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SETTING THE BAR IN HEALTH & LIFESTYLE DESTINATIONS!

Barr St Markets has revolutionalised the local health and lifestyle landscape by creating a hub of wellbeing inspiration for young and old!

The concept behind locally owned Barr St Markets was to create a purpose-built space where local health professionals and health related businesses could operate individually, but within a community environment with a common goal – to provide a convenient destination for locals to source reliable health advice, health related products and complimentary services under the one roof.

Taking mainstage at Barr St Markets is Wholehealth Discount Drug Store and Healthfoods, Australia’s first pharmacy to offer a true, holistic approach to health and well-being. With a wide ranges of natural and organic products across skincare, beauty, healthfoods and nutrition, Wholehealth Discount Drug Store and Healthfoods have the largest footprint on the retail floor at Barr St Markets.

Locally owned and operated, Wholehealth Discount Drug Store and Healthfoods care about the whole health of you and your family and ensure that they offer the biggest range and lowest prices possible, seven days a week. The staff are friendly and only too happy to share their extensive health knowledge and guide you around the largest discount chemist with a price match guarantee.

Keeping good company, Wholehealth Discount Drug Store and Healthfoods is flanked by Naked Foods, Australia’s leading Bulk Organic Health Food Store that provides an abundance of great tasting, wholesome and nourishing food. Buy by the bag or buy by the jar, you know when you’ve bought it from Naked Foods every mouthful is going to be good for you and better for the environment.

Also nestled amongst the Wholehealth aisles you will discover ASN Cairns – Australian Sports Nutrition Cairns provides customers with easy access to the best quality supplements at the right price and with the right advice. ASN are the world’s most advanced protein and supplement manufacturer. They produce the most powerful and elite supplements using only natural and pure ingredients to help you obtain the body and fitness you desire.

Boldly positioned amongst the hair and cosmetics aisles you will find Jo and the team at Savvy & Co Hair. Passionate and experienced, these stylists don’t do things by halves! They do cuts and they do colour – It’s always personalised and it’s always current. Savvy & Co are an authorized Paul Mitchell Professional Salon and a proud stockiest of Australian made hair care brand, ELEVEN.

Discreetly tucked away upstairs you will find Terry Hall who has been honing her cosmetic nursing skills for over 10 years in preparation for opening her own cosmetic service business, Ageless Cosmetic Bar. Terry is professional but approachable and has a wealth of experience in creating natural looking results using the latest techniques and the latest technology. Whether you are looking for a full face, non surgical rejuvenation, subtle anti-wrinkle injections, lip or cheek enhancements or to treat sun damage, skin laxity and acne scarring, Ageless Cosmetic Bar have the experience, qualifications and products to give you the confidence you need to get out there.

Proudly locally owned and operated, Cairns Doctors has been supporting Cairns since 2013. In identifying the benefits of being located at Barr St Markets, the practice moved there in July 2017.

The practice welcomes patients of all ages and cares for patients with a wide range of medical conditions through Specialist Clinics provided by our Sexual Health Physician, Geriatrician and Stroke Physician and with our GP’s and Practitioners providing General Practice and Special Interest clinics which include: Women’s Health, Family Health, Ante/Post Natal Care, Pregnancy Options, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Indigenous Health, Skin Cancer, Mental Health, Pain Management, Addiction Medicine, Allergies, Diabetes, and Chronic Disease.

These services are further supported by visiting Neurologists from Townsville Neurosciences, four psychologists providing a range of support, and Sullivan & Nicolaides for all your pathology needs.

Bookings can be made online, in the Practice or by telephone. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday each week.  Bulk Billing also available, check their website for more details.

Cairns Doctors and Wholehealth Discount Drug Store have the 2018 Flu Vaccines ready to help you fight off the 2018 Flu Season!

*UPATE* Funded vaccines have arrived! Bulk Billed Flu Clinic Appointments*

The list of health and health related or complimentary businesses at Barr St Markets doesn’t end here. It’s also the home of 360 Health, Cairns Total Physio, June Vale Dancescapes, Perotta’s Café & Bar, Gourmet Market Meats the award winning butcher, and Esca Seafoods. Barr St Markets is a cosmopolitan health destination with a tropical twist, you really need to see it to believe it so make a date with your health and experience it for yourself.

Barr St Markets has the added convenience of undercover parking under their premises at 532 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville, across the road from Stockland Shopping Centre.

*bulk billing for Flu Clinic only – normal practice fees apply for all other appointments

Cairns Doctors will be closed Wednesday the 25th of April 2018 for Anzac Day.

We reopen at 8am Thursday the 26th of April.

