Doctors
Clifford Gardens Medical Centre
Doctors At The Practice
Dr Rhiannon Bevan
Dr Rhiannon Bevan started her medical career with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Bond University and worked as a sleep technologist at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
This was followed by a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Honours from the University of Sydney.
Dr Bevan completed her specialty training in Toowoomba and became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018 with a Diploma in Child Health.
Her areas of interest include Women’s Health, Child Health and Travel Medicine.
When not at work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Dr Cameron Carmody
Dr Carmody has worked in many nursing roles in Victoria ACT and Queensland, both as a senior clinician and as a health administrator, his last role was a Director of Nursing position in country Queensland prior to starting his medical degree.
He has significant experience in Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and the surgical specialties Orthopaedics and Otolaryngology Head and Neck surgery prior to joining General Practice. Dr Carmody has an active interest in chronic disease management, sports medicine, skin cancer medicine and surgery. While having interest in all aspects of family medicine.
Married with four children, two cats, one dog, and a single goldfish.
He currently provides medical support to the Darling Downs Australian Rules Football community and in particular the University Australian Rules Football Team. He is also supportive of Smithy’s boxing gym and their events in the Garden City.
Qualifications
Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Notre Dame Fremantle Western Australia in 2008
Master of Business Administration, USQ 2003
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Lincoln School of Health Sciences Melbourne / La Trobe University 1993
AMA, 2008 – current
Member of Sports Medicine Australia 2013 – current
Continence Foundation of Australia 2021 – current
Dr Dimitri Perera
Dr. Demitri Perera is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and graduated with a MBBS from the University of Queensland in 2014. He is originally from Canada and completed a BA in psychology at the University of British Columbia. His special interests include men’s health, mental health, and chronic disease management. He enjoys all areas of general practice and is LGBTQIA+ inclusive.
Dr Sidya Raghavan
M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P., MSc Clinical Education (Edin)
Dr Raghavan is an experienced General Practitioner serving the Toowoomba community for the last 10+ years. She completed her Fellowship in General Practice (RACGP) in 2014 and a Master in Clinical Education through the University of Edinburgh. She is also a senior medical educator and trains RACGP registrars and medical students (MD). She is also an examiner for the RACGP exams. She enjoys teaching and training the next generation of doctors. Her special interests are Chronic disease management, Women’s health, Child health, Mental health, Preventive care, Skin checks and Medical education. When not working she enjoys spending time with her family.
Dr Peter Hopson
Dr Hopson graduated from the University of Sydney in 1983, commencing his medical career in Wollongong, Bowral and Shoalhaven Hospitals. He undertook training in general practice, rehabilitation and sports medicine while in NSW, before moving to the Lockyer Valley, then Toowoomba to work in general practice.
Dr Annalise Pugno
Dr Annalise Pugno went to James Cook University in Far North Queensland from 2016 – 2021 to study medicine. During that time she joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2018 and will be commencing services as a Doctor with them in 2025.
Annalise has just finished two years rotating through the Toowoomba Base Hospital.
When she is not working you will find her hiking, camping with friends, reading and writing.
Dr Laura Lee-Allison
Dr Laura Lee-Allison graduated from UQ with MBBS in 2010 and trained in various hospitals in Brisbane before moving to Toowoomba in 2014 to pursue GP training. She completed her training through RACGP in 2016. She worked in Pittsworth from 2016 – 2022 and gained valuable experience in rural health, chronic disease management, emergency medicine, geriatric medicine, and palliative care.
Dr Lee-Allison enjoys all facets of family medicine and the encounters with wide array of people from all age groups. She is passionate about providing a holistic continuity of care for her patients. Her special medical interest includes skin cancer medicine, chronic disease management, women’s health and children’s health.
Prior to her medical career, Dr Lee-Allison completed BBiotech from Griffith University and worked as a research assistant. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, movies and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr Viknesh (Vik) Sekhar
Dr Viknesh (Vik) Sekhar is a dedicated GP Registrar hailing from Melbourne. With a global perspective gained through medical school overseas. Viknesh returned to Australia and contributed to healthcare in both Bundaberg and Redcliffe Queensland, with extensive experience in emergency medicine. Viknesh has keen interest in all aspects of general practice.
Beyond the clinic, you’ll find him immense in the rhythm of hip-hop, dedicated to physical wellbeing at the gym and exploring the pages of history and politics. This unique fusion defines Viknesh’s narrative, making them an invaluable asset to our clinic’s commitment to comprehensive and culturally attuned healthcare.
Dr Amanda Ciozda
Amanda is originally from the United States and she graduated from Flinders Medical School in Adelaide in 2018.
Afterwards, she worked in rural South Australia and across Queensland in various specialties, particularly in emergency medicine and virtual health care.
Amanda has relocated to Toowoomba from the Sunshine Coast for her GP training and enjoys the regional lifestyle.
Dr Zoe Cooper
Dr. Zoe Cooper graduated from the University of Queensland in 2017 and gained experience across multiple hospitals in Brisbane before relocating to Toowoomba in 2022 to commence her General Practice training. Captivated by the charm of Toowoomba, she chose to stay and continue practicing locally after earning her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2024.
Dr. Cooper enjoys all aspects of general practice and provides holistic care to patients of all ages. She has a special interest in complex and chronic disease management, preventative care, women’s health, neurodiversity, and mental health.
Before pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Cooper worked as a chemical engineer in diverse industries, from steel refining to brewing. Outside of work, she loves exploring Toowoomba with her young family.
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