Medical Team

Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and G.P.

Dr Allan Phillips

DR ALLAN PHILLIPS
MBBS, FRACGP

Operating Hours
Monday           8.30am  -  4.00pm
Tuesday        10.00am  -  4.00pm
Thursday         8.30am  -  4.00pm

Dr Allan Phillips will be on long service leave for September 2022, October 2022, November 2022, returning Monday 5 December 2022

Speciality
Dr. Allan Phillips has been working in General Practice in the Morningside area for most of his career. He graduated from the University of Queensland in 1977, and has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 1983. Together with Dr Kratzing, he was a foundation board member of the Brisbane Inner South Division of General Practice (now BSPHN).

He is married to Dr. Janet Phillips, a co-founder of the practice and they have five children. Dr Phillips has a wide range of medical interests, in particular - preventative medicine, diabetes, paediatrics, patient education, cardiovascular disease, skin cancer and aged care.

DR DAMIAN GILBERT
MBBS, FRACGP, EMST (RACS), Senior Lecturer- (UQ School of Clinical Medicine- Primary Care Clinical Unit)

Operating Hours
Monday              8.00am - 4.00pm
Tuesday             8.00am - 4.00pm
Wednesday        8:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday            8.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday             Roster
 

Speciality
Dr Damian Gilbert graduated from the University of Queensland in 1994 and completed his General Practice training in 2000.  He worked at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and Bundaberg Base Hospital before starting General Practice in Brisbane Southside in 1998.  He joined MGPC in February 2008.

He is married and has two adult daughters.

He values excellence in healthcare for his patients and has a thorough approach to his consultations.  He is Mater Aligned for antenatal care and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.

Dr Nic Butcher

DR NICHOLAS BUTCHER
MBBS (Lond), FRACGP, DRCOG, DipPalMed

Operating Hours
Tuesday               8.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday          8.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday              8.00am - 12.00pm  
Friday                   8.30am - 9.30am
Saturday               Roster   

Speciality
Dr Nicholas Butcher moved from the UK to join Morningside General Practice Clinic in 2006.  He has an interest in all aspects of General Practice.
Dr Roderick McNicol

DR RODERICK MCNICOL
MB ChB(Edinburgh), FRACGP

Operating Hours
Monday          8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday         8.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday    8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday             8.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday         Roster


Speciality
Dr "Roddy" McNicol joined the practice after relocating from the UK in Sept 2013. He has been a GP since 1998, working in a variety of practices in England, Scotland and New Zealand. He is interested in the management of diabetes and all other areas of General Practice, especially paediatrics.

Dr Wendy Burton

DR WENDY BURTON
MBBS, FRACGP (Hon)

Operating Hours
Monday          8.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday    8.30am - 4.00pm
Friday             8.30am - 4.30pm


Speciality
Dr Wendy Burton graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987.  She is married with three boys and enjoys the variety and challenge of General Practice. Wendy is passionate about helping to build a stronger society and working to improve health outcomes, both within her consulting room and by working on connecting the health care sectors. 

In addition to her principal work role as a GP, she works at a local, state and national level in the maternity and early childhood space.

Her principal interests are in Women's Health, Antenatal Care, Paediatrics and Asthma.

You can find further maternity information on Wendy's website, www.maternity-matters.com.au

Dr William Lethbridge

DR WILLIAM LETHBRIDGE
MBBS, FRACGP

Operating Hours
Monday            8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday           8.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday      8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday          8.00am - 5.00pm
Friday               8.00am - 12.00pm
Sunday             9:00am - 1:00pm


Speciality
Dr Bill Lethbridge joined Morningside General Practice in November 2008.  He graduated from The University of London in 1987.  He moved to Australia in 1997, and has worked in General practice in Hervey Bay and in Brisbane.  Dr Lethbridge works four full days per week and enjoys all aspects of General Practice. 
Dr Debra Munro

DR DEBRA MUNRO
MBBS (Hons) Qld 1989, FRACGP 1996

Operating Hours
Monday               8.30am - 3.30pm
Thursday             8.30am - 3.30pm

Speciality
I chose to specialise in General Practice because I love the challenge of providing personalised care; working together with a person to work out what is going on and how we can achieve the best possible health outcome for them. I like that I can be there with someone through all the ups and downs of life and I appreciate the honour of being allowed to do so. Having completed 18 months of tertiary Paediatric training and several Women's health courses, I have expertise in Antenatal, Paediatric and Women's Health. Whilst those are my areas of expertise, I honestly enjoy all aspects of Family Medicine and all ages of life. I look forward to meeting you and working with you for better health.

