Our Team

Philip is a founding PEHA Director and has clinical oversight for all PEHA sites. He is also the Deputy Chair of the Private Practice Section for the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine.  Philip is a member of the PEHA Clinical Advisory Committee and is also a director of the PEHA Board. With more than 20 years of clinical experience in a wide range of medical settings, he is a capable and trustworthy leader and physician. Philip studied medicine and surgery as an undergraduate at James Cook University and worked at several public-sector sites across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote Queensland before moving to Western Australia to undertake his fellowship at Royal Perth Hospital, a centre for excellence in both trauma and medical research.

Dr. Yousif is an experienced Senior Consultant of eighteen years, with a focus on Emergency Medicine & Trauma, Adults and Paediatrics. Having worked and studied in both Australia and New Zealand, he is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. He holds full vocational registration with both AHPRA and NZMC. Dr. Yousif has published several original research papers with the Emergency Medicine Australasia Journal and the British Medical Journal. He is also a supervisor and instructor of Emergency Medicine Diploma & Certificate candidates for the ACEM College. Dr. Yousif provides oversight to emergency departments, including supervising junior staff, liaising with various medical and surgical specialities, bed managers, chief executives, and ambulance officers and paramedics.

Emeka is a senior staff specialist in Emergency Medicine with over 20 years of experience, including 12 years as a staff specialist. Emeka's career has encompassed both clinical excellence and leadership in emergency services. Throughout his career, Emeka has held key leadership positions, including Director for Emergency Medicine Training, Local Work-Based Coordinator, and Senior Clinical Director for Emergency Services on the Fraser Coast. During his time at Fraser Coast, Emeka was instrumental in establishing a unique Clinical Decision Unit under the governance of the Emergency Department, which enhanced patient flow and quality of care. I have a special interest in clinical education, trauma, and critical care.

David oversees the clinical management of Hobart Private Hospital ED, providing patient care and ensuring a high standard of clinical care and patient satisfaction across the site. David has more than 20 years of emergency department experience and has been active in teaching, research, and clinical leadership in the public and private sectors. He is passionate about emergency department systems and applying the latest research to provide an exceptional patient experience. When not working, David divides his time between his wife and children, 26 animals of all shapes and sizes, and making wooden furniture.                    I strive to provide bespoke, patient-centred care to everyone we see in the emergency department.  

Dr. Muhammad Umer Ihsan, MBBS, MD, FACEM, CCPU, AFRACMA, is the Site Director at the Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton Emergency Care Centre. With over 17 years of clinical and academic experience across Pakistan, the UK, USA, and Australia, he is a certified emergency physician and educator with a special focus on ultrasound and simulation-based training. He has held leadership roles in emergency medicine education, developed curricula, and authored training tools aligned with ACEM standards. Dr. Ihsan is also an ultrasound fellowship supervisor and a pioneer in medical simulation software development aimed at enhancing clinical decision-making and education.