Dr Yohannes Abate Faris is a General Practitioner and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He graduated in medicine from Jimma University and later completed a Master’s in Public Health Methodology at the Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. He has practised in Addis Ababa and across the Sunshine Coast, in general practice as well as after hours and home visit care.

Dr Yohannes sees patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. His interests include chronic disease management, mental health, men’s health, ADHD care and addiction management. He also performs minor surgery and a range of procedures in the clinic, including skin checks, lesion removal, wound care, abscess drainage, cryotherapy, implant insertion and ear wax microsuction.

His public health background, which includes community health, vaccination programs and preventive education, shapes a strong focus on preventive care. Dr Yohannes offers both in clinic and telehealth appointments.