Our Specialists
Meet the amazing medical & allied health professionals at our centre
Dr Gavin Lee
Dr Gavin Lee is a consultant nephrologist who completed his specialist training in 2016.
His interests within nephrology include glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome and renal transplantation. Other areas of expertise include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Dr Lee also has had research involvement in the topics of lupus nephritis and anticoagulation in end-stage kidney disease.
Dr Kylie Gallagher
Dr Kylie Gallagher studied a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at The University of Queensland prior to completing a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), with first class honours at Griffiths University, where she was awarded the University Medal.
Dr Kylie Gallagher completed urological training in Queensland, she went on to a fellowship year at Imperial College of London, Charing Cross Hospital. The fellowship was accredited by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Dr Gallagher’s fellowship focused on kidney and bladder cancers, laparoscopic, open and additional robotic surgical training. Dr Gallagher surgical interests are: renal cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, hydronephrosis, male lower urinary tract symptoms, BPH, robotic surgery general urology, and other urological cancers – prostate, testicular.
Dr Gallagher consults privately from UroMed South Brisbane, Mater Private Clinic, South Brisbane; Bay Medical Specialists at Capalaba, as well as a public post at The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Metro South Health. Dr Gallagher performs surgery at Greenslopes Private Hospital, Mater Private and St Andrew’s War memorial Hospital.
Dr Gallagher holds registration as a specialist surgeon in urology with the Medical Board of Australia and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. She is an active member of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand and the European Association of Urology.
Dr Gallagher provides training to urological registrars and junior doctors at Metro South Health.
Dr Gauguin Gamboa
Dr Gauguin Gamboa is a qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Principal of Queensland Hips & Knees. During his Orthopaedic Training in the Philippines Dr Gamboa received a multitude of honours/awards.
Some of the most notable being; graduating with top honours, awarded the title of country's' top orthopaedic trainee and being acknowledged as the most outstanding researcher in the field of Medicine by the National Institute of Health in 2003.
Dr Catherine Barnett
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Dr Catherine Barnett is a QLD-trained Ear Nose and Throat surgeon who is passionate about providing a caring and thorough approach to the management of ENT conditions in children and adults.
Dr Barnett completed her medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2011. She subsequently completed her specialty training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Melbourne and Brisbane. During her training she also undertook a Masters degree at the University of Queensland, in skin cancer research. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020.
Dr Barnett has public appointments at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Logan Hospital and is actively involved in the supervision and teaching of junior doctors and surgical trainees. She sees private patients in Brisbane (Spring Hill and Greenslopes) and Mater Private Rockhampton.
Dr Sally Meade
Breast & Endocrine Surgeon
Dr Sally Meade is a highly credentialed General, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with more than 17 years of experience. Dr Meade’s extensive training has provided her with the skills to offer a comprehensive service to her patients.
Dr Meade prides herself in building strong relationships with her patients and their families. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a better health journey and outcomes for her patients.
Special Interest: Breast disease including surgical management of breast cancer and risk assessment – with emphasis on comprehensive and collaborative multidisciplinary care, thyroid surgery and parathyroid surgery including renal parathyroid disease.
Dr Shivanthi Kandiah
Endocrine & General Surgeon
Dr Shivanthi Kandiah completed undergraduate medical school at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. She completed General Surgical training in Queensland in 2019.
Subsequently she undertook the Head & Neck and Endocrine Fellowship at Liverpool hospital, Sydney. She completed the Royal College of Surgeons England Thyroid and Parathyroid Fellowship at Royal Berkshire Hospital, UK. Dr Kandiah remained in the UK in 2021 and worked as an Emergency General Surgery Consultant at St.James’ Hospital in Leeds.
Since returning to Queensland, Dr Kandiah is a Staff Specialist in Metro South hospitals in Brisbane. She also operates at Mater Private Redlands.
Dr Ali Alavi
Neurosurgeon
Dr Ali Alavi is a highly trained and experienced cranial and spinal Neurosurgeon, holding fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

He has subspecialty interest and expertise in endoscopic and minimally-invasive skull base surgery, including pituitary, craniopharyngioma, chordoma, meningioma, epidermoid cysts and vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), as well as a range of other malignant and benign brain tumours.
