Doctors
Dr Garry Buchan-Hepburn
MBBS
Dr Buchan-Hepburn graduated from medical school at the University of Queensland in 1969, and completed his residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Before commencing work as a GP he undertook mission hospital work in South Africa for two years where he performed general surgery, trauma surgery, including some open heart procedures, gun shot wounds, tropical diseases and obstetrics. He returned to Australia and began work in general practice in 1972 in Ipswich and settled in Kenmore in 1976. His duties as a GP were broader compared to today including delivering babies, overnight on-call and admitting and caring for patients in the Wesley hospital. Garry founded Kenmore Family Medical Practice.
In terms of clinical experience, there isn’t much Dr Garry has not seen or dealt with at one time or another. He is renowned and much loved for his straight forward and upfront approach and is privileged to have such long term relationships with his patients often treating several generations of the same family. Dr Buchan-Hepburn is skilled in all areas of general practice including men’s health, family planning, paediatrics, travel medicine, skin checks, minor surgery, nursing home and end of life care. Dr Garry teaches medical students and junior doctors at our practice.
Outside of work Garry enjoys travel, skiing, hiking, camping, fishing and four-wheel-driving.
Dr Mai Nguyen
MBBS (Hons) FRACGP
Mai graduated from the University of Queensland in 1994 with second class honours. She spent several years working in various specialties in the Caboolture, Royal Brisbane, Mater Children's and Canberra hospitals. She also enjoyed brief stints in Emerald, St George, Toowoomba, Mornington Island, Yarrabah Aboriginal Community and Auckland Hospital before and during her general practice training.
Dr Mai joined Kenmore Family Medical Practice as a partner in 2004. She enjoys the broad nature of family practice and focuses on providing a holistic and preventative approach to medical care. Dr Mai cares for nursing home patients at Fairview, Pinjarra Hills and the Iona/ Tarry Brae complex. Dr Mai teaches medical students and junior doctors at our practice.
When off duty, she enjoys gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.
Dr Kim Weber
MBBS, MD
Dr Weber graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991. After doing her residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital she undertook medical research in the field of ‘cellular adhesion’ at Brigham and Women’s hospital at Harvard Medical School in Boston and LMU (Ludwig Maxilliam Universitat) in Munich, achieving a German qualification equivalent to a doctorate (PhD).
Dr Weber has been working in general practice since 2004. Her interests include family planning and women’s health and she is skilled and enjoys all aspects of the field including caring for nursing home and disabled patients. Dr Weber is an experienced practitioner with an enthusiastic, personal approach and empathetic manner. Kim participates in teaching of medical students at our practice.
Outside of work she enjoys travel, hiking, cycling, skiing and is a real dog lover.
Dr Mark McGrath
MBBS, MPhil, FRACGP, CEDS
Dr McGrath is experienced in all fields of general practice and has a special interest in eating disorders. He is certified by the International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders . Dr McGrath provides medical monitoring and coordination of care & support for all eating disorders. He particularly values his role in providing psycho-education and engaging newly presenting patients to the appropriate care.
Dr McGrath can help to address health concerns from a 'weight neutral' perspective.
Dr McGrath also provides treatment for general medical conditions unrelated to eating disorders including men’s health concerns, sports & chronic injuries. He is not able to see patients regarding coughs/ colds/ acute infections. It’s often best to book a week or so ahead.
Dr Karen Yuen
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Yuen graduated in 1981 after working at the Royal Brisbane and Queen Elizabeth hospitals has been working as a GP since 1985 predominantly in Brisbane. Karen also works at the Health Service at the University of Queensland treating students and staff.
She is an experienced, thorough and empathetic GP with skills in all areas of general practice including adolescent health, women’s health and travel medicine. Karen also works in a clinical advisory role. Karen has previously worked as a tutor at the University of Queensland and participates in the teaching of medical students at our practice.
Outside of work Karen enjoys swimming, travel and reading.
Dr Simone Peacock
MBBS, BA, Grad Dip Communication
Simone emigrated from South Africa at age ten and is a genuine local having grown up in the local area and continues to live here. She graduated from University of Queensland medical school in 1977. Dr Peacock is a longstanding member of Kenmore Family Medical Practice having started her GP life here in 1981. She has extensive experience in women’s health having worked for Family Planning Queensland for five years and she set up a servicewomen’s health clinic at Enoggera Barracks (2HSB) which she ran for 12 years while continuing her work here at the practice. Since 2006, Dr Peacock has served rural and remote communities with the Royal Flying Doctor Service providing both a general and women’s GP service to the Gulf of Carpentaria and Western Queensland. She attained two further academic qualifications in science communication and journalism in 2000 and 2004.
