Our Doctors
Doctors Hours
| Dr. Denise Powell Tuesday 1.30 - 5.00 Wednesday 1.30 – 5.00 |
Dr. Frank Pyefinch Monday 8.30 – 12.30 Wednesday 8.30 – 12.30 Thursday 2.00 – 5.30 |
Dr. Sylvia Zlnkova Monday 8.30 – 5.30 Tuesday 8.30 – 5.30 Wednesday 8.30 – 5.30 Thursday 8.30 – 5.30 Friday 8.30 – 12.30 |
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| Dr. Paul Molina Chavez Monday 8.30 – 5.30 Tuesday 8.30 – 5.30 Wednesday 8.30 – 5.30 Thursday 8.30 – 5.30 Friday 8.30 – 5.30 |
Dr. Sumedha Amarasinghe Monday 8.30 – 5.30 |
Dr. Jacqueline Graham Millbank Medical Practice Loccum Doctor |
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Doctors
Dr. Denise Powell – Principle General Practitioner
My three decades of working life has been as a General Practitioner in Bundaberg and the surrounding district, in which I plan to continue. The area is and always will be very much home to myself. My ancestors on both sides immigrated and settled in the area. My mother’s family came from Denmark in the 1860’s and my father’s family came from Wales later that century.
My primary schooling was at various towns throughout central Queensland, due to my father’s work commitments as an engineer within Queensland Government railway. I attended Bundaberg State High for my secondary schooling and followed on to attend the University of Queensland, where I obtained my Medical degree. I graduated with a M.B.B.S (First Class Honours) and undertook my junior doctor training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
My post graduate qualifications have largely been obtained by distance education from various Universities, whilst working and raising a family and more latterly a “grand” family. My post graduate qualifications include; a Master’s degree in Family Medicine, a graduate diploma in Human Nutrition and graduate certificates in health professional education, applied science and breast ultrasound.
I have a fellowship to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as well as a fellowship to the Australian Society of Breast Physicians.
My current medical interests include; teaching, training and mentoring doctors and other health professionals. My interests have led me to senior lecturing within General Practice for both UQ Rural clinical school and Bundaberg community academic director, UQ. I was one of the original supervisors of junior doctors in General Practice and have been involved in training and mentoring GP registrars and International medical graduates for many years. I believe the best way to have good doctors in our area is to pull our sleeves up and contribute to their development. I am always very appreciative of our patient’s and staff’s contributions to this development, as well as my like minded colleagues in our practice. The beauty of General Practice is breadth and variety and my interests change with my age and stage, as well as the needs of my patients. I therefore look forward to any exciting future interests that may arise.
Amongst patient care, training doctors and students, I am the practice principal and the business owner of Millbank Medical Practice. This is the area that always challenges me the most!
I work at the Breast Screen unit where I do clinical assessments as well as read mammograms and perform ultrasounds. My work with women on their initial breast cancer diagnosis has taught me a lot about the resilience of the human spirit.
I also work as a surgical assistant, mainly laparoscopic abdominal surgery and it includes gastric banding. I also have been doing medical talk back on the ABC radio for nearly 20 years.
As you are now aware, I enjoy variety. I also like people, progress and quality. To describe this as a medical acronym, it would be P.P.V.Q, as I have this ‘condition’; I will turn up for a long time yet.
I would like to acknowledge the enormous contribution that my staff and colleagues make to my continuing enthusiasm towards Millbank Medical Practice.
Dr. Frank Pyefinch
Dr Pyefinch has been a local GP for many years. He has a special interest in the development of medical software and has created 2 Programs which are widely used throughout Australia. His first being “Medical Director” and is now further developing his second program “Best Practice”.
Dr. Jacqueline Graham
Having worked full time in the practice since 1998, I am now in ‘semi retirement’ and work as the Millbank seasonal worker.
My medical interests have developed over the years. I worked in India and Solomon Islands where I developed knowledge of tropical and travel medicine. I learnt to dive, so am interested in dive medicine. Early in my career I had to work on a dermatology ward and discovered it was a pleasant blend of diagnosis and practical work. I’m a female so inevitably women and child health are essential knowledge. However I feel it is the GP’s contribution to cardiovascular health that will make the biggest impact to the health of our population.
Teaching students, interns and registrars tests my knowledge and may just encourage a few of them to work in regional Queensland.
Dr. Sylvia Žlnková
Dr Žlnková joined Millbank Medical Practice in 2011 as a GP Registrar and will continue her training until mid 2012.
Dr. Paul Molina Chavez
Starting at Millbank Medical Practice in late January 2012
Dr Paul Molina Chavez special interest includes Pediatrics, Men’s Health, Skin, Chronic Disease, Obstetrics, Family Planning, Diving Medicals, and Travel Medicine.
Having been born in Ecuador Dr Paul Molina Chavez can speak a number of languages which include English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Dr Paul Molina Chavez will be
available full time Monday to Friday, please check with our reception staff for
available appointments.
Dr. Sumedha Amarasinghe
Starting at Millbank Medical Practice in late January 2012
Dr Sumedha Amarasinghe special interest includes antenatal care, mental health and general medicine.
Dr Amarasinghe is from Sri Lanka and this will be her 11th post graduation year. She has worked at the Base Hospital for the last couple of years including general medical ward, surgical ward, pediatrics ward, family unit, emergency department and mental health unit.
Dr Amarasinghe will be available full time Monday to Friday, please check with our reception staff for available appointments.
Job Opportunities
Millbank Medical Practice is looking for full time or part time doctors to join our practice.
If you are a GP with a special interest in teaching and mentoring, we have a lot to offer you. We are very supportive of the need for flexible hours for many practitioners. We have a proven track record in assisting GP’s develop and set up special interest areas.
We also have the full spectrum of general practice patients for those who love the variety and challenge.
Email katrina@millbankmedical.com for further information.
Millbank Medical Practice is a training and mentoring facility to Medical Students, Interns (Junior Doctors), GP Registrars and Student Nurses, all senior doctors are registered supervisors. If you are interested in participating or would like further information please email katrina@millbankmedical.com.au.