Kirwan GP Clinic

10/05/2026

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General practice is the quiet engine that keeps Australia’s healthcare system moving. While hospitals often receive the spotlight, it is the nation’s General Practitioners (GPs) who provide the continuity, stability, and whole‑person care that underpin community health.

10/05/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Kirwan GP Clinic 🌷

Today we celebrate and appreciate all the incredible mums and mother figures in our community 💖

To the new mums, experienced mums, single mums, step mums, foster mums, grandmothers, mums-to-be, pet mums, and the women who care, nurture and support others every day — we see you, and we thank you.

Motherhood comes in many forms, and today is about recognising the love, strength, patience and care that so many women give to the people around them.

We also acknowledge that Mother’s Day can feel difficult for some. We’re thinking of those missing their mums, longing to become mums, or navigating loss and grief today.

Wishing everyone a day filled with kindness, love, and moments of care 💐

— The team at Kirwan GP Clinic 🩺

03/05/2026

Living in Townsville means plenty of sunshine, but it also means taking skin health seriously.

Regular skin checks help detect changes early and provide peace of mind. If you’ve noticed a new spot, a mole that looks different, or simply haven’t had a check in a while, now is a good time.

Early detection makes all the difference.
Book your appointment online today.

30/04/2026

❤️ Heart Week 2026
Your heart carries you through every moment of your life — the busy days, the stressful days, the joyful ones, and everything in between. This Heart Week, I’m encouraging every adult to pause and check in on the one organ that never gets a break.

A Heart Health Check is a simple appointment that gives you a clear picture of your heart health and your future risk of heart attack or stroke. Most heart conditions develop quietly. You can feel perfectly well while your risk is rising — which is why a check‑in matters.

Why this matters for everyone
Heart disease remains Australia’s leading cause of death

High blood pressure and high cholesterol often have no symptoms

Early detection gives you more control over your long‑term health

Small, practical changes can make a big difference

This Heart Week, make yourself a priority
Your heart works for you every second of your life. Take a moment this week to look after it.

📅 Book your Heart Health Check at Kirwan GP Clinic Let’s protect your heart — together.

Thanks & Regards,

Dr. Amresh Gul|General Practitioner|Registrar FSP - RACGP

MBBS, Clin.Ord (Adult Cardiology), PGD.HCM
P & A Cert & PGD (MSKD & SM)
Certificate in Lipidology, EAS

Member of Clinical Advisory Group, PHASES Program (Prevention of Heart Attacks and Stroke Events through Surveillance), QLD

Honorary JCU Lecturer at James Cook University JCU, Townsville, QLD

Associate Editor & Peer Reviewer of Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences, part of the Spring Nature Group

Member of European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS)

Kirwan GP Clinic | 7-9 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan | Townsville, QLD | Australia |

19/04/2026

We are delighted to share some wonderful news from Kirwan GP Clinic 💛

Dr Amber has welcomed a beautiful new baby into the world! Both mum and baby are doing well, and we couldn’t be happier for her and her family.

Dr Amber will be taking some time on maternity leave to enjoy these precious early moments. While we will certainly miss her around the clinic, we are so excited for this special new chapter in her life.

Please join us in sending your warmest congratulations and best wishes to Dr Amber and her family!

– The Kirwan GP Clinic Team
Kirwan GP Clinic Fulham GP Clinic

19/04/2026

Happy Birthday Dr Stella from everyone at the Kirwan GP Clinic & Fulham GP Clinic 🎂

31/03/2026

will be open over the easter weekend for all your health care needs

15/03/2026

❤️ A Message for Our Community: Protect Your Heart — Know Your Lp(a)

By Dr Amresh Gul

Every day in our clinics, we work hard to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and life‑changing complications. But there is one silent risk factor that many people have never heard of — and it’s time we change that.

🔍 What is Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)
Lp(a) is a genetically inherited cholesterol particle.
Unlike regular cholesterol, your lifestyle has very little influence on it. You can eat well, exercise, and do everything right — and still have high Lp(a) simply because it runs in your family.

High Lp(a) can quietly increase your risk of:

- ❤️ Heart attack
- 🧠 Stroke
- 🫀 Aortic stenosis (a serious valve disease)

This makes Lp(a) one of the most important — yet most overlooked — markers of heart health.

🧪 The Good News: One Simple Blood Test Can Detect It A single, once‑in‑a‑lifetime blood test can measure your Lp(a) level.
If it’s high, we can take steps to:

- Intensify heart‑protective strategies
- Manage other risk factors more aggressively
- Monitor your heart valves more closely
- Protect you and your family, because Lp(a) is inherited

🌟 Why I’m Raising Awareness
Too many people discover their Lp(a) only after a major heart event.
We can prevent that.

As a community, we’ve done an incredible job improving awareness around blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol. Now it’s time to add Lp(a) to that list.

🫶 My Message to You

If you have a family history of early heart disease, stroke, or valve problems — or even if you simply want to take charge of your health — talk to your GP about getting your Lp(a) checked.

Knowledge is power.
And in this case, knowledge can save lives.

Let’s protect our hearts, our families, and our future — together.

Dr Amresh Gul
General Practitioner | Cardiology & Chronic Disease Focus MBBS, Cl.Ord (Cardiology), PGD. HCM (Healthcare management). PG.Dip.MSK/SM. Cert- Lipidology- EAS.
JCU Lecturer, Researcher
Townsville, Queensland

04/03/2026

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02/03/2026

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25/02/2026

Dr Shumaila Farhan
MBBS, FRACGP, MCPS (OB/GYN), Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine Australia

Dr Shumaila Farhan is a highly experienced and caring GP dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of her patients through every stage of life. With a strong background in general practice and obstetrics & gynaecology, she offers a holistic and personalised approach to care, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes.

She has special interests in women’s health, children’s health, skin and aesthetic medicine, weight management, mental health, menopause care, Indigenous healthcare and chronic disease management. Dr Shumaila provides a comprehensive range of services including antenatal care, cervical screening, children’s immunisations, mental health care plans, iron infusions, Implanon insertion and removal, skin checks, and cosmetic treatments, delivered in a professional and welcoming environment.

Known for her gentle manner and attention to detail, Dr Shumaila takes the time to listen and work closely with her patients to create tailored management plans that suit their individual needs and lifestyle. She is passionate about helping her patients feel confident, informed, and empowered in their healthcare journey.