A/Prof Chris Daly

Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon

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A/Prof Chris Daly

Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon

Gold Coast University Hospital

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Associate Professor Chris Daly is a Gold Coast-based Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgery Specialist, with a focus on minimally invasive and complex spine surgeries.

Originally from Brisbane, Dr Daly completed his education at the University of Queensland and completed his neurosurgical training in various centers across Australia and a Spine Surgery Fellowship in Vancouver, Canada. Dr Daly is an active member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. With a PhD from Monash University, his research focuses on adult stem cells in treating lumbar degenerative disease. He continues to be actively involved in research, presenting at international conferences and publishing in academic journals.

Since returning to the Gold Coast, Dr Daly has established the Neurospine Centre for advanced neurological and spinal care, carried out clinical work at Gold Coast University Hospital, and served as an Associate Professor at Griffith University School of Medicine. He currently operates at Gold Coast Private Hospital, where he provides care for privately insured, Veteran Affairs, and third-party insured patients, as well as those involved in workers' compensation claims.

A/Prof Donald Angstetra

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon

A/Prof Donald Angstetra

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Angstetra commenced his private practice at the Women’s Health Centre at Gold Coast Private Hospital in 2017. He graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.

He completed his general obstetrics and gynaecology training through John Hunter Hospital training network in Newcastle before undergoing two and a half years of advanced gynaecological endoscopic training at Sydney South West Area Health Service. In 2011, Dr Angstetra trained at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney as a pelvic surgical fellow, mastering the advanced surgical treatment of endometriosis and complex pelvic surgery.

Dr Angstetra is a senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Gold Coast University and Robina Hospitals. He has recently been appointed as an honorary Associate Professor at Bond University.

He has a strong interest in endometriosis and is involved in research in this area. Dr Angstetra is an endometriosis expert (AGES Level 6) with extensive experience in minimally invasive pelvic surgery. He encourages a multidisciplinary approach to managing complex endometriosis cases.

He also has a keen interest in applying minimally invasive surgery for all benign diseases. His passion for advanced gynaecological laparoscopic surgery sees him fit the role as the training-site director of the Australian Gynaecological Endoscopy Society (AGES) and as O&G training supervisor for RANZCOG training program.

He has published articles in peer reviewed journals and presented multiple papers at local, national and international meetings and is fluent in Bahasa, Malay and Hokkien.

A/Prof Terence Chua

Consultant General Surgeon & Clinical Academic Surgeon

A/Prof Terence Chua

Consultant General Surgeon & Clinical Academic Surgeon

Gold Coast Private Hospital

A/Professor Terence C. Chua, is a Specialist Consultant General Surgeon and Clinical Academic Surgeon.

A/Professor Chua studied medicine and surgery at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) graduating with a double degree in Bachelor of Science in Medicine (BScMed) with 1st Class Honors, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) for his research into colorectal cancer surgery with his academic excellence being recognised by honor on the Dean’s List. He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications in high impact factor surgical journals with special expertise in general and colorectal surgery.

A/Professor Chua trained in surgery in Sydney. He has developed a unique skill set of technical capabilities from being closely mentored by pre-eminent surgeons in the field of cancer surgery, colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery and thyroid surgery. He attained specialist qualification with Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and also holds Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (MRCS Ed).

Dr Andrea Tazbirkova

Medical Oncologist

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Dr Andrea Tazbirkova

Medical Oncologist

Pindara Private Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr Andrea Tazbirkova is a Medical Oncologist with expertise in breast and gynaecological cancers, including a broad range of solid tumour types including gastrointestinal, urogenital, lung, skin and CNS malignancies.

She currently works out of Pindara Private Hospital and Gold Coast Private Hospital.

Dr Bhaskar Chakravarty

Gastroenterologist

Dr Bhaskar Chakravarty

Gastroenterologist

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr Chakravarty trained at Dacca Medical College, then went on to complete his Ph.D at the University of Cambridge, U.K, as a member of Clare College, based at the New Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Dr Chakravarty's work at Cambridge was based on purification of the Atrial natriuretic peptide.

Dr Chakravarty then moved to Newcastle upon Hunter, Australia and undertook a further Ph.D at the University of Newcastle on the application of the natriuretic peptide. This was followed by completion of the fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physician in Gastroenterology.

Dr Chakravarty undertook an extra year of training in Royal Northshore Hospital with Dr John Dowsett honing skills in ERCP. During this journey, Dr Chakravarty has accumulated more than 35 publications in peer reviewed journals.

Dr Charles Chou

Specialist Pain Medicine Physician

Dr Charles Chou

Specialist Pain Medicine Physician

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr Charles Chou is a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician with expertise in interventional management of pain, such as nerve blocks, epidural treatment, joint injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulations.

Dr Chou began his career in Rehabilitation Medicine at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital before gaining experience at several hospitals across Queensland, including The Prince Charles Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, Townsville University Hospital, and Brisbane Mater Hospital.

He currently works at the Gold Coast Private Hospital.

Dr Cheng-Liang Chou

Consultant Neurologist

Dr Cheng-Liang Chou

Consultant Neurologist

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr Terence Chou is a consultant neurologist with 24 years’ experience treating a wide range of neurological conditions.

Dr Chou has been a neurology specialist since he began practicing in Taiwan in 1996. He has recently been a consultant neurologist at Gold Coast University Hospital and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.

In his academic work, Terence has undertaken neurological-related research at the Queensland Brain Institute and completed a Master of Neuroscience at the University of Queensland. He also has a long-term interest in the clinical teaching of medicine and neurology, and is currently a senior lecturer at Griffith University School of Medicine.

