Meet the Doctors

Medical Practitioners

The doctors in our 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 meetings. 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 Andrew Weissenberger (M.B.B.S. F.R.A.C.G.P) Dr Andrew Weissenberger is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), a general practice supervisor and an examiner for the RACGP. He is also a senior lecturer with the School of Medicine at Griffith University. He is available for consultation each week day and some Saturday mornings. His special interests include chronic disease management and aged care.
	Dr Damien Sullivan (M.B.B.S. F.R.A.C.G.P) Dr Damien Sullivan has special interest in chronic disease management, especially diabetes and heart disease, paediatrics and minor surgical procedures, especially skin cancer management. He is available most weekdays and some Saturday mornings.
	Dr Hung Nguyen (M.B.B.S. F.R.A.C.G.P) Dr Hung Nguyen has special interests in Cosmetic Medicine, adolescent health, paediatrics and orthopaedics. He is available each week day and some Saturday mornings
	Dr Olga Missiouris (M.B.B.S. F.R.A.C.G.P) Dr Olga Missiouris is a very experienced GP with special interests in women's health, child and adolescent development, chronic disease management , disease prevention and aged care. Dr Missiouris also has extensive experience in the management of depression, anxiety and other mental health consultations.
	Dr Catherine Henderson (M.B.B.S. F.R.A.C.G.P) Dr Catherine Henderson is interested in all aspects of General Practice, lifestyle management and women's health. She is available Tuesday - Friday and some Saturday mornings.
	Dr Karen Ho (M.B.B.S. F.R.A.C.G.P) Dr Karen Ho consults in the practice on a sessional basis, including most Saturday mornings. Her special interests include aged care, chronic disease management, skin cancer treatment and family medicine.
	Dr Christina Johnson (M.B.B.S.) Dr Cristina Johnson has special interest in paediatrics and family medicine. Dr Johnson also encourages healthy lifestyle practices and supports her patients extensively in this area. She will return to Hope Island Medical Centre in January 2012.
	Dr Christopher Briggs (M.B.B.S.) Dr Christopher Briggs has special interest in family medicine, skin problems, chronic disease management, paediatrics and muscular-skeletal medicine. He is available each weekday (except Thursday) and some Saturday mornings.
	Dr Padmasundary Pulivarthi (M.B.B.S.) Dr Padmasundari Pulivarthi has special interest in women's health; lifestyle management and paediatrics. She is available most weekdays and some Saturday mornings.
	Dr Dale Fox (M.B.Ch.B) Dr Dale Fox has special interest in acute and emergency medicine. She also enjoys family medicine and chronic disease management. Dr Fox consults in the practice on a sessional basis, including Wednesdays and most Saturday mornings.