For an easy way to see when your doctor is next available, click here

Lest we forget

From today’s weekend Cairns Post, check out our team!

We are proud to be locally owned and managed, and will continue to grow and support our community, just as our home, Barr St Markets does!

See the “Our Team” page for more information.

Cairns Doctors has teamed up with Wholehealth Discount Drug Store and Healthfoods Barr St Markets this Flu Season.

Government stock not expected until mid-April, but if you are aged between 18 – 65 and want to get your flu shot now, it will only cost you $11!

Bulk Billed Flu Clinic Appointment, otherwise normal practice fee applies. Thank you👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🤧

Book your Flu Clinic Appointment today!

Please help us in welcoming Anneke Bayer to the team here at Cairns Doctors.

Anneke has a special interest in women’s health (all aspects around pregnancy), sexual health, and Health Psychology.

Bulk billing available to:
* aged 18 and under
* full time students
* Centrelink Card (i.e. Health Care Card, Pension Card, etc.)
* DVA card holders
* and as a commitment to closing the gap, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders

Cairns Doctors would like to welcome Dr Kerryn Lewin to our team of growing Medical Professionals.

With a passion for caring for people, Dr Lewin enjoys working as a GP where she is involved with people in all stages of their lives, but is particularly interested in antenatal care and working with families.

She has done post-graduate studies in obstetrics and sexual health and is a qualified Mirena Inserter, having been trained b Cairns Doctors’ own Sexual Health Physician, Dr Kay Haig.

Originally from Victoria, Dr Lewin brings international experience to her role with Cairns Doctors, having worked and studied in Canada, as well as here in Australia.

Deciding to settle in the tropics 15 years ago, Dr Lewin is genuinely excited about joining the team at Cairns Doctors.

Also joining the the practice on February 14 is psychologist Annke Bayer.

Well traveled and well credentialed, Annke has an interest in women’s health and family health, sexual health and health psychology.

Cairns Doctors looks forward to providing improved medical services in 2018.

Cairns Doctors.  Doctors with a difference.

Now Open Monday to Saturday for your convenience.

Cairns Doctors is located at Barr St Markets, 2/532 Mulgrave Road (opposite Stockland Earlville Shopping Centre).

Boor your appointment online here, or by phoning (07) 4242 5300

Please join us in welcoming Dr Kerryn Lewin, joining the team here at Cairns Doctors from the 29th of January.

Dr Kerryn Lewin has lived and worked in Cairns for a number of years, recently working in Kewarra Beach, but is excited to join the team here.

Online bookings available, click on Appointments above.

Local practice receives the mark of quality as an accredited practice

Cairns increased its community health credentials today when Cairns Doctors received a national award of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety within its practice.

Cairns Doctors received this important recognition from Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL), the leading not-for-profit provider of general practice accreditation services within Australia.

AGPAL Chair Dr Richard Choong said accreditation shows the practice makes a significant investment and commitment to quality on a day-to-day basis, across all levels of the practice team.

“Achieving accreditation is a major achievement for any practice and a clear demonstration that Cairns Doctors is striving to improve their level of care to both patients and the community,” he said.

“Practices seek accreditation because they want to do their best and view this as another step towards excellence in patient care.”

To achieve accreditation, a practice team works over a 12 month period to implement the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices, (the recognised national standard), which provides a template for quality care and risk management.

The AGPAL accreditation program was developed to provide a range of minimum expectations for patients surrounding safety and care by assessing the practice environment and their processes. Accreditation was developed jointly by AGPAL and primary health organisations and peak bodies, including the Australian Medical Association (AMA).

Areas of focus during an on-site assessment for accreditation include: ensuring vaccines are within their use-by-date and stored at the correct temperatures; that the practice equipment is clean and sterile; practice staff are up-to-date with their training; and the practice has emergency care available.

Achieving accreditation covers:

• The safe and lawful use of practice equipment;
• Accessibility and availability of medical care including after-hours and emergency care;
• Staff training;
• Information technology and information security;
• The security and availability of your records and information.

Dr Choong said accreditation is attainable only through cooperation and communication between staff members.

“Everyone at the practice plays a valuable role in working to meet the RACGP Standards. It gives staff a real sense of pride to work in an accredited practice,” added Dr Choong.

Cairns Doctors proudly displays the AGPAL symbol for all their patients to see.

“We want community members, nation-wide to know that their wellbeing is our priority. By choosing to attend an accredited practice, patients know they will get quality and safe care that meets the RACGP Standards.”

