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Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Five

Over 90 Years of World-Class Diagnostic Services AS QUEENSLAND’S LARGEST PROVIDER OF PRIVATE PATHOLOGY SERVICES, QML PATHOLOGY’S STORY IS ONE OF VISION, HARD WORK, PERSISTENCE AND INNOVATION. In the 1920s, QML Pathology provided metropolitan and parts of regional Queensland with the first service of this kind. Since our conception, we have consistently delivered a first class and reliable service to medical practitioners and patients for over 90 years. Today, QML Pathology has vastly expanded to include 25 laboratories and over 600 collection centres strategically located throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our operations are supported by 35 specialist pathologists and over 2,000 dedicated staff. As one of Australia’s leading providers of diagnostic testing services and specialist diagnostic advice, QML Pathology offers an extensive range of pathology testing. From the relatively routine to the highly complex tests, reliable services are guaranteed that enable the medical community to prevent illness, diagnose disease, monitor disease progression and guide treatment pathways. Our services in the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers area contain a network of five laboratories and over 100 accredited collection centres for your convenience. With access to the latest diagnostic technology, we ensure results and specimens are processed timely, accurately and efficiently by our trusted Gold Coast staff. Pathologist in Charge, Dr Tony Dare, expertly leads the team with a wealth of knowledge, and nearly 20 years of experience with QML Pathology. Tony believes QML Pathology is the preferred service provider due to its emphasis on providing world class service to its patients and the medical community. “QML Pathology has served the Gold Coast longer than any other pathology practice. We uphold strong ethical practice while maintaining our focus on providing quality services.” Dr Tony Dare, Pathologist in Charge Gold Coast and Northern Rivers Tony previously worked as a General Practitioner, then as a Consultant Pathologist and Director of Anatomical Pathology at the Prince Charles Hospital before commencing work with QML Pathology. Tony says his interest in pathology was inspired as a medical student whilst studying the work of professionals in the field. “As a medical student, the teaching and research work of Professor John Kerr inspired in me, an interest in pathology. I had worked in general practice for a period but decided to follow my earlier interest to train in pathology.” Tony is a Histopathologist with special interests in skin, cardio-pulmonary pathology, and cytopathology including fine needle aspiration. Dr Dare is supported by Dr Darina Vuong, a Consultant Histopathologist and Cytopathologist. Darina joined QML Pathology in early 2015 following her training in Anatomical Pathology at various respected institutions. “QML Pathology is a trusted company which provides the best care and service to both its patients and referring practitioners,” Darina commented on why she chose to work with QML Pathology. Advertorial


Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Five
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