Our Team

Dr. Michael Clements

Practice Principal, RACGP Board Member & Chair RACGP Rural Faculty, Rural Generalist Training Advisor: Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway.

B.Econ(Hons) MBBS DAvmed MPH MHM FRACGP FARGP FRACMA FACAsM GAICD

Dr Clements gained his specialist qualifications in General Practice after training in various locations in Australia and across the world. Under the Royal Australian Air Force Graduate Medical Scheme, Dr Clements served in Australia, the Middle East and on exchange in the United Kingdom before settling in Townsville. During this time Dr Clements qualified as a Specialist Aviation Medical Officer with the RAAF and he continues in the RAAF Specialist Reserve.

After some time spent as the Director of Medical Services at Ingham Hospital Dr Clements then moved on to Townsville Hospital as the Medical Director for Health and Wellbeing Service Group. During this time Dr Clements finalised his management training and has now returned to general practice and founded Clements Medical Group with a vision to provide quality, evidence-based team care using modern technology in a family medicine environment.

Dr Clements has a keen interest in Veteran’s and Men’s Health, Chronic disease, and palliative care, supports veterans through their DVA Claims and impairment assessments and continues to conduct aviation medicals from the Townsville City practice. Dr Clements conducts and leads the rural outreach clinics to North West QLD, sometimes as the pilot, sometimes as the doctor.

Dr Michael Khong

Medical Director - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Khong qualified as a general practitioner in England in 1994 and was a senior partner of a medical practice in London until he emigrated to Australia with his family in 2003.  After practicing for 4 years in Alice Springs, he moved to Townsville and worked a year in Ayr before becoming the medical director at our Fairfield Central practice in 2018. 

Dr Khong leads our Skin Cancer Medicine service and has an advanced level qualification from the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.

Dr Emma Rossato

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central and Clements Medical Charters Towers

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Rossato grew up in Townsville and graduated medicine from the University of Queensland in 2004 and obtained her FRACGP in 2020.

Dr Rossato’s special interests are in women and children’s health, weight loss through low carbohydrate diet, and optimal management of diabetes. Dr Rossato offers Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTOP) services.

Dr Emma lives with husband, four children, two dogs and a cat.

Dr Olaf Rusoke-Dierich

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central and Clements Medical Veterans' Hub

MBBS (Germany) PhD (Germany) FRACGP

Dr Rusoke-Dierich studied Medicine at the LMU Munich/Germany from 1992-1997, and at the FU Berlin/Germany from 1997-1998 where he graduated medicine. He completed his PhD in medicine (drug and alcohol) in 2007. He came to Australia in 2003 and worked for several years in Emergency Departments north of Brisbane. Since 2007, Dr. Olaf worked as a GP in rural and metropolitan areas and as a doctor for the Australian Defence Force.

Dr Rusoke-Dierich is author of several books and articles, mainly around diving medicine. He has a diverse medical background, including hyperbaric and diving medicine, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, emergency medicine, skin cancer treatment, sports injuries and chronic disease care. Dr Rusoke-Dierich uses his experience from the ADF to support veterans in their DVA claims and impairment assessments.

Dr Jennifer Hogan

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central, Clements Medical Townsville City and Clements Medical Charters Towers

MBBS FRACGP Diploma in Child Health

Dr Jennifer Hogan

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Child Health

Dr Hogan grew up in North Queensland and graduated from James Cook University in 2012. She has worked in hospitals throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Perth. She has undertaken further training in Women’s and Children’s health, including work at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth, and the former Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane (now Queensland Children’s Hospital). 

Dr Hogan enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in women’s health, family planning and contraception, including Implanon and IUD insertion, pregnancy and breastfeeding medicine and paediatrics. Dr Hogan also offers Medical Termination of Pregnancy services. 

Dr Danielle Carter

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Danielle Carter   MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Carter completed her medical degree at James Cook University in 2008 and her RACGP fellowship in 2017.  She has worked in Toowoomba, Townsville, Hervey Bay and Dalby in a variety of General Practice settings and is currently completing a Master of Public Health.  Danielle is passionate about preventative health and lifestyle modification, Indigenous health and public health initiatives focussing on nutrition and food security. This lead to co-founding a grassroots health promotion charity in 2018 called Flourish PYO.  She enjoys organic food growing, SUPing, running and spending time with her family and her rambunctious chocolate Labrador.

