Meet the Main Street team

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AGPAL Accredited Practice
RACGP & ACRRM Training Practice
Male & Female Doctors Available
Bulk Billing for Eligible Medicare Card Holders
Meet Our Team

Doctors Hervey Bay Families Have Trusted for Over 40 Years

At Main Street Medical Centre in Pialba, our team of experienced general practitioners is committed to providing comprehensive, personalised family healthcare. Our experienced team has served the wider Fraser Coast community for over four decades. We believe continuity of care is at the heart of good general practice – that’s why we encourage patients to build an ongoing relationship with their preferred GP, so your doctor truly knows you and your health history. Our team includes both male and female general practitioners with a broad range of clinical interests, including women’s health, skin cancer medicine, paediatrics, chronic disease management, men’s health, and more. All of our doctors hold full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are either Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), or working towards Fellowship with one of those colleges on the general practice registrar pathway. Our visiting paediatrician holds specialist registration in his own field. As an AGPAL accredited practice and an accredited training practice for both RACGP and ACRRM, we are deeply invested in the future of quality general practice on the Fraser Coast. Whether you need a routine health check, management of a long-term condition, or access to our dedicated on-site skin cancer clinic, our doctors are here to help.
40+ Years Serving Hervey Bay
Both Male & Female GPs Available
$0 Bulk Billed GP Consults for eligible Medicare card holders*
7:30 Open from 7:30am Mon–Fri

*For eligible Medicare card holders. Some services attract an out-of-pocket cost. View our fee schedule.

Front entrance of Main Street Medical Centre in Pialba – the doctors Hervey Bay families trust
Our GP Team

Meet our Hervey Bay doctors — male and female GPs

Our experienced GPs at Main Street Medical Centre in Pialba bring a broad range of clinical expertise to patients across Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast. All practitioners are fully registered with AHPRA.
Women’s Health & GP Female

Dr Padma Kaki

FRACGP, DRANZCOG
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Dr Kaki is a long-serving female GP in Hervey Bay with a special interest in women’s health, holding the Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRANZCOG). She is the practice’s lead for IUD insertion and removal, including Mirena and Kyleena devices, and provides comprehensive care across all stages of a woman’s life – from adolescence and family planning through to menopause. Dr Kaki brings warmth and clinical thoroughness to every consultation, making her a trusted choice for women seeking a dedicated and experienced female doctor in Hervey Bay.

Clinical Interests
IUD Insertion & Removal Family Planning Antenatal Care Cervical Screening General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0000961895 – Verify on National Register
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Women’s Health & GP Female

Dr Ramani Poonehela

FRACGP
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Dr Poonehela is a Fellow of the RACGP with a strong clinical focus on women’s hormonal health, including menopause management, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She provides thoughtful, evidence-informed care to women navigating the physical and emotional changes associated with perimenopause and menopause, and is experienced in developing personalised management plans. Beyond women’s health, Dr Poonehela is a dedicated general practitioner who cares for patients of all ages, with a particular interest in preventative health and chronic disease management in the Hervey Bay community.

Clinical Interests
Menopause & HRT PCOS Women’s Health Preventative Health Chronic Disease
AHPRA Registration: MED0000971097 – Verify on National Register
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Ear Microsuction & GP Male

Dr Yan Paing Oo

FRACGP
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Dr Yan Paing Oo is a Fellow of the RACGP with a special interest in ear microsuction and iron infusion therapy. He is trained in the latest ear wax removal techniques, offering gentle microsuction ear cleaning as an in-clinic procedure for patients suffering from blocked ears or impacted cerumen. Dr Oo also provides iron infusions for patients with iron deficiency, offering an efficient alternative to oral supplementation. Beyond these procedural interests, he delivers comprehensive general practice care to patients across Hervey Bay and the surrounding Fraser Coast region.

Clinical Interests
Ear Microsuction Iron Infusions General Practice Preventative Health
AHPRA Registration: MED0002300657 – Verify on National Register
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Skin Cancer & Men’s Health Male

Dr Haseeb Ahmed

FRACGP
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Dr Ahmed is a Fellow of the RACGP with a clinical focus on skin cancer detection and men’s health. He is experienced in full body skin checks, spot checks, and minor skin procedures, and takes a thorough, patient-centred approach to dermoscopy and lesion assessment. His interest in men’s health encompasses cardiovascular risk, prostate health, diabetes management, mental wellbeing, and preventative health checks for men at all life stages. Dr Ahmed is a valued member of our GP Hervey Bay team, providing thorough and approachable general practice care for patients across the Fraser Coast.

Clinical Interests
Skin Cancer Detection Men’s Health Cardiovascular Health Diabetes Management General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0001647097 – Verify on National Register
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Women’s Health & Skin Female

Dr Zin Zin Thant

FRACGP
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Dr Thant is a Fellow of the RACGP with clinical interests in women’s health and skin cancer detection. She provides comprehensive care to women across all life stages, including cervical screening, family planning, and general reproductive health. Her proficiency in dermoscopy and skin checks makes her well suited to patients seeking a female doctor for their regular skin cancer review. Dr Thant is known for her calm, empathetic manner and her commitment to providing holistic, personalised care to patients across the Pialba and wider Fraser Coast community.

