our mission

Conscientious Healthcare

We believe healthcare is more than just treating symptoms at KWMC. It’s about forming lasting relationships that support long-term health and well-being.

patient-centred care

Throughout all life cycles

Our approach focuses on our patients’ well-being and health journey. Each treatment plan is personalised, and every patient is treated with respect, empathy, and understanding.

connection

Fostering Connection

We nurture long-term, holistic care through allied partnership. At KWMC we foster meaningful relationships between patients and their healthcare providers.

Our Services

Babies & Children

Babies & Children

Your child’s health and happiness matter deeply to us. Parenthood comes with plenty of questions and worries — whether it’s your first baby or your fourth — and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

General Medical Care

General Medical Care

At Kedron Wavell Medical Centre, we believe that great healthcare starts with knowing your patients — and our commitment to conscientious healthcare means you’ll always feel heard, respected, and well cared for.

Skin Cancer Clinic

Skin Cancer Clinic

At Kedron Wavell Medical Centre, we are passionate about skin cancer prevention. With Australia's high UV levels, regular skin checks are an essential part of preventive healthcare.

Medical Clearances for Driving and Pre-Employment

Medical Clearances for Driving and Pre-Employment

Our doctors at Kedron Wavell Medical Centre are able to complete medical clearance paperwork for a range of purposes.

Weight Management

Weight Management

The doctors at Kedron Wavell Medical Centre take a holistic and compassionate approach to weight management — one that prioritises your overall health and wellbeing above all else.

Mental Health

Mental Health

Mental health is an essential part of overall wellbeing, and at Kedron Wavell Medical Centre, seeking support is something we take seriously and handle with care.

Sexual Health & Contraception

Sexual Health & Contraception

Choosing the right contraception is a deeply personal decision, and having access to the right information makes all the difference. All available options are discussed...

Pregnancy Care and Family Planning

Pregnancy Care and Family Planning

Planning for pregnancy, expecting a baby, or exploring family planning options are significant life moments that deserve personalised, compassionate care.

Menopause

Menopause

Menopause is a natural transition, but the symptoms that come with it can significantly impact your quality of life. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Women’s Health

Women’s Health

At Kedron Wavell Medical Centre, women's health is approached with the compassion, expertise, and individualised care it deserves. From adolescence through to post-menopause, we are here...

Men’s Health

Men’s Health

At Kedron Wavell Medical Centre, we know that taking the first step toward addressing your health can feel daunting — and we're here to make that easier.

Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management

Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management

From routine health checks to managing long-term conditions, caring for your health is a journey — and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Allergic Diseases

Allergic Diseases

Whether your allergies are a minor inconvenience or a serious daily challenge, finding the right care can make all the difference — and that's exactly what we're here for.

Acute Care

Acute Care

When you're feeling unwell or have suffered an injury, there's comfort in knowing your regular doctors are here to help — prompt, effective care close to home.

Travel Medicine

Travel Medicine

Planning a trip abroad is exciting — and making sure your health is taken care of before you go is an important part of the journey.

Palliative Care

Palliative Care

Facing a serious illness is one of life's most challenging experiences — and compassionate, person-centred care with a focus on comfort and quality of life is paramount.

Children & Adolescent Health

Children & Adolescent Health

Teenage years bring unique health challenges, and young people deserve a safe, confidential space where they can speak openly and honestly.

Procedures & Specialty Services

Procedures & Specialty Services

A comprehensive range of in-clinic procedures and diagnostic services are available to provide convenient, high-quality care.

Practitioners

A Team of Trusted Professionals Focused on Your Wellbeing

Make an appointment with one of our friendly and dedicated doctors today.

Children & Adolescent HealthGeneral & Preventative CareInclusive Reproductive & Sexual HealthMental HealthOlder Person’s CareProcedures & TreatmentsSpecialist & Complex Care

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Dr Sinikiwe Ncomanzi – Kiki

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Dr Sinikiwe Ncomanzi – Kiki

MBBS

Dr Kiki grew up in North Queensland and studied her medical degree in both the Townsville and Cairns campuses of James Cook University. After completing her studies in 2020, Dr Kiki...

Special Interests:

  • Women’s Health
  • Sexual Health & Contraception
  • Mental Health
  • Medical Clearances for Driving and Pre-Employment

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Dr Megan Valentine

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Dr Megan Valentine

MD, FRACGP, B Beh Sci (Hons)

Dr Valentine grew up on the Sunshine Coast and completed her studies at Griffith University Gold Coast campus in 2017. Prior to consulting at Kedron Wavell Medical Centre she worked at...

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Dr Paula Hernandez Reyes

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Dr Paula Hernandez Reyes

Dr Paula Hernandez Reyes relocated from Bundaberg in January 2024. Dr Paula completed her Bachelor in Medicine in 2006 in Colombia and then migrated to Australia where she worked in various public hospitals in Queenlansland...

