Dr David Chambers
MBBS (UQ), BSc, FRACGP
Dr Tegan McMonagle is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice and a partner of Limestone Medical Centre.
We were fortunate that her first specialist year of training was at our practice and since completing her fellowship in 2022, has become a key member of our community.
She has broad-ranging interests in medicine, with specific interests in women’s and reproductive health, including Mirena and Implanon insertions.
She has endeared herself to her patients with her lovely manner coupled with excellent clinical skills.
Areas of interest:
Women's & reproductive health
Mirena insertion and removal
Implanon insertion and removal
Dr Tegan McMonagle
General Practitioner, MD, FRACGP
Dr Chambers is one of the partners of the practice and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice.
He is interested in all facets of General Practice, particularly chronic disease management and the management of skin conditions within primary care.
David is interested in expanding the role of General Practice within our community by improving patient care and making it easier for patients to obtain their care needs "under the one roof" at our medical centre.
David is committed to great patient care with both with his own patients and all those we see at our centre.
He is a supervisor and teacher of training GP Registrars within our practice. Dr Chambers has lived, trained and worked in Ipswich, and is committed to providing for the health of residents for years to come.
Areas of interest:
Chronic disease management
Skin health
Q fever clinics
Dr Benjamin Matters
Dr Richard Chambers brings a wealth of experience, having spent decades working in General Practice on the Gold Coast, before moving to Limestone Medical Centre more than 5 years ago.
In addition to an outstanding understanding of General Practice medicine, he has a broad, longstanding experience in using acupuncture for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.
Limestone Medical Centre is rarely rivalled when it comes to a history of longstanding medical service to the community, being established in the 1920s. So it is fitting that Dr Richard comes from a large medical family spanning three generations of General Practitioners – from his father Dr Roland Chambers through to his son David.
We're happy to add his family and personal history of great medical practice and service to our own at LMC.
Areas of interest:
Holistic Healthcare
Acupuncture
Musculoskeletal medicine
Dr Richard Chambers
General Practitioner, MBBS (UNSW)
Dr Matters is our in-house DVA specialist and a partner of Limestone Medical Centre .
As an ex-serving member he is passionate about veteran health and is knowledgeable on the complexities and nuances inherent in DVA policies.
He has helped many Veterans gain access to their entitlements.
Dr Matters has established strong relationships with a number of advocates and advocacy groups and maintains a strong relationship with defence and DVA.
His popularity and expertise in supporting veterans’ health can lead to long wait times. Currently he is unable to accept new patients.
Areas of interest:
• Veteran health
General Practitioner, MBBS (UQ),FRACGP
Dr Rama Spencer
Dr Merlo is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners with wide-ranging interests across health promotion, paediatrics, general practice, and emergency medicine.
She values the diversity of general practice and enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and their families, providing continuous care through every stage of life.
A local resident, Dr Merlo is also passionate about equestrian sport and regularly competes in state and national events alongside her horses.
We value Dr Merlo’s ongoing contribution to our practice and greatly appreciate the high standard of care she provides to our patients.
Areas of Interest:
Paediatrics
Chronic disease management
Holistic healthcare
Emergency medicine
Dr Jessica Merlo
Dr Spencer is a GP with a wealth of experience and a history of medical and voluntary service to the Ipswich community spanning over 25 years.
A graduate of the University of Queensland, Rama is passionate about treating “the whole person” with particular interests in adolescent health, skin and musculoskeletal medicine.
We appreciate Rama’s advocacy on behalf of patients and her determination to partner with them to reach a great health outcome.
Rama is active in providing medical education to both colleagues and the community.
Her quirky sense of humour and commitment to care continue to endear Dr Spencer to us and her patients.
Areas of interest:
Skin Health
Musculoskeletal injuries
Adolescent health
General Practitioner, MBBS (UQ),FRACGP
General Practitioner, MBBS (UQ),FRACGP
Dr Tony Liu
Dr Hayley Auld has been part of the Limestone Medical Centre family since 2019, and is proud to be a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
She enjoys the variety of general practice and is passionate about caring for families across all stages of the lifespan.
