Practitioners
Urunga Medical Centre provides facilities for private health practitioners. There are currently GPs, psychology and podiatry.
Here are some of the practitioners currently at the clinic:
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Dr. Jon Fergusson
PRINCIPAL
Special interests: chronic disease management and men’s health. He has some interest in football.
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Dr. Tim Francis
His passions include his young(ish) family, riding bikes, surfing and working towards an equitable, efficient and patient centred health system.
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Dr. John Mulholland
Enjoys all aspects of general practice caring for patients at all stages of life. He is happiest on his surfboard during downtime.
Special interest in aviation medicine and CASA accredited DAME.
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Dr. Dave Richardson
Special interests: complex health conditions, acute care and sports, previously enjoyed travel.
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Dr. Chris Tuckfield
Chris has strong interests in adult Mental Health, Menopause, Tummies & Nutrition as well as protecting Brain Health as newer treatment options start to become available. He has completed Level 2 training in Mental Health.
Outside medicine Chris has made documentaries broadcast on European and Australian TV and is working on building a permaculture garden and enjoys birding and ceramics. He moved locally in 2022.
Dr Tuckfield does not prescribe opiates, sedatives or drugs of addiction to patients new to the practice. He tries to work collaboratively to improve health as much as possible.
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Dr. Ulgen Merdanoglu
Dr. Merdanoglu practiced as a cardiologist for many years in Turkey, where she completed both her medical education and fellowship training before relocating to Australia.
Ulgen is now navigating a new phase as she strives to learn and adapt to the Australian medical system. She is passionate about educating patients for a healthy lifestyle.
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Dr. Tess Tweeddale
Special interests: Child & adolescent health, women’s health, preventative care, healthier lifestyle changes & mindful living, spending time with my family, tennis, music, church, creative journaling.
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Dr. Bryan Ito
Special interests: Enjoys chronic disease management and preventative health. Undertaking further skin cancer training. Spends time outside work playing volleyball and hanging out with his dogs.
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Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad
Special interests: Chronic disease management and preventative care.
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Sr. Harriet Addis
Special interests: womens health and lifestyle medicine.
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Sr. Bronwyn Osmond
Special interests: care of the elderly, preventative health and baking.
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Sr. Nicole Moore
Special interests: travel and child vaccination and childhood health.
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Rachel Cobb
PODIATRY
Special interests: feet and messing about in boats.
Rachel Cobb’s booked are currently closed to new patients.