Staff

Our competent clinical nursing team includes Emily M., Renee R. and Jessica O. who are registered nurses with a wealth of knowledge and experience in general practice nursing, critical care, emergency nursing and cardiac nursing as well cosmetic treatments.

Dr Andrew Lin, MBBS FRACGP. He is an independent medical practitioner that is currently practicing at Spring