Our Team
Toowoomba Medical Centre has a team of independent practicing doctors, supported by nurses and reception staff aiming to provide compassionate and professional health services for you and your family.
Doctors
Dr Daniel (Tappies) Joubert
Dr Daniel (Tappies) Joubert
Dr Daniel, known as Dr Tappies, completed his medical degree at University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, before immigrating to Australia in 2003 and obtaining his fellowship with the RACGP (2013). Dr Tappies has worked in a variety of settings, including Emergency medicine and has a special interest in men’s health, paediatrics and chronic disease management.
He strives to provide his patients with high quality medical care and brings a sense of humour into practice. Dr Tappies is married to a Dietitian and father to 3 kids, all at Uni . He is a spear fisherman and loves a good game of tennis, as well as camping close to the beach; spots where fire is allowed is a bonus.
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Dr Jeffery Chai
Dr Jeffrey Chai
Dr Jeffrey Chai (MBBS, FRACGP) graduated from the University of Queensland in 2005 and received his GP fellowship in 2012.
Dr Chai is committed to the health needs of his patients and is experienced in all aspects of General Practice, including chronic disease management, and enjoys seeing people from every age in life.
Dr Chai is qualified by Medicare to provide Acupuncture.
He has worked in a variety of Gold Coast hospitals as well as a GP in Maryborough before finding a home in Toowoomba. He is married and has two children.
He is a GP who speaks English, as well as Mandarin, Cantonese and Mal
Availability:
Monday to Thursday
Friday AM (phone consults)
Dr Lawrence Wong
Dr Lawrence Wong
Dr Lawrence Wong (MBBS, FRACGP) graduated in Medicine from the University of Queensland in 2006.
His interests cover all areas of General Practice, including skin checks, minor procedures and Implanon Insertions.
He is experienced in doing Commercial Driver’s License tests and Pre-Employment Medicals (please note that we are unable to do drug testing and hearing tests).
Dr Wong has previously worked in Brisbane, Gladstone, Sydney and Gympie.
He is married to Dr Diana Tao and they have two children.
Availability:
Tuesday – morning
Thursday
Friday – afternoon
Dr Diana Tao
Dr Diana Tao
Dr Diana Tao (MBBS, FRACGP) graduated in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2009.
Following her graduation she worked in Sydney hospitals, and as a GP in Gympie before she and her husband Dr Lawrence Wong moved to Toowoomba in 2014.
Dr Tao is a compassionate and caring doctor who enjoys working with all age groups, from babies and young children to the elderly. Her interests lie in Chronic Disease Management plans, Women’s health including Cervical Screening, insertion and removal of Implanon. She also has compassion and professional help for those suffering from Depression and Anxiety
Dr Tao is a mother to two children.
Availability:
Monday
Wednesday
Friday - morning
Dr Gabriel Rodrigues
Dr Honey Mohajer
Dr Honey Mohajer
Dr.Honey M.D (Iran) is a dedicated general practitioner with 9 years' experience in providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages. Graduating with honours in 2013, she has since pursued a passion for promoting wellness and disease prevention within the community. With a patient-centred approach, Dr.Honey prioritises building trusting relationships with her patients, ensuring open communication and personalises care plans tailored to individual needs. Her areas of expertise include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, women's health, and skin.
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Dr Mandeep Shokar
Dr Mandeep Shokar
Dr Mandeep Shokar is Canadian-born and graduated from the University of British Columbia in with a Bachelor of Science before moving to Brisbane to study medicine at University of Queensland, graduating in 2021.
Dr Mandeep has gathered a wide range of medical experience in his work at Rockhampton Base Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital.
Dr Mandeep is a fan of sports in general but more specifically NBA and NHL.
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Dr Sharmin Akter
Dr Sharmin Akter
Dr Sharmin Akter obtained her medical degree in Bangladesh. She moved to Toowoomba for her junior doctor training in 2020 and has since settled here with her small family.
She worked at Toowoomba base hospital for more than 3 years before joining General practice, spending a lot of her time in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatric department. In addition to her medical degree, Sharmin holds Diploma in Child Health from the University of Sydney. Sharmin enjoys seeing all aspects of patients in General Practice, however, she has special interest in chronic disease management, children and women’s health. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her young family, enjoys travelling, gardening, and reading books.
Dr Sharmin Akter is available 5 days a week and welcoming new patients.
Availability:
Monday to Friday
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