Special Interests:

  • Weight Management
  • Travel Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Menopause
  • Skin Cancer Clinic

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Dr Emily Baines

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Dr Emily Baines

MBBS, GradDipMed(CritCare)

Dr Emily Baines graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2018. After completing her internship at Launceston General Hospital, she relocated back to Queensland where she worked in rotational positions at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital for two...

Special Interests:

  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Sexual Health & Contraception
  • Mental Health

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Dr Rhiannon Shillington

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Dr Rhiannon Shillington

BSc, MBBS, FRACGP

I graduated from Medicine at UQ in 2005, and completed by General Practice Fellowship in 2009. I love General Practice because it truly feels like a privilege to walk alongside people and support them throughout their life journey. I value the opportunity to care for...

Special Interests:

  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Menopause
  • Mental Health

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Dr Elena Downs

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Dr Elena Downs

bsc, bn, mbbs, fracgp

Dr Downs graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009. She worked for Queensland Health for many years including 7 years as an adult and paediatric neurosurgical service registrar throughout Queensland. The birth of her first child...

Special Interests:

  • Weight Management
  • Skin Cancer Clinic
  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Menopause
  • Sexual Health & Contraception
  • Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management
  • Mental Health

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Dr Nicola Sleeman

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Dr Nicola Sleeman

bsc, bn, mbbs, fracgp

Dr. Nicola Sleeman takes a broad and compassionate approach to general practice, drawing on years of hands-on experience across hospital wards and specialties. She started her career in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science from QUT, followed by a Bachelor...

Special Interests:

  • Weight Management
  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Sexual Health & Contraception

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Dr Winfried Sedhoff

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Dr Winfried Sedhoff

MBBS

Dr Winfried Sedhoff graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1987. He has been with Kedron Wavell Medical Centre for over ten years and has over 20 years of general practice experience. Dr Sedhoff has a special interest in mental health and especially in helping people overcome depression...

Special Interests:

  • Mental Health

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Dr Jane Walters

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Dr Jane Walters

FRACGP, MBBS, BSc

Jane grew up in Brisbane and studied medicine at the University of QLD. She did her GP training in the Northern Territory and then spent 10 years in Cairns before moving back to Brisbane in 2013. She has worked at KWMC since then...

Special Interests:

  • Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management
  • Women’s Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Babies & Children
  • Travel Medicine

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Dr Esther Jenkins

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Dr Esther Jenkins

MBBS BSc FRACGP

Dr Esther Jenkins graduated from medicine at the University of Queensland in 2001. Esther completed her internship in Brisbane then worked overseas in the UK for a few years, combining her love of travel with NHS hospital work...

Special Interests:

  • Mental Health
  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Menopause
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Sexual Health & Contraception

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Dr Amy Palmer

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Dr Amy Palmer

FRACGP, MBBS, BSc

Dr Amy Palmer graduated with a MBBS in 2009 and finished her GP training in 2015.

 She went on to complete the Sydney Child Health Program in 2020. Amy has a special interest in children’s and women’s health, dermatology (including minor procedures), skin...

Special Interests:

  • Skin Cancer Clinic
  • Travel Medicine
  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Sexual Health & Contraception
  • Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management
  • Mental Health

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Dr Marea McMahon

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Dr Marea McMahon

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Marea McMahon is a graduate from the University of Queensland in 1976. Marea began her medical career at Ipswich General hospital and then the Mater Hospital in Brisbane before marrying and moving to Canberra in 1978...

Special Interests:

  • Travel Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Menopause
  • Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management
  • Mental Health
  • Medical Clearances for Driving and Pre-Employment

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Dr Eric van der List

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Dr Eric van der List

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Child Health, Master of Hospital Management.

I am a graduate of the Uni of Qld Medical School. I have worked in many areas around the state, both metropolitan and rural, in General Practice as well in hospitals. I practiced Obstetrics and...

Special Interests:

  • Travel Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Babies & Children
  • Sexual Health & Contraception
  • Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management
  • Skin Cancer Clinic

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Dr Isobel Walker

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Dr Isobel Walker

BSc. MBBS, FRACGP, GP Allergist

After completing her post-graduate Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences (Bsc) from the University of Queensland in 2003, Isobel began her General Practice specialty training in Melbourne where she obtained her fellowship (FRACG...

Special Interests:

  • Allergic Diseases
  • Travel Medicine
  • Weight Management

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Dr Alex I-Hsiang Wu

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Dr Alex I-Hsiang Wu

FRACGP, MBBS/Bsc

Dr Alex Wu is excited to see new and preexisting patients alike at the Kedron Wavell Medical Centre, and is able to consult in English and Mandarin. Having returned to Brisbane in 2025, he is passionate about all aspects of general practice and along the entire spectrum of life, from pregnancy...

Special Interests:

  • Preventative Care & Chronic Condition Management
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Babies & Children
  • Travel Medicine
  • Weight Management

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Dr Annie-Kate Vann

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Dr Annie-Kate Vann

MBBS, FRACGP, BSc

Dr Annie-Kate Vann (she/her) is excited to return to Kedron Wavell Medical Centre. She has moved back to Meanjin Brisbane from Toowoomba with her daughter and her husband, who is a specialist physician...

