About Dr Kimberley Wells

Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician - FACSEP

Specialist doctor. Former athlete. Your partner in getting back to what you love.

Dr Kimberley Wells is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP), consulting at SportsMed Sunshine Coast in Bokarina with a Noosa location coming soon. After six years of medical school and three years as a junior doctor, she completed a minimum of four years of specialist training to earn FACSEP. She is a former professional cyclist and dual Australian National Champion who transitioned to medicine, bringing first-hand understanding of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Her career includes serving as Team Doctor for the ACT Brumbies Super Rugby team (2023-2025), consulting at the Australian Institute of Sport, and providing medical care for Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games athletes across more than forty different sports. She is one of a small number of FACSEP specialists serving the northern Sunshine Coast corridor. Phone: (07) 5415 0428.
Dr Kimberley Wells

Professional Bio

Dr Kimberley Wells is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP), currently practising at SportsMed Sunshine Coast in Bokarina, with clinic options in the Noosa area coming soon. She provides specialist care for musculoskeletal injuries, exercise prescription, and performance optimisation for patients of all ages - from children through to older adults.

A former professional cyclist and dual Australian National Champion, Dr Wells brings first-hand experience of elite sport to her patient care. Her career includes serving as Team Doctor for the ACT Brumbies, consulting at the Australian Institute of Sport, and providing medical care for Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games athletes across more than forty different sports.

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Dr Kimberley Wells

Dr Kimberley Wells

MBBS, FACSEP | Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician

Professional Biography

Dr Kimberley Wells is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP), currently practising at SportsMed Sunshine Coast in Bokarina, with clinic options in the Noosa area coming soon. She provides specialist care for musculoskeletal injuries, exercise prescription, and performance optimisation for patients of all ages - from children through to older adults.

A former professional cyclist, Dr Wells is a dual Australian National Champion and multiple UCI international race winner. This lived experience as an elite athlete informs her patient-centred approach to injury management and rehabilitation.

Her career includes serving as Team Doctor for the ACT Brumbies Super Rugby team, consulting at the Australian Institute of Sport, ACT Academy of Sport, and providing medical care for Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games athletes across more than forty different sports at both elite and community levels.

Dr Wells completed her medical degree (MBBS) at James Cook University Medical School before undertaking specialist training in Sport & Exercise Medicine. She is committed to providing evidence-based, collaborative care on the Sunshine Coast.

Clinical Interests

Acute Injuries & Trauma: Fractures, dislocations, acute ligament and tendon injuries, muscle tears and contusions, concussion assessment and management

Overuse & Chronic Conditions: Tendinopathy, bone stress injuries, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, adhesive capsulitis

Joint & Region Specific: ACL injuries and return-to-sport, shoulder instability, ankle injuries, hip and groin pain, knee injuries, back and spine conditions, elbow, wrist and hand injuries

Special Populations: Paediatric and adolescent sports medicine, dance medicine, gymnastics, women’s sports health and RED-s, older adults and active ageing

Performance & Prevention: Exercise prescription, pre-participation screening, concussion baseline testing, return-to-sport programs

Surgical Assisting

Dr Wells provides orthopaedic surgical assisting and is available for regular theatre lists.
Surgical areas: Hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, foot & ankle

For Referrers

Dr Wells welcomes referrals for patients of all ages and abilities, including WorkCover patients. Comprehensive reports are provided via Medical Objects following all consultations. Self-referrals are also accepted. She works collaboratively with GPs, physiotherapists, and orthopaedic surgeons to ensure coordinated patient care.

Qualifications

Contact: SportsMed Sunshine Coast, Sports Hub Bokarina, QLD
Phone: (07) 5415 0428
Website: www.drkimberleywells.com

My Journey

From professional athlete to specialist doctor

2009

Medical Training

Completed medical degree (MBBS) at James Cook University Medical School

2012 - 2016

Professional Cycling

Dual Australian National Champion, multiple UCI international race winner, competing on the International Stage at the elite level

Dr Kimberley Wells putting on Australian National Champion jersey after winning the Australian Road Criterium
National Champion: Putting on the green and gold after winning the Australian Criterium Championship
Kimberley Wells winning the GP Gatineau, UCI 1.1
Professional Cycling: GP Gatineau winner, UCI 1.1
2018 - 2021

Specialist Training

ACSEP registrar program - four years of advanced Sport & Exercise Medicine training, working with elite, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, the Australian Institute of Sport, state academies and Australian and New Zealand private practice

Dr Kimberley Wells with Dr Dan Exeter, ACSEP President, at Axis Sports Medicine in New Zealand
Specialist Training: With Dr Dan Exeter, current ACSEP President, at Axis Sports Medicine, New Zealand
Dr Kimberley Wells with Dr Mark Fulcher at Axis Sports Medicine, New Zealand
Specialist Training: With Dr Mark Fulcher, former ACSEP President, at Axis Sports Medicine, New Zealand
Australian Kookaburras hockey team victory at Azlan Shah Cup, Malaysia
Specialist Training: Kookaburras hockey, Azlan Shah Cup, pre-Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast)
Australian Youth Netball World Cup team in Botswana
Specialist Training: Australian Youth Netball World Cup team, Botswana
2022

Sports Physician Fellowship

Awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians - the peak qualification in the field

Dr Larissa Trease and Dr Kimberley Wells at the ACSEP Fellowship Ceremony
FACSEP: With Dr Larissa Trease at the Fellowship Ceremony
Dr Kimberley Wells at the Australian Institute of Sport
FACSEP: Australian Institute of Sport and ACT Academy of Sport recognition for service through Registrar training years and beyond as a Consultant.
2023 - 2025

Team Doctor - Super Rugby

ACT Brumbies Super Rugby - providing medical care for Brumbies and Wallabies players

Dr Kimberley Wells with the ACT Brumbies in Fiji
Team Doctor: With the ACT Brumbies in Fiji
Dr Kimberley Wells pitch-side with the ACT Brumbies
Team Doctor: With ACT Brumbies on field
2026 - Present

Sunshine Coast Practice

Relocated to bring specialist Sport & Exercise Medicine care to the Sunshine Coast & Queensland community

Dr Kimberley Wells at the Queensland Academy of Sport
Sunshine Coast: Bringing elite-level expertise to South East Queensland

Life on the Sunshine Coast

After years working in Canberra with elite sporting programs, my family and I made the move to the Sunshine Coast to be closer to family and embrace the outdoor lifestyle this region is famous for.

The Sunshine Coast isn't new to me - I've raced here many times over the years, including wins at the Noosa Festival of Cycling. Now I'm proud to call it home.

When I'm not in the clinic, you'll find me on my bike exploring the hinterland roads, at the beach, or enjoying everything the Noosa region has to offer.

Dr Kimberley Wells celebrating victory at Noosa Festival of Cycling

Celebrating a win at the Noosa Festival of Cycling

My Approach

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Evidence-Based

Every treatment recommendation is grounded in the latest research and clinical evidence

Collaborative

I work alongside your GP, physio and other healthcare providers for coordinated care

Active Recovery

Movement and exercise are medicine. I focus on getting you back to activity safely

For Everyone

All ages, all abilities, all welcome. From children to retirees, para-athletes to weekend warriors

Patient-Centred

Your goals drive the plan - whether that's a marathon or playing with your kids

Goal-Focused

Treatment plans built around getting you back to what you love

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

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