We Are Now A Mixed Billing Medical Practice
Please note that Affinity Family Medical has returned to a mixed-billing structure.
This is due to changes in Medicare COVID-19 legislation introduced on the 1st of October.
We will continue to bulk bill for kids 15 years of age and under, pension card-holders and DVA patients.
All other patients will be billed privately.
Dr. Chris Gill
MBBS, FACRRM, JCCA (Anaesthetics), ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate, BSN, Grad Dip Community Health
Owner & Principle Director
Chris has lived and worked in the Whitsundays with his family since 2011, as a Senior Medical Officer at Proserpine Hospital. He has developed a skill set which includes:
- paediatric medicine
- adult medicine
- emergency medicine
- palliative care
- anaesthesia
- high dependency unit
- fracture management
- pre-anaesthetic assessment
He also regular works in the Mackay Anaesthetics department as well as providing relief to areas of need including Bowen, Collinsville and other regions throughout Australia.
Chris’ medical training and experience includes working at The Townsville Hospital and the Mackay Base Hospital before accepting his position in the Proserpine Hospital. In 2012 he was awarded the GPET/Medical Observer Registrar of the Year and in 2014 became a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
Chris’ previous roles include remote area nursing and later as a doctor, in areas of need throughout Australia including Cape York, Arnhem Land and the Kimberley. He has proven his ability to work in resource poor environments, working as part of a team as a clinician and as a leader.
He has worked closely with the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) and aboriginal health workers for many years. He is driven to improve access to health care and is a supervisor for students, interns and registrars. Chris is passionate about training and supporting the next generation of doctors.
Chris has held previous advisory roles at State and Federal government levels relating to improving rural and remote health. He is also a previous board member of the Council of Remote Area Nurses Australia (CRANA).
In his spare time, Chris loves getting out on the water with his family and friends to explore what the Whitsundays has to offer.
DR JANE DE KEYSER
MD, FACCRM
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr Jane De Keyser is a well-known GP in the Whitsundays, having attended to many locals and visiting travellers over the last 10 years.
She completed her medical degree in Belgium in 2003 and was a full time practitioner for 7 years before making the move to Australia. In Belgium she combined her GP work with emergency coverage in rural and tertiary hospitals on a casual basis. She was also lucky to be part of a Medical Team for an African Rally.
Since moving to the Whitsundays, she studied another 2 years to become a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (2013).
She loves her job as a Family Doctor and takes time to investigate your concerns.
Special interests:
- Women’s and Children’s Medicine
- Antenatal Care
- Preventative Medicine
- Chronic Care
- Mental Health
- Life Coach By Nature
Dr. Bill Smith
MBBS, FRACGP, BSc(Hons)
General Practioner
Dr Smith moved to Airlie Beach as a child and attended Proserpine State High School. After completing an Honours degree in Biology at James Cook University he studied medicine at the University of Queensland.
He was awarded the John Flynn Scholarship and was a beneficiary of the RAMUS scholarship. He completed his clinical years and residency at the Townsville and Cairns Base Hospitals and then studied for the Fellowship of General Practice in South East Queensland.
Dr Smith has a special interest in men’s health, managing chronic disease and remote area medicine.
When not at work he enjoys sailing and bushwalking.
Dr Tah-Leah Bakker
MBBS
General Practioner
Tah-Leah Bakker is an indigenous doctor from Mackay, who has moved to the Whitsundays to continue her studies in becoming a General Practitioner.
She completed her medical degree at James Cook University (2017) before being accepted into the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. She has worked at the Mackay hospital for the last three years, including a short term placement at the Proserpine Hospital.
Leah has a particular interest in paediatric medicine, mental health and women’s health.
When not working Leah enjoys fishing, spending time with family and experiencing all the Whitsundays has to offer.
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