Say hello to Niki O’Brien - our newest team member. On the reception desk full-time, her first day was Tuesday, 14 July 2020.

As the friendly face welcoming patients, Niki is keen to learn the ropes and step into the role of Kath Hermann, who, after 18 years at Hawthorn...

Long-serving reception team member Kathryn Hermann is retiring on 24 July 2020 - exactly 18 years, 1 month and 1 day after she joined Hawthorne Clinic in 2002.

Over the years, Kathryn has seen many changes. The area’s population has increased by thousands, the clinic ha...

In a surprising Australia-wide outcome, the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has been discouraging people from visiting their GP for general health matters.

Either through uncertainty on the state of the health system or thinking their doctor has “better things to do right...

June 1 - the first day of winter. Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu vaccination. Given the current coronavirus/COVID-19 health crisis, any weakening of your immune system is particularly worrisome. You can protect yourself.

Here at Hawthorne Clinic, we always put the health and safety of both you and our doctors first. This is why we’re rolling out video appointments to respond to the restrictions and necessities imposed by COVID-19.

Don’t worry. Our video appointments - or “telehealth con...

The challenge of fighting the coronavirus - and the condition it causes, COVID-19 - continues to get more important. Likewise, we are continuing to evolve the way we care for you.   

Telehealth 

All doctor consultations now will be initially via telephone or vi...

Dear patients and community,

At Hawthorne Clinic our policies and procedures continue to evolve in our approach to caring for all our patients during this worrisome time.

Doctor workloads

As the demand for health services increases, we have increased the number of doctors...

Currently at Hawthorne Clinic, we are trying to accurately diagnose those people who may be infected with COVID-19 and to prevent spread of the virus to others. 

You will be asked additional questions at the time of booking and when checking in to reception to determine...

Originally hailing from Tasmania, Dr Wendy Harvey moved to Queensland to study medicine at the University of Queensland. Since graduating in 2000 she has worked multiple roles in both private and public hospitals, all the while gaining experience in a range of medical...

Hawthorne Clinic is excited to welcome Dr Ruth Best to the team.

Dr Best obtained her vocational registration with the College of General Practitioners in 1986 following her graduation from the University of Queensland (1980). Now with over 30 years of General Practice...