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.
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Dr. Dave Richardson
Special interests: complex health conditions, acute care and sports, previously enjoyed travel.
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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. 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. Hollie McBride
Registrar
After 20 years of Military service Dr McBride has returned to serve the local community with a compassionate and down to earth approach. She has special interests in women’s health, the paediatric population and veteran health, and is committed to supporting patients through all stages of life with empathy and compassion.
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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.