Dr Steven Rudolphy has worked on the South side of Cairns for 20 years. When the practice opened the South side it was known as 'nappy valley' and a third of his practice involved children. As the population has grown he is increasingly involved in chronic disease management such as Diabetes and Heart Disease.
The practice has always thought it is important to train the next generation of GPs, he is a Senior Lecturer in General Practice at the Medical School at JCU and GP registrar trainer.
As co practice owner we have always organised the practice to value teamwork, staying up to date and being at the forefront of patient care.
The practice has always thought it is important to train the next generation of GPs, he is a Senior Lecturer in General Practice at the Medical School at JCU and GP registrar trainer.
As co practice owner we have always organised the practice to value teamwork, staying up to date and being at the forefront of patient care.
Dr Delaney has been a GP working with Mt Sheridan Medical Practice for more than 20 years. He grew up in Cairns and loves North Queensland. He completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 1992 and then returned to work in North Queensland.
He has keen interest in medical education. He has previously worked providing education for the Queensland Ambulance service. He has been a long term supervisor for GP Registrars in his practice and worked for Tropical Medical Training as a medical educator for 5 years training young doctors specialising in General Practice. He continues to provide education on behalf of James Cook University to GP Registrars on the topic of diabetes. He is a generalist and enjoys treating the wide ranges of conditions that general practitioners manage.
Jason has a special interest in chronic disease management especially the management of Diabetes. He is a member to the RACGP national faculty of special interests in diabetes.
He has keen interest in medical education. He has previously worked providing education for the Queensland Ambulance service. He has been a long term supervisor for GP Registrars in his practice and worked for Tropical Medical Training as a medical educator for 5 years training young doctors specialising in General Practice. He continues to provide education on behalf of James Cook University to GP Registrars on the topic of diabetes. He is a generalist and enjoys treating the wide ranges of conditions that general practitioners manage.
Jason has a special interest in chronic disease management especially the management of Diabetes. He is a member to the RACGP national faculty of special interests in diabetes.
Dr Louise Bourke moved to Cairns with her husband and their four children in 2016. Louise studied Medicine as a postgraduate student at Flinders University in Adelaide and graduated in 2002. Prior to this she did a Bachelor of Science, completing an Honours degree at the Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin. Louise has lived in Darwin most of her life and is of Aboriginal descent. She gained GP fellowship in 2016 and enjoys the diversity and spectrum of general practice from infancy to aged care. She has completed a FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health. Louise enjoys the continuity of care general practice brings and working with patients through their health challenges. Outside of work, Louise enjoys the outdoors, going for bike rides, bush walks and camping. She works part time.
Dr Harrison returned to our team in 2021, having previously worked at Mount Sheridan as a registrar in 2017. He is a Cairns local who graduated from James Cook University in 2011 and received his fellowship in General Practice in 2019.
He also has a diploma of children’s health. Dr Harrison enjoys all aspects of general practice.
Outside of work he is a passionate fisherman, traveller and poultry enthusiast.
He also has a diploma of children’s health. Dr Harrison enjoys all aspects of general practice.
Outside of work he is a passionate fisherman, traveller and poultry enthusiast.
Dr Stephanie Barnard joined our team in 2018 after returning to her home town with her young family. After graduating from Medicine at JCU Townsville in 2010, she then obtained a fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, as well as diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Children's Health.
Dr Stephanie provides nurturing, evidence based care to her patients in all areas of general medicine.
In 2023, Dr Stephanie is is also offering aesthetics procedures including:anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, platelet rich plasma therapy, micro-needling, skin peels and consultation on cosmeceuticals.
Special interest include:
- Cosmetic Medicine
- IUD and Implanon insertion/removal
- Antenatal care
- Cervical screening
- Baby checks
- Weight loss management
- Skin excisions
- Iron infusions
Available Monday to Friday with some Saturdays.
Fees charged are different for Dr Stephanie Barnard in GP and Aesthetics. Please call Reception for a fee estimate.
Areas of interest:
- Aesthetics Medicine (cosmetic) + skin
- Womens Health
- Implanon + IUD insertion + removal
- Child Health
Dr Robyn Schneider is a GP who graduated from Griffith University in 2012. She enjoys all aspects of general practice. She lives locally with her young family. Robyn works part-time and is available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Special Interests for Dr Robyn Schneider:
- Children's health
- Preventative health
- Skin checks and minor skin procedures
- Women's health and antenatal care
Dr Tim Skeath has been a longstanding GP with Mt Sheridan Medical Practice. He has a special interest in child health.
Dr John Gattera has been a longstanding GP with Mount Sheridan Medical Practice. He works Tuesdays and Wednesdays and has a special interest in Skin Cancer Treatment.
Dr Renae Dall’Alba is a Cairns local. She completed a Biomedical science degree at JCU in 2005. She then went on to study Medicine at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, graduating in 2009. She received her fellowship in General practice in 2015 and has also completed a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and IUD insertion. Special interest areas include:
- Women’s health
- Antenatal care/shared care
- Paediatrics including childhood health checks and immunisations
- IUD insertion and removal
- Weight loss management
- Women’s health
- Antenatal care/shared care
- Paediatrics including childhood health checks and immunisations
- IUD insertion and removal
- Weight loss management
Dr Michelle Burnham is originally from Canada and completed her medical degree at Griffith University in 2016. She received her fellowship in General Practice in 2022. She has also completed a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health and IUD insertion.
Michelle is available Tuesday afternoons, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Areas of interest:
Women's health
Men's health
Mental health
Chronic disease management
Implanon/IUD insertion/removal
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
Michelle is available Tuesday afternoons, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Areas of interest:
Women's health
Men's health
Mental health
Chronic disease management
Implanon/IUD insertion/removal
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
Dr Avril Garland is originally from NSW and has lived in north QLD for the last decade. She attained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Griffith University in 2013 and then completed her specialist fellowship qualification with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2021.
Prior to medicine she trained as a scientist with a Bachelor of Science (Double major in Microbiology and Immunobiology) from The University of Sydney in 2008.
She practices evidence based care and believes in empowering patients through education and making joint decisions to find the best solutions for her patients.
She enjoys all aspects of General Practice and is interested in getting to know patients and their families.
She has a particular interest in:
- Women and children’s health
- LGBTQI+ health care
- Chronic disease
- Preventive health care
- She is passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and has worked extensively in this field through Mareeba, Yarrabah and Cairns
In her spare time Avril enjoys photography, attempting to keep her tropical plants alive and exploring FNQ with her husband and two young children.
As a born and bred North Queenslander, I am excited to be returning to Cairns after spending a few years working in Darwin and the Sunshine Coast. I completed my medical degree locally in 2020 at James Cook University, and have since worked across a range of hospital specialties including paediatrics, obstetrics, surgery, and emergency medicine.
I love all aspects of general practice, and enjoy providing care for patients and families in a way that supports joint decision making. I have a special interest in women’s health, and am undertaking additional training through RANZCOG (Certificate of Women’s Health). I am also interested in paediatrics and palliative care, following my hospital training in these areas. Outside of work you will find me baking, exploring the outdoors, travelling, or attempting some form of sport.
Kelsey Wakefield is originally from the Gold Coast and completed her medical degree at Griffith University in 2021. She moved to Cairns in 2022 to commence hospital training and has fallen in love with tropical North Queensland. In her spare time she enjoys playing water polo, travelling and spending time with her ragdoll cat.
