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Our Doctors

Dr Fiona Haines – Medical Director
B Med, DRANZCOG

Dr Fiona Haines has many years experience as a general practitioner, educated from the University of Newcastle and graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine in 1983.

Fiona’s goal is to control symptoms whilst making the correct diagnosis for each individual. Her curriculum vita consists of Mirena and Implanon Training, Menopause into the Millennium, Lactation studies, Sexual Health Courses, Family Medicine, Paediatrics and a Diploma of Obstetrics.

Fiona’s passion lies in solving the mystery of the female body and desires to nurture and educate her patients for a healthier way of life.

   

Dr. Karen Shaw
MBBS

Dr Karen Shaw graduated as a general practitioner from University of Queensland in 1983 with special interest in preventative and holistic medicine. Her interest in holistic practices resulted from her desire to seek better treatment methods to improve the quality of life of her patients.

Karen spent 11 years working as a General Practitioner in Logan City and a further 6 years in a group practice at Coorparoo before joining Healthy Women Medical Centre.

Dr Shaw specialises in women’s health and desires to support her patients to a happier, healthier life.

   

Dr. Sarah Skerman - On maternity Leave
MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Sarah Skerman is a general practitioner specialising in women’s health and wellbeing. She has undertaken further post-graduate studies in sexual health, family planning, Mirena insertion, Implanon procedures and menopause.

Sarah is involved in the Beyond Blue initiative program which is aimed at prevention and early intervention of depression. Dr Skerman has a desire to support and make positive changes to each patient’s life.

Sarah is currently on maternity leave after giving birth to "Amy"

   

Dr Mary Cohn
MBBS, MFM

Dr Mary Cohn completed her Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Queensland and undertook her training in Queensland. Dr Cohn has owned and worked in her own General practice for over 30 years.

Currently Mary is Chairwoman for the Qld Medical board. Dr Cohn has extensive experience in General practice and has a special interest in Women's Health.

 

   

Dr. Kim Morgan-Short - Please check for availability
MBBS, Grad.Cert AppLaw

Dr Kim Morgan-Short completed her Medical studies at the University of Queensland and trained in a variety of General medical areas. Dr Morgan-Short is a general practitioner (Women's Health) who has worked in the UK for several years.

Kim has considerable experience in the area of general medicine and in particular the area of cosmetic medicine (being trained and working in London and throughout the UK).

Kim has returned to Saudi Arabia for an indefinite time. Will advise when she will be returning to us.

   

Dr Catherine Auer - Maternity Leave
MBBS, FRACGP, BSc

Catherine is a general practitioner with a special interest in Women's Health, she graduated from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in London in 1992, and has worked in Australia since 1993.

She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has undertaken further studies in Women's, Sexual and Reproductive health, Family Planning and Depression. Catherine is married with two school aged children.

Catherine has returned to work part time. 

 

   

Dr. Bianca Pettigrew
B.SC, MBBS,FRACGP, Dip Child Health

Since spending many years working as a GP in and around Darwin and the Northern Territory, including many trips with the Royal Flying Doctor service to remote Aboriginal Communities, Dr Bianca and her husband chose to return to Brisbane earlier last year.

Dr Bianca's enthusiasm within the type of Practise offered by the Healthy Women model and her lovely bedside manner gives her the ability to completely focus on her patients needs. This creates the perfect fit for Bianca in the Healthy women family of doctors.

Bianca will be going on maternity leave in may

   

Dr Leesa Swainston
MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Lisa has joined the Healthy Women group after moving to Brisbane from the Sunshine Coast.

Dr Lisa brings with her many years experience as a GP and has pursued further studies in Women's Health due to her ongoing interest in the field of Female and family health. Lisa is a Mum to three children so she really has a great understanding of women's issues.

   

Desi Carlos
B.App.Sc Grad.Dip Nutr & Diet.APD Dietician

Desi Carlos is a trusted Dietician, committed to the well-being of a diverse patronage. After twenty one  years of industry experience, she has risen to the top of her profession. Her areas of interest include: weight control in adults and children, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, eating disorders, bowel disorders, women's health, pregnancy & lactation, and child nutrition.

She has the full support of her husband Peter Carlos, son Connor and daughter Zoe.