DR. KAREN RAMSAY
MBBS, FACRRM, M.Med (Skin Cancer)

Operating Hours
Tuesday         10.00am - 5.00pm (Belmont)
Wednesday    10.00am - 5.00pm (Morningside)
Thursday        10.00am - 12.00pm (Morningside)

Speciality
Dr. Karen Ramsay has been with Morningside General Practice since 2004, after 25 years in Rural General Practice in NSW.  Her special interest is 'Skin Cancer Medicine' and 'Skin Cancer Surgery'.  She has undergone Post-Graduate training in Skin Cancer Medicine and has obtained a Masters of Medicine at the University of Queensland.  Her interests include all aspects of medicine, in particular skin lesions and minor operations.

*Please note; to book with Dr. Ramsay, please call the clinic directly on: 3399 4685.  Due to the nature of her appointments, we are unable to accommodate online bookings.

DR VICTORIA FEATHERSTONE
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, Cert. of Sexual Health

Operating Hours
Tuesday              8.00am - 2.30pm
Thursday             8.00am - 2.30pm
     
Special Interests
Gender Medicine, LGBTI health, sexual health, paediatrics
Dr Victoria Featherstone has worked in the local area for 20 years and is interested in all aspects of general healthcare. She has a particular interest in women's, children's and LGBTI health. Dr Featherstone completed a Diploma in Childrens Health in 2015 and a certificate in Sexual Health in 2016.  She has attended workshops in Gender Medicine and is passionate about treating transgender patients.

DR NICOLA SHANKEY
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH

Operating Hours
Tuesday          9.00am -  2.00pm
Wednesday    10.30am - 3.00pm
Thursday         9.00am -  2.00pm


Speciality
Dr. Nicola Shankey graduated from the University of Queensland in 1998 and joined Morningside General Practice in 2006 after the birth of her first child (now a mother of 3). Dr Shankey has been a fellow of the RACGP since 2007, and has completed a Diploma of Child Health in 2015. Dr Shankey is also aligned with the Mater Mother's Hospital to provide shared antenatal care.

Dr. Shankey is currently not taking new patients.

DR CATHERINE O'NEILL
MBBS(Hons), FRACGP

Operating Hours
Monday              8.30am - 2.00pm
Tuesday             8.30am - 2.00pm
Thursday            8.00am - 12:00pm
 
Speciality     
Dr. Catherine O’Neill graduated from The University of Queensland in 1999.  Since then, she has worked in medicine both in Australia and overseas and commenced her G.P. training in 2004.  Dr. O’Neill enjoys the scope of G.P. and working with people to help them achieve their best health. She has a particular interest in paediatrics, women's wellbeing, ENT and sporting injuries.
Dr Amy Langford-Ely

DR AMY LANGFORD-ELY
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP

Operating Hours 
Tuesday            8:00am - 12:00pm
Friday                8.00am - 12.00pm 

Dr. Amy Langford-Ely is on maternity leave from November 2022, returning in 6-12 months.

Speciality
Dr. Amy Langford-Ely enjoys providing quality healthcare for people across their lifespan.  Amy completed a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology followed by a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery at University of Queensland in 2011.  She has worked at Logan hospital and the Mater hospital.  Since then Amy has worked in general practice and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.  Amy enjoys all aspects of general practice, particularly being able to provide care for the whole family with a focus on prevention.  Her particular areas of interest are chronic disease, maintaining health in older age, shared pregnancy care (Mater aligned) and women's health. 