The practice, located at 532 Mulgrave Road, Earlville in Barr St Markets, has special interests in Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Women’s Health, Sexual Health, Pregnancy options, Long Acting Reversible Contraception (Mirena & Implanon for example) Skin Cancer Management, Industrial medicals, Drive Medicals, Commercial Immunisations, onsite vaccine clinics.

Appointments can be made online here, or by calling our friendly reception team on (07) 4242 5300.

Dedicated to improving lives, popular GP, Dr Amarjit Singh brings a wealth of knowledge and services to the recently relocated Medical Centre, Cairns Doctors, located on Mulgrave Road Earlville.

In addition to providing general family medicine and regular GP services, Dr Singh can also help with more complex health needs, including palliative care, sexual health, addiction and opiate management, indigenous well-being, allergy management, and mental health issues.

Dr Singh is a British graduate and has over 35 years of medical experience.

Most recently, he spent six years at local medical centre Omega Health.

Cairns Doctors is passionate about for the local community.

The brand new medical practice features state-of-the-art facilities and is located next to WholeHealth Discount Drug Store and Healthfoods at Cairns’ newest well-being and lifestyle destination, Barr St markets.

Barr St Markets is also the home of Australian Sports Nutrition (ASN), Cairns Total Physio, 360 Health, Savvy Hair, and June Vale Dancescapes.

Organic health food store Naked Foods is also set to open at the health hub later this month.

Cairns Doctors – Doctors with a difference.  Now open for your convenience from Monday to Saturday.

Cairns Doctors is located at Barr St Markets, 2/532 Mulgrave Road, Earlville (Opposite Stockland Shopping Centre).  Book your appointment online here, or by phoning 07 4242 5300.

Just over a month since opening the doors on a brand new state-of-the-art medical centre in Earlville, Cairns Doctors is happy to announce more exciting changes by way of weekend operating hours.

The practice will now open on Saturday mornings from 8am-noon. *EDIT* we are now open until 4pm Saturday’s.

The new operating hours, along with the practice’s new location, show Cairns Doctors’ commitment to its patients and the wider Cairns community.

Business medical manager Adam Maher says it’s simply about providing further advantages for patients.

“The benefits of the new site include having a pharmacy right next door, as well as undercover parking, which is a great bonus in Cairns,” he says.

“Having a larger site also means that we’re able to add more of the services that the community needs while also expanding on what we already offer.

“The only thing that changed when we moved was our address.”

With a team that is passionate about delivering health services to all patients in Cairns, Cairns Doctors is your true family and personal healthcare provider.

The team prides itself in offering top quality medical care and working with each patient to find the best personal solution.

“Our doctors really listen — and they really care,” Adam says.

Cairns Doctors provides comprehensive care on a wide range of medical issues.

Specialising in men’s and women’s health services, the practice continues to expand its offerings in order to accommodate the need for complex medical assessments and second opinions on a range of health problems.

First established in 2013,Cairns Doctors is committed to ensuring access to specialised and general care for the Cairns community and surrounds.

The local practice offers bulk billing to all patients under 18, pensioners, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and Health Care Card (HCC) holders, and as our commitment to Closing the Gap all patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin.

Cairns Doctors offers the latest in online services, including results, prescription renewals and an online appointment system for existing patients, as well as offering telehealth consultations.

No problem is too complex, too rare or too embarrassing for the team of professionals at Cairns Doctors.

Cairns Doctors is located at Barr Street Markets, 2/532 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville and operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am-5.30pm and Saturdays from 8am-noon. For more appointments call (07) 4242 5300 or online here , or for more information visit our website here.

Just over a month since opening the doors on a brand new state-of-the-art medical centre in Earlville, Cairns Doctors is happy to announce more exciting changes by way of weekend operating hours.

The practice will now open on Saturday mornings from 8am – 12pm. *EDIT* now open until 4pm Satruday’s!

The new operating hours, along with the practice’s new location, show Cairns Doctors’ commitment to its patients and the wider Cairns community.

Business medical manager Adam Maher says it’s simply about providing further advantages for patients.

“The benefits of the new site include having a pharmacy right next door, as well as undercover parking, which is a great bonus in Cairns,” he says.

“Having a larger site also means that we’re able to add more of the services that the community needs while also expanding on what we already offer.

“The only thing that changed when we moved was our address.”

With a team that is passionate about delivering health services to all patients in Cairns, Cairns Doctors is your true family and personal healthcare provider.

The team prides itself in offering top quality medical care and working with each patient to find the best personal solution.

“Our doctors really listen — and they really care,” Adam says.

Cairns Doctors provides comprehensive care on a wide range of medical issues.

Specialising in men’s and women’s health services, the practice continues to expand its offerings in order to accommodate the need for complex medical assessments and second opinions on a range of health problems.