Clinical Interests
Women’s Health Skin Cancer Checks Cervical Screening Family Planning General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0002351203 – Verify on National Register
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Women’s Health & Chronic Disease Female

Dr Tin Aung

FRACGP
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Dr Aung is a Fellow of the RACGP with a clinical interest in women’s health and chronic disease management. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care to women of all ages and is experienced in managing complex, multi-system conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. Dr Aung works collaboratively with patients to develop practical, personalised management plans that support their day-to-day wellbeing. She is a valued member of the Main Street Medical Centre team and a trusted female doctor in Hervey Bay for families seeking ongoing, relationship-based general practice care.

Clinical Interests
Women’s Health Chronic Disease Diabetes Management Hypertension General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0002286789 – Verify on National Register
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Ear Wax Removal & GP Male

Dr Chandana Jayasinghe

FRACGP
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Dr Jayasinghe is a Fellow of the RACGP with many years’ experience caring for the Hervey Bay community. He has a special interest in ear wax removal via microsuction, travel medicine, children’s health, and chronic disease management. Dr Jayasinghe is known for his thorough, patient-focused consultations and his ability to put patients of all ages at ease. He has served the Hervey Bay community with distinction for many years and remains a deeply trusted family doctor for patients seeking continuity of care, clinical expertise, and a warm, friendly bedside manner in a Pialba GP clinic.

Clinical Interests
Ear Wax Removal Children’s Health Travel Medicine Chronic Disease Family Medicine
AHPRA Registration: MED0000970818 – Verify on National Register
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GPFemale

Dr Priyani Perera

MBBS, FRACGP
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Dr Perera is a GP with a clinical interest in skin cancer checks and paediatric care. She provides thorough skin assessments and has a genuine passion for children’s health – from newborn checks and developmental assessments through to adolescent medicine. Dr Perera is a warm and approachable female doctor caring for her existing patients in Hervey Bay.

Dr Perera will be on maternity leave from October 2026 and plans to return in approximately six months. She is not accepting new patients in the meantime.

Clinical Interests
Skin Checks Paediatrics Women’s Health General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0002424369 – Verify on National Register
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General PractitionerFemale

Dr Shannon Abeywardena

MD (Flinders University), FRACGP
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Dr Abeywardena is an experienced female General Practitioner and RACGP Supervisor providing comprehensive family care in Hervey Bay, with a special interest in mental health care for patients of all ages.

AHPRA Registration: MED0002082236 – Verify on National Register
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GP & Skin Cancer Medicine Male

Dr Nadeesh Seneviratne

MMed (Skin Cancer) UQ, FRACGP
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Dr Seneviratne holds a Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) from the University of Queensland and is a registered member of the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He performs advanced skin cancer procedures including complex excisions, flaps, and skin grafts, and leads the practice’s DermEngine digital dermoscopy programme. Dr Seneviratne has been a cornerstone of general practice and skin cancer care on the Fraser Coast for many years, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for the whole family alongside his surgical work.

Dr Seneviratne is accepting new patients for skin checks and skin cancer treatment only.

Clinical Interests
Skin Cancer Detection Skin Cancer Surgery Flaps & Grafts DermEngine Monitoring General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0001615316 – Verify on National Register
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Skin Cancer & GP Male

Dr Moe Thu

FRACGP, ACCSCMS
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Member, Skin Cancer College Australasia
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Dr Thu is a Fellow of the RACGP with a clinical focus on skin cancer medicine. He holds the Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery and a Certificate of Dermoscopy from the Skin Cancer College Australasia, along with a Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine, and is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He is experienced in dermoscopy, skin biopsies, excisions, and digital lesion monitoring using DermEngine technology. Alongside his skin cancer work, Dr Thu provides thorough general practice care for patients of all ages across the Pialba, Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast region, and is known for his meticulous, patient-centred approach.

Dr Thu is accepting new patients for skin checks and 3D total body photography (OptimaScan) only.

Clinical Interests
Skin Cancer Surgery Dermoscopy DermEngine Monitoring General Practice Chronic Disease
AHPRA Registration: MED0002032736 – Verify on National Register
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Skin Checks & GP Male

Dr Lachlan Davis

FRACGP
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Dr Davis is a Fellow of the RACGP with a strong clinical interest in skin cancer detection and men’s health. He provides thorough skin checks using dermoscopy, and takes a pragmatic and reassuring approach to managing skin concerns in what remains one of the highest-UV regions in Australia. Dr Davis is also passionate about men’s health and preventative care, encouraging patients to engage proactively with their health. He is a valued presence in our Pialba clinic, offering warm, thorough care to patients from across the Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast communities.

Dr Davis is currently seeing existing patients only and is not accepting new patients.

