Evans Head Medical Centre
Your Health is our Priority
The Team
Get to know your Doctor
Dr Tara Thambimuthu
Owner & General Practitioner
Tara completed a Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University in 2013. She completed her early training in the Northern Territory and Lismore before joining the practice in 2018. She became a partner in 2019.
Tara has a keen interest in women’s health including IUD insertion and can provide shared-care during pregnancy. She is also interested in skin cancer medicine and children’s health.
Tara enjoys bushwalking, paddleboarding and yoga.
Dr Christopher Wee
Owner & General Practitioner
Chris graduated from Flinders University in 2014 with a Doctor of Medicine. He worked as a medical officer at the Royal Darwin Hospital and Lismore Base Hospital.
Chris has worked at the Aboriginal Health Services in Ballina and Casino. He is also interested in skin cancer medicine, child and adolescent health.
He enjoys running, woodworking & keeps native bees.
Dr Justin Dryden
General Practitioner
Justin graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School with Deans list of excellence.
​Prior to his career in medicine he completed a BSc in Mathematics & Physics at UNSW. He served for close to ten years as an Australian Army officer and graduate of military college Duntroon.
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Justin joined Evans Head Medical Centre in 2022. He has a passion for all aspects of medicine.
Dr Brenda Omune
General Practitioner
Brenda completed her medical training at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. She completed a Masters in Public Health at the University of Sydney.
Brenda worked as a medical officer at Manly Hospital and in the Northern NSW local health district prior to completing her GP training and joining the practice in 2021.
Brenda enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in lifestyle medicine.
When she is not working, she spends her time outdoors and with her active young family.
Dr Miranda Cumming
General Practitioner
Miranda is a dedicated general practitioner who has returned to Evans Head Medical Centre to continue her career in comprehensive patient care.
Recently attaining her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in August 2024, she is now consulting as an independent GP.
Miranda has a special interest in chronic disease management, paediatrics, adolescent health & skin cancer care. Known for her excellent rapport with patients, Miranda takes a holistic approach to ensure the best outcomes for individuals & families.
Dr Noara Jassim
Senior General Practice Registrar
Noara is a dedicated general practice registrar who joined Evans Head Medical Centre in August 2023. She is currently completing her extended skills term.
Noara has a special interest in menopause and menopausal hormone therapies. Known for her thoroughness and caring nature, Noara takes an individual holistic approach to patient care.
Dr Cindy De Villiers
General Practitioner
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Cindy is an experienced General Practitioner who has worked in urban and rural hospitals and general practices in New Zealand and Australia for the last 30 years. Cindy graduated from Stellenbosch University, South Africa in 1990 and obtained her fellowship in General Practice in New Zealand in 2010.
Cindy has a special interest in Integrative Medicine and health optimisation and its application in general practice medicine.
When not working in Australia, Cindy lives in Nelson with her family and dogs. She enjoys training for life and the great outdoors.
Dr Paul Goodridge
General Practitioner
Dr Paul Goodridge grew up in Brisbane and completed his medical school training at Flinders University Adelaide, before completing his GP training in Sydney.
He currently lives between Australia and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dr Goodridge has an interest in sports medicine, paediatrics, men’s health and travel medicine.
When not working, you’ll find him at the beach surfing or hiking up the closest mountain he can find.
Dr James Sturk
Senior General Practice Registrar
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James is a Canadian doctor trained in Australia at the University of Queensland where he graduated with a Doctor of Medicine.
James spent his residency training years in Brisbane at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital before moving to the Northern Rivers to work in General Practice.
James is excited and proud to be serving the community in Evans Head. He has a particular interest in lifestyle and preventative medicine, nutrition, sports injuries, and men's health.
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Dr Justin Pannu
Senior General Practice Registrar
Justin joins us after six years on the Gold Coast, where he completed a Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University and did his residency at Gold Coast University, Robina and Logan Hospitals.
Justin undertook his undergraduate degree in Canada, however he hopes to obtain Australian citizenship in future. He has now chosen to specialize in general practice as he is keen to see positive health outcomes in his local community.
Justin enjoyed the abundance of sunshine on the Gold Coast and has now moved to the northern NSW area to further explore this beautiful part of the world, in particular, the local golf courses.
Dr Rafal Jedraszczyk
General Practitioner
Rafal was born in Poland and grew up in Canada where he completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Exercise Science) at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. He completed his medical training at James Cook University and is a fellow with the RACGP.
Rafal served 10 years in the Canadian Defence Force as a rifleman and officer.
Rafal is happy to see Australian Defence Force personnel and also Department of Veteran Affairs.
Rafal is passionate about classic cars and a healthy lifestyle.