Dr. Ulrika Makuraj

Dr. Mark Loman

Mark began GP training in 2016 after an extensive medical career both as an Orthopaedic Registrar and as a Senior Physiotherapist. While he enjoys working in all aspects of family medicine including child health, skin cancer, chronic disease management, mental health and care of the elderly, dealing with fracture management and sports injuries are particular areas of interest to Dr Loman. His surgical experience includes an ability to deal with a wide range of minor surgeries and skin cancer excisions. 

His aim is to provide timely and beneficial treatment, thus easing the pressure on the busy emergency departments and fracture clinics. Mark is currently not taking any new patients.

Dr. Farhan Wadud

Dr. Anshul Deshmukh

Farhan is a dedicated medical professional with extensive experience across multiple healthcare systems. Before joining South Kempsey Medical Centre, Dr. Wadud worked as a Senior Resident Medical Officer in Emergency Departments at Port Macquarie Base and Kempsey District Hospitals, as well as in Bangladesh and Canada.

With over 10 years of clinical experience and postgraduate training in dermatology and cardiovascular technology, he takes a patient-centred approach. His expertise includes acute and chronic disease management, dermatology, cardiovascular diagnostics, and minor procedures.

As the newest member of the team, Dr. Wadud is now accepting new patients.

Anshul moved from Queensland in early 2016 and  has become attached to the Macleay Valley region and its people since then. 

While she loves all facets of family medicine, Anshul is passionate about Women’s & Children’s Health and care for the elderly. She completed her fellowship in General Practice in 2018 after years of work in the hospital set-up. She also attained diplomas in Gynaecology and Child Health. She has studied and practiced Gynaecology and Obstetrics for over a decade before entering the GP world. She is also an Accredited Antenatal Shared Care Provider.

Dr. Avishekh Thapa

Dr. Sam Nelapati

Avishekh, popularly known as Avi is a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled medical professional with a wealth of experience. Before joining General Practice with South Kempsey Medical Centre, Dr. Thapa served as a Senior Resident Medical Officer in the Emergency Department at Port Macquarie Base and Kempsey District Hospitals. With more than five years of postgraduate experience abroad, Avi brings extensive knowledge and a strong patient-centred approach to his practice. Known for his unwavering commitment to patient care, he prioritises the well-being of his patients above everything else.

Sam has been working as a GP in the Mid North Coast area for the last 24 years. He has been practicing medicine and has extensive experience in Aboriginal Health Care, the treatment of Chronic Diseases, Skin Cancers and in Ophthalmology. A founding doctor at Lake Cathie Medical Centre and co-owner of a large General Practice in Port Macquarie, Sam has always been committed to providing quality health care in the regional areas. He has provided his services to other local clinics and worked at the local jail for a over a decade. Sam is a highly regarded and experienced general practitioner, with much to offer to the local community. He worked as an Opthalmology registrar before entering General Practice. 

Dr. Swetha Lingamneni

Swetha has joined General Practice after working as Resident Medical Officer / Medical Registrar at the Kempsey District Hospital and Port Macquarie Base Hospital. She also works at the Port Macquarie Private Hospital as a CMO. Swetha gained a lot of experience in Medicine at the Mayo Private Hospital in Taree. She has a special interest in General Medicine and Chronic Diseases. She is very passionate about her work and always tries to provide the best quality treatment for her patients. You can often see her in long conversations with her patients trying to understand their problems and issues in order to provide them a comprehensive treatment plan. Swetha is currently not taking any new patients.