Her particular medical interests include women’s health, paediatrics, musculoskeletal medicine, dermatology and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and obesity. When not working, she is usually found spending quality time with family and friends.
Areas of interest:
Women's health
Paediatrics
Musculoskeletal medicine
Dermatology
Chronic disease management
Dr Hayley Auld
Dr. Tony Liu provides general medical care to patients, diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions and health issues. He has experience supporting patients of all ages and has a special interest in managing chronic diseases, obesity, and mental health.
Dr. Liu graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (BSc/MBBS) from the University of Queensland in 2016.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Additionally, he has completed further postgraduate studies with the Sydney Child Health Program. He has trained and worked at Redcliffe Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital across multiple specialties, including emergency medicine, cardiology, lung transplant medicine, orthopaedics and intensive care.
Dr. Liu is passionate about medical education and holds an Associate Lecturer title at the University of Queensland, where he also works part-time teaching medical students at the UQ School of Medicine. He is dedicated to professional development and is currently working towards a fellowship with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).
Dr. Liu takes pride in making a difference in people’s lives through the provision of evidence-based and holistic care. His passion lies in health promotion, and he is patient-centric in his approach to practice.
General Practitioner, MBBS, Bsc, FRACGP
General Practitioner, BSc (Hons), MBBS (Qld),
FRACGP
Dr Melissa Davis
Dr Natasha Duncan is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
She is another of our "home grown" GPs, having completed her specialist GP training at Limestone Medical Centre and then continued as part of the team.
Natasha enjoys the variety of general practice and provides care to patients across all stages of their lives.
She contributes as a supervisor for GP Registrars and attends weekly as a General Practitioner for the students at Bremer State High School.
Areas of interest:
Chronic disease management
Mental health
Dr Natasha Duncan
Dr Melissa Davis is a Sydney-trained GP, who completed her medical studies at Western Sydney University in 2015 and following with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2021. She has moved to Queensland with her family for a better lifestyle.
Dr Davis enjoys the variety that comes with working in general practice and being able to provide ongoing and continuous care for her patients and their families throughout all stages of their lives.
She has a special interest in Indigenous health, Women's health including reproductive, antenatal and post-natal care and Paediatrics.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, attending sporting matches, baking and spending time with her husband and children.
Areas of interest:
First Nations health
Women's health, including antenatal & post-natal care
Paediatrics
Reproductive health
General Practitioner, MBBS (WSU), FRACGP
General Practitioner, MBBS, GCertTM, FRACGP
Dr Amy Gratton
Dr Jarred Croft is a Vocational Registrar with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) currently undertaking specialist General Practice training.
He will be joining Limestone Medical Centre for 12 months during 2026 as part of his training pathway.
Dr Croft is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and brings valuable experience and a strong interest in comprehensive healthcare.
We are pleased to welcome Dr Croft to our team and look forward to supporting him throughout his time with us.
Dr Jarred Croft
Dr Amy Gratton is a General Practitioner and a valued member of the Limestone Medical Centre team.
Dr Gratton is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care and is known for her thorough, evidence-based approach to medicine.
We are delighted to have Dr Gratton as part of our team and look forward to her continuing to provide excellent care and support to our patients.
MBBS, FRACGP
GP VOCATIONAL REGISTRAR, ADF
Dr Shane Wright
Dr Shane Wright is joining Limestone Medical Centre in 2026 as a Vocational Registrar and will be completing a 12-month placement as part of his General Practice training.
Dr Wright has a strong focus on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and values taking the time to support patients in achieving positive health outcomes.
We are excited to have Dr Wright join our team and look forward to him becoming a valued part of Limestone Medical Centre during his time with us.
GP VOCATIONAL REGISTRAR, ADF
ABOUT LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTRE
Limestone Medical Centre has been proudly servicing Ipswich for over 100 years. We are located on the traditional lands of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People. We acknowledge these First Australians as the custodians of country and honour their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respects to Elders, past present and emerging.
CONTACT
07 3281 4622
Limestone Medical Centre, 10 Brisbane St, Ipswich QLD 4305
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