Dr Kimberley Wells

Q: Do I need a referral?

You don't need a referral to see Dr Wells, but a GP referral is recommended as it enables Medicare rebates and provides key clinical information. Self-referrals are always welcome.

Q: Do you only treat athletes?

No. The name Sport and Exercise Medicine comes from the training pathway, not the patients we see. Dr Wells treats people of all ages and backgrounds, including office workers with back pain, retirees with arthritis, teenagers with growing pains, weekend gardeners with sore shoulders, and athletes. If your problem involves muscles, bones, joints, or movement, you are in the right place.

Q: Can I get a bulk-billed MRI?

Yes. As a specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician, Dr Wells can refer you for an MRI under a Medicare item number that is bulk-billed at most participating radiology providers, meaning no out-of-pocket cost for the scan. A GP usually cannot refer for a Medicare-rebateable MRI for most musculoskeletal conditions, so patients who go straight to imaging without a specialist referral often pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket for the scan alone. With a specialist referral from Dr Wells, your scan cost is generally fully covered.

Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician

Former Team Doctor for the ACT Brumbies Super Rugby team and a FACSEP-qualified Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician, Dr Wells brings senior elite-sport experience to specialist care on the Sunshine Coast. Her career has included work with the Australian Institute of Sport and Olympic and Paralympic programs.

As a former dual Australian National Champion professional cyclist, she also has first-hand understanding of elite sport, injury, and rehabilitation. She specialises in the diagnosis and management of all forms of musculoskeletal injuries.

Now based on the Sunshine Coast, serving Noosa, Buderim, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Coolum & Caloundra, she provides world-class specialist medical expertise to patients of all ages and abilities.

Learn More About Dr Wells What is a Sports Physician?

Why Choose a Specialist Sports Doctor on the Sunshine Coast?

Sport and Exercise Medicine specialist doctors undergo extensive additional training beyond medical school to become experts in musculoskeletal injury, exercise prescription, and performance optimization. Whether you're in Noosa, Buderim, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Coolum, or Caloundra, specialist care is within reach.

Advanced Diagnostics

Comprehensive assessment of complex injuries
Ultrasound-guided procedures and imaging
Biomechanical analysis and movement screening
Performance and injury prevention strategies

Evidence-Based Treatment

Latest research in sports medicine
Regenerative medicine options when appropriate
Exercise prescription as medicine
Tailored rehabilitation programs

Bridging the Gap

Work collaboratively with GPs, surgeons, and physiotherapists
Specialized training bridging these disciplines
Coordinate care with allied health professionals
Comprehensive musculoskeletal expertise

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about specialist sports medicine care

Think of it like seeing a cardiologist for your heart. A Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician is the specialist doctor for your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.

This specialist training bridges the gap between GPs, surgeons, and physiotherapists. In practice, I work collaboratively with all three, providing a thorough assessment, a clear diagnosis, and a treatment plan that may include imaging, hands-on procedures like ultrasound-guided injections, medication, exercise prescription, and coordinated rehabilitation. If surgery is needed, I will refer you to the right surgeon and support your recovery.

The letters FACSEP after a doctor's name mean they have completed this specialist training and passed national fellowship examinations with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians. After six years of medical school and three years as a junior doctor, a sports physician completes a minimum of four years of specialist training in diagnosing and treating injuries, pain, and movement problems. From starting medical school to receiving these letters takes at least thirteen years. See Dr Wells' journey.

You don't need a referral to see me, but a GP referral is recommended as it enables Medicare rebates and provides key clinical information. Self-referrals are always welcome. Book an appointment.

No. The name "Sport and Exercise Medicine" comes from the training pathway, not the patients we see. I treat people of all ages and backgrounds, including office workers with back pain, retirees with arthritis, teenagers with growing pains, weekend gardeners with sore shoulders, and yes, athletes too. If your problem involves muscles, bones, joints, or movement, you are in the right place. Everyone is welcome.

Yes. As a specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician, Dr Wells can refer you for an MRI under a Medicare item number that is bulk-billed at most participating radiology providers, meaning no out-of-pocket cost for the scan. A GP usually cannot refer for a Medicare-rebateable MRI for most musculoskeletal conditions, so patients who go straight to imaging without a specialist referral often pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket for the scan alone. With a specialist referral from Dr Wells, your scan cost is generally fully covered. Read the full answer.

All three play important roles in musculoskeletal care, but have different training and focus:

Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician (FACSEP) - A medical specialist doctor who diagnoses and manages the full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. I coordinate your care, provide non-surgical treatments including injection therapies and medication, order imaging and investigations, and refer to surgeons or other specialists when needed.
Orthopaedic Surgeon - A surgical specialist for conditions that may need an operation. If surgery is the best option, I'll refer you to an appropriate surgeon and support your care before and after.
Physiotherapist - An allied health professional providing hands-on treatment and rehabilitation exercises. I work closely with physios to ensure your rehab aligns with your diagnosis and goals.

See a Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician if: you have a new injury needing diagnosis, a condition not responding to physio alone, need imaging or a medication review, are unsure whether you need surgery, or have a complex problem. View services.

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Now accepting new patients across the Sunshine Coast

Current Consulting Locations

Noosa Specialist Sports Medicine Now Open

The Medihub, Noosaville

Phone: 07 5415 0428, press 1. Bookings handled by Fortius Allied Health reception.

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SportsMed Sunshine Coast

The Sports Hub Suites, Bokarina

Phone: 07 5415 0428, press 2. Bookings handled by SportsMed reception.

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Areas Served

Noosa, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Buderim, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Nambour, Kawana, Caloundra, Gympie and beyond.

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New patient appointments are 30-45 minutes for comprehensive assessment and care planning. Please bring any relevant imaging, reports, or referral letters.

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