Dr Morice emigrated from the United States in 2007 and has been living in Cairns since 2008. He graduated with his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1993 from the University of Arizona and obtained his Specialist in Family Medicine qualifications through the American Board of Family Medicine in 1996.

He later obtained qualifications as a HIV medicine specialist from the American Academy of HIV Medicine and practiced in the field for 12 years before moving to Australia. He is an S100 prescriber for HIV medications in Queensland.

Dr Morice is a well-respected GP within the Cairns LGBTQ community and has a specialty interest in blood-borne disease.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners granted Dr Morice his Australian qualification after emigrating and he continues to practice family medicine in Cairns. He also enjoys his work in adult medicine and palliative care.

Dr Morice speaks Spanish and is happy to consult with members of the community who are also Spanish speakers.

** Anthony is not currently taking new patients unless discussed as a special request via your GP **

Dr Kerry Jones first moved to the far north in 2006 and has worked in various locations including many years providing rural and remote primary care with the RFDS. Having spent the last 2 years in Tasmania, she and her family have returned for the outdoor lifestyle afforded here.

Dr Jones has an interest in all areas of general practice including women’s and children’s health. She is also working through a diploma in skin disease and management.

Outside of work, Kerry enjoys family life with her husband, 3 children and various pets, camping, learning to live more sustainably and grow food (no matter the climate).

** Kerry is not currently taking new patients **

Dr Thinzar Aung was born and raised in Myanmar (Burma). She completed her studies and graduated in Yangon in 2017 and moved to Australia in 2020.

Dr Thinzar enjoys all aspects of general practice, especially women’s health, children and general medicine. Dr Thinzar is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of GPs and is a valued and conscientious doctor at Stratford Medical Centre.

Outside of work she loves traveling, baking, hiking, swimming and animals.

Dr Jenny Chandler is passionate about healthcare for the whole family. She graduated from Aberdeen, Scotland in 2006 and since then has been doctoring around the globe before settling down and making Cairns her home in 2015. Having completed postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics and spending many years working in children’s health, her main interests are in pregnancy, childhood and adolescent health of all sorts. She holds a National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual health and holds expertise in women’s health, including providing medical terminations.

Dr Jenny Chandler prides herself on offering respectful, non-judgmental and weight-neutral healthcare. Outside work she spends her time with her young family and rescue greyhound, trying to keep house plants alive, camping and travelling.

** Jenny is not currently taking new patients **

Dr Jillian Harrrington graduated from James Cook University in 2008, and completed her GP training in south west rural Queensland, including additional training in Emergency Medicine in Toowoomba. She relocated to Cairns in 2017, and commenced work as a GP at Stratford Medical Centre. She also works as a Medical Educator for James Cook University, and is involved in assisting doctors completing their GP training. She has recently returned to work at Stratford after adding to her family.

Dr Jillian Harrington is passionate about all areas of General Practice, but in particular Womens health, paediatrics and chronic disease management.

Outside of work, Jillian enjoys spending time with her young family, being outdoors and travelling.

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 Mirjam Wilkinson is originally from Switzerland and migrated to Australia in 2017. She has been living in Cairns ever since.

Dr Wilkinson graduated from medical school at the University of Basel in 2014 and completed her post-graduate Dissertation at the University of Bern in 2016. She has broad international experience, having trained in various countries (Switzerland, Germany, China) during her medical degree. During her post graduate practice in Switzerland, she won an award in excellence in clinical care in 2017 and trained further in surgical specialties and gynaecology/obstetrics.

Dr Wilkinson gained her Australian Medical Certificate in 2019 and has worked at the Cairns Hospital as well as in general practice in the Tablelands gaining experience in rural Australian medicine. She has an active interest in minor surgical procedures, antenatal care, paediatrics, and women’s health. Dr Wilkinson also works as a medical educator and examiner for James Cook University School of Medicine and has been teaching courses there since 2017.

Dr Wilkinson is fluent in English and German and experienced with Japanese. She lives with her husband, young children and dog at the Northern Beaches of Cairns. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, getting outside, staying fit, cooking, and baking.

Dr Wilkinson is an employee of Stratford Medical Centre.

Originally from Sydney, Dr Tom has gained extensive experience working in Darwin and Timor-Leste before relocating to Cairns to complete his GP training. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care.

Special Interests:

• Women’s and Children’s Health:   Dr Tom has completed additional training to provide comprehensive support to women at every stage of life, including pregnancy (both planned and unplanned), contraception, infections, cancer screenings, menopause, and more.
• Skin Cancer and Chronic Disease Management:   With a keen interest in early skin cancer detection and ongoing management of chronic conditions, Dr Tom is dedicated to promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
• Personalised Patient Care:   He takes the time to listen, understand, and tailor healthcare plans to suit each patient’s unique needs and lifestyle choices.

