Doctors & Staff
Dr Nick Hummel has been a GP since 1990, initially in rural Tasmania before he moved to Noosa Heads in 2005.
He is committed to providing full primary care to his loyal patients whom he has managed over the years. Dr Hummel works Mondays -Saturdays.
Unfortunately, he has had to close his books.
Dr Poshi De Silva is an Australian trained pain medicine physician. He is dual-qualifed in Pain Medicine and General Practice. He obtained his MBBS degree in 2005. Having completed his FRACGP in 2018, he has undergone further specialty training in Pain Medicine at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Gold Coast Health Service and was awarded fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and Zealand College of Anaesthetists in 2022.
Dr De Silva does private practice at Noosa Heads Medical, St Vincents Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane Private Hospital and Sunnybank Private Hospital in addition to his public engagement as a staff specialist in Pain Medicine at Princess Alexandra Hospital pain clinic.
Dr De Silva has experience in occupational medicine and injury management. He is a member of several professional associations including Spinal Interventional Society, European Pain Federation, Australian Pain Society and International Association of the Study of Pain. He also holds an academic title with University of Queensland as a senior lecturer.
Dr De Silva believes in holistic integrated patient care and utilises multidisciplinary, multimodal and interventional approaches for management of pain. His special interest areas include management of low back pain, neuropathic pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and persistent post surgical pain.
Please visit website www.auslonmedical.com.au for more information on pain management services offered by Dr De Silva.
Dr Vicky Lockie is an experienced GP who joined the practice in August 2021. We are very fortunate to have Vicky as part of the team ,as her name has spread far and wide in the Noosa area since she moved from Toowoomba in 2016. She works on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Vicky has a special interest in paediatrics, women’s health and medical education. Please note that Vicky is no longer using her previous married name of “Steele”
Prof Harry Jacobs worked as a GP for 32 years in the same practice in Mackay, NQ. During that time, Harry also worked as a GP academic teaching GP Registrars and medical students. Harry continues that association with James Cook University as adjunct Associate Professor. Since retiring to live on the Sunshine Coast in 2011, Harry has regularly provided locum relief for Dr Nick Hummel when he is away.
Dr van der Meer completed her medical degree at James Cook University and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. She possesses advanced skills in Mental Health and a diploma in clinical art therapy.
As a rural generalist, Dr van der Meer has enjoyed a diverse career throughout North Queensland, most recently on Magnetic and Norfolk Islands. She has relocated to the Sunshine Coast with her husband and school-aged children
Dr van der Meer enjoys all aspects of General Practice and believes in the value and privilege of a therapeutic relationship where clinician and patient walk a journey to better health together.
Dr Cherry Bain joined the practice team in April 2021. Many Noosa “locals” will know Dr Bain well as she is long -standing respected member of the medical and wider community of Noosa. Dr Bain provides locum relief on the days when Dr Hummel is away .
Rhonda Davis, endorsed enrolled nurse has many years’ experience working in a general practice environment. She has worked with Dr Hummel for over 17 years as his practice nurse .
This has resulted in important continuity and familiarity for patients of the practice.
Rhonda works as a nurse from Tuesdays to Fridays. She shares the Saturday reception roster with Brigitte and Alana .
Brigitte is a long time local and has worked since 2011 in Allied Health and as a part time remedial massage therapist. She usually works on Thursday and Friday, and on 2 in 4 Saturdays. On Tuesdays, Brigitte immerses herself in office management .We welcome her friendly, outgoing, but always professional approach towards our patients. Her organisational skills are second to none.
Alana is the newest member of our team. having joined us in March 2023. Her very approachable ,friendly manner has impressed everyone. She has experience in working in the health sector, having managed her husband’s health -related practice for many years. Alana works from Monday to Wednesday and on 1 in 4 Saturdays.