Doctors
Dr Vlas Efstathis AM, RFD, MB, BS, FACTM, FFTM
“Keep your immunisations current”
Vlas is an experienced General Practitioner having worked more than 9 years at the East St Clinic before it became the East Clinic in 1984.He trained initially at Ipswich Hospital and later joined the Australasian College of Tropical Medicine serving as Secretary 2003- 08
He was extensively involved in Community Health, appointed to the Ipswich Hospitals Board 1981- 91, Foundation Chairman of the Medical Executive St Andrews Ipswich 1983-84, and Health Officer Ipswich City Council 1975- 2005
He has considerable experience in Military Medicine serving as Officer Commanding 4 Preventive Medicine Company 1983-84, Commanding officer 2nd Field hospital 1985- 89 and Director of Army Medical Services [QLD] 1993- 2000
Vlas deployed to East Timor as Public Health Physician to the United Nations and the Australian Defence Force in 2000 and again as Team Leader, Health Team Foxtrot to Banda Aceh Sumatra in 2005
Special Medical Interests
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Immunisation
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Tropical Medicine
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Travel Medicine
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Veterans Health
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Military Medicine
Personal Interests
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Returned and Services League
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St John Ambulance
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Rotary
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Fast cars
Dr Phil Goldston MBBS.
"Finding the right balance provides the answer to most health questions."
Dr Phil Goldston has been with East Clinic since 1984. Though born in Rockhampton and having worked overseas in Wales, he considers himself an “Ipswichian.” after having worked and raised his family here.
He is passionate about all aspects of family health.
In his spare time he enjoys travel, spending time with family and friends and always finds time for the occasional game of golf - a low impact, high benefit physical activity.
Dr Peter Nelson LRCP (Lon).,MRCS(Eng)., MRACGP
“Life is a reflection………… look in the mirror and that’s what you get back………….”
From a background in Engineering, Peter changed to Medicine gaining entry to the Charing Cross Hospital Medical School, University of London in 1981. After finishing his residencies he moved back to Australia in January 1989. Peter took up a position in the Emergency Department, a role he continued, full time and part time till September 1998.
In 1989, Peter started the Family Medicine Program qualifying him for General Practice in Australia in 1993. January 1990 he joined the East Clinic, a position he holds to date and from 2005 has been the Principal Trainer in general practice.
In 1990 in cooperation with Dr Ian McKelvie and Dr Walter Mirosch he performed cardiovascular assessment with stress testing till 2005 at St Andrews Hospital Ipswich. In 1990 to 1997 Peter performed Orthopaedic assists with Dr Ron Tilbury till his retirement. 1990 to 1995 he fulfilled the role of psychological counsellor to Questcare organisation and spinal manipulative therapy under Professor John Murtagh 2000. In 2011 he gained Medicare Accreditation in Focused Psychological Strategies. In 2014 he gained Medicare Accreditation for Medical Termination of Pregnancy.
Peter’s hobbies are varied including Fishing, Cooking and Photography.
Dr Scott Hedley B Ex Sc, MB BS, FRACGP
"Facebook is not a medical reference site."
Dr Hedley graduated in 2007 and spent 2 years working on the Sunshine Coast followed by 2 years at the RBWH. He commenced general practice in 2012 and started at East Clinic in February 2013.
His areas of special interest include Paediatrics, Dermatology and Adult Medicine.
He resides in the western suburbs of Brisbane and enjoys an active lifestyle including surfing, skate boarding and socialising with family and friends.
Dr Tony Smith MBBS. FRACGP.
"Consume less sugar."
Dr Tony Smith has been with East Clinic since 2016 after graduation from Medicine at The University of Queensland in 2012. He gained invaluable experience in his first years as a doctor at Ipswich General Hospital and as a locum doctor in the rural towns of Inglewood, Clermont and Boonah. He has quickly established his niche areas of special interest including managing chronic disease, obstetric care and paediatrics.
His personal interests include the weekends spent with family and friends, and sports.
Dr Grant Elmer MBBS. RACGP
"Knowledge is power to change one's destiny."
Dr Grant Elmer has been a General Practitioner since 1992. He joined East Clinic on 4/12/17 after the close and sale of his 20 year old practice at Pring Street Medical Centre.
Dr Elmer was a medical registrar at Ipswich General Hospital from 1989-1990 and Senior House officer at Princess Alexandra Hospital in 1991 in the fields of Respiratory medicine and Cardiology.
He started General Practice at West Moreton Clinic in South Street in 1992 and then started his own Practice in 1997 at 9 Pring Street until his move to East Clinic.
He attained Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners in 1996.
Dr Elmer has participated in the University of Queensland medical school training of clinical skills to year 1 medical students for several years prior to the closure of the Ipswich UQ Campus.
Dr Elmer received a certificate of recognition of community service from the College of General Practitioners for the services to medical care during the 2011 floods where he assisted in the establishment of a makeshift medical centre at the Moggill Church during the Bellbowrie/Moggill flood isolation.
Dr Elmer enjoys internal medicine, primary medical wound care, paediatrics, minor operations and facilitation mental health psychology counselling.
His hobbies include computer gaming, tennis and gardening and caring for his family and a very naughty dog named Penny
Dr Stuart Jones BSc (hons) MBBS FRACGP
Dr Jones has worked at East Clinic since 2017 on a part time basis around his commitments to the Amberley RAAF base. He has now completed his time at the base and is currently working for us 3 days a week. Dr Jones is a fully qualified assessor for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority ( CASA) and conducts these Pilot and Aviation medicals at East Clinic.
He has a special interest in skin cancer medicine and has completed an Advanced certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and is currently completing his Diploma.
Stuart is married with 2 young children and is very excited to be in general practice in the Ipswich community.
His hobbies include spending time with his young family, friends and travel.
Dr Suanu de Jong MBBS FRACGP
Dr Suanu de Jong is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Since graduating from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, she embarked on training to become a General Practitioner. She has worked in many hospitals throughout the Illawarra and Greater Brisbane, as well as various regional and rural communities as a GP registrar.
Prior to studying medicine, Dr de Jong began her healthcare journey with a Bachelor of Nursing, and worked as a Registered Nurse. As a result of her extensive experience, Suanu is well suited to the varying needs of General Practice. Outside of medicine Dr de Jong is a devoted wife and mother, who enjoys family time, exercise and being involved in her local community.
Special interests: Preventative health, Paediatrics, Women’s health and Chronic disease management
Dr Naomi Moss FRACGP MBBS BSc Hons 1A
Dr Naomi Moss (FRACGP, MBBS (University of Qld), BSc Hons 1A (University of Qld) ) has been a doctor for over twenty years. Dr Moss values the long term relationships she has been fortunate to make with her patients over the years, providing them service and care.
Dr Teresa Tiongco MD. FRACGP
Gained my MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree in 2009 in the Philippines.
Moved to Australia in 2017 and has been working as a GP in Nanango, Qld from 2017 to the present.
Achieved my FRACGP with RACGP in 2023.
I do my best in giving my patient the best care that I can give.
Fun facts: dog lover and avid Ferrari Formula One fan