St Andrews

Dr Michelle Dahl

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Michelle Dahl completed her medical studies at UQ in 1989, and in 1997 she became a fellow of the R.A.C.G.P. In 1999, she completed a Graduate Diploma in Rural General Practice, becoming a Senior Lecturer at the UQ Rural Clinical School in 2004.

Michelle has been with the group since 1994 and has special interests in women’s health and paediatrics.

Dr Robert Heffernan

FRACGP, FARGP, MBBS

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Heffernan graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008. Before this, he completed a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at UQ. Dr Heffernan spent additional time training in general medicine and emergency medicine as part of a Fellowship of Advanced Rural General Practice. He joined Platinum in 2012.

Joining the Platinum Health Group in 2012. Dr Heffernan takes a special interest in chronic disease management, mental health & medical education. He holds a Certificate in Sexual Health and Family Planning, Primary Care Skin Cancer Surgery and Clinical Education, and is currently completing a Master’s in Clinical Education.

Dr Heffernan continues his academic affiliations at Griffith University, authoring their Master of Rural Medicine and coordinating the 4th Year Rural Longlook program.

Dr Bertie Huskisson

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Huskisson graduated from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 1992. He then worked at Port Shepstone and Tygerberg Hospitals in South Africa before entering General Practice in 1994. In 1998, Dr Huskisson was appointed Medical Superintendent at Goondiwindi Hospital, before moving back into General Practice at Goondiwindi.

In 2000, he was appointed Medical Superintendent with practice rights at Cunnamulla, before moving to Toowoomba in 2005. Bertie joined the Platinum Health Group in early 2008, joining the board later that year.

He has special interests in general medicine, paediatrics, and skin surgery. He is specialised in circumcision (children up to 12 months), CASA aviation medicals, medicinal cannabis and bioidentical hormone therapy.

Dr Susan Dragone

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Susan Dragone achieved a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in neuroscience and behaviour from Cornell University, New York in 2011.

In 2015, Dr Susan Dragone received her MBBS from the University of Queensland-Ochsner program, whilst splitting her medical training between Brisbane and New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr Susan Dragone moved back to Australia and has worked in Brisbane and Tweed Heads before moving to Toowoomba.

Before attaining her FRACGP fellowship, Dr Susan Dragone worked at Toowoomba Hospital in various departments, including over 12 months exclusively in psychiatry and now enjoys the variety of General Practices.

Dr Tom Conaghan

MBBS, RACGP, FRACGP, Dip. PRAC

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Tom Conaghan moved from Rockhampton to Toowoomba in November 2020 to be closer to his daughters and grandchildren. He was in General Practice in Rockhampton for 36 years and has a broad range of experiences, with special interests in skin cancer surgery, diseases of the skin, respiratory medicine and paediatrics.

He has performed Vasectomies for 34 years and uses the no-Scalpel Technique and has an interest in Anxiety and Depression and has attended several workshops on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which has a focus on mindfulness.

Dr Muneezah Jamal

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Along with being a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Dr Muneezah Jamal also holds a Diploma in Children's Health from The University of Sydney and has attained the Certificate of Women's Health from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists having completed her training at Toowoomba General hospital.

Dr. Jamal feels passionately about all the aspects of General Practice from chronic disease management, preventive medicine, to Women’s health and Paediatrics and is committed to offering holistic continuity of care to her patients.

Dr Ching-Yu Chen

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Neeraja Logitharan

General Practitioner

St Andrews Medical Centre

Dr Logitharan obtained her medical degree in Sri Lanka and completed her internship at Northern Hospital in Victoria before permanently moving to Toowoomba.

Dr Neeraja Logitharan worked at Toowoomba Base Hospital for three years before joining Platinum Health Group in 2021. While working at the Toowoomba Base Hospital, Dr Neeraja Logitharan developed her passion for practising holistic and preventative medicine by treating the patient as a whole person.

Dr Logitharan enjoys seeing patients from all age groups with all health-related concerns. She has a special interest in both children's and women’s health, skin cancer medicine, and is also a strong proponent of preventive medicine.

Dr Lindsay Holland

MBBS

GP Registrar

St Andrews Medical Centre

Alfonso Que

Podiatrist

St Andrews Medical Centre, Pittsworth Medical Centre

Alfonso Que is a passionate experienced podiatrist who graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 2006.

He has a focus on client care and provides professional services which meet patient expectations. He believes that client satisfaction is a gauge of performance and the motivation for achievement.

Currently, he is working closely with many general practitioners across Toowoomba and Brisbane