Dr Lyndall Nurzynski

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

BPsychSci(Hons) BBus MD FRACGP

Dr Lyndall Nurzynski completed her medical degree at Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2015. She then spent 2 years working at Redland Hospital in Cleveland, QLD in a number of specialties, before completing her General Practice training in two areas of the Darling Downs, QLD (Dalby and Warwick).  Lyndall completed her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2020, and then gained further experience in by working as a GP in the North Brisbane suburb of Albany Creek for a number of years. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with its opportunities to provide holistic care to her patients and their families. Dr LyndaII has particular interests in women’s health (including Implanon insertion), antenatal care, children’s health, mental health and health promotion. She is committed to professional development and plans to complete further education and training in these areas. In her free time, LyndaII enjoys keeping fit and healthy and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Dr Nicolene Botha

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

MBBS - Registrar in Training for ACRRM

Dr. Nicolene Botha

MBBS – Registrar in Training for ACRRM

Dr Nicolene grew up in South Africa and immigrated to Canada.

In 2012 she moved to Townsville to complete her Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at James Cook University in 2017. Dr Nicolene is working toward completing her Fellowship in Rural Generalist with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. She has completed her advanced skill in Emergency Medicine.

Nicolene enjoys the variety that comes from working in General Practice but has a particular interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.

Dr NC Botha

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

MBBS - Registrar in Training for ACRRM

NC grew up in South Africa and immigrated to Canada. 

Upon locating to Australia, NC attended James Cook University in Townsville and completed a Bachelor of Medicine. He is currently completing his ACRRM training. NC's special interests include emergency, rural medicine and paediatrics. 

Dr Nel (Junnel) Sinajon

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

Registrar in training for ACRRM

Dr Nel (Junnel) is originally from the Philippines where he completed his medical degree. Dr Nel practiced as Emergency Doctor in the Philippines before moving to Australia. Since arriving in North Queensland, he completed his Bachelor of Nursing Science at James Cook University. While working as a Clinical Nurse in Critical Care and Emergency, he completed the requirements to be a recognised Medical Practitioner in Australia.

Currently, Dr Nel is working towards completing fellowship in Rural and Remote Medicine with ACRRM.

He enjoys General Practice with interest in Chronic Diseases, Childrens and Seniors Health and Emergency Medicine.

Dr Isla Hazelton

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Fairfield Central

MBBS - Registrar in Training for FRACGP

MBBS - Registrar in Training for FRACGP

Dr Isla grew up in Germany and completed her medical degree at Griffith University 2021. Isla completed her hospital training at the Townsville University Hospital and is excited to have joined Clements Medical. Dr Isla is working towards completing her fellowship in general practice with RACGP.
Dr Isla is a Royal Australian Air Force medical officer and has a special interest in mental health and musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr Ebonney van der Meer

Rural Generalist - Medical Director, General Practitioner - Clements Medical Magnetic Island

Bachelor of Physiotherapy from UQ (B. Phty) MBBS of Surgery from JCU FACRRM with advanced skills in Mental Health (MH AST)

Dr Ebonney van der Meer  

Medical Director – Clements Medical Magnetic Island  

B. Physiotherapy (UQ), MBBS, FACRRM, Mental Health Advanced Skills, Dip. Clinical Art Therapy 

Dr van der Meer completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University in 2013 and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine with advanced skills in Mental Health and a qualified art therapist.  

Having grown up in rural Queensland, she has always been drawn to rural life and has enjoyed the adventures and challenges of her work across Far North, North and Central Queensland to date.  

Relocating to Magnetic Island from Cooktown in 2022 with her family, she holds a Senior Medical Officer position with the Magnetic Island Health Service and is a Rural Generalist Training Advisor with the Rural Generalist Pathway.  

Dr van der Meer enjoys all aspects of General Practice and believes in the value and privilege of a therapeutic relationship where clinician and patient walk a journey to better health together.  

Dr Martin Wardle

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Magnetic Island

MD BSc FRACGP

Dr Martin Wardle MD BSc FRACGP is a highly experienced General Practitioner with a broad range of clinical knowledge. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2014 and has since worked in General Practice and Rural Emergency Medicine.

His areas of special interest include paediatrics, diabetes, weight loss, dermatology, and skin cancer medicine. He is skilled in minor procedures including skin excisions, steroid injections, implanon insertions and wound management. He is passionate about helping his patients and is always looking for ways to improve patient care and outcomes.

