Your General Practitioners

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Jay has been serving the Townsville community as a general practitioner since 2005, delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care with warmth and compassion. With a strong commitment to Indigenous health, paediatric care, and the prevention of chronic disease, Dr Jay is deeply passionate about supporting patients through every stage of life.

Known for his kind and welcoming nature, he finds great joy in helping others and strives to create a comfortable, respectful environment for all. Outside of work, Dr Jay enjoys light exercise, meditation, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. He truly believes his life’s calling is to provide the best possible health care to his community.

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Sunita Pawar is a dedicated general practitioner with a special interest in Diabetes Mellitus and the prevention of its long-term complications. She is also experienced in performing routine skin checks and is qualified in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.

Committed to excellence in patient care and ongoing learning, Dr Sunita has a strong passion for medical education. She actively contributes to the development of future doctors through her teaching role with medical students at James Cook University. Her approach to care is thorough, compassionate, and centred around empowering patients to take control of their health.

MBBS

Dr Saputra Wijaya is an experienced general practitioner who brings a wealth of knowledge from both international and rural Australian settings. He graduated from Sriwijaya University in Indonesia and worked for five years as a GP in tropical Indonesia before moving to Australia. Since attaining his GP Fellowship in 2021, Dr Wijaya has gained over eight years of experience in Australia, including six years serving the community in Ayr, Far North Queensland.

Fluent in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, Dr Wijaya is well-versed in all areas of general practice, with particular interests in chronic disease management, children's health, men’s health, and skin checks. Known for his approachable and caring nature, he builds strong relationships with his patients. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending quality time with his daughter and showcasing his creative side through balloon art.

 Doctor of Medicine, FRACGP 

Dr. Irina Gundorova is a highly experienced General Practitioner with a specialized focus on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. She obtained her primary medical degree in 2003 and relocated to Australia in 2009. Before transitioning into general practice, Dr. Gundorova gained extensive clinical experience across multiple hospital departments.

She completed her GP training through James Cook University, including six months of specialized training in skin cancer care. Committed to continuous professional development, she has undertaken numerous advanced courses led by renowned Australian skin cancer specialists. Her qualifications include certifications in Primary Skin Cancer Care, Dermoscopy, and Surgical Masterclasses.

Dr. Gundorova is dedicated to achieving the best clinical and cosmetic outcomes for her patients, combining her expertise with a patient-centered approach to care.

Free Movement Physio - Physiotherapist 

Brook is passionate about holistic assessment, individualised care and journeying with patients to get them back to doing the things they love!

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She has a special interest in treating conditions associated with pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic floor dysfunction and have completed further training in Pelvic Floor and Women’s Health. She also enjoys treating patients with hip pain, neck pain, headaches and vertigo.

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She loves hanging out with her husband and dog or getting lost in a good book in her spare time.

Speak with our friendly reception to organise a time and let's get you back to doing the things you enjoy sooner!

Free Movement Physio - Physiotherapist 

 Hayley recently graduated from James Cook University in 2024 and is excited to begin her career in physiotherapy. Growing up in Ingham, she was actively involved in a range of sports, which sparked her passion for the field. While netball and touch football are her favourites, Hayley loves giving anything a go when it comes to staying active.

She is enthusiastic about working alongside patients, providing the care and guidance needed to help them return to the activities they enjoy. Hayley has a strong appreciation for the broad scope of physiotherapy and holds particular interest in sports injuries, shoulder and knee conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, and women’s health.

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Psychologist

Ph.D. B.Psych [Hons] 

Christine graduated from James Cook University in 1998 with a B.Psych [Hons] and then completed a research based Ph.D. through the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University in 2007.

She spent many years working in the justice system as a psychologist. This has involved roles as a member of the Queensland Parole Board, being an expert witness, report writer in the Federal Magistrates Court and on occasion for the Family Court of Australia. Since 1999, she has also written reports for use in sentencing in all levels of Court in the criminal jurisdiction and for a number of years wrote reports for victims of crime.

Christine is a co-founder of the Mens Toolbox, an organisation which provides support services for men who are experiencing relationship challenges and family separation.

Chrstine is currently seeing patients that are referred by their GPs under the Medicare funded Mental Health Care Plan program.