Fairfield Doctors Growlife Medical

General Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Child Health, BA, BSc.

Dr Clare Applegarth graduated from University of Queensland in 2012 and has worked in General Practice since 2016. Her career has spanned diverse clinical settings across Far North Queensland, the Torres Strait and Brisbane. Clare enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has particular interest in child health, women’s health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and diabetes care. She holds the Diploma of Child Health, as well as the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health.

General Practitioner

LMS (Granada), FRACGP

Dr Fernandez was born in Spain and has been living in Australia for over 21 years. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. He has special interests in Sexual and LGBT Health, HIV, HEPATITIS C, PEP Treatment, PrEP Treatment and is an S100 Prescriber. Dr Fernandez is also available for consultations in family medicine, skin excisions, hormonal implants, and all aspects of general medicine.

General Practitioner
MBBS, BSc(Hons), FRACGP 

Dr Geoffrey Bennett is an experienced GP with a particular interest in Child and Adolescent Health. He graduated in 2001, and initially worked in regional and rural Queensland. He joins Growlife Medical after being on the Sunshine Coast for 15 years.  He also consults at our Highgate Hill clinic.

General Practitioner

BSc, MBBS, MPH, FRACGP

Dr Coe completed her medical degree from the University of Queensland in 2013, and has worked in various hospitals before finding her place in general practice. She enjoys partnering up with patients from all stages of life, to manage their health challenges and promote wellness. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, especially women's health, child health and lifestyle medicine. Dr Amy is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society and is undertaking her Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE) certification. She offers specialised weight management consults. 

General Practitioner

MBBS, MCH, RACGP

Dr Li has over 20 years clinical experience in medicine and enjoys the variety and challenge of general practice. She has special interest in preventative medicine, chronic disease management, mental health, women’s health and minor procedures. She is aligned with mater mothers hospital to provided shared antenatal care. She strives to provide holistic health care to her patients. Dr Li Speaks both English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Dr Li is accepting new patients (T&C’s apply) - call reception to make an appointment.

Endorsed Midwife and Lactation Consultant

RM. IBCLC

* Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6 weeks *

Sam is a kind and caring Midwife and Lactation Consultant with a passion for providing holistic, inclusive, individualised and evidence-based midwifery, infant feeding and lactation support. She aims to build her patients knowledge and skills, so they feel more confident, intuitive and empowered throughout their feeding journey. Sam qualified as a Midwife in England in 1997 and has experience in all areas of midwifery and lactation in both the hospital and community setting in England and Queensland. She became qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2012 and received her endorsement as a Midwife in 2021 which enables Sam to prescribe appropriate scheduled medicines and request appropriate pathology within her midwifery scope and provide Medicare rebates during their pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postnatally. 

Sam also sees patients for in-clinic appointments at our Sinnamon Park clinic, home visits within 15km of both the Fairfield and Sinnamon Park clinics and also offers telehealth consultations.

Podiatrist

Angelica Berkeley consults at Growlife Medical as a podiatrist. She specialises in foot surgery for ingrown toenails, custom made orthotics/innersoles, diabetic foot assessments, and sports injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Angelica works at our Fairfield Medical Centre.

Jessica Cartwright is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, graduating from a Masters of Dietetics at the top of her class at the University of Queensland. Her clinical interest area is chronic disease management. This includes, but is not limited to conditions such as diabetes , heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and kidney disease. Jessica consults at our Sherwood and Fairfield clinic for individualised care, and also runs our Diabetes Group Program .

Georgia Blair is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist who has a keen passion for paediatric nutrition (infant, child, and adolescent) and women’s health. Her interest areas include supporting the management of food allergies and intolerances, faltering growth or slow weight gain, gastrointestinal concerns, fussy or restrictive eating, disordered eating and helping patients improve their relationship with food. Georgia is available at our at our Sherwood, Fairfield and Highgate Hill clinics and and runs our Child Nutrition Groups, which focus on introducing solids and providing guidance on toddler nutrition.

Endorsed Midwife & Paediatric Nurse* Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6 weeks *

After many years experience as a Paediatric Nurse overseas and at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Alison obtained further qualifications as a Midwife, as well as having three children of her own. She has a breadth of experience in antenatal , postnatal and infant care both in the hospital, community and home visit setting. With her gentle and caring manner, Alison is able to provide practical advice during pregnancy and to new parents. Alison established the weekly parents group and runs a bulk-billed midwife clinic for pregnant mums and infants on Tuesday and Wednesday at Sherwood and is available for bookings on Fridays at Highgate Hill . She is also available other days/times by appointment. Home visits available for known patients. Please call to book in.

Meet Kristen, Growlife Medical Fairfield's Practice Manager. 

Kristen has moved from Growlife Oxley, and has worked in medical administration for the past five years.