Staff

Dr Byrnes – Principal

MBBS (Hons,) FRACGP

Over 40 years GP experience in all areas of general practice. Special interests include skin cancer minor surgery ( for which he has obtained the UQ certificate in advanced skin cancer diagnosis and surgery), aviation medicals, paediatrics and management of chronic diseases, designer of PAT chronic disease software.

Dr Chris Cullinan

B.Biomed Sci, MBBS, FRACGP

Chris has worked at the practice as a registrar since 2011. He gained his GP fellowship in 2012 and continues to work in the practice. Chris has special interests in children's health, antenatal care, chronic disease management and skin cancer checks.

Dr David Shilton

MBBS, B.Sc, BA, Dip Derm

Graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009, gained Fellowship in 2016. He has previously worked as a hospital doctor in Redcliffe, Mt Isa and Logan. David enjoys the variety that General Practice offers. He has special interests in fishing, camping and his three small children.

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Dr Chris Longhurst

GP Registrar

Chris started with APMC in 2022 as a Registrar after completing his junior years at the Bundaberg Base Hospital. He obtained he Fellowship with the RACGP in 2024. He enjoys the full breadth of General Practice, with particular interest in children's health, chronic disease and skin cancer medicine.

Catherine Woods -  Practice Manager

Catherine has been with the surgery since 1991. She is in charge of the managerial and financial aspects of the surgery, and works in co-ordination with Lyn and the practice principals in managing the practice.

Lyn Ward: Co-Practice Manager

Lyn has worked in medical reception for over 20 years. She trained in the UK. Lyn is proactive in recalling patients for follow up care as part of our preventive health care program. Lyn is in charge of HR and assists in many other aspects of management within the practice.

Narelle - Receptionist

Narelle has over 22 years of pharmacy experience in both Bundaberg and Brisbane. Her passion in the medial field continues as she joins the admin ladies at reception.

Dianne - Receptionist

Dianne is a long time Bundaberg girl who has spent the past 13 years as an ophthalmic assistant. She is looking forward to continuing her interest in the medical field with the admin team at Alexandra Park Medical Centre.

Casey - Receptionist

Casey has completed her certificate III in Business and is currently studying a Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting. She is very much enjoying her new career in General Practice.

Margaret - Registered Nurse

Margaret has over 30 years experience working as an RN and midwife in both hospital and community based settings. She has a special interest in child and family health including lactation consultancy. Highlights of her career personally and professionally was when she was awarded QLD cancer council charity nurse of the year and having helped establish the newborn and family drop in service in Bundaberg. Margaret is excited about having joined the APMC team and continues to be devoted to caring for you as a member of the Bundaberg community.

Abbie - Nurse

Abbie joined the practice in 2022 after graduating from CQ University. She has experience in aged care and in ICU nursing. Abbie grew up in Bundaberg and can’t wait to give back to the community through quality nursing care.

Location

Alexandra Park Medical Centre

60 Quay Street
Bundaberg Qld 4670

Tel: (07) 4152 5477