He is acclaimed for his research, having been awarded the “Pituitary Prize” by The Society of British Neurological Surgeons. Dr Alavi performs minimally invasive spinal surgery for disc prolapse, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis and experienced with neurosurgical procedures for pain management and spinal cord stimulation.
Dr Vipin Tayal
Rheumatologist
Dr Vipin Tayal is a rheumatologist specialising in the treatment of arthritis and connective tissue disease. Vipin also works as a Senior Staff Specialist at Royal Darwin Hospital and lecturer College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University.
Vipin has vast experience managing all types of Inflammatory arthritis, Connective tissue diseases and soft tissue rheumatism. Vipin has published in several peer review journals and takes active interest in teaching, clinical supervision and service improvement.
Vipin is committed to providing a caring, efficient and personalised rheumatology service to all his patients.
Dr Yeeshu Singh
Paediatric Neurologist
Dr. Singh is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist with extensive experience in treating various neurological disorders. He completed his initial medical training and degree in General Paediatrics from India. His passion for treating complex neurological disorders drives him into further training in Neurology. He attained his fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from Prestigious Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. Dr. Singh has a keen interest in managing a broad range of epileptic disorders. He received EEG and Electrophysiology training from Cleveland Clinic, USA, and he is a certified Electroencephographer (ASEPA). He further enhanced his epilepsy and Neurology skills by working in Queensland Children Hospital since 2018.
His area of expertise includes epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular diseases, developmental disorders, movement disorders, and behavioural neurology. Dr. Singh has a passion for clinical based research. He was a research fellow at the Centre for Children's Health Research, Brisbane. He was involved in various research projects, including Cannabidiol (CBD), Autistic spectrum disorder, and drug-refractory Epilepsy (CDKL5 mutation).
Besides this, Dr. Singh has written several research papers and chapters in paediatric neurology books.
He is an active member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), Australia New Zealand Child Neurology Society (ANZCNS), Australian Epilepsy Society (AES), and many others. Dr. Singh believes in a holistic and patient-centric approach to provide the best treatment options available. Parents remain an indispensable part of the decision-making process at every step of patient care.
Dr Zoya Sharfuddin
General Paediatrician
Dr Zoya has over 10 years experience in General Paediatrics in Australia. She is passionate about all aspects of paediatrics and is committed to providing high quality, multidisciplinary integrated care to all ages from newborns to teens.
She encourages shared decision-making and treats parents as partners to optimise the outcomes for every child. She follows a strength-based approach and advocates building resilience in children from a very young age. This is particularly important in neurodiverse children with ADHD and Autism. She is cognisant of children's mental health issues and follows a pragmatic and holistic approach.
Dr Zoya works casually as a Senior Medical Officer (General Paediatrics) at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH). She is a key member of the RBWH Neonatal research team. Previously, Dr Zoya had varied experience through Australia having worked at Children's hospital at Westmead, Hornsby hospital and Mona Vale hospital in Sydney, NSW from 2011 to 2013. She moved to Queensland in 2014 and has worked at Redland hospital, Redcliffe hospital, EBFC, later completing most of her training at QCH working with multiple specialities. She has neonatal ICU experience in both major tertiary hospitals in Brisbane, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and Mater. She has rural experience at Rockhampton Hospital where she has done outreach clinics in Emerald Hospital and Woorabinda.
Being a mother of 3 children herself, in the age groups from toddler to adolescent, she has empathy for families and has a closer understanding of parents' perspectives and their struggles. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her children and enjoys cooking and travelling. Apart from English, she is also fluent in Hindi and Urdu. She can relate to culturally and linguistically diverse families with ease.
Dr Asim Khokhar
Gastroenterologist & Endoscopist
Dr Khokhar is extensively trained in gastroenterology, general hepatology and gastrointestinal endoscopy across various tertiary hospitals in Queensland. Dr Khokhar is a proponent of quality in endoscopy and has completed a fellowship in luminal gastrointestinal endoscopy and is well trained and experienced in resection of large colonic polyps.
