$55m Chermside Heath Hub opens doors to patients

A $55m health hub in Chermside with general practitioners, dentists and more specialists under one roof has started to accept patients. SEE THE LIST OF DOCTORS.

A new multimillion-dollar health facility has opened to take pressure off Brisbane’s northside hospitals.

Developed by Cornerstone Group, the 5500 sqm health hub is currently 75 per cent leased, offering access to medical specialists including general practitioners, vascular surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, cardiologists, obesity specialists, rehabilitation services, pathologists, and radiology experts when the building is fully occupied.

Its allied health services range from dental care, optometry, neurological physiotherapy, psychology to a bariatric or obesity clinic.

The multipurpose building also features a range of different sized medical suites with a capacity for future operating theatres.

Chermside Health Hub opened its doors on May 3. Picture: Contributed.

Cornerstone Group director Simon Heazlewood said they were excited to bring their eighth integrated hub for people in Chermside and beyond.

“Our focus is on delivering integrated, efficient and accessible care, addressing both primary and specialised healthcare needs within the community, and having that process happen as smoothly as possible for people seeking treatment,” he said.

Current patient Lily Turner was pleased to see more than 180 car spaces at the location.

“The Health Hub location is really convenient – loads of parking and if you need to catch public transport, it’s all right there,” she said.

“From seeing my GP, to getting bloods done then being referred to a specialist. It was so handy being in one place.”

The hub also aims to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the community while reducing the strain on local hospital services and giving residents an alternative to emergency departments for non-urgent but comprehensive care.

It opens seven days from 7.30am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to 2pm on weekends, and is closed on public holidays.

Doctors at Chermside Health Hub: 

– Dr David Tsai (General Practitioner) has an interest in chronic disease management and pediatrics, but his strongest passion is with mental health.

– Dr Joanne Martin (General Practitioner) has more than 30 years of clinical experience after graduating from the University of Queensland in 1988.

– Dr Nathan Ruge (General Practitioner) is passionate about helping patients tackle issues with mental health, sexual health, and helping travellers prepare for the rigours of any journey.

– Dr Mary-Ellen Hansen (General Practitioner) has more than 30 years experience in all aspects of general practice and family medicine with a special interest in women’s health and pediatrics.

– Dr John de Laat (General Practitioner) is a Brisbane born, raised and trained GP with an interest in pediatrics, mental health and dermatology.

– Dr Michelle Torres (Other Medical Practitioner) has extensive experience in women’s health in the USA, Brazil and Australia.

– Dr Amelia Moane (Skin Cancer Physician) has been involved in the detection and management of skin cancer for 25 years.

– Dr Warwick Marks (General Practitioner) started off his career as a pharmacist and has special interest in travel medicine, employment medicals, aviation medicine and cosmetic medicine.

– Dr Suvarna Chavan (General Practitioner) obtained her medical degree more than 30 years ago and practised in a GP setting for 13 years.

– Dr Carolyn Jack (General Practitioner) is a medical professional with a diverse expertise spanning across aviation, military, travel, aerospace, emergency and underwater medicine.

– Dr Wesley Chan (Cosmetic Physician, General Practitioner) is a leader in non-invasive aesthetic procedures.

– Dr Huddy Fuller (General Practitioner) integrates his exercise physiology background into his practice, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based sports and musculoskeletal medicine.

– Dr Preveena Nair (General Practitioner) provides tailored healthcare, prioritising diagnostic precision, nutritional balance, and the innate healing power of the body, all within a framework of collaborative decision-making.

– Dr James Willmott (General Practitioner) previously practised at Nundah Medical Centre.