Hinterland Medical Centre
The Gold Coast hinterland seen from Mount Tamborine, wooded hills falling away to the coastline on the horizon.

Our doctors

The doctors and allied practitioners who consult at Hinterland Medical Centre, with their areas of interest and the languages they speak.

Our team

Finding the right doctor for you

Each practitioner below lists the areas of medicine they take a particular interest in, along with the languages they can consult in. If you are new to the practice, please check whether the doctor you have in mind is currently taking new patients.

Not currently accepting new patients

Dr Brett Penwarn, Dr Drew Heinemann, Dr Ivanka Vincour, Dr Kristy Bayliss and Dr Robyn Wilson are unable to take new patients.

General practice

Our doctors and practitioners

Dr Andrzej Guzowski

Dr Andrzej Guzowski

Interests
General practice
Languages
English, Polish
More about Dr Andrzej Guzowski

Dr Guzowski has over 20 years’ experience as a general practitioner. He graduated in 1972 in Poland. His special interests include male health, emergency medicine, family medicine and occupational medicine. He is available for appointments Monday to Friday.

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Dr David Lai

Dr David Lai

Interests
Men's health, Women's health, Chronic disease management, General medicine, Children's health
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Dr Drew Heinemann

Dr Drew Heinemann

Not taking new patients

Interests
General practice
Languages
English
More about Dr Drew Heinemann

Dr Heinemann completed his Doctor of Medicine at University of Qld. He received his RACGP fellowship in 1995.

Special professional interests

  • Nutrition and Weight Loss
  • Asthma and Hypertension
  • Paediatrics
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Dr Fauzie Le Duc

Dr Fauzie Le Duc

Interests
General practice
Languages
English, Vietnamese
More about Dr Fauzie Le Duc

Dr Le Duc is a principal of the practice. He graduated in 1998 and completed his post-graduate training in 2006. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Le Duc takes a preventative health care approach to all his patients. He has a special interest in Women’s Health, Travel Medicine and vaccinations including Yellow Fever, Skin Cancer and Melanoma Detection.

Dr Le Duc has undertaken additional training and obtained his Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Certificate of travel Medicine, Certificate in Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine.

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Dr Hock Law

Dr Hock Law

Interests
General practice
Languages
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
More about Dr Hock Law

Dr Law has over 20 years’ experience in General Practice after graduating in 1989 and completing post-graduation in 1996. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Law takes a preventative health care approach to all his patients. He has special interest in Musculoskeletal Acupuncture, Workers’ Compensation assessment for permanent impairment.

Dr Law is also a visiting doctor at Homestead Nursing Home.

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Dr Ivanka Vincour

Dr Ivanka Vincour

Not taking new patients

Interests
General practice
Languages
Czech, English
More about Dr Ivanka Vincour

Dr Vincour has many years’ experience in General Practice after graduating in Czechoslovakia in 1977 and completing post-graduation in 1982. Dr Vincour takes a preventative health care approach to all of her patients. Her special interests are in women’s health, chronic disease including osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. She has undertaken additional training in Women’s Health.

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Dr Jack Gassner

Interests
General practice
Languages
English
More about Dr Jack Gassner

Dr Gassner has many years’ experience in general practice after graduating in South Africa. He has been at the Hinterland Medical Centre since 1996. He has a special interest in all aspects of general practice medicine.

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Julieanne Moore

Interests
Women's health, Chronic disease management, Paediatrics, General medicine, Family medicine, Children's health
Languages
English
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Dr Kristi Mandal

Dr Kristi Mandal

Interests
Women's health, Chronic disease management, Children's health, Family medicine, General medicine, Paediatrics
Languages
Bengali, English
More about Dr Kristi Mandal

Dr Kristi Mandal completed her medical degree at James Cook University and has worked in Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital prior to starting General Practice. She has also worked in rural Queensland, gaining experience across a wide range of clinical presentations.

Kristi enjoys all areas of general practice, with particular interests in chronic disease management, women’s health, and children’s health. She offers procedures including iron infusions, Implanon NXT insertion/removal, and minor skin procedures and also offers MS 2 step.

When she’s not at work, Kristi loves cooking, going to the beach, and getting to the gym. She can consult in Bengali if required.