First established in 2013,Cairns Doctors is committed to ensuring access to specialised and general care for the Cairns community and surrounds.

The local practice offers bulk billing to all patients under 18, pensioners, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and Health Care Card (HCC) holders, and as our commitment to Closing the Gap all patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin.

Cairns Doctors offers the latest in online services, including results, prescription renewals and an online appointment system for existing patients, as well as offering telehealth consultations.

No problem is too complex, too rare or too embarrassing for the team of professionals at Cairns Doctors.

Cairns Doctors is located at Barr Street Markets, 2/532 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville and operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am-5.30pm and Saturdays from 8am-noon. For  appointments call 07 4242 5300 or click here to book online now or for more information, visit our website here

The staff at Cairns Doctors will be hard at work this weekend as they set up their brand new practice.

Located at the newly-constructed Barr Street Markets, 532 Mulgrave Rd. Earlville, the business’ new premises will open its doors this coming Monday, July 10.

Staff closed the doors on the medical centre’s original location on Thursday and began packing boxes ahead of this weekend’s move.

Business medical manager Adam Maher says the new location will provide further advantages for patients.

“The benefits of the new site include having a pharmacy right next door and undercover parking, which is a great bonus in Cairns,” he says.

“Having a larger site will mean we’ll also be able to add more services that the community needs and expand on what is already on offer. The only thing that changes with the move will the address.”

Adam has been managing medical centres for about seven years and has more than 10 years of health industry experience.

He took over the managing role at Cairns Doctors at the start of the year, following a change of ownership.

As a result, Cairns Doctors director and founder Dr Heather McNamee is now enjoying reduced stress.

“She’s looking forward to focussing solely on her patients without the pressure of running a business. That’s now my responsibility,” Adam says.

He says Dr McNamee has done “an incredible job” in the past.

“Firstly, in establishing the business and opening up the clinic and, secondly, doing a lot for the community in ways that have not been acknowledged enough – looking after real high-need, at-risk patients.”

He says he’s thrilled to work with someone equally as passionate as him, along with the other amazing doctors and staff too.

“The team from Cairns Doctors are all moving forward together, Dr Kay Haig, Dr Nisha Manoheran, Dr Matthew Warburton and Mrs Karen Warburton will be joining Dr McNamee at the new site, supported by the nursing team Marg and Nikki.

“We would love to work with more doctors who are interested in the style of practice we’re running, Heather’s patient centricity really aligns with my ideologies as a business medical manager,” he says.

“It’s all about the patient – we don’t want doctors to be paid well without patients having quality outcomes as well. That’s the mantra and my focus as a businessman.”

First established in 2013, Cairns Doctors is committed to ensuring access to specialised and general care for the Cairns community and surrounds.

Cairns Doctors new location is at Barr Street Markets, 532 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville and will operate Monday to Friday from 8.30am-5.30pm. For more information and appointments call 4041 7099 or visit www.cairns-doctors.com.au.

If you want to talk to one of our dedicated reception staff about our new facility or book an appointment, click one of the buttons below.

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Have you noticed our lovely new logo at our new location at 2/532 Mulgrave Road, Earlville. We are across the road from Stockland Shopping Centre and we couldn’t be happier with our move to our brand new state of the art medical centre. In the spirit of a fresh new look, we have also launched our new website.

Thank you to everyone for your patience during this transition and we can’t wait to see you at the new clinic.

We are please to announce, that Dr Matthew Warburton and Mrs Karen Warburton have joined the team here, and have appointments available now!

They join Dr Heather McNamee, Dr Kay Haig, and Dr Nisha Manoheran.

Dr Matthew Warburton has a Special interest in:

• General Practice
• Skin Cancer Management
• Diabetes

Mrs Karen Warburton, is a Nurse Practitioner with a Special interest in:

• Chronic Disease
• Diabetes

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an advanced and extended clinical role.
(Australian Nursing and Midwifery Advisory Council)

To become a Nurse Practitioner in Australia, you must first hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or Equivalent), and hold division one registration with AHPRA.  The Nurse Practitioner Candidate then must complete an approved Masters program to qualify for AHPRA registration as a Nurse Practitioner, but to also obtain Medicare Registration.

The term ‘nurse practitioner’ should not be confused with the term ‘practice nurse’. A practice nurse is an enrolled nurse or a registered nurse (including nurse practitioners) who is employed by, or whose services are otherwise retained by, a general practice.  A Nurse Practitioner is able to diagnose, manage and in doing so prescribe or refer (including X-Ray, Pathology) in the same manner that your GP would have.