CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
BA, BBiomedSc, MD, FRANZCP
Dr Mark Jambas is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). Born and trained in Australia, he has worked at Gold Coast Health for the past decade, with clinical experience spanning youth and young adult mental health, early psychosis, acute care, psychiatric liaison for local GP practices, Indigenous health services, and outreach psychiatry for people experiencing homelessness. His approach is neuroaffirming and informed by psychodynamic understanding and evidence-based practice.
Raised on the rural NSW South Coast and later in the Gold Coast hinterland and Scenic Rim, Dr Jambas brings a grounded, practical perspective to his work. His path to medicine and psychiatry has been shaped by a diverse educational and professional background, including studies in humanities and new media, followed by 12 years working in technology start-ups. During this time, he lived and worked in the UK, Europe, and the United States, contributing to the development of emerging technologies that help people communicate and connect. He maintains an active research interest in emerging mental health technologies and how they can improve care while preserving and strengthening human connection.
Dr Jambas is most at home surrounded by animals and nature and understands their healing power. He hopes to integrate rural outreach, nature and animal-assisted therapies into his care in future.
Dr Jambas sees young adult and general adult patients aged 16 and over in-person and via Telehealth. He has interests in:
