Care Team
Our team of doctors and allied health professionals dedicated to taking great care of you and your family!
Dr Liz Chappel
MBBS FRACGP
Liz is the owner, founder, and chief engine behind Apple Tree Medical. She’s especially passionate about the link between nutrition and overall health and wellbeing. When she’s not at work, Liz is usually training for her next marathon or riding horses through the forests of Kuranda like the star of her own adventure film.
Dr Michael Breitkreutz
MBBS FRACGP
Michael loves every corner of General Practice, with special interests in chronic disease and men’s health. On his days off, he swaps the stethoscope for hiking boots and goes chasing FNQ’s most remote, hard-to-find waterfalls like it’s an extreme treasure hunt.
Dr Sahar Motamedi
MD
Dr. Sahar Motamedi has a strong focus on Women’s Health, Contraception, Preventative Health, and Mental Health — basically a superhero with excellent bedside manners. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, music, outdoor adventures, and spending quality time with her very adored cats, who are almost certainly in charge.
Dr Chris Daniel
MB ChB, FRACGP
Meet Dr. Chris Daniel: a seasoned GP, a passionate mentor, and a true champion of excellence and community care. When he’s not busy shaping the future of medicine, you can catch him pounding the pavement on a run or tearing up the trails on new mountain bike!
Dr Kelsey Wakefield
BBiomedSc, MD, FRACGP
Hailing from the sunny Gold Coast, Kelsey traded one paradise for another when she made the leap to Cairns in 2022. It was love at first sight with tropical North Queensland! When she isn't busy working her magic across all areas of general practice, you can find her dominating the water polo pool, jet-setting around the globe, or being bossed around by her beloved cats
Dr Anusha Lazzari
MBBS - BSc - FRANZCOG
Meet Dr. Anusha Lazzari: your friendly neighborhood obstetrician and gynaecologist on a mission to bring top-notch, evidence-based care to the wonderful women of regional and remote communities. When she’s not busy championing women's health, you can find her elbow-deep in the garden, coaxing rare orchids into bloom, saving the planet one conservation project at a time, or stitching up a storm at her sewing machine. Want to know more? Check out Anusha's website for the full scoop!
Rae Starkey
BSc Psych and Crim (Hons), MSc Foren Psych, Mast Psych (Clin),
Meet Rae: a clinical psychologist who helps everyone from tweens to adults navigate the twists and turns of the human mind. Whether she's tackling anxiety, chronic and pelvic pain, couples therapy, or helping folks bounce back from abusive relationships, she's all about that healing journey. When she's off the clock, you can find her soaking up nature, striking a yoga pose, jamming to her favorite tunes, or hanging out with her feline overlord. Check out Rae's website for the full scoop!
Sheng Kang
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Meet Sheng, your friendly neighborhood nutrition expert! He’s all about practical, personalized eating that actually fits your life. Sheng knows that real, lasting health is a marathon of tiny, triumphant steps—not a sprint toward the latest quick fix. His ultimate goal? Helping you feel like an absolute superhero, whether you're tackling weight management, navigating chronic illness, or looking for oncology support. Want the full scoop? Head over to the Every-bodies website!
Chloe Hrkac
Pharmacist
Chloe is a Registered Pharmacist who attends Apple Tree Medical once per week to assist patients with medication management, partuclarly aimed at our older patients who may be on multiple medications.
When she not at work she can be found hitting the streets as she trains for her next 1/2 marathon.
QML Pathology
QML have a collection room located within Apple Tree Medical with a dedicated phlebotomist, no appointment neccesary just walk in.
Availability
Mon - Fri
8:00am to midday