat 1300 780 138
Dr Lata Sharma 07 3833 6765
07 3870 5602
Dr Graham Tronc
Occupational Medicine
[email protected]
Dr Robert McCartney
Open Access Endoscopy
Dr Sam Islam 07 3833 6701
Dr Anthony Pan 07 3833 6701
Ophthalmology
Dr Andrew Smith 07 3385 0900
Dr Stuart Reader 07 3385 0900
Dr Kate Slaughter 07 3385 0900
Oral & Maxilofacial
Dr Richard Harris
07 3852 4888
Dr Mohammed Mansour
07 3832 3232
Dr Terrence Alexander
07 3832 3232
Orthopaedics
Dr Gaugin Gamboa (Knees) 07 3832 1652
Pain Management
Dr Jason Kwon 07 3833 6701
Plastic Surgery
1300 789 240
Dr Phil Richardson
Physiotherapy
07 3204 6388
Bodyworks Physiotherapy
07 3833 6701
Queensland Vasectomy Clinic
Rheumatology
07 3833 6765
Dr Mukhlesur Rahman
Sleep Clinic
07 3635 8400
Northside Sleep Clinic
Urology
Dr Joe Schoeman 07 3831 9049
Vascular Surgery
07 3188 7521
Dr Simon Quinn
Gaythorne Specialist Contacts
Dr Rebecca Ryan
Gastroenterology
Dr Cliona Maguire
Gastroenterology
Dr Hugh McGregor
General Surgeon
Dr Simon Rosenbaum
Cosmetic Surgeon
07 3550 3550
07 3550 3550
07 3550 3550
1300 020 400
Dr Phil Richardson
Plastic Surgeon
Dr Andrew Broadhurst
Plastic Surgeon
Dr Robert Boyle
Plastic Surgeon
Dr George Mayson
Cosmetic Surgeon
1300 789 240
07 3252 8884
1300 889 998
1300 050 140
Dr Jorge Lopez
Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr Karl Rodins
Dermatologist
Dr Mark Kohout
Plastic Surgeon
Dr Tony Kane
Plastic Surgeon
1300 378 336
07 3350 3082
1300 551 151
07 3839 2906
North Lakes Haematology & Oncology Contacts
Dr Darshit Thacker
Medical Oncologist
Dr Bhaskar Kharki
Medical Oncologist
07 3859 0690
Dr Raluca Fleser
Clinical Haematologist
07 3353 9026
07 3859 0690
Dr Peter Davidson
Clinical Haematologist
07 3121 4605
Sunshine Coast Haematology & Oncology Contacts
Dr John Reardon
Medical Oncology / Clinical Haematology
Sarah Higgins
Dietitian - Nutritionist
Dr Hong Shue
Medical Oncology
Dr Sorab Shavaksha
Clinical Haematology
Dr Rosanne Middleton
Clinical Health Psychologist
Tania Shaw
Oncology Massage Therapist
Ph: 07 5479 0000 | Fax: 5479 5050
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