Welcome Dr Alex Oram
A friendly and attentive doctor, Dr Alex is a born and bred Queenslander, growing up in Townsville, and completing his
Some things deserve more time and attention
We believe your health is one of them
Time
Care
Experience
We are a family-owned, private general medical practice supporting experienced GPs to deliver their expert medical care. The specialist doctors consulting from Saltwater Medical offer patients an extensive range of evidence-based medical services. All delivered with personal care and your long-term health in mind.
How can we help you today?
General Practice
Committed to providing exceptional healthcare without compromise.
New Patients
Our GPs welcome new patients.
Find out how to access their care.
Skin Cancer Clinic
Specialised skin services delivered by the doctors you know and trust.
Saltwater Medical is a family/doctor-owned practice
We're also 100% female-founded, owned, and managed
Starting with just one doctor and a vision for excellence back in 2017, we wanted to set the standard in high-quality healthcare on the Sunshine Coast. Now, we have more than 16 passionate health care professionals working with us, including 7 highly experienced, independent consultant General Practitioners.
A message from our Practice Owners
Thank you for sharing in our vision of providing exceptional healthcare without compromise. Our practice owners are proud locals with deep families ties to Caloundra that reach back over 100 years. They started Saltwater Medical with a laser-like focus on supporting the delivery of high-quality care with kindness, compassion, and expertise. Staying true to this vision, we have brought together a team of independent medical professionals dedicated to excellence.
We encourage you to read through our website to understand our practice policies, the fees our GPs charge, and how to best access their care.
Dr Nicola Kettleton-Butler
MBBS UQ | FRACGP | B. Sc App (Human Movement Studies-Exercise Management)
Practice Principal | Independent Consultant General Practitioner | Co-owner
Jen Kettleton-Butler
MBA (EXEC), Dip Mgt, Ad Cert. GD
Practice Director
With our best wishes, we warmly welcome you to our practice!
Our Sunshine Coast lifestyle is amazing...
But did you know that we live in the skin cancer capital of the world?
So when it comes to managing your skin cancer risks, prevention and early detection are your best defence.
Time
Time is precious, which is why we give you more of ours and we respect yours. The doctor's appointments are generous, so you’ll never feel rushed out the door. And because they don’t overbook their lists, you’ll find they run on time – barring a medical emergency.
Care
We believe in treating patients with the same care we would give our own loved ones. Our staff and independent doctors not only have professional expertise but they truly believe in our vision of supporting the delivery of a kind and compassionate healthcare service.
Experience
The GPs consulting at Saltwater Medical are highly experienced doctors with an empathetic style and exceptional clinical skills. They are all Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) which makes them consultant-level specialists.
Practice News
Caloundra Show Day Public Holiday
Our practice will be closed Friday 30th May 2025 And will reopen Monday 2nd June at 7.30am If you need medical assistance
Labour Day Public Holiday
Our practice will be closed Monday, 5th May 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday, 6th May 2025 at 7:30am. If
Anzac Day Public Holiday
Our practice will be closed Friday 25th April 2025 and will reopen on Monday 28th April at 7:30am. If you