Dr Khokhar employs his well-rounded and holistic clinical and communication skills for provision of high-quality patient care and prides in being able to positively influence patients’ lives. In addition to English, he is fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. Dr Khokhar teaches medical students as a senior lecturer affiliated with The University of Queensland and has a permanent part-time public appointment as a staff specialist gastroenterologist at Redland Hospital.
Dr Hany Ibrahim
Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgeon, Endoscopist
Dr Hany Ibrahim is an Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgeon, and Endoscopist. Dr Ibrahim's mission is to provide the best care to his patients, with the same honesty and commitment that he expects his own family to receive.
Special interests include Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, bowel surgery, emergency surgery, thyroid surgery, pilonidal sinus surgery, haemorrhoid surgery and melanoma/skin cancers surgery.
Dr Ibrahim is accredited by the Conjoint Committee (GESA) for upper endoscopies and colonoscopies and a member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia. He extended his training in France at the University of Strasbourg where he obtained his diploma degree in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and endoscopies in 2014.
Dr Ibrahim has an active interest in research and has multiple publications and presentations at National and International conferences. Dr Ibrahim is also a Senior Associate Lecturer at University of Queensland, and was awarded by the University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine as “Distinguished Academic Title Holder” for 2017.
Dr William Huynh
Dr Huynh completed his Dental Degree in 2005 with 1st Class Honours at the University of Queensland. He spent 3 years as a dental officer in The Royal Australian Air Force before obtaining his Medical Degree from The University of Adelaide. He is a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) and received the medal for the highest marks in both the primary and final fellowship examinations.
Dr Huynh practices the full range of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He has undertaken an additional fellowship in orthognathic surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and therefore has a special interest in the treatment of jaw deformities. He prides himself on being a friendly and approachable doctor and he is committed to ongoing education to remain up to date with the latest developments in procedures and technology. When he is not at Focus Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr Huynh practices at The Gold Coast University Hospital as a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr Omar Breik
Dr Omar Breik is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr Breik completed his Dental degree at the University of Melbourne, Medical degree at the University of Adelaide, and undertook his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training in Melbourne, receiving the award for the highest marks in both his primary and final fellowship exams. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and in addition has undertaken extensive training in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery in the United Kingdom.
Dr Breik practices the complete scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery and complex extractions, dental implants, bone grafting/reconstruction of alveolar defects, and orthognathic surgery. In addition, Omar is a Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Dr Vasant Rajan
Colorectal & General Surgeon
Dr Rajan completed his medical degree at the University of Mumbai, India in 2001. He pursued surgical training in the United States of America, then moved to Australia for a fellowship in 2007.
Dr Rajan has expertise in dealing with all aspects of colorectal diseases such as bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anorectal and pelvic floor disorders. He is skilled at laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques in managing these conditions including advanced endoscopic techniques in colonoscopies.
Dr Rajan strives to provide personalised, empathetic and high-quality care to all his patients. He currently holds public appointments at Logan and Redland Hospital and is focussed on developing and delivering an excellent colorectal surgical service to all his patients.
Dr Mark Ray
An established Vascular Surgeon, Dr Mark Ray graduated from the University of Queensland in 1993 and obtained his first Fellowship in General Surgery in 2001. Then in 2004 after completing a further 3 years of vascular training Dr Ray obtained a second Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. He has trained in Brisbane and Melbourne.
Dr Mark Ray has a VMO Appointment at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and is well established in private practice. He is interested and skilled in all aspects of Open and Endovascular surgery. Dr Ray also has a keen interest in Vascular Access surgery and is involved in Kidney Transplantation at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Dr Stephen Ohlrich
Dr Stephen Ohlrich is an Australian trained Ophthalmologist with over 20 years’ experience.
Dr Ohlrich strives to provide a local comprehensive ophthalmology service to the Redlands District, and has been doing so since 1995. His central workplace facility at Coorparoo, established by his father, Dr John Ohlrich in 1975, is equipped with extensive technology.
Dr Ohlrich is also able to manage surgical patients at the state-of-the-art Eye Tech Southside facility located in Upper Mt Gravatt.
