Dr Natasha Yates trained at UQ then completed Rural GP training in a range of places in QLD and NSW.
Her areas of interest clinically include the full spectrum of care, from ‘womb to tomb’, and she enjoys being able to care for all generations and presentations, including preventative as well as acute care.
She has worked in Medical Education for over 15 years, currently as the GP Lead for NewMed medical school. Before this she worked for a decade as an Assistant Professor at Bond University (deputy lead of General Practice. She is completing a PhD in Medical Education, and is an Alumni of the Harvard Macy Medical Educators program.
She is passionate about communicating about health in a clear and accessible way, and has written and spoken extensively on a range of topics to that end.
When not seeing patients, Dr Natasha can be found enjoying her garden, playing sport, or staking out good coffee.
Kalwun Coomera
Doctors at this practice
Dr Natasha Yates
Specialist General Practitioner
Dr Katrina McLean
Specialist General Practitioner
Dr Kat McLean is an experienced GP who combines her clinical work with medical education and medical leadership roles.
After training in New Zealand Dr McLean made the move across the Tasman in 2011, she settled with her family on the Gold Coast.
Dr McLean works as the Senior Medical Officer at Kalwun Coomera. Her special interests are listed below, and whilst a true ‘generalist’ who enjoys all aspects of general Practice Dr McLean has a particular passion for Antenatal care and Women’s and Children’s health.
Dr Mclean was born and raised in rural New Zealand and studied Medicine at the University of Otago. She has worked in diverse range of settings. Dr McLean is actively involved with a number of professional organisations, including the the Australian Medical Association, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Gold Coast Medical Association.
Dr McLean is a prior Chair of the Board of General Practice Gold Coast.
Dr McLean enjoys teaching General Practice Registrars and Medical Students.
Dr McLean also enjoys writing and has published a number of blog articles https://www.gps-can.com.au/covid19-blog/tag/dr+kat+mclean
She has also contributed regularly to the medical journal of Australia https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2019/37/clinical-handover-to-primar
