Our Doctors
Dr Abhi Varshney
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BSc, MBBS (Qld), FRACGP
Dr Abhi Varshney is one of the founding doctors of the Bowen Hills Medical Centre. Locally trained, Dr Abhi is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and winner of the 2009 RACGP Registrar of the Year Award, which is a national award acknowledging Dr Abhi's commitment to GP training. Dr Abhi is a specialist General Practitioner with interests in preventive health, workplace injuries, sports medicine, musculoskeletal injuries/rehabilitation, skin cancer medicine and mental health. Dr Abhi served as the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team Doctor from 2012 to 2015. |
Dr Ruchika Luhach
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BSc (Med) MBBS (Hons Class I ) (UNSW) FRACGP
Ruchika completed her medical degree at UNSW in 2002 with first class honours, and obtained her FRACGP in 2009. Subsequently she has worked as a GP in Sydney, and has recently moved to Brisbane with her family. Ruchika is accredited for GP maternity shared care at RBWH and Mater Mother’s Hospital. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, and has a particular interest in women’s health and medical education. |
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Dr Shihui Lai
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Dr Bianca Maiden
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BBiomedSc MBBS FRACGP Dr Bianca Maiden studied medicine at Griffith University, completing in 2011. She spent three years working at the Mackay Base hospital, in various disciplines but with a strong focus on emergency medicine. Bianca completed her General Practice fellowship on the Sunshine Coast and has recently moved to Brisbane with her two English Staffies. Bianca enjoys all aspects of general practice but has a particular interest in women’s health, child and adolescent health, preventative medicine and allergy. |
Dietitian & Nutritionist
Aleksa Gagic
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BHlthSc (Nutr&Diet) (Hons), Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist
Aleksa is a highly skilled dietitian and nutrition expert who has worked with a number of different clients across Brisbane as part of his private practice. He is passionate about health and wellbeing and loves helping empower people through the power of nutrition to help them reach their peak potential and achieve their peak physique. Aleksa is committed to helping you make sustainable, realistic change by using a innovative client-focussed, and individualised approach to nutrition that is optimal for improving the health of his clients. He does not encourage quick fixes and fad diets, strongly believing sustainable and real change requires consistency and commitment - the long-term mentality is a key principle in his practice. Aleksa is keen to utilise his expertise to develop and tailored nutrition plan to help you get the results you desire and achieve your health goals. He is experienced in weight loss, muscle gain, and IBS management as well as also being to help with chronic disease management and sports nutrition. |
Practice Manager
Jo Macaione
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Jo has been in the medical industry for 22 years. She oversaw the growth of her former clinic from a two doctor practice to a 25 doctor practice and, in doing so, gained insightful experience in the management of a multifaceted clinic. Jo further established her skills and experience when she completed formal Practice Management study in 2004. Joining us in 2015, Jo has been an invaluable asset to the Bowen Hills Medical Centre team. |
Practice Nurse
Dorothy Tran
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Reception staff
Amber
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Amber joined us in 2015 as our lead receptionist. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of medical administration, Amber is the go-to for questions or queries. She is always willing to assist when needed and a great asset to the team. Amber has completed a Cert IV in Medical Assisting, enabling her to help out in the treatment room when needed.
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Emma
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8/7 O'Connell Tce Bowen Hills QLD, 4006 P: 07 3252 7775 F: 07 3310 4496 E: admin@bowenhillsmedicalcentre.com.au Monday - Friday 8.00AM - 5.00PM |