He has comprehensive knowledge and skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. He is compassionate and caring in nature; and also a good listener and gifted communicator.

Dr Christopher Tracey

Urologist

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Dr Christopher Tracey

Urologist

Gold Coast University Hospital, Pindara Hospital

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Dr Christopher Tracey is a Urologist located in Queensland.

Dr Christopher Tracey was raised on the Gold Coast, graduating from Medicine at the University of Queensland in 1998, training in general surgery for 4 years, including working in the transplant and hepatobiliary units at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and gaining his Urological fellowship qualifications in 2009. He then embarked on a 20 month Uro-oncology fellowship in London, initially at Charing Cross Hospital, gaining further experience in laparoscopic and open oncologic surgery. Subsequent to that he worked at the University College Hospital in central London on a robotic surgical fellowship.

Previously the head of urology training, Dr Tracey is currently the Director of Urology at the Gold Coast University Hospital and is the urology representative on the medical advisory committee at Pindara Hospital.

Areas of Interest:

General urology, with subspecialty interests in laparoscopic surgery
Urinary stone disease
Overactive bladder

Dr Daniel Anderson

Otolaryngologist

Dr Daniel Anderson

Otolaryngologist

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr Daniel Anderson is an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon who focusses on all conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head, neck, and thyroid.

Daniel graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2007. He subsequently completed a number of years of training in General Surgery before transitioning to the field of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.

During his training, Daniel had the privilege to work in some of Queensland’s world leading head and neck centres, learning from some of the best surgeons in the field.

Since finishing training, Daniel has worked at the Queensland Childrens Hospital before making the decision to move to the Coast with his family and join the team at ENT Clinics. Daniel is passionately involved in registrar training and teaching, and is committed to the ongoing education of the next generation of surgeons and other medical practitioners. He is keen to work collaboratively with local General Practitioners and Allied Health Care Services.

Daniel’s goal as a surgeon is to provide each and every patient with the care and compassion he would expect his own family to receive.

Daniel is passionate about all aspects of ENT. He is looking forward to helping the communities of the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers in dealing with all things ENT.

Dr David Christie

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr David Christie

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr David Christie is an Orthopaedic surgeon with particular interests in disorders of the Shoulder and Knee. He performs arthroscopic, reconstructive and joint replacement surgery as well as trauma surgery in these specific areas.

He undertook advanced orthopaedic training in Queensland working in several regional and tertiary hospitals, including the Gold Coast Hospital. He was mentored by several internationally renowned Orthopaedic shoulder and knee surgeons. He completed his orthopaedic training and obtained the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)in 2005.

Dr Christie established his private practice on the Gold Coast in 2005 in association with Dr. Angus Nicoll. He has an innovative orthopaedic practice, dedicated to the provision of world class evidence-based orthopaedic surgery. He continues to undertake regular opportunities to learn new and improved arthroscopic surgical techniques internationally to incorporate into his practice. He attends regular international meetings participating in exchange of his extensive knowledge and experience with his peers.

He performs surgery at Pindara Private Hospital and the Gold Coast Private Hospital. He consults approximately 700 new patients each year and performs over 500 knee and shoulder operations annually.

Dr Jennifer Ah Toy

Paediatric Surgeon

Dr Jennifer Ah Toy

Paediatric Surgeon

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr Jenifer Ah Toy completed her training in Paediatric Surgery at Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney, and the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. Since then, she has worked as a Fellow at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (formerly Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital) in Brisbane. Jennifer works as a paediatric surgeon within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, while also operating privately, including Gold Coast Private Hospital.

Dr Ah Toy has an interest in minimally invasive surgery for children and has trained broadly in all aspects of general paediatric surgery, including congenital head and neck conditions, thoracic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, urology (including hypospadias) and paediatric burns and scar management. She is also passionate about training and education and is the immediate past Younger Fellow representative on the Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons Executive Committee. Dr Ah Toy is also an instructor for the Early Management of Severe Trauma course through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Dr John Bou-Samra

Physician & Cardiologist

Dr John Bou-Samra

Physician & Cardiologist

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Dr John Bou-Samra is trained as both a Physician and Cardiologist and has been providing high quality cardiology care to patients on the Gold Coast since 1994. He is the founder of GC HeartCare where he leads a skilled team to provide diagnostic imaging services and consultations.

He completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland and further completed his advanced training in cardiology at the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and Cardiologists and a Fellow of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography.

John has over 30 years’ experience managing patients with complex heart disease including Complex Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy and has a particular clinical interest in pacing, AICD’s, angiography and diagnostic imaging. He has previously been involved in various research trials and publications specifically dealing with these diseases.

John has spent a large part of his career involved in the professional mentorship and training of both medical students and future cardiologists as well as nursing staff at various hospitals and GP's as an invited speaker at meetings. He is also involved in providing regular telehealth consultations for remote patients in various locations both nationally and internationally.

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A/Prof Chris Daly

A/Prof Chris Daly

A/Prof Donald Angstetra

A/Prof Donald Angstetra

A/Prof Terence Chua

A/Prof Terence Chua

Dr Andrea Tazbirkova

Dr Andrea Tazbirkova

Dr Bhaskar Chakravarty

Dr Bhaskar Chakravarty

Dr Charles Chou

Dr Charles Chou

Dr Cheng-Liang Chou

Dr Cheng-Liang Chou

Dr Christopher Tracey

Dr Christopher Tracey

Dr Daniel Anderson

Dr Daniel Anderson

Dr David Christie

Dr David Christie

Dr Jennifer Ah Toy

Dr Jennifer Ah Toy

Dr John Bou-Samra

Dr John Bou-Samra