DR NICOLE DEVER
MBBS, FRACGP

Operating Hours
Wednesday     9.00am - 2.00pm

Speciality
Dr Nicole Dever graduated from the University of Queensland in 1998. She attained the Fellowship of the RACGP in 2004. She is kept busy with her four children and strives for a good work life balance.  She enjoys all aspects of general practice especially paediatrics, women’s health, eczema management and mental health. She is a qualified Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and will conduct aviation medicals by appointment.

DR ZAC MILES
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP

Operating Hours
Fortnightly on Fridays, 9.00am - 4.30pm               

Speciality
Zac graduated from the University of Queensland in 2003. After graduation, he embarked on his RAAF return of service, which saw him posted to Newcastle and Townsville. Zac has a broad range of hospital experience, with a focus on Orthopaedics (3 years as a non-training registrar) and Paediatrics. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners since 2009, and completed two certificates in skin cancer diagnosis and management through the University of Queensland in 2014. He is happily married, has 4 children and likes to keep active doing CrossFit and cycling.

He has special interests in sporting injuries, skin cancer management and paediatrics.  Please note: Dr. Miles does not see Workcover patients.

Dr. Miles has relocated up to Townsville but practices from our Morningside clinic fortnightly on Fridays.

DR PETER HEGERTY
MBBS, FRACGP

Operating Hours
Saturday       8.00am - 11.30am

Speciality
Dr Peter Hegerty joined Morningside General Practice Clinic in 2013. He has a wide range of specialties.

DR NAOMI ODORICO
MBBS, BSci (Hons), FRACGP

Operating Hours
Monday           9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday     8:30am - 12:00pm

DR VLADANA O'NEILL
MBBS, BMedSci, FRACGP

Operating Hours
Monday          8.30am - 4.00pm
Tuesday         8.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday        8.30am - 4.00pm
Friday             8:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday        Roster
Speciality
Dr Vladana was drawn to medicine from her love of science and desire to understand human biology. Coupled with her empathic nature and holistic approach to illness, she is a caring and integrative physician.
After several years of working in intensive care in a large Sydney hospital, Dr Vladana decided to change her focus to preventative medicine and management of chronic disease. She has a particular interest in these areas and treating elderly patients. However she also has a strong grounding in paediatrics and women's health.
She has the following qualifications: FRACGP MBBS (ANU, Canberra) 2012 BMedSci (USyd, Sydney) 2008
In her spare time she is spending time with her young family, baking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Areas of interest:
  • Womens Health
  • Paediatric Health
  • Chronic disease

DR RACHNA SAREEN
FRACGP, FRNZCGP, MBBS

Operating Hours
Wednesday     8.00am - 12.00pm
Friday              8.00am - 4.00pm

Speciality
Dr Rachna Sareen attained her fellowship in General Practice in New Zealand in 2011. Prior to that she had worked in psychiatry as a training registrar for 5 years in New Zealand. Through this training, she learnt management of different vagaries and idiosyncrasies of the mind, and mental health disorders in different age groups.

Dr Sareen keeps her knowledge and skills in the matters of the mind by attending workshops, conferences, and online university portals. Dr Sareen is registered with Medicare to provide focused psychological therapies. Dr Sareen also enjoys working the field of paediatric and women’s health along with managing chronic conditions.

DR RACHEL WIPER
FRACGP, MRCGP, PGCME, DGM, DFRSH, MBChB

Operating Hours (Commencing 24th Oct, 2022)
Monday       8.30am - 2.30pm

Speciality
Dr Rachel Wiper completed her specialist GP training in 2010 in Leeds, United Kingdom.  She remained in the same practice working as a partner until she emigrated to Australia in 2019, and loved caring for whole families over the years. She has spent the last 3 years happily working on the Northside of Brisbane, and is now pleased to be moving her practice closer to home.  She enjoys keeping fit, photography and exploring Australia in her caravan.
Areas of interest:
  • Women’s health
  • Long-term medical conditions such as diabetes
  • Family planning including implant and Mirena insertions

Opening Hours

Monday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Tuesday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Thursday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday 8.00am - 11.30am
Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm

Phones open 7:45am Weekdays. IF YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19, PLEASE PHONE US DIRECTLY. DO NOT PRESENT DIRECTLY TO RECEPTION.

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