Practitioners
Urunga Medical Centre provides facilities for private health practitioners. There are currently GPs, GP Registrars , 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. 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. 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. Gemma McConnon
Registrar
Passionate about empowering patients towards positive behaviour change and lifestyle modification.
Loves the Mid North Coast and its people.
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Dr. Zeeshan Ahmad
Registrar
Special interests: Chronic disease management and preventative care.
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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. Are you concerned about your risk of not yet established dementia and what you may be able to do about it? He has also 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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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.
What is a Registrar?
A GP Registrar is a fully qualified medical doctor undertaking advanced training to become a specialist in General Practice. As part of the RACGP’s requirements, Registrars must complete an accredited GP training program. Over a period of at least two years, they complete placements at up to four different medical practices.
At UMC, Registrars gain valuable experience in a supportive, team-based environment focused on family medicine and community care. While they are already skilled and knowledgeable, you may occasionally see them working alongside one of our Accredited Supervisors or Senior GPs to seek additional input and ensure the highest quality care.
Where is my Registrar?
Registrars typically rotate to a new placement after 12 months as part of their training journey. Once they complete their final exams, some choose to return and continue working with us here at UMC. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming—and farewelling—many exceptional and compassionate doctors.