Our clients - success stories

Medical client stories


Are you a doctor or medical specialist?

Discover how we have helped clients, just like you, get ahead in business and grow their personal wealth. Their success stories offer inside tips, inspiration and knowledge about how you can grow your own business and personal finances. 

Refine Results

Topics
  • Buying property
  • Help with your practice
State
  • ACT
  • NT
  • NSW
  • QLD
  • SA
  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA

Dr David Chettle wanted a practice that stood out from the crowd

Dr David Chettle wanted to offer something different with his new obstetrics practice in Toowoomba, focusing on what his patients need.

Learn More

Dr Prabhakar’s home loan made work easier

Buying a home closer to his place of work has made the life of Dr Prabhakar Ramachandran much easier and more enjoyable.

Learn More

Dr Julian Fidge and Ms Kim Ching on breaking out

A desire to provide great healthcare services led Dr Julian Fidge and Ms Kim Ching to build a practice to help residents in need.

Learn More

Dr Reza Issapour on building two thriving practices in a decade

Dr Reza Issapour and his wife Dr Mahkam Ghanbari immigrated to Australia a decade ago and own two thriving practices and their dream home in Brisbane.

Learn More

Dr Alice Rudd on opening a dermatology practice like no other

A gap in the market inspired dermatologist Dr Alice Rudd to open a holistic clinic that empowers patients to look after their skin for the long term.

Learn More

Dr Brian Todd on starting a regional practice

Following his degree, Bowen boy Dr Brian Todd found himself back in north Queensland. Only, now, he was a man with a plan: he wanted to open a state-of-the-art rural practice so locals could access the best optical care.

Learn More

Dr Kenric Smith has his dream profession but he was after his dream home

Navy GP Dr Kenric Smith found his dream home and a bank which delivers personalised service specifically for his profession.

Learn More

Dr Dominic Lee always wanted to set up a practice in the suburbs

Dr Dominic Lee has practised urology at some of the world’s leading institutions but chose suburban Sydney to set up his dream practice. And BOQ Specialist helped him do it.

Learn More

Dr Joo Teoh on being a High Achiever

With so many projects on the go—on top of his day job—it’s a wonder Dr Joo Teoh finds time to sleep.

Learn More

How Dr Rajesh Kanna built a cardiology testing service

Dr Rajesh Kanna could see the potential of starting a cardiology testing service. Two years later, he’s running four centres with more on the way.

Learn More

Dr Yin Min Hew is proof you should always ask questions

Dr Yin Min Hew never dreamt of owning a practice, but the right question at the right time, saw him buy the business he now owns.

Learn More

Kiran Puttappa on how more is more

He didn’t plan on it, but Perth General Practitioner Dr Kiran Puttappa has ended up with 13 practices. BOQ has been there from the start.

Learn More

How Allsports Physio grew from a local clinic to a big business

When a Queensland-based physiotherapy group was acquired by an ASX-listed company, BOQ Specialist was there to help.

Learn More

Dr Niall Jefferson as he opens the doors of his new practice

Dr Niall Jefferson’s medical career has taken him all over the world, but all roads eventually led to Newcastle where he set up his ENT practice.

Learn More

Starting a family-focused medical practice

Dr Michael Clem had a dream of opening his own medical practice. He turned to BOQ Specialist to make it happen.

Learn More

Eternal Women's Health is a vision brought to life

Eternal Women’s Health had a vision for a holistic women’s health centre in Hobart, their challenge was finding a way to bring it to life.

Learn More

Dr Robert Magotti’s path to the perfect Ultrasound clinic

Dr Robert Magotti is a man with a plan and the ultrasound clinic he has just opened is only the beginning.

Learn More

Dr Amir Akram’s one-stop shop for patients

Despite early hurdles, Dr Amir Akram’s vision for growing his practice into a one-stop shop for patients became a reality.