Outside of work, Martin enjoys spending time with his family. He has two children and loves taking them on outdoor adventures. He also enjoys running, kayaking, and cycling and often takes part in multisport races and other events.

Martin is a caring doctor who is dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments for his patients. He is committed to continually updating his knowledge and skills in order to deliver the best possible care.

Dr Sybille Dobber

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Magnetic Island

MBBS (Amsterdam) FRACGP FACRRM DRANZCOG Adv FAMAC

Dr Sybille Dobber has joined our medical team in early 2023, relocating from rural Victoria where she worked as a country GP for the previous 16 years.

She was lured to Magnetic Island to take up the position of Medical Superintendent at the Magnetic Island Health Service (the clinic).

Sybille executes the full range of General Practice, ranging from skin surgery to women’s health procedures (including IUD insertion) to chronic health management.

Besides this she has special interest in pain management, with Medical Acupuncture as her special skill.

Sybille enjoys medical education, having lectured at Monash University and ACRRM, and is involved with JCU.

With 2 teenage daughters at University, Sybille now has more time to explore her hobbies, which include scuba diving and playing saxophone.

Dr Jamie Weir

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Magnetic Island and Clements Medical Townsville City

MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCGP FRACGP

Dr Weir grew up on the east coast of Scotland outside Edinburgh, completed her medical studies in Aberdeen and had been working as a GP on the southside of Glasgow until her move to sunny Townsville in 2021.
Dr Weir takes a holistic approach to medicine and enjoys the challenge of treating a variety of conditions found in General Practice, priding herself on providing high quality care to all patients across their lifespan. She also has an interest in minor surgery and has completed the Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine. She is now able to offer skin checks and can provide skin cancer surgery services including biopsy and excision.
On the weekends Dr Weir loves to explore the outdoors, hike, travel and keep active. She also enjoys playing guitar and singing, even writing her own music.

Dr Bjoern Kempf

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Magnetic Island and Fairfield Central Practice

MBBChBAO (Hons) - Registrar in Training for FRACGP

Dr Bjoern grew up in the United States and completed his medical degree at Queen's University Belfast in 2018.  He has practiced both in the UK as well as in Australia, recently relocating from the Northern Territory to join Clements Medical.  Dr Bjoern is working towards completing his fellowship in general practice with RACGP.  

He enjoys the variety of general practice but has a particular interest in emergency and respiratory medicine.

Dr Sadheesh Rathnayake

Medical Director - Clements Medical Townsville City and Clements Medical Charters Towers

MBBS DCH FRACGP

Dr Sadheesh Rathnayake graduated from James Cook University in 2013 and completed his GP specialist training in Newcastle, NSW in 2017. He has a keen interest in rural general practice, and has worked in rural South Australia, northern NSW and the Lake Macquarie region. He currently provides outreach services to the Gulf of Carpentaria and surrounds.

He is committed to keeping up to date with the developing challenges of general practice, by taking part in supervising the next generation of Australian general practitioners. He enjoys the breadth and unpredictability of being a GP, and has a special interest in geriatric medicine and palliative care. He is fully qualified in IUD and Implanon devices, and skin cancer surgery.

Dr Natalia Smithson

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Townsville City

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Natalia Smithson graduated from The University of Queensland Medical School in 1996. She received her Fellowship from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2001 after completing her speciality training. Dr Natalia has more than 15 years of experience in General Practice with a particular focus in women’s and children’s health, mental health, and lifestyle management. Dr Smithson is also an accredited Coal Board employment assessor.

Dr Smithson is a North Queensland local and has resided in Townsville for more than 23 years. 

Dr Denise Blake

Diving Physician - Dive Medicals - Clements Medical Townsville City

BN MD FRCPC (Canada) FACEM PGDipMedSci (Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine, University of Auckland) DipDHM (SPUMS) PhD candidate (JCU)

Dr Denise Blake is a Canadian trained Emergency Physician who moved to Townsville in 2005 to pursue a career in Diving Medicine. While working at the Townsville Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, she completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Diving Medicine through the University of Auckland and then her SPUMS diploma in diving medicine. She is currently a PhD candidate at James Cook University with her PhD thesis titled: First responder and pre-hospital treatment of decompression sickness: Oxygen delivery and retrieval considerations.

