We care so you can
Who we are
Cordium is a family owned and family run healthcare group that owns and operates medical centres across Queensland and Tasmania.
We put our heart and soul into what we do. —Cordium literally means heart and soul—and our motto, “We care so you can,” guides everything we do, from supporting doctors and nurses to creating welcoming spaces where patients feel truly looked after.
We work with doctors, nurses and administration staff who are passionate and caring. We understand the challenges in healthcare and navigate through them to operate clinically proficient and financially sustainable medical practices.
GP
RECRUITMENT
We can help you find your ideal part-time, full-time or locum position.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
We provide management and operational services to practices.
PRACTICE PARTNERSHIPS
We offer partnerships to aspiring owners or buy from those looking to sell.
OUR
PRACTICES
We are the proud owners of many successful and quality practices in Australia.
Our Team
Dr Gaurav Singh, Director
MBBS, FRACGP
Gaurav is the director of Cordium and, being a General Practitioner himself, he uses his extensive clinical and business knowledge to ensure that we manage clinically excellent and financially successful medical practices.
Gaurav moved from Brisbane to Townsville to study at James Cook University before moving to Sydney to complete his qualifications. He then went on to locum throughout Australia, working in a variety of settings from accident and emergency departments and hospitals to general practices. This experience has proved invaluable in understanding the diversity within general practices and business models of delivering primary care.These observations have allowed Gaurav to optimise systems and processes for the best results.
Gaurav, along with his university mate Dr Jerome Muir Wilson, ventured out to buy a pub in Launceston, Tasmania, and converted that to a medical centre to realize their dream of running a business.
Gaurav had only just started this venture in Tasmania with Jerome when he partnered with The Infinity Group to start the medical centre side of the business in Queensland, which is now known as Cordium.
Gaurav is passionate about clinical care and providing quality, sustainable, timely, and comprehensive care to patients. As the Clinical Director of the group, Gaurav is actively involved in clinical decisions and the functioning of every practice. He is passionate about doing things in a new way and believes continuous improvement to be the key to sustainability.
In his personal life, Gaurav is an adventurous traveller, sports enthusiast, and keen soccer player — though these days, most of his energy is happily spent being a dad to four young kids under five, including two boys and a set of spirited twin girls. Life is full, noisy, and wonderful, and family remains at the heart of everything he does.
“The first two years were the hardest, with four green fields along with two established practices that we were trying to manage, and probably the most expensive MBA degree one could do.”
Gaurav Singh
Ms Shruti Deshwal, Chief Operations Officer
Master of Engineering (Electrical), Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Shruti joined Cordium in March 2016 to help automate accounting processes — and has since become a central force behind how the business runs today. With a background as an Electrical Engineer at Siemens and a Master of Engineering from the University of Melbourne, she brings both systems thinking and people focus to her role.
Now overseeing operations and finance across the organisation, Shruti plays a key role in shaping strategy, improving performance, and ensuring that patient care remains at the heart of every decision — whether it’s through smarter processes, stronger teams, or long-term planning. Her direct approach, eye for detail, and relentless pursuit of “a better way” have made her a trusted problem-solver and leader within the business.
Outside of work, life is just as dynamic. Shruti is a proud mum of four young children under five — including a set of twin girls — and she draws daily inspiration (and resilience) from the beautiful chaos of family life. It’s this same sense of grounded perspective and compassion that she brings into her work: a belief that care, connection, and clarity should guide every part of the healthcare experience.
Once someone who avoided medical centres entirely (true story), Shruti now plays a key role in keeping them running
Shruti Deshwal
Ms Catheryn Pretorius, Business Development Manager
Bachelor of Commerce Tourism Management
As the Business Development Manager, Cat is the first point of contact for all practices when something goes wrong. She thrives under pressure and enjoys completing tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Cat enjoys the challenge of learning new skills to ensure problem resolution, and is able to think on her feet.
In conjunction with operational tasks, Cat looks after GP recruitment and registration. She is always available to answer any questions or concerns the doctors might have. She is well versed in Medicare documentation and provider registration.
Cat’s role stretches past her title as she is always willing to take on a new challenge, making her the “go-to person”. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will know where to find it.
Cat completed her B.Comm in Tourism Management in South Africa before moving to Australia with her husband in 2013. Prior to starting at Cordium she worked within the hospitality industry as a restaurant and event manager at various Hatted restaurants.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors while rock climbing with her son and gardening. She considers herself to be a foodie and loves trying new restaurants. Despite all these good things in her life, nothing beats an afternoon spent at Bunnings.