Learn More

Dr Ashish Chawla on setting up two clinics at once

Setting up two clinics at once might sound impossible to some, but not for Dr Ashish Chawla. With the help of BOQ Specialist Dr Chawla was able to successfully establish one radiology clinic while he bought another one.

Learn More

How Dr Penny Lim started her own dermatology practice

When Dr Penny Lim wanted to start her own dermatology practice, her husband, Dr Lee-Tam Teo, decided to help.

Learn More

Fixing a home loan nightmare

When Dr Daniel Varma’s home loan fell through the day before settlement, he turned to BOQ Specialist to get the job done fast.

Learn More

How Dr Rohan Crouch built a specialist day surgery

A unique business opportunity for Dr Rohan Crouch has provided rural Victoria with a state-of-the-art day surgery.

Read more

How Dr Dan Trevena bought a first home twice

Buying a first home is full of choices. House or apartment? City or country? Doctors Dan Trevena and Jacinta O’Neill found the perfect answer: choose both. The young couple realised their dream of a city crash pad and country retreat at the same time.

 

Learn More

How to buy an existing medical practice

When Dr Sushil Anand decided to buy an existing practice in Mackay, BOQ Specialist made the transition a smooth one.

Learn More

Dr Andrea Zalan and her unique practice for children and their families

Dr Andrea Zalan, a paediatrician and child psychiatrist, considered her patients' total wellbeing when building her dream practice.

Learn More

Buying a car and getting on the road again quickly

Dr Mark Ridhalgh needed to purchase a car before the end of the financial year. He made it happen, with BOQ Specialist's help.

Learn More

Growing the practice in a boom suburb

Dr Tim Diep fulfilled his dream of expanding his practice after 20 years working as a GP in the Sydney CBD.

Learn More

How Dr Jagadish Krishnan bought and built his practice

Dr Jagadish Krishnan’s dream of owning his own practice seemed unlikely. Today, he owns 10 practices across Perth.

Learn More

Gemma Cribb on relocating her practice

When a move to new psychology premises proved difficult for Gemma Cribb, she got help from BOQ Specialist.

Learn More

How Drs Matt and Vanessa Palmer started a new practice

Dermatologists Matt and Vanessa Palmer always dreamt of starting a new practice. But it happened earlier than they ever thought possible.

Learn More

Dr Bryan Pang on expanding a dermatology practice

Dr Bryan Pang has made a career and a dermatological empire out of making people feel better about themselves—one blemish at a time. And, with over 100, 000 patients accrued in just 20 years, Dr Pang isn’t showing signs of stopping any time soon.

Learn More

For Dr Richard Wood, expanding his practice meant evaluating his priorities

The technology and patient experience was of equal priority when Dr Richard Wood expanded his practice—and the results were worth it.

Learn More

Dr Shagun Aggarwal was already a successful plastic surgeon, now he's a business owner

Dr Shagun Aggarwal’s training made him a leading specialist plastic surgeon. Now, with BOQ Specialist's help, he's also a business owner.

Learn More

Ian Goodchild's piece of the pie

When an investment opportunity too good to resist came his way, Ian Goodchild was thrilled to get the financial help he needed.

Learn More

Dr Ben Carew started his own practice with dreams to expand

Like any medical professional, Dr Ben Carew has dreamed of starting his own practice. Not only does he now have a thriving dermatology practice in Brisbane, but he also has plans to expand.

 

Learn More

Creating the ideal cosmetic and dental surgery

For Sydney Cosmetic Sanctuary to be successful, Dr Rohit Kumar needed two things: his wife, Dr Nidhi Berera, to work with him, and the financial support of BOQ Specialist.

Learn More

A new kind of medical practice

A lifelong interest in making healthcare more responsive to patients led Dr Paul Tescher and Ms Chantelle Brott to build a unique practice. 

Learn More

Dr Jill Tomlinson knew it was time to branch out on her own

Demand for her specialist services compelled Dr Jill Tomlinson to find some rooms of her own, with help from BOQ Specialist.