She is an avid scuba diver and started her journey as a PADI instructor over 30 years ago. She has spent time underwater throughout the Caribbean and Pacific regions. Her favourite diving spot is Cozumel, Mexico where she is helping set up a new research program. She has taught diving physiology at JCU and provides occupational dive medicals for scientific divers.

Dr Blake is the author of many research articles in the areas of emergency and diving medicine. Her interest is in supporting the scientific dive community in Townsville.

Dr James Rooney

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Townsville City

MBBS

Dr. Rooney was born and spent his 1st decade of life in Manus Island, Papua New Guinea (PNG). He has lived, studied and worked in both PNG and Australia, and calls both countries home. 

He received his undergraduate medical degree from the University of PNG in 2001 and spent the next several years working in the field of Pathology. After this experience, Dr Rooney realised that his true passion lies within General Practice.

Prior to moving to Townsville, Dr. Rooney worked as a GP in the rural town of Tamworth, NSW for the last three years.

Dr Rooney holds a certificate of the Australian Medical Council and is training towards his Fellowship with the RACGP.  His special interest areas are in diabetes and aviation medicine.

Outside of work, he likes to spend time with family and friends. He is also an avid gardener, painter and enjoys exploring remote locations both inland and out at sea, especially where he can catch a fish or three!

Dr Gavin Colthart

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Townsville City

MBChB MRCGP FRACGP

Dr Colthart grew up in New Zealand and graduated medicine from Otago University and completed his specialist training as a GP in the UK, gaining MRCGP in 2008 and FRACGP in 2014.

Dr Colthart moved to Townsville in 2018 and works part time at the Clements Medical Townsville city clinic. He also teaches medical students and GP trainees at JCU and is a part-time Medical Officer for the Magnetic Island Emergency Health Service.

Dr Colthart’s special interests are musculoskeletal, exercise medicine and all aspects of chronic disease management, focussing on helping patients feel in control of their care and able to lead the fullest lives possible.

Dr Sarah Kleinman

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Townsville City

MBBS, FRACGP, B. Lib Studs (Hons I,), LEUT RAN

Dr Sarah is a graduate of the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland. She worked in critical care, trauma and emergency services in major hospitals in Brisbane, Sydney and Newcastle and is also a Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Navy.
As a current Defence Officer and Army wife, Dr Sarah is interested in all aspects of veteran care and transition into post service life. She is also passionate about all areas of family medicine. 
She does not provide prescriptions for opiates, stimulants, or benzodiazepines at the first consult.

Dr Emily Edwards

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Townsville City

MBBS - Registrar in Training for FRACGP

Dr Emily completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University in 2017.

She is working towards completing her training with RACGP.

Dr Emily enjoys the large variety that general practice offers, but has a special interest in paediatrics having completed a diploma in 2022.

Dr Anna Richards

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Townsville City

MBBS - Registrar in Training for ACRRM

Dr Anna was raised in Townsville and completed her medical degree at James Cook University in 2018. Since then, she has worked in Mount Isa, North West QLD before now returning to Townsville to work towards completing her training for ACRRM. She has an interest in the variety of presentations in General Practice, but particularly enjoys Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Women's Health. Dr Richards also offers Medical Termination of Pregnancy services.

Dr Bronwyn Madsen

General Practitioner - Clements Medical Veterans' Hub

MBBS FRACGP BSc/BA

Dr Bronwyn is a dedicated family physician with a strong interest in DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs), family medicine, mental health, and chronic illness management. With a commitment to patient care, she strives to support individuals and families in navigating their health journeys.

Kym Wilson

Psychologist

Kym grew up in country Victoria before moving to Townsville to complete her Psychology studies at James Cook University. She has over 15 years of experience, working in a variety of fields, including disability, primary education, child and youth mental health, child health, perinatal and infant mental health, chronic disease and hospital settings including paediatrics and neonatal intensive care. 

Her special interests include trauma and attachment, depression, anxiety, women and children’s mental health, family relationships and parenting. She also enjoys conducting cognitive, developmental and educational assessments for children. 

She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Circle of Security and Positive Parenting approaches. 

Kym aims to create a warm and nurturing therapeutic space where individuals feel supported to explore and work through their difficulties, whilst simultaneously identifying their personal strengths and wisdom to achieve personal growth, transformation and healing. She feels privileged to have an opportunity to walk alongside people in their time of need and feels humbled with witnessing the strength and resilience of those she works with.