Meet the Team - Mermaid Central Medical Clinic

General practice

Our GP team

GP-led care No referral required

Dr Graham Exelby

GP · MBBS

UQ graduate (1973) with a primary focus on cardiovascular and autonomic conditions, post-viral illness and dysautonomia. Published researcher and lead of our Long Covid and PoTS Clinic.
- Long Covid
- PoTS
- Dysautonomia
- CFS
Dr Leigh Exelby

GP · MBBS, BMus, MBA First Class Honours, FRACGP

Brings a uniquely varied background including a first-class MBA and training in music. Her focus is on women’s health, medical termination, weight loss, and general medicine.
- Women’s Health
- Family Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Medical Termination
Dr Alison Roughan

GP · MBBS DRACOG FRACGP MBA

UQ graduate (1984) holding a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Particular interest in paediatric medicine from newborns through adolescents, women's health and family care.
- Paediatrics
- Women's Health
- Obstetrics
Dr Roxanne Davies

GP · MD, BMedSt, DPhty, MHMS Biokinetics

20+ years in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and preventative health, with a physiotherapy background. Originally from South Africa, Dr Roxy leads MCC Cosmetics at Mermaid Central.
- Musculoskeletal
- Preventive Health
- PRP-Knee
Dr Brendan Baragry

GP · MBBS MSpMed BVSc FRACGP

Fellow of the RACGP with 20+ years of experience. Holds a Master's in Sports Medicine with interests in occupational medicine, men's health, skin checks and weight management.
- Sports Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Men's Health
- Pre-Employment Medicals
Dr Lil Benjamin

GP · MBBS (Syd), FRACGP

USyd graduate (1989) and FRACGP Fellow since 1996. Certified Triple P provider with interest in women's health, contraception, menopause and paediatrics.
- Women's Health
- Paediatrics
- Contraception
- Pre-Employment Medicals
Dr Angela Suarez

GP · FRACGP

Nearly 20 years of practice across Colombia, New Zealand and Australia. Interests in preventative medicine, women's health, chronic disease and mental health.
- Mental Health
- Skin
- Women's Health
Dr Justin Cuffe

GP · MBBS, FRACGP

UQ graduate (1992) with broad experience across hospital, rural and suburban practice. Interests in chronic disease management, preventive care and family medicine.
- Chronic Disease
- Preventive Care
- Family Medicine
Dr Paul Fisser

GP · MBBCh, BPharm, MRCGP, FRACGP

Dual-qualified in Pharmacy and Medicine from the University of the Witwatersrand. Practised in South Africa and the UK before settling on the Gold Coast, with interests in chronic disease and family practice.
- Chronic Disease
- Men's Health
- Cosmetic
- PRP-Knee
Dr Chris Soo

GP · MBBS, MMuscsklSportPhysio, BPhty DiplSportMed(IOC), CertEM(ACEM), CWH(RANZCOG), GradCertResMeth, FRACGP

Dr Soo's experience combines treatment of ADHD and mental health, physiotherapy, sports medicine, emergency medicine and women's health with broad general practice.
- Mental Health
- ADHD
Dr Jack Ashwin

GP · MBBS

Dr Ashwin is one of the most experienced GP’s in the practice, special interests in weight loss, chronic disease and general practice.
- Women's Health
- Chronic Disease
- Preventive Care
- Skin Cancer
- General Practice
Dr Christian Allen

GP · MBBS BBiomedSc DCH FRACGP

Holds a Diploma of Child Health and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science alongside his FRACGP. Particular interest in paediatrics, family medicine across all age groups, and ADHD.
- Paediatrics
- Family Medicine
- General Practice
- ADHD

Meet the Team

Our Nurses

Our nursing team is highly qualified and experienced, and they're often the first face you'll see at Mermaid Central. From immunisations and wound care to care plan coordination and chronic disease support, they work alongside our GPs to make sure every visit runs smoothly.