Doctors and Staff
Ensuring all our patients have access to the very best quality care.
Dr Michael Keating - Principal
B.Med (Newcastle) FRACGP ACCAM (Mon)Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (CASA)
Prior to training in Medicine, Dr Keating worked as a Travel Agent & then undertook a Diploma of Applied Science in Nursing in Sydney. He transferred to Medicine and graduated in 1989 from the University of Newcastle, NSW as a mature age student.
Moving back to Brisbane in 1991 with his wife and two sons he commenced surgical training gaining valuable experience in Paediatric Surgery & Urology, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. In 1994 he moved into General Practice in Rockhampton and attained his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
An experienced pilot himself, he is also an aviation medical examiner for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. He pursues his surgical interests performing skin cancer surgery and works with local Surgeons providing Urology, Orthopaedics and General Surgery procedures.
With Dr Brad Lorraway he also provides a Sleep Apnoea Clinic diagnosing and treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.
Dr Keating has been practicing in Rockhampton for over thirty years and is committed to providing a very high standard of care by going the extra mile for his patients.
Dr Brad Lorraway - Principal
MBBS Qld. Dip.RACOG.FRACGP
Dr Brad Lorraway is a founding partner of City Heart Medical. He is Rockhampton born and bred, having 25 years of general practice experience.
Whilst enjoying all aspects of general practice he has particular interests in Diabetes, Nutrition, and Diving & Travel Medicine, and treatment of Sleep Apnoea.
Dr Lame’ Bartlett
MBChB (Pretoria) FRACGP
Lame’ graduated in 1992, from the University of Pretoria, in South Africa.
Her work experiences have included environments in both Public and Private sectors.
At the 1 Military Hospital- extensive Ultra Sound/ Sonar experience in the Radiology Department. At the Pretoria Academic Hospital- in the Emergency Medicine Department.
The hospital environments were rewarding and challenging, but her passion was to do GP work- with a flair for Family Medicine- especially Woman and Children related health care.
This led her to practice medicine at the “Poly Clinic”, a Family Medicine Clinic attached to 1 Military Hospital, as well as various private 24 Hour Medical Clinics.
Lame’ and her family (husband Steven and daughter Caitlin) immigrated to Australia in 2007, together with Dr Kruger and his family, and settled in Rockhampton.
She has continued her focus in Family Medicine, and has a well-established practice at City Heart Medical.
Dr Sudarshan Sharma
MB BS FRACGP
Dr Sharma graduated in Medicine from India in 2003. Then he spent 2 years working in General Medicine at the NHS Hospital in UK. He immigrated to Australia in 2006 and joined the Accident & Emergency at Rockhampton Hospital where he gained wide experience in all aspects of medicine during his term for 3.5 years. He & his family like the friendly nature of the Central QLD people & decided to settle in Rockhampton. He lives with his wife and a son. He has been working as a General Practitioner at City Heart Medical since Jan2010 & obtained his Fellowship with Royal College of General Practitioner in 2012. He is interested & enjoys all aspects of general practice and aims to make general practice a warm, welcome and positive experience for all age groups. He is passionate about promoting preventive health medicine to region of Rockhampton and looks forward to meeting you.
Dr Sushil Kumar
MBBS FRACGP MRCS(Ed) EM Cert (ACEM)
Dr Kumar graduated in medicine from Chennai, India in 2002. After graduating he went to the UK and worked with NHS for 5 years.
He completed basic surgical training and MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. After immigrating to Australia in 2009, he worked as a medical officer in Emergency Department at Rockhampton Base Hospital for over 4 years and did Certificate in Emergency Medicine from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.
He joined City Heart Medical in February 2014 and completed Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. He brings with him the vast experience of having worked in different health systems around the world.
Dr Kumar and his wife Sonia enjoy living in Rockhampton. He is interested in all fields of general practice covering physical and mental health, acute and chronic health problems in all age groups, skin and preventive medicine.