Learn More

Merging medical services for better patient outcomes

From the start, rheumatologist Dr Irwin Lim was in no doubt as to the type of practice he wanted to lead. He didn't have to look far to find others willing to support his vision.

Learn More

Dr Nick Rennick on buying a new home 4000 kms away

For first-home buyers, taking the plunge can daunting. Especially if, like Dr Nick Rennick, you’re moving across the country. BOQ financial was there to help him find his feet and fund his first home stress-free.

Learn More

Dr Pratima Herle and Harry Rao have doubled their property portfolio

Dr Pratima Herle and Harry Rao have been able to double their property portfolio with the help of BOQ Specialist. 

Learn More

Dr Melvyn Kuan & Dr David Sofield turned the house next door into their practice

When two urologists purchased the house next door to their practice, they had grand plans to turn it into a purpose-built medical centre.

Learn More

Dr Anne Clark puts Fertility First

For a Sydney fertility specialist, her new premises has a unique aesthetic—this calming and contemporary practice acts as a cosy haven for anticipative patients.

Learn More

Growing a specialist urology practice

As repeat clients, Drs Shane La Bianca and Jeff Thavaseelan knew BOQ Specialist would be able to support the growth for their urology clinic, despite the size of the investment.

Learn More

Drs Steve Gilchrist and Louise Draper were able to finance their dream home

For doctors Steve Gilchrist and Louise Draper, finding a bank to finance their dream home was hard. Then they called BOQ Specialist. 

Learn More

Dr George Eskander, A Medical Odyssey

As a practising GP who is equal parts practitioner and academic, there are few areas of medicine Dr George Eskander has left untouched.

Learn More

Dr Shruti Kapila purchased her second practice in her SMSF

Cardiologist Dr Shruti Kapila describes the process of purchasing her second practice in her self-managed super fund (SMSF) as being 'impossible' if it weren't for the help of BOQ Specialist.

Learn more

From derelict pub to medical hub

When a GP moved to Launceston he soon saw the opportunity of converting an old pub into a sleek medical hub.

Learn More

Dr Anna Thomas-Mergler on opening a practice in her dream location

Dr Anna Thomas-Mergler loves living and working on North Stradbroke Island. Buying her own practice there was the icing on the cake.

Learn More

Financing for Lakeview Private Hospital

Everyone involved in Lakeview Private Hospital could see how successful it was —except for their financier. Luckily, BOQ Specialist understood what they were doing and was there to help.

Learn More

Future Medical Imaging Group's innovative new equipment

For radiologist Dr Andrew Dobrotwir, investing in a machine that makes brain surgery possible without any incisions was definitely a no-brainer.

Learn More

Dr Andrew Hamilton

For cardiologist Dr Andrew Hamilton, running a successful business is all about putting the patient first.

Learn More

Dr. Karim Ghanim - finding a new home

Fleeing the death penalty in Iraq set Dr Karim Ghanim on a long journey that led him to being able to set up his own medical practice in Perth.

Learn More

Dr Scott Macrossan's National Trust listed practice

Transforming a beautiful 1880s heritage home into spacious private practice has been a successful transition for this husband and wife duo. 

Learn More

Dr Carolyn Stulner’s dream to have her own practice finally became reality

Thanks to good advice and finance when she needed it, Dr Carolyn Stulner can now add practice owner to her long list of professional achievements. 

Learn More

Dr Madeleine Adams, starting a practice from scratch

Fresh out of training, Dr Madeleine Adams started her own practice with no referral base in a new hospital. 

Learn More

For Dr Mina Fam and Dr Monica Ibrahim it’s a family affair

Strong family ties are why GP Dr Mina Fam had no qualms at all going into practice with his wife and her parents.

Learn More

Dr Fady Henry on serving his community

Buying his first and then second practice in regional Victoria has given general practitioner Dr Fady Henry the space he needs to thrive and grow.