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Dr Radim Vana

Dr Radim Vana

Interests
General practice
Languages
Czech, Polish, Russian
More about Dr Radim Vana

Dr Vana graduated in 1973 in Czechoslovakia and completed his post-graduation in 1991 in Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners. He has a special interest in General Medicine including Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. Dr Vana has undertaken additional training in Diabetes Mellitus.

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Dr Robertson Mackenzie

Dr Robertson Mackenzie

Interests
General medicine, Family medicine, Children's health, Men's health
Languages
English
More about Dr Robertson Mackenzie

Dr Mackenzie is originally from the west coast of Canada. He moved to Australia in 2016 to pursue his medical studies. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Qld in 2019. His experience spans a wide range of medical fields including critical care, emergency medicine, general medicine and surgery.

Rob is passionate about working closely with patients to address their health concerns. He values an individualised, evidence-based approach to medicine, ensuring his patients receive high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.

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Dr Robyn Wilson

Not taking new patients

Interests
General practice
Languages
English
More about Dr Robyn Wilson

Dr Wilson has many years’ experience in general practice after graduating in 1978 from the University of Queensland. She has a special interest in women’s health and geriatric medicine.

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Dr Ruth Hopgood

Dr Ruth Hopgood

Interests
General practice
Languages
English
More about Dr Ruth Hopgood

Dr Ruth Hopgood is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1998 and completed general practice training at Geelong Hospital and in rural Victoria.

Dr Hopgood has special interests in women’s health, including antenatal care, and child and adolescent development. She is experienced in the management of depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Dr Hopgood does enjoy all aspects of general practice however, and also encourages healthy lifestyles and preventative health care with all her patients.

Dr Hopgood works part time and is available most mornings and on Sundays.

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Dr Taz Jacobs

Dr Taz Jacobs

Interests
General medicine, Family medicine
Languages
English
More about Dr Taz Jacobs

Dr Taz completed his medical training at the UQ & has since been working at various hospitals in Southeast Queensland, including Logan Hospital, Toowoomba Hospital & Gold Coast University Hospital. Dr Taz has worked in Orthopaedic surgery & completed a Master of Traumatology in line with his interests in musculoskeletal medicine.

As of 2024 Dr Taz has been working in the field of General Practice to follow his passion for preventative medicine. Outside of work Dr Taz enjoys running, surfing, golf, and spending time with friends & family on the weekends.

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Dr Wendy Holliday

Dr Wendy Holliday

Interests
General practice
Languages
English
More about Dr Wendy Holliday

Dr Holliday has many years of experience in General Practice after graduating in 1983 in Australia. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Holliday takes a preventative health care approach to all of her patients. She has a special interest in Paediatrics, Women’s Health and Medical Student and Registrar Teaching. Dr Holliday has undertaken additional training in Women’s Health.

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Also consulting here

Dietetics and cosmetic injectables

Kristen Slattery

Kristen Slattery

Interests
Allied health
Languages
English
More about Kristen Slattery

Kristen is part of the My Nutrition Clinic team and attends the Hinterland Medical Centre every fortnight.

Accredited Practising Dietitian, BNut&Diet

Specialises in:

  • IBS and gut health
  • NDIS nutrition support
  • DVA nutrition-related conditions
  • Weight concerns and disordered eating

Qualifications:

  • Monash University FODMAP trained
  • Royal Children’s Hospital Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics
  • QuEDS Evidence-informed Dietetic Practice for Eating Disorders
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • The Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) Modulife expert training
  • ✓ Medicare & DVA registered
  • ✓ NDIS registered provider
  • ✓ FODMAP dietitian
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Lucie Penwarn

Lucie Penwarn

Interests
Cosmetics
Languages
English
More about Lucie Penwarn

Subtle Cosmetics uses a Total Face Approach and listen to our clients aesthetic goals to help achieve improvements without sacrificing natural beauty.

Qualified clinician, Lucie Penwarn, provides a range of facial rejuvenation and anti-aging cosmetic injectable treatments – including wrinkle reduction injectables and lip enhancements.

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Profiles, photographs, areas of interest, languages and availability are taken from each practitioner's own public listing and may not be current. If it matters which doctor you see, please check with reception on 07 5578 2199 when you book.

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