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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. She grew up in Meanjin Brisbane and studied medicine at the University of Queensland (MBBS), after also completing a Bachelor of Science there.

Annie-Kate lived in Toowoomba for her final two years of medical school and then spent her first few years as a doctor working at the Toowoomba Hospital. She has since worked at major centres including Princess Alexandra Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital and Townsville University Hospital.

Annie-Kate has worked in General Practice since 2020 and attained her FRACGP in December 2023. She is interested in children’s health, family planning including contraception, pre-conception counselling/pregnancy planning and antenatal care, and providing gender-affirming healthcare and LGBTQI+ inclusive care. Annie-Kate can provide ongoing prescribing for those who have already commenced gender-affirming hormone therapy but is not initiating treatment currently. She is trained in Implanon insertion and IUD insertion.  Annie-Kate works part-time and is thrilled to join the team at KWMC again. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends over delicious meals, drinking tea and travelling.

Dr Annie-Kate Vann operates her own medical services business at Kedron Wavell Medical Centre.

Special Interests:

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

Dr Annie-Kate Vann is currently taking on new patients. 

A selection of clinical areas each doctor has developed particular experience and interest in, supporting more personalised and comprehensive care.

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Areas of Focus & Clinical Interests

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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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

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