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, but takes off 2-3 days a month out of those days
If there is time in his schedule ,he is happy to take on new patients who are looking for a new GP. He does not discriminate on the basis of underlying medical conditions.
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 whenever needed.
Jo Williamson is well known to patients of the practice and has been Dr Hummel’s practice manager for over 10 years.
She is familiar and comfortable with all aspects of practice administration, but moreover is the most effective communicator in the team.
We are very fortunate to have Jo working 1 day a fortnight with us.
Rhonda Davis, endorsed enrolled nurse has many years’ experience working in a general practice environment. She has worked with Dr Hummel for over 14 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 Amanda Simpson.
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 relief on the days when Dr Hummel is away .
Amanda joined our team in May 2022. She has had years of experience in administrative roles ,but this is her first experience working in general practice . She has very well adapted to the challenge. Amanda works on Mondays and Tuesdays and shares the roster with Rhonda and Brigitte on Saturdays.
Dr Vicky Steele 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.
Chrissie has been an important part of our team since October 2021 allowing the practice to offer our community access to a on demand covid vaccination
Chrissie is a Registered Nurse and Midwife and holds a Masters in Primary Health Care and Bachelor of Nursing. She has many years’ experience working in hospitals and recently in local GP Clinics. She recently completed the Australian and Queensland Immunisation Certification .Chrissie also provides relief when Rhonda is on leave and is soon to work on a more regular basis.
Many patients of the practice will remember the bubbly Amanda from Noosa Junction medical centre days. It is a tonic to have Amanda at ” front of house” on some Thursdays.
Brigitte is a long time local and has worked since 2011 in Allied Health and as a part time remedial massage therapist. She is working with us from Wednesday to Friday and on 1 in 3 Saturdays. We welcome her friendly, outgoing, but always professional approach towards our patients.