Dr Leigh South
MBBS (Qld)
Born and bred in Rockhampton and educated at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (where she was Dux and proudly added the prize in Home Economics to those of Maths 1, Maths 2, Physics and Chemistry!). Leigh graduated from Medicine at the University of Queensland in 1986. During her three years at Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra and Mater Children’s Hospitals and the Geelong Hospital, she developed a passion for Child Health and was Senior Resident Medical Officer in Oncology and Principal House Officer in Psychiatry. She completed her General Practice training with the Family Medicine Program, where she was Trainee Liaison Officer in 1991, and is a Vocationally Registered member of the Royal Australian College of General Practice. Leigh has been in General Practice in Rockhampton since 1992 and her other special interests include Women’s Health, Aboriginal Health and Skin Cancer Surgery. Outside work Leigh tutors in Indigenous Advocacy at the Charles Darwin University and manages her musician partner. Her two daughters are following in her footsteps, studying Medicine at the University of Queensland.
Dr Richard Shepherd
M.B.B.S. B.Med.Sc FRACGP
Almost a local, Dr Shepherd started grade 2 in Rockhampton and attended UQ for his medical degree. He spent an extra year undergoing multidisciplinary medical research before interning at RBWH. After that he went west to work in Mt Isa, and surrounds, for two years before returning to RBWH for a variety of rotations. Having worked in all the different medical specialties in Mt Isa, and then at Rockhampton Hospital, Dr Shepherd has a broad generalist background and completed his FRACGP training locally.
Although new to City Heart in 2021 Dr Shepherd has worked the previous 23 years in Rockhampton and so knows the area well. He is a keen historian and served as president of the local ADFAS chapter and was involved with the old Art Gallery. In his down time, he enjoys science fiction and has a certain notoriety having treated “Darth Vader” and so is more than just a GP.
Having married a local girl, he has no plans to leave town before he retires and so he will be here for a few more years yet.
Dr Iman Jafarzadeh
MD
Dr Iman Jafarzadeh graduated from medical school in Iran in 2018 and worked extensively in private general medicine, before relocating to Australia.
He has joined the team at City Heart Medical in 2024, as an experienced practitioner who is passionate about establishing rapport with patients and working together to achieve the best outcomes for improved health and wellbeing.
Whilst Dr Iman enjoys all areas of general practice, he has a keen clinical interest in both Men’s and Women’s Health, Chronic Diseases (like Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Asthma), and Health Assessments.
He is fluent in both English and Farsi.
Dr Pradheepa Sithranjan
MBBS, AMC, FRACGP
Dr Pradheepa Sithranjan graduated with an MBBS (Hons) in 2010 in Sri Lanka. Worked at Rockhampton Base Hospital from 2015 to 2020, before transitioning into general practice in 2020. Experienced in caring for patients across all age groups. Special interests include women’s health, paediatrics, all aspects of internal medicine, lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, and preventive health.
Dr Novita Tjandramulia
B Pharm, MD
Dr Novita grew up locally in Rockhampton and attended St Peter’s Primary School and The Cathedral College. She then went on to do her undergraduate studies in pharmacy at James Cook University and completed her medical degree at Griffith University in 2022. She has experience working at Rockhampton Hospital and completed a variety of rotations. She has now joined the team at City Heart Medical.
Dr Novita enjoys all aspects of general practice with special interests in Women’s Health, Children’s Health, Chronic Disease Management and Preventative Medicine.
She speaks both English and Indonesian.
Our Professional Nursing Staff
Registered Nurse
- Deena
- Jess
- Tessie
Enrolled Nurse
- Eylish
- Leisha
- Debbie
- Charlotte
- Makayla
Our Practice Manager
Kellie
Kellie, the Practice Manager, is a lifelong resident of the Rockhampton area. She has a strong passion for general practice and takes great pride in supporting the local Rockhampton community.
Friendly Support & Reception Staff
- Sherri, Jenny, Judy, Shannon, Wendy, Nicole, Khwann, Cathy, Chloe and Athena