Your Care Team

Your Doctors

Dr. Masayuki Terazawa

Dr Masayuki Terazawa graduated from Nihon University School of Medicine in Japan and obtained the certificate of Medical Practitioner in 1988.

He worked as a cardiovascular specialist in hospitals until 2002. He carried out echocardiograms, catheter operations for ischaemic heart diseases, and myocardial biopsy for cardiomyopathy and myocarditis.

After that, he took over his father’s practice and was working as a general practitioner and paediatrician for 12 years. He has accumulated medical knowledge and skills by running his own practice in Japan. He has a good knowledge of oriental medicine too.

He moved to Australia with his wife and two sons in October of 2014, studied hard again and obtained medical registration from the Australian Medical Board, starting his practice here in 2019.

Dr Brad Elliott

Dr. Brad Elliott

MBBS (UQ), B. Biomed Sc (Griffith), FRACGP

Dr Brad Elliott graduated from the University of Qld in 2002 and completed his fellowship in 2009.

He has been working as a rural GP in Ingham since 2007. He moved to the Cairns area in 2022.

He is interested in all aspects of family medicine as well as skin cancer.

Dr Rebecca Elliott

Dr. Rebecca Elliott

MBBS (UQ), B. Applied Sc (Podiatry) QUT, FRACGP

Dr Rebecca Elliott graduated from the University of Qld in 2002.

She was born and raised in Ingham and returned to that district in 2007 with her family. She made the move to Cairns in 2021, first working in Gordonvale and now at Cairns West Medical Centre.

She is interested in all aspects of rural general practice especially preventative health and nutrition.

Dr Gemma Bylos

Dr. Gemma Bylos

BMed/MD , FRACGP

Dr Gemma Bylos was born and raised on the beautiful mid north coast of NSW before relocating to Sydney to study medicine at the University of New South Wales. Gemma graduated in 2019 with a BMed/MD degree.

She spent her first 2 years post-grad working at Westmead Hospital in western Sydney. During this time, she completed the Sydney Children’s Health Program. Gemma moved to Cairns at the start of 2022 for a lifestyle change and to commence GP training.

Gemma enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in Women’s health.

Dr Esther le Poidevin

Dr. Esther le Poidevin

MBBS

Dr Esther is a GP registrar joining the practice in 2024. She completed her studies at James Cook University and is a long term local, working in Cairns and regional FNQ and enjoying life in the tropics. She enjoys getting to know her patients, with a special interest in preventative medicine and family health.

Dr Claudia Cambon

Dr. Claudia Cambon

MBBS

Dr Claudia Cambon grew up on the Gold Coast where she studied at Griffith University. She later moved to The Sunshine Coast where she completed her studies in 2020 and stayed to work in the hospital.

Claudia has always placed a large emphasis on physical and mental health through optimising factors such as diet, exercise and sleep. With this in mind she plans to become a GP who understands the importance of lifestyle measures in improving our physical and mental health. She is interested in all aspects of general practice including skin cancer medicine.

Dr Andrew Hawkes

Dr. Andrew Hawkes

MBBS

Dr Andrew Hawkes graduated from James Cook University in 2014. Since then he has gained experience across various hospitals in Far North and South East Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, training in emergency medicine.

He has since moved back to Cairns with his young family to commence a career in general practice and is looking forward to treating a variety of patients at Cairns West Medical.

With a special interest in men’s health, acute care, and preventative medicine, Dr Hawkes has a focus on delivering patient-centered care tailored to individual needs.

Dr Amy Smith

Dr. Amy Smith

MBBS

Dr Amy Smith was born and raised in Cairns and spent her medical training years in Sydney.

Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 2017, Amy has worked in many parts of Australia including Tasmania, Canberra, Mount Isa and parts of regional NSW, with the bulk of her experience in the Emergency Department.

Amy permanently returned to Cairns in 2022 and has been working as an Emergency Medicine registrar since that time. She is looking forward to providing preventative care to her patients. She has an interest in acute care and preventative health.

Your Psychologist

Sari Szekely

Sari commenced her working life as a registered nurse and midwife and has lived and worked in a range of settings and locations across Far North Queensland.

Since commencing in Psychology, Sari has worked primarily with children and their families, again in a number of clinical settings including schools, government and non government sector, Kids Helpline and currently with the child and family team at Qld Health.

With a demonstrable track record, Sari has a particular interest in the 0-12 year’s age group, using attachment interventions as the basis of her work with families. Sari also has an interest working with children who may need behavioral interventions such as those on the Autism Spectrum Disorder spectrum. Sari will be an additional important member of the Allied Health team at Cairns West Medical Centre.

Your Nurses

Nursing Team

Practice Nurses

Our nurses RN Phyllis, RN Meritta, EN Hayley and EN Xavier make up our nursing team. With combined experience they provide holistic and knowledgeable care to our patients for a broad variety of services including wound care, immunisations, health assessment, care planning among others. Our nurses work together with the GP’s to ensure quality assistance and care are provided in a multidisciplinary team.

Your Administration Staff

Lehua Koka

Practice Manager

Medical Receptionists

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Your Care Team

Your Doctors

Dr. Masayuki Terazawa

Dr. Masayuki Terazawa

Dr Brad Elliott

Dr. Brad Elliott

MBBS (UQ), B. Biomed Sc (Griffith), FRACGP

Dr Rebecca Elliott

Dr. Rebecca Elliott

MBBS (UQ), B. Applied Sc (Podiatry) QUT, FRACGP

Dr Gemma Bylos

Dr. Gemma Bylos

BMed/MD , FRACGP

Dr Esther le Poidevin

Dr. Esther le Poidevin

MBBS

Dr Claudia Cambon

Dr. Claudia Cambon

MBBS

Dr Andrew Hawkes

Dr. Andrew Hawkes

MBBS

Dr Amy Smith

Dr. Amy Smith

MBBS

Your Psychologist

Sari Szekely

Sari Szekely

Your Nurses

Nursing Team

Practice Nurses

Your Administration Staff

Lehua Koka

Practice Manager

Medical Receptionists

EMERGENCIES

AFTER HOURS CARE

CONTACT THE CLINIC

Hours

Contact

Your Care Team

Your Doctors

Dr. Masayuki Terazawa

Dr. Masayuki Terazawa

Dr Brad Elliott

Dr. Brad Elliott

MBBS (UQ), B. Biomed Sc (Griffith), FRACGP

Dr Rebecca Elliott

Dr. Rebecca Elliott

MBBS (UQ), B. Applied Sc (Podiatry) QUT, FRACGP

Dr Gemma Bylos

Dr. Gemma Bylos

BMed/MD , FRACGP

Dr Esther le Poidevin

Dr. Esther le Poidevin

MBBS

Dr Claudia Cambon

Dr. Claudia Cambon

MBBS

Dr Andrew Hawkes

Dr. Andrew Hawkes

MBBS

Dr Amy Smith

Dr. Amy Smith

MBBS

Your Psychologist

Sari Szekely​

Sari Szekely​

Your Nurses

Nursing Team

Practice Nurses

Your Administration Staff

Lehua Koka

Practice Manager

Medical Receptionists

EMERGENCIES

AFTER HOURS CARE

CONTACT THE CLINIC

Hours

Contact

Sari Szekely

Sari Szekely