Dr Kate Tree
MBBS,FRACGP, DRACOG
Kate wishes to acknowledge the Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung Nation as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work.
Dr Kate Tree was born and raised on the Gold Coast. Kate graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987 with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. Dr Tree’s interests within medicine are diverse and varied, therefore Kate commenced specialist training with the Family Medicine Programme in 1989. Dr Tree also undertook additional training in women’s health, uncluding being awarded her Diploma in Obstetrics in 1992. Dr Tree was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1995.
Dr Tree has worked in hospitals from Rockhampton to Canberra, including the Emergency Department at Tweed Hospital. Dr Tree has also previously cared for patients at a variety of general practices in QLD and NSW, including having previously worked for a community-controlled indigenous health service.
Dr Tree has lived in northern NSW for decades and joined Queen Street Medical Centre in 2016.
Dr Tree is available for both face to face and telehealth appointments.
Dr Kunam Karishma Mani
MBBS, FACRRM
Dr Mani has been working as a full time doctor since 2003 when she graduated from the Fiji school of Medicine. She achieved the Gold Medal for best graduate in her year as well as Distinction honours for Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After working in Fiji for a few years, the family moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2006 where Dr Mani worked at the Nambour and Caloundra public hospitals in the various departments and then decided to just do Emergency Department and GP work.
She has worked in a variety of GP and Emergency Dept settings ranging from single doctor country hospitals, remote sites, mine sites, after hours home visits, in the QANTAS airport office as well as in most of the public and private Emergency Departments in QLD and Northern NSW over the years.
Dr Mani’s Fellowship is from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and she currently works as a GP as well as doing locum Emergency Dept shifts. Her interests include the whole scope of general practice with particular interest in paediatrics, psychology, dermatology, aged care, weight loss and chronic disease management.
Dr Joe Biles
MBBS, FRACGP, DRACOG
Dr Joe Biles has enjoyed living in Murwillumbah with his wife and three children since 2005. They are actively involved in the community through school and church activities.
Dr Biles trained in Newcastle upon Tyne, England and moved to Australia in 2000. He worked in Bourke prior to moving to Murwillumbah.
Joe sees a broad range of patients in the practice aged from 0 to 98. He regularly teaches and mentors Medical Students and GP Registrars. He is a Senior Lecturer at Wollongong University.
Dr Shauna Purser
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Shauna Purser has worked at Queen St Medical Centre since 2002, having previously worked as a GP in Kingscliff and Brisbane. She holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Shauna is enthusiastic about the wide variety of interests and challenges that general practice provides, and also treats patients admitted to Murwillumbah Hospital.
A passion is addiction medicine, and Shauna is a prescriber of opiate replacement therapy, eg methadone. She also does a regular Skin Cancer Clinic.
Dr Nispa Krongkaew
BSc (Hons1), MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, DRANZCOG
Nispa completed her medical degree a the Sydney University in 2006 and worked in Canberra until 2008. She moved to Northern NSW in 2009 where she commenced GP vocation through North Coast GP Training, including 15 months as a registrar at Queen Street Medical Centre. She also worked at The Tweed Hospital in psychiatry, emergency and obstetrics & gynaecology during this time.
After obtaining her Fellowship with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012, Nispa also completed a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and a Diploma in Women’s Health (DRANZCOG) in 2013. Nispa offers insertion and removal of Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Implanon.
Nispa’s interests cover all areas of medicine. Therefore, the only specialty that can satisfy her curiosity of the entire human being is General Practice, and this has been a realization of her life-long vision.
Nispa returned to Queen Street Medical Centre in late 2013 and also works as a GP Visiting Medical Officer at Murwillumbah District Hospital, covering general medicine, paediatrics, geriatrics, post-natal, post-surgical and palliative care.
Dr Anthony Vial
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Anthony Vial graduated from the University of NSW in 1992 and was admitted to be a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012.
Dr Vial is interested in all areas of Family Medicine.
Dr Michelle Bullmore
B.Med, MPH, FRACGP
Dr Michelle Bullmore is a General Practitioner who provides care across all areas of general practice, with a special interest in preventive health. She supports patients in staying well through regular screening, lifestyle advice and early intervention, and takes the time to understand each person’s priorities so she can work with them to support their health now and into the future. Dr Bullmore completed her medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 2006 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2015. She also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Queensland. Michelle is committed to building long-term connections within the Murwillumbah community by providing consistent, compassionate care. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her partner, children and pets, and making the most of the beautiful area we live in — while trying not to let the garden get too out of control.Dr Katrin Kieseler
MD
I am a GP registrar who has recently passed Fellowship exams and am now completing the final six months of my training. I am looking forward to putting down roots in this community, building long-term professional relationships, and providing continuity of care to my patients. I endeavour to always be accessible to my patients, including offering same-day appointments where possible, and aim to create a welcoming, approachable environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their health and know they will be listened to and supported. I have a particular interest in chronic disease management and women’s health, including menopause care. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my three children and travelling back to Germany to visit my parents, family and friends.
Dr Duncan Thompson
MD, MSc, BA
I have lived in the Tweed for the past 15 years, raising my two kids here. To date my medical experience has been gained at the old Tweed Hospital and the new Tweed Valley Hospital. Here I have worked in General Surgery, Renal Medicine, Oncology & Haematology, Emergency, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Psychiatry. I chose general practice because I want to stay involved in all areas of medicine. However sports medicine, mental health, oncology, veterans' health, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, are of particular interest. My approach is plain spoken, collaborative, and I like to work with patients to make realistic treatment plans. Outside work I’m an avid sportsperson - participating in Jiu Jitsu, surf lifesaving, basketball, and most surf sports. In short, I bring a broad clinical background, a no-nonsense attitude, and a genuine commitment to the Tweed community and to every consultation at Queen Street Medical Centre." .
Dr Shane Upasena
MD, BMedSci
I am a GTP-1 registrar who graduated from Griffith University and have spent the past five years working across Gold Coast and Brisbane hospitals, with a strong focus on critical care medicine. I have recently transitioned into general practice and look forward to working closely with the Northern Rivers community. My clinical interests include Sports Medicine, Skin health, and Men’s health. I am passionate about building long-lasting relationships with patients and the wider community, delivering high-quality holistic care, and empowering patients through evidence-based medicine.
Our Staff
PRACTICE MANAGER
- Siobhan
ASSISTANT PRACTICE MANAGER
- Jess
- Karen
- Kaye
- Ella
- Grace
- Cree
- Bronte
- Sam
- Christy
- Leanne
- Maggie