Hearing Australia
Hearing Australia is the nation’s leading hearing specialist and largest provider of Government funded hearing services. Established by the Australian Government in 1947, they provided hearing services to children whose hearing was affected by a series of rubella epidemics and veterans who suffered hearing damage during World War II.
Hearing Australia have more than 490 locations nationwide and visit Bay Medical Specialists each fortnight. Their services include assessing hearing, fitting hearing devices and providing counselling and rehabilitative programs to enable eligible customers to manage their hearing impairment.
Stacey Talbot
Stacey has utilised her skills and clinical knowledge across a number of fields including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, neurological conditions, mental health, chronic pain, cancer, metabolic and musculoskeletal conditions, high performance sport and injury prevention.
Stacey is dedicated to prescribing safe, effective and individualised evidence-based exercise protocols to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Stacey specialises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological and chronic conditions and provides her clients with the education and knowledge needed to assist them with their health journey.
Stacey Hayne
Dietician
Stacey Hayne is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who has a passion for health and nutrition. Stacey graduated from her Masters of Dietetics Studies at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.
​Stacey’s passion for nutrition started when she developed an interest in optimising her own nutrition for her sporting endeavours. Since then, she has developed a love for empowering individuals to achieve a happier and healthier life through food by prioritising realistic strategies and an individualised approach.
Stacey's special interest areas include Mental Health Conditions, Intellectual Disabilities, Fussy and Restrictive Eating, Chronic Disease Management, Weight Management, Paediatrics & Basic Sports Nutrition.
Gary Sear
Gary is an experienced practitioner that consults from Bay Medical Specialists. He offers a holistic biochemical and nutritional approach to healing which recognizes the ability of the body itself to overcome disease. Treatments are aimed to support and aid the body to heal itself with the use of herbal and nutritional medicine, lifestyle support and the use of cutting edge technology and testing procedures.
He aims to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the body’s own immune system, treat the underlying cause within the body to achieve optimal health. Often this has been compromised by lifestyle, dietary or genetic predispositions. This can be achieved very successfully with modern clinically based natural medicine, which is safe and constantly backed by updated research and clinical trials.
Matthew Andrews
Physiotherapist and Rehab Specialist
Matt is the Physiotherapist and Rehab Specialist at Spears Health. Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1996 from the University of Sydney. He has a broad experience working with the community and with elite level sports teams, including working in practices which served NRL Rugby League and Super 12 Rugby teams. Having worked in Australia and overseas, Matt has also gained broad experience in the rehab and occupational health sectors.
Matt specialises in pre-operative conditioning, post-operative rehabilitation, return to work programs and also offers general physiotherapy and individualised Clinical Pilates.
Emma Warner
Emma Warner is an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Titled Neurological Physiotherapist. She undertook her Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Masters of Physiotherapy (Neurology) at The University of Queensland.
Emma grew up in Brisbane and has worked in hospital and community sectors and Physiotherapy education in Southeast Queensland, as well as many years working in private hospitals in London.
Karla Smith
Karla Smith is an extremely qualified and ambitious massage therapist with 17 years of professional experience. Each treatment is tailored to the individual client, starting with an assessment. Client input on pain, tension, observations are encouraged and varying techniques applied depending on the type of tightness.
Client feedback is essential during and after the session. Karla has had the privilege of working with elite sporting teams, as well as elite, amateur and solo athletes around the world. Just as importantly, Karla has a long history of treating non-athletes with injuries, that range from postural issues, stress and tension, minor injuries, degeneration, pre and post pregnancy (including Cesarean scarring), and post medical procedures.
Brendon Sparg
Psychologist
Brendon has 20+ years of experience working in mental health and well-being. He is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
He has 7+ years of tertiary education and training in Psychology, including, a Bachelor of Commerce (Psychology and IS), B.Com (Hons in Psychology), and an MSc (Health Psychology).
Since 2005 Brendon has worked for governments, NGO’s, organizations, and in private practice. When Brendon isn’t in the practice, he enjoys being outdoors, playing golf, hiking, adventure riding, travelling and meeting new people. He enjoys the arts, especially writing and painting.
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