Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre has been serving our community since 2012. The dedicated team of both male and female GPs deliver the highest quality care and service. The practice is AGPAL Accredited and the doctors cover all aspects of General Practice. There is a team approach to service delivery and patients are respected as partners in the management of their health and well being. The doctors are independent practitioners who set their own fees. Pensioners, Veterans, Health Care Card Holders, children aged under 16 years and many complex services such as health assessments and GP Management Plans are usually Bulk Billed. All other patients pay fees and the Medicare rebates are facilitated. Each doctor is responsible for setting and applying their professional fees.
The doctors in this practice are members of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and are Vocationally Registered or are working toward this. They have a commitment to general practice and to continuing medicine education, regularly attending postgraduate medical education. All doctors have a keen interest in preventative medicine.
The surgery is AGPAL Accredited and is affiliated with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as a training practice and with Griffith and Bond Universities for the training of medical students.
Dr Catherine Henderson works with all aspects of general practice, with special interests in weight loss, preventative health care for chronic disease, veteran care, travel medicine and mental health . She also does shared antenatal care with Gold Coast University Hospital. She enjoys travel to faraway places. Dr Catherine is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and is a clinical supervisor for doctors in training. She is available Tuesday through to Friday and some Saturday mornings.
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Dr Catherine Henderson operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Leigh Cooper has special interest in women's health; lifestyle management, adolescent development and chronic disease management with a passion for all aspects of General Practice. She is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and some Saturday mornings. Dr Leigh charges private fees for all patients on Saturday mornings.
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Dr Leigh Cooper operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Sharon Thomas is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), and has been working on the Gold Coast since 2004. She has a special interest in women's health and chronic disease management, but enjoys all aspects of General Practice. She is available 4 days a week and some Saturday mornings. She is keen to promote health in developing countries and has been involved in providing health care and training in Pacific Island nations; she has been to Vanuatu and Tonga as part of this mission.She enjoys travelling and reading, and when she’s not doing one of these in her free time, she’s usually enjoying time with family and friends. Dr Sharon charges private fees on Saturday mornings for all patients except those aged under 16 years.
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Dr Sharon Thomas operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Haley Middler has a special skill set working with children and adults at all stages of life. Dr Haley has a special skill set in family medicine. A large portion of her workload is supporting women through the process of conception, pregnancy and life with infants and children.
She thoroughly enjoys participating in GP shared antenatal care in conjunction with Gold Coast University Hospital. Dr Haley currently works Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays. Dr Haley charges private fees for most patients.
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Dr Haley Middler operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Scott Burdon is interested in all aspects of general practice. As a former Paramedic, Scott is comfortable treating urgent medical problems across all ages. His passion is general family medicine with a focus on holistic care. Being a father of three, Scott is also comfortable treating young children and enjoys this aspect of general practice. When not at work Scott enjoys spending time with his family and travelling to new places.
He actively participates in volunteer work which includes organising and facilitating a local youth group.
He is available most days and some Saturday mornings. Dr Scott charges private fees for most patients.
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Dr Scott Burdon operates his own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Linda Vodli enjoys all aspects of general practice with a special interest in pregnancy care, women's health, care of the newborn and children's health. Dr Linda works 5 days in the practice and some Saturday mornings, while juggling her young family.
Dr Linda charges private fees for ALL patients, 16 years and over, on Saturday mornings.
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Dr Linda Vodli operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Proudman is a very experienced skin medicine doctor and is proficient in full skin examinations, diagnosis and management including surgery for skin cancers. The clinic is equipped with the latest equippment and technology including MoleMax HD mole scanning and photography.
Dr Emma provides a comprehensvie service Monday to Friday and some Saturday mornings.
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Dr Emma Proudman operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Dale Fox enjoys all aspects of General Practice. She has special interest in weight loss and menopause. Dr Fox enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends and dogs. She is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some Saturday mornings. Dr Fox charges private fees for most patients.
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Dr Dale Fox operates her own medical services business at Homeworld Helensvale Medical Centre
Dr Mayur Raniga completed his undergraduate degrees at the University of California, Irvine and a post-baccalaureate at California State University, Los Angeles, before returning to Australia to obtain his medical degree at Griffith University in 2014. While in California, he spent several years as a behavioural therapist specialising in children with developmental delays (primarily autism spectrum disorder).
Mayur has worked as a medical registrar with Gold Coast Health for several years undertaking rotations in various medical sub-specialties. Before transitioning to General Practice, he spent a year in Emergency Medicine.
Outside of general practice, he enjoys spending time with his young family, playing golf and is an avid car enthusiast.
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi
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Dr Albert Ding graduated from University of Queensland in 2017. He has worked in various health services across Queensland including in regional and rural centres, and trained in critical care, surgery, internal and paediatric medicine.
He enjoys providing continuity of care to his patients, and has a particular interest in palliative care, skin cancer, gastrointestinal conditions, and men’s health. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and traveling.
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