“I like to think of myself as equally left and right brain orientated. I am both logical/analytical and creative.”
Catheryn Pretorius
Ms Kayleigh Bell, Accreditation and Compliance Officer
With more than 13 years of hands-on experience across our medical centres, Kayleigh’s role has quite literally grown with Cordium. Starting her journey as a receptionist, she steadily progressed through medical assisting and practice management roles, becoming the go-to person for both patients and colleagues alike.
In 2021, Kayleigh brought this deep in-practice knowledge to the office operations team, where she now supports all our clinics with the big-picture projects that keep us moving forward. From accreditation processes and navigating Services Australia and PRODA, to building Cordium’s internal SharePoint knowledge base (our company “brain”), Kayleigh’s work ensures our systems are robust, efficient, and future-focused.
Accreditation is one of her special areas of expertise—an essential part of ensuring every Cordium clinic meets the rigorous Australian standards for medical practices. Kayleigh plays a pivotal role in guiding our teams through ongoing accreditation cycles, including helping new clinics achieve full accreditation—sometimes with zero non-conformities, just months after opening their doors.
Outside of work, Kayleigh enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and can often be found unwinding in nature.
Kayleigh Bell
Ms Anneke Cripps, Graphic Designer & Operations Officer
Diploma of Design & Bachelor of Communication Design
Anneke graduated from Billy Blue College of Design in 2023. As a designer she is passionate about creating impactful work for people and communities. Anneke endeavours to utilise her skills to improve the quality and ease of everyday life; with a heavy focus on sustainable and ethical practices.
Anneke is continually developing her skills and knowledge to further expand her abilities. She is dedicated to providing her best efforts in reaching her goal of creating designs for positive change and community growth.
Beyond design, Anneke has over a decade of experience with people in her time in an assortment of retail and hospitality positions. She prides herself on her organisation, communication skills, and ability to work seamlessly in teams of all shapes and sizes.
Outside of work, Anneke loves to wind down by reading books, watching movies, spending time with family and her 2 cats who mostly just tolerate her. She thinks any car trip is a long karaoke session and enjoys belting out a terrible assortment of pop hits. If you can’t see her, you can usually hear her infectious laughter from miles away.
Anneke Cripps
Mr Tao Jiang, Senior Accountant
Master of Professional Accounting, Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Tao began his career been working as a biology lab technician for 6 years in China before moving to Australia to marry the girl he dated for 12 years.
In 2021, Tao got his accounting degree from Griffith and joined the Cordium accounts team.
As an accounts officer, Tao looks after doctors' payment and maintains the accounts and financial reports. He always tries his best to deliver good financial services to doctors and practice managers.
After work, he enjoys fishing at the Gold Coast and in the Logan River. Tao believes fishing is the most important reason he decided to move to Australia. Besides that, he also spends time playing chess with his son, although he is not 100% sure about the rules.
Tao Jiang
Mr Gia Yang, Accountant
Bachelor of Business Majoring in Accounting with a Minor in Financial Management.
Gia is from a small agriculture town in FNQ. He studied a Bachelor of Business majoring in accounting with a minor in financial management at JCU Cairns.
Previously, Gia worked with a Tax Agent company focused on Individual Tax Returns.
He has always enjoyed meeting new clients and assisting them with their tax obligations and queries, as you get to see their happy smile after completing it. Gia would like to improve his knowledge and skills in financial/business accounting and management reporting.
Outside of work Gia has a passion for cars. In his spare time he will focus on reading, and watching videos about cars or spending time and too much money on maintaining his vehicle or just enjoy driving around exploring new places.
Gia Yang
Ms Dana Gao, Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Master’s degree in Information Systems
Dana’s journey spans continents and cultures. Born and raised in China, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2020 before heading to Australia to broaden her horizons. In the same year, she began her studies at The University of Queensland, earning a Master’s degree in Information Systems in 2022.
With a strong foundation in both finance and technology, Dana now handles financial accounting and payroll queries with precision and care. She’s passionate about using her expertise to help and serve more people, blending technical know-how with a people-first approach.
Outside of work, Dana is a keen cultural explorer. She loves cooking dishes from different countries, immersing herself in diverse traditions, and seeking out new experiences—whether that’s trying an unfamiliar recipe or discovering a hidden travel gem.
For Dana, life is a mix of numbers, flavours, and curiosity—always adding up to something exciting.