She is passionate about teaching and has worked as a tutor for the University of Queensland medical school since 2006 and also teaches medical students and junior doctors at our practice.
While maintaining a generalist practice her special interests are women’s health and mental health. Dr Peacock is appreciated by her colleagues for both her experience and gregarious personality.
In her spare time Simone enjoys travel, skiing and is an experienced trekker including Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro/ Nepal and Kokoda.
Dr Brendan Ah Yui
BPharm, MBBS, FRACGP
Brendan graduated from medical school at Griffith university in 2012. He has worked in a range of disciplines while completing his residency at the Gold Coast University Hospital and has spent time working rurally in Roma and Miles.
Previously he worked as a pharmacist but had a desire to become more involved in the primary care patients so he returned to university to study medicine with the aim to specialize as a general practitioner.
Dr Brendan enjoys all aspects of general practice and focuses on delivering healthcare in patient centered approach to ensure that every patient he sees not only has their concerns addressed but feel more empowered about managing their own health.
Outside of work Brendan is a big sports fan particular rugby league but also enjoys traveling and spending time with his young family.
Dr John Yi
MD, FRACGP
John is a GP who graduated from medical school at Flinders University in 2013 . He completed his internship and residency working in various specialities at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. John is also a member of Australian Army and has worked in Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera since 2016, as well as at various GP practices across Brisbane.
John enjoys all aspects of general practice with strong interest in preventative care and paediatrics. He is in the final stages of obtaining Diploma of Child Health from Children’s Hospital Westmead.
In his spare time, John enjoys travelling, playing sports and watching Bluey with his son Daniel.
Dr Sally Freeman
BSc, BRadTherapy, MBBS, MWomHMed, FRACGP
Dr Sally Freeman is a General Practitioner who graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016. She completed her internship and junior doctor years at Ipswich General Hospital before moving into General Practice. She is a patient-centred doctor and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
Sally works part time to balance family life with her two young children.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, listening to podcasts and reading.
Dr Joan Yat
MBBCh
Dr Joab Yat has over 37 years' experience as a GP. She graduated from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1979. She has been in Australia since 1990 and is interested in all aspects of General Practice.
Dr Colin Davis
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Colin Davis is a local graduate from the University of Queensland and has worked at a number of major south east Queensland hospitals. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a passion for providing comprehensive care to all ages.
Outside of medicine he enjoys the outdoors, healthy living and is an award winning wildlife photographer!
Dr Kathryn Lewena
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH
Kathryn graduated from University of Tasmania with BMed SC 1985 and MBBS 1988. She subsequently completed a broad range of residency work at The Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital and Gosford District Hospitals before completing a year of paediatric residency in the UK, attaining the Diploma of Child Health in London in 1993. On returning to Tasmania in late 1993, Kathryn completed her general practice training in Hobart, obtained her fellowship of RACGP and has enjoyed working in General Practice in and around Hobart for the past 30 years.
Kathryn relocated to Brisbane in June 2023 to be closer to family here. She has 2 beautiful adult daughters, one of whom has joined her here in Brisbane and the other, completing studies in Hobart. She has been privileged to have worked in a lovely patient- focused family general practice in Hobart for over 20 years and is thrilled to have our clinic.
Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys catching up with family and friends, long walks, time in the garden, cooking, reading and walking her 2 dogs.
Dr Katrina Robertson
MBBS FRACGP Dip Sports Med
Katrina graduated from the University of Queensland in 1987. After three years of residency at the Mater Hospital, Brisbane, she completed a diploma of Sports Medicine, then gained her RACGP fellowship in 1993. Katrina has over 30 years experience in family General Practice. Her focus has always been to get to know her patients and their families and make a difference to their quality of life.Katrina enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has a special interest in musculoskeletal and sports medicine along with weight management and healthy lifestyle/preventive medicine.
Outside of medicine, Katrina and her husband are keen cyclists and snow skiers. She shares her daughter's passion for horses and has moved to the area to accommodate their two much loved thoroughbreds.
Dr Catherine Bassett
MBBS Bsc, BN, DRANZCOG
Dr Catherine Bassett is from Brisbane and studied at the University of Notre Dame in WA, completing her residency at the Royal Perth and King Edward Memorial Hospitals. She completed an advanced skill in obstetrics and gynaecology as part of the Rural Generalist program and is excited be undertaking training with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.Dr Catherine has a passion for women’s health, antenatal care and paediatric medicine and performs implanon and Mirena insertion. She has a keen interest in all aspects of general practice.
She is a mum of two very busy boys, and spends weekends outdoors, bike riding, hiking and finding new ways keep her little ones active.