Clinical Interests
Skin Cancer Checks Men’s Health Preventative Health General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0002316497 – Verify on National Register
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GP Registrars

Our GP Registrars – Training the Next Generation of GPs in Hervey Bay

As an accredited training practice for both the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), Main Street Medical Centre is proud to support the next generation of GPs. Our registrars are qualified medical doctors undertaking supervised post-graduate training on their pathway to Fellowship with the RACGP or ACRRM. They practise under the clinical supervision of our senior GPs and provide the same high standard of care our patients expect.

Dr Katherine Sparks

GP Registrar (FACRRM Pathway) – MD (Griffith University)

Dr Sparks holds her Doctor of Medicine from Griffith University and brings a fresh, evidence-based approach to general practice in Hervey Bay. She has a particular clinical focus on nutrition and dietary medicine, as well as geriatric care – making her well suited to older patients requiring holistic health assessments. Dr Sparks is currently working towards her Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) under supervision within our accredited training programme. Practice update: Dr Sparks will be leaving Main Street Medical Centre in January 2027, as her ACRRM training requires her to move to a new placement. She is not accepting new patients.

Clinical Interests
Nutrition & Dietary Medicine Geriatric Care Health Assessments Preventative Health
AHPRA Registration: MED0002653703 – Verify on National Register
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Dr Saharish Aman

GP Registrar (FRACGP Pathway)

Dr Aman is a GP registrar with a clinical interest in women’s health and paediatric medicine. She provides compassionate care to women seeking cervical screening, family planning advice, and general reproductive health support. Her interest in paediatrics extends to childhood immunisations, infant health checks, and the management of common childhood illnesses. Dr Aman is an experienced female doctor at our Pialba clinic and is available for consultations with new and existing patients.

Clinical Interests
Women’s Health Paediatrics Immunisations General Practice
AHPRA Registration: MED0002289332 – Verify on National Register
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Visiting Specialists

Visiting Specialists at Main Street Medical Centre

Main Street Medical Centre hosts visiting medical specialists who consult on-site and via telehealth for patients referred by their GP. These practitioners are independent specialists rather than members of our GP team. Ask your GP or our reception team about arranging a referral.
Paediatrician Male

Dr Clever Banda

FRACP (Paediatrics)
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Dr Banda is a Paediatrician and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) who consults at Main Street Medical Centre on Wednesdays. He provides specialist assessment and management for infants, children and adolescents across a broad range of paediatric concerns, including developmental, behavioural and general childhood health. Dr Banda is an independent visiting specialist and consults by GP referral – your GP can arrange a referral if specialist paediatric input is required.

Clinical Interests
Paediatric Assessment Child Development Behavioural Health Adolescent Health
AHPRA Registration: MED0000984339 – Verify on National Register
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Affordable Care

Bulk Billing Doctors Hervey Bay – Medicare Card Holders Welcome

All of our doctors bulk bill standard consultations for eligible Medicare card holders, with no gap payment. Full skin checks and women’s health consultations are also bulk billed. Some procedures such as skin cancer surgery, ear microsuction, and iron infusions attract an out-of-pocket cost. View our full fee schedule.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing Our GPs in Hervey Bay

Can I request a male or female GP?

Yes. Main Street Medical Centre has both male and female general practitioners available, so you can choose the doctor you feel most comfortable with. Let our reception team know your preference when you book, or select your preferred GP through our online booking system.

Do I need a referral to see a GP?

No. You do not need a referral to see one of our GPs – you can book directly. A referral is only required if your GP arranges for you to see a specialist, such as one of our visiting paediatricians.

Are appointments bulk billed?

Standard consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders, with no gap to pay. Some procedures – including skin cancer surgery, ear microsuction and iron infusions – attract an out-of-pocket cost. You can review these on our fees page.

Can I see the same doctor at every visit?

Yes, and we encourage it. Continuity of care means your GP gets to know you and your health history over time, which leads to better, more personalised care. Simply book with your preferred doctor – and if they are unavailable, another member of our team is always happy to help.

Are your doctors accepting new patients?

Yes. New and existing patients are welcome across most of our GP team in Hervey Bay. A small number of our doctors are currently seeing existing patients only, and this is noted on their profile and in our online booking system. You can book online any time, or call our Pialba reception on (07) 4325 4000 during opening hours.

Ready to See One of Our Hervey Bay Doctors?

New and existing patients are always welcome to see our experienced GP team. Book online 24/7 or call our Pialba reception team during opening hours.

Book Your GP Appointment Online

Or call us on (07) 4325 4000 — Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm

All practitioners listed above hold current, unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You can independently verify any practitioner’s registration via the AHPRA National Register of Practitioners. Registration numbers are provided for transparency and patient safety. Registrar practitioners work under the clinical supervision of a senior Fellow in accordance with RACGP and ACRRM training requirements. Visiting specialists consult independently at the practice by GP referral. Last reviewed October 2026