Dr Tom believes that quality healthcare starts with open communication and trust. He is passionate about supporting patients in achieving their health goals and looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients alike.

Dr Wright is an employee of Stratford Medical Centre.

Dr Livia is an Australian trained doctor with a fellowship with RACGP 2021. She completed her MBBS in Romania in 1998, migrated to Australia in 2008 and living in NQ since 2013.

While trained as a doctor in both hemispheres, she is passionate about the holistic approach of rural general practice and she loves to be called a Family Doctor.

Her special interests are Women’s Health (2013 Sydney), Mental Health (2014 Sydney), Skin cancer surgery (2018 Brisbane), Employment medicals (2022, Brisbane), recent experience in Urgent care clinics (Townsville 2024), as well as supervising and training GP Registrars, Overseas Trained Doctors and Medical students since 2013.

Dr Livia also has a comprehensive understanding of the Aboriginal culture, working for an Indigenous Health Service in Qld in 2024.

In her spare time, Dr Livia enjoys gardening, travelling, fishing and cooking international cuisine. She has three adult children, a daughter living in Australia and two sons in Europe.

**** Dr Roland Lotsu will be working from The Cairns Health Collective location from August 2025. www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au and will see patients on Saturdays at Stratford Medical Centre.

Dr. Roland Lotsu brings 20 years of medical experience, with 10 + years of specialised  expertise in skin cancer medicine and surgery. His career is marked by international training  across Poland, England, New Zealand, Australia and Austria shaping a comprehensive  understanding of advanced skin cancer care. He holds fellowships from the Skin Cancer  College of Australasia, Skin Cancer Institute, and the Royal New Zealand College of General  Practitioners. Additionally, Dr. Lotsu is an Academic Expert in Dermoscopy, awarded by the  prestigious Medical University of Graz, Austria. 

Dr Lotsu has extensive experience in skin cancer work including: Advanced dermoscopy skin  checks, digital monitoring of lesions, Total body imaging, flaps, grafts, including delayed closures, interpolation flaps, red light PDT ,white light PDT and training of skin cancer  doctors. 

Dr. Lotsu is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care, blending advanced  clinical knowledge with a compassionate approach. Outside of his professional work, he  enjoys a well-rounded lifestyle, prioritizing time with his wife and six children, as well as  outdoor activities.

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**** Dr Ruth Nimbargi is working from The Cairns Health Collective location from August 2025. www.cairnshealthcollective.com.au 

Dr Ruth Nimbargi, originally from Mumbai in India, obtained her MBBS from India, then undertook specialist GP training in the UK. She subsequently moved to Australia, worked on King Island and Melbourne and then Cairns. Dr Ruth Nimbargi is passionate about providing comprehensive, individualised and holistic skin cancer care to each of her patients. Apart from detailed skin checks, she provides a range of medical and surgical treatments for sun damaged skin and skin cancers. Listening to and addressing her patient’s concerns are key features in any skin check consultation with Dr Ruth as she believes these to be vital to any treatment success. She has undertaken extensive skin cancer training and is now working towards her Fellowship with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. 

 Professional areas of interest: Skin checks, Skin cancer surgery including flaps and grafts

Beth Salleras is a Registered Nurse that has been working as a Practice Nurse for many years. She has 2 children and loves to travel. She is originally from country NSW, lived and worked in Sydney, England and central QLD. She loves tropical North Qld, and has spent the last 15 years in the Cairns area.

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Caroline has been nursing for over 15 years. She finds general practice fulfilling as she is able to have continuity of care and truly build rapport with her patients. When not working as a registered nurse, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Kerry has many years of experience in Medical Business Management, and has a passion for Primary Health Care.  Kerry moved from Melbourne to Cairns 12 years ago and loves spending time with her family.  Kerry enjoys reading, walking, cooking, and gardening.

Sia is married to a chief, with three handsome footy boys. Sia moved to Australia 10 years ago and the tropics is now home to her close-knit family. Sia’s main strength is her ability to bring positive energy to wherever she is present. She enjoys cooking, baking, socialising and watch footy with her boys. Sia supports two teams, The NZ All Blacks and North Queensland Cowboys, one likes to win and the other is still trying.

Originally from the UK Gemma has lived in Australia for the last 10 years and loves living in the tropics!

Gemma is married with 2 young daughters and enjoys spending time with them and finding new fun things to do with them. Gemma also enjoys camping with her family and friends.