At Total Health Medical, our experienced doctors and General Practitioners (GPs) provide comprehensive, patient-centred care to individuals and families in Yeppoon and Emu Park. Our doctors deliver high-quality general practice services with a strong focus on preventative care, continuity of care, and long-term health outcomes.
Our medical team is based across two convenient locations. You can view our doctors by clinic below.
All GPs at Total Health Medical are AHPRA-registered and participate in ongoing professional development and clinical governance to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
We proudly support GP training and education, welcoming registrars and supervised doctors who meet high clinical standards and share our commitment to compassionate, community-focused healthcare.
Below you’ll find our team of General Practitioners currently consulting at our Yeppoon and Emu Park medical centres.
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Born and raised in Rockhampton, Dr Anna Vanderstaay (she/her) graduated with honours from The University of Queensland and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She first joined Total Health Medical Centre in 2015 and has recently relocated with her family back to Yeppoon after working in the Torres Strait and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Queensland. Her special interests include women and children’s medicine, management of chronic disease and First Nations health.
Dr Vanderstaay is available for appointments Wednesday and Thursday at Yeppoon
Dr Nigel Catzikiris is a GP registrar with a diverse academic and professional background and a strong focus on preventative, active, and community-based healthcare. He completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland and holds multiple additional qualifications, including a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Health from the University of Newcastle, a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Griffith University, and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching from Charles Darwin University.
Dr Catzikiris is available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s at Yeppoon
Pete was born, raised and trained in the UK. He now calls Yeppoon home having moved here in 2003.
Pete’s interests are skin cancer and minor surgery, chronic disease management and the education of medical students and GP trainees.
Dr Smith is available for appointments Tuesday & Thursday at Yeppoon and Wednesday at Emu Park
Dr. Cornelia Krasser is an experienced General Practitioner at Total Health Medical Centre Yeppoon, with decades of experience in family and community medicine. She graduated in Berlin, Germany in 1986 and qualified as a General Practitioner in 1991.
After gaining valuable international experience working in South Africa and England for eight years, Dr. Krasser relocated to Central Queensland in 2002. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2005 and has been part of the Total Health Medical Centre team since 2011.
She is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Yeppoon.
Dr Sarah Smith originally hails from the Bahamas. She has lived in Queensland for the past 15 years. Dr Sarah joined the Total Health Medical team in 2016 and enjoys all aspects of general practice. She has a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a medical degree from the University of Queensland and holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Smith is available for appointments Monday to Thursday at Yeppoon
Originally from North Queensland, Chris studied medicine at the University of Queensland. He worked throughout hospitals in Brisbane before moving to the Capricorn Coast in 2016 to complete his general practice training and now holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Chris is available for all general appointments for patients at Emu Park.
Dr Edwards is available for appointments Monday to Thursday at Emu Park
Dr Ela Azimi is an experienced General Practitioner who completed her medical training overseas and holds MBBS and MD qualifications. She brings a broad depth of clinical experience to her practice, having worked in general practice for over 10 years overseas, along with more than three years in Australian general practice.
Dr Azimi joined Total Health Medical in October 2022 and has since been caring for patients across a wide range of health needs. Her previous experience includes working in diverse general practice settings, including regional and coastal communities, which has strengthened her adaptable and patient-focused approach to care.
Dr Azimi is available for appointments Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at Yeppoon and Monday at Emu Park
Dr Anahita Gholami.
Ana brings over 14 years of experience to our team and is highly skilled in providing comprehensive patient care. Her diverse background, combining medical training in both Iran and Canada, enables her to offer a unique, well-rounded approach to healthcare.
With her strong clinical knowledge and compassionate care, Ana has made a significant impact on the health and well-being of her patients.
Dr Gholami is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Yeppoon and Tuesday’s at Emu Park
Hanieh graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2020. Originally from Iran, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to patient care. She is interested in all areas of general practice, including paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and chronic disease management. Hanieh provides a patient focused approach to general medicine.
Dr Najafi is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Yeppoon and Tuesday & Thursday at Emu Park
Dr. Aygin completed her medical training in Iran and is currently completing her Fellowship
with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). She has been
practising in general practice since 2021 and joined Total Health Medical in Yeppoon,
Queensland in 2024.
Before relocating to Australia, Dr. Aygin gained extensive clinical experience working in both
general practice and hospital emergency departments, managing a wide range of medical
conditions and patient presentations. She is passionate about supporting patients through all
stages of life and values building long-term, trusting relationships with individuals and
families in the Yeppoon community.
Dr Nezhad is available for appointments Monday to Friday at Yeppoon