Learn More

Dr Kushwin Rajamani of having a heart

Making the world a better place is what motivates Dr Kushwin Rajamani, whether it’s helping his patients or aligning himself with good causes.

Learn More

Navigating Change: How BOQ Specialist helped Dr. Adeniyi Borire

If you didn’t know it was true, you’d think the early life story of neurologist Dr Adeniyi Borire was straight out of Hollywood.

Learn More

Dr Shreya Andric in itching to go

Having just finished her training, dermatologist Dr Shreya Andric has made some good connections to realise her dream of practice ownership.

Learn More

Colonoscopy Clinic’s vision for the future

Associate Professors Dan Worthley and David Hewett of Colonoscopy Clinic want a future where no Australian dies of bowel cancer.

Learn More

Dr Dushyant Singh’s vision for a private ER

Emergency doctor Dushyant Singh always felt bad for patients waiting hours in emergency departments, so he did something about it.

Learn More

Dr Arun Dhir on the whole picture of gut health

Nothing exists in isolation says gastrointestinal surgeon Dr Arun Dhir, who is educating his patients about the mind-body-gut connection.

Learn More

North Obstetrics’ labour of love

Going into practice together has let Dr Margie Harpham and Dr Kathryn Austin of North Obstetrics create their dream model of obstetric care.

Learn More

Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker: The eyes have it

Buying his first practice doesn’t mean Indigenous ophthalmologist, Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker, plans to ever settle down.

Learn More

Drs Sing-Pey Chow and Michael Hogden's eyes on the prize

Ophthalmologists Drs Sing-Pey Chow and Michael Hogden have gone local with their patients, with the help of BOQ Specialist.

Learn More

Drs Shalu Singh and Retaish Karwal: Skin in the game

Newcastle GPs Drs Shalu Singh and Retaish Karwal realised their dream of their own skin cancer clinic with the help of BOQ Specialist.

Learn More

Springs Medical expading possibilities

The four partners of Springs Medical have found their practice growing recently as people move from the cities to the regions.

Learn More

Dr Michael Miu: Painless

For pain specialist and anaesthetist Dr Michael Miu, the move into private practice has been a painless experience.

Learn More

Dr Lisa Opie: Walking the walk

For Dr Lisa Opie, being her own boss was a dream that came true when she bought an old fire station in her hometown in country NSW.

Learn More

Drs C. Soundaram and Padma Jatoth on being in the right place at the right time

It’s one thing to buy a practice; quite another to acquire the list of patients from another practice. But for Drs C. Soundaram and Padma Jatoth, BOQ Specialist helped both transactions go smoothly.

Learn More

The tricky birth of Camden Surgical Hospital

It’s not exactly easy building a new hospital but despite the many challenges involved, the team behind Camden Surgical Hospital have succeeded with flying colours.

Learn More

Dr Alice Frampton on the unexpected joys of practice ownership

When development delays impacted all the careful planning GP Dr Alice Frampton and husband Kieran put into their new practice, they kept the faith—and now their business is thriving.

Learn More

Dr Luke Crantock on the challenge of opening a private hospital

When Dr Luke Crantock became disenchanted with patient access to endoscopic services, he and his colleagues opened a private hospital.

Learn More

Dr Mueed Mian on starting a joint business

He never planned to run his own practice, but when COVID hit, the career path of rheumatologist Dr Mueed Mian took an unexpected turn.

Learn More

Dr Suelyn Lai-Smith on setting and meeting goals

Long before she even had her qualifications, obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Suelyn Lai-Smith didn’t just know she’d have her own practice one day, she knew where it would be.

Learn More
  • Important Information

      Any information is of a general nature only. We have not taken into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs when preparing it. Before acting on this information you should consider if it is appropriate for your situation. BOQ Specialist is not offering financial, tax or legal advice. You should obtain independent financial, tax and legal advice as appropriate.