Special Interests:

  • Babies & Children
  • Women’s Health
  • Children & Adolescent Health
  • Pregnancy Care and Family Planning
  • Sexual Health & Contraception

about us

Get To Know
Your Local Practice

Since 1951, Kedron Wavell Medical Centre has offered comprehensive, conscientious healthcare from our dedicated team of experienced GPs.

Operating from our modern, purpose-built site at 232 Gympie Road, we offer a full spectrum of personalised general and specialist medical services to all ages and backgrounds.

practitioners

Providing Holistic & comprehensive Care

Our independent doctors are a dedicated team with a broad range of specialist skills and experience, committed to upholding our mission of excellence.

We warmly welcome new and established families to experience sophisticated, patient-centred care. The doctors working from these rooms provide consistent support throughout every stage of your health journey.

Our experienced team strives to help our patients stay informed and make confident decisions about your wellbeing.

Whether you’re seeking guidance on everyday health concerns or wanting to learn more about our services, our blog offers clear and reliable information. Explore our latest posts to find helpful resources that support you and your family’s wellbeing.

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Procedures & Treatments

Dr Winfried Sedhoff’s ‘The Fall and Rise of Women’

Procedures & Treatments

Dr Winfried Sedhoff’s ‘The Fall and Rise of Women’

Dr Winfried Sedhoff’s ‘The Fall and Rise of Women’ is the latest publication which tells the story of women the world over, struggling to find fulfilling, balanced, and lastingly satisfying lives..

Procedures & Treatments

The ‘Travel Bug’ you don’t want.

Procedures & Treatments

The ‘Travel Bug’ you don’t want.

Australians are notorious for being avid travellers. Whilst exploring new territory, experiencing various cultures and enjoying a much needed vacation is a wonderful experience, it is important to consider our...

Procedures & Treatments

Late Cancellation/Did Not Attend

Procedures & Treatments

Late Cancellation/Did Not Attend

We understand that unexpected issues can arise and you may need to cancel an appointment. If that happens, we respectfully ask for scheduled appointments to be cancelled...

mental health

ANZAC Day

mental health

ANZAC Day

We are closing on ANZAC Day and will reopen at 8am on Wednesday 26 April. For urgent medical attention, call 000 for an ambulance or for less urgent conditions contact 13 SICK for the National Home...

mental health

Car Parking

mental health

Car Parking

From 1st December 2017, the Australian Pap smear program will be reinvented. As GP’s, we know that no woman looks forward to their Pap Smear. As such, the major change of an increase in the interval between...

Procedures & Treatments

Cervical Cancer Screening Update – Improved Outcomes with Fewer Tests

Procedures & Treatments

Cervical Cancer Screening Update – Improved Outcomes with Fewer Tests

From 1st December 2017, the Australian Pap smear program will be reinvented. As GP’s, we know that no woman looks forward to their Pap Smear. As such, the major change of an increase in the interval between...

sexual Health

Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme

sexual Health

Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme

Just last week, new legislation took effect which made it mandatory for certain businesses to report any privacy breach to government bodies. As a private health service, this included us. We already had a high level...

Procedures & Treatments

Why have the pneumonia vaccine?

Procedures & Treatments

Why have the pneumonia vaccine?

It is recommended that people over 65 yrs old have the pneumonia vaccine – Pneumovax and most people I talk to are confused about why. Pneumococcus is a cause of serious infections. It is a type of encapsulated bacteria which should have 1 dose at 65 or olde...

Procedures & Treatments

Meningococcal Vaccinations

Procedures & Treatments

Meningococcal Vaccinations

Meningococcal Disease and the vaccines for the various strains are in the media again. In Dr Nicole White’s latest blog post, she explains Meningococcal Disease, how it is transmitted and what vaccines are available. Delve into who should be vaccinated and the possible side effects of vaccination. Click the image bel...

Older Person’s Care

Protect yourself against Shingles

Older Person’s Care

Protect yourself against Shingles

From the 1st November 2016 the Australian Federal Government is introducing through the National Immunisation program a free vaccine “Zostavax” for adults aged 70 – 79 to provide protection from shingles. What is Shingles? Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the ...

sexual Health

Are you turning 25? Read on…

sexual Health

Are you turning 25? Read on…

KWMC invites all women who have recently turned 25 to commence their cervical screening program. If this is you, one of our nurses will contact you to make an appointment if you haven’t been tested recently. Testing is now only required every 5 years, though if you’ve only had the previous Pap smear, then your first cervic...

mental health

5 Ways Parents Can Revitalise their Relationship

mental health

5 Ways Parents Can Revitalise their Relationship

It can be like living in a madhouse! It’s get the kids ready for swimming, then soccer, then Jiu Jitsu, then music lessons, plan the meals, clean the house, do the shopping, the ironing, and pay the bills. Then it’s dinner, read the children a story, maybe doze a few seconds in front of the TV, then ...

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