Our Team

About Us

Laidley Family Doctors has been serving the community of Laidley for over 50 years. Situated on the main street, the practice caters to a wide variety of patients not only from Laidley but also from surrounding towns.
Our vision is to provide comprehensive medical care to the community. We believe preventive care is key to keeping the community healthy.

We offer fully bulk-billed consultations to all valid Medicare card holders. Online bookings are available. All missed appointments or failure to provide sufficient notice of cancellation incur a $30.00 Fee.
We are AGPAL accredited.
The LFD Team

Meet our dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses and Administration Staff who are all here to help care for you and your family.

Meet Dr Ramin Kousary

Dr Ramin obtained his medical degree from the University of Guayaquil in Ecuador. He is  currently one of the Senior Medical Officers at Laidley Hospital.  He  joined the team in 2018 and has a surgical background with a special interest and experience in skin surgery.

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Dr Ramin Kousary

(Practice Principal)

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Dr Nipuni Wanasinghe

Dr Nipuni graduated with an MBBS from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2015 and brings over a decade of diverse medical experience. Dr Nipuni later completed specialist training in Ophthalmology, earning MD(Ophthalmology) in 2023. Dr Nipuni is interested in all aspects of general practice with a particular interest in eye health, minor surgical procedures, wound care, women’s health, general medicine, and mental health.

She also speaks English and Sinhala.

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Dr Nipuni Wanasinghe


Meet ​Dr Markus Schuemann

Dr Markus obtained his medical degree from the University of Hamburg in Germany. He moved to Australia and was a Medical Superintendent at Laidley Hospital for several years while working as a GP. He speaks both German & French Some of his special interest are skin cancer, chronic disease and pain management.

Dr Markus Schuemann (GP - FRACGP)
Dr Markus Schuemann

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Meet Dr Sunil Pandey


Dr Sunil was born in India and completing his MBBS in Moscow Russia before arriving in Australia in 2007 to undertake further training in medicine. Dr Sunil has worked in Royal Hobart Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital and Logan Hospital for over 14 years across various departments of General Medicine specialities. Dr Sunil has special interest in chronic disease management, particularly diabetes and endocrinology.

Dr Sunil has a family with teen children and their beautiful Staffie Rhodesian Ridgeback cross dog.

He loves spending my free time with family, getting involved in sport activities with my children going on long walks with his dog, playing cricket, soccer and cooking, trying out different Indian cuisine. 

Dr Sunil Pandy (GP)
Dr Sunil Pandy

General Practitioner

Meet Dr Bradley Brennan

Dr Bradley Brennan obtained his medical degree from the University of Queensland.

Dr Brad grew up in Brisbane and now lives in the Lockyer Valley Region with his wife and baby daughter. He has worked various public hospitals, including 10 years working in Emergency Medicine.

Dr Brad has special interest in
acute medicine, minor surgical procedures, and geriatrics.


Outside of medicine, he enjoys hiking,
swimming, and cricket.

 

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Dr Bradley Brennan

General Practitioner

Meet Dr Raquelle Hres

Dr Raquelle Hres graduated with a MD from the University of Queensland in 2022. Dr Raquelle then completed her resident doctor years at Ipswich Hospital, working across emergency, geriatrics and general medicine. 

Dr Raquelle is now training towards her Rural Generalist specialisation and works between the clinic and Laidley Hospital.  Her areas of interest include geriatrics medicine, women’s health and rural medicine.  

Outside of work Dr Raquelle lives in Ipswich with her family and enjoys gardening and cooking ( and eating!) good food and crafts.


 

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Dr Raquelle Hres

General Practitioner

Jill has over 40 years nursing experience and has managed a GP practice in the past. Jill has a special interest in dry needling, wound management, Women’s Health including cervical screening, Care Plans, Health Assessments and is  a qualified Justice of the Peace.

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Jillian Mason, RN

Practice Nurse & Practice Manager

Meet Dr Rida Tayyab

Dr Rida graduated from medical school in Pakistan. Working in Ireland for two years in General Surgery before making the move to Australia in 2021.  Dr Rida gained experience in Emergency & General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatric Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.   
Dr Rida values a holistic approach and is interested in treating a variety of patients. 

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

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Dr Rida Tayyab

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Clinic Staff

Helen Laws (Practice Nurse)
Louise McPherson (Practice Nurse)

Heide (Reception)

Kylie (Reception)

Celeste (Reception)

Ellisha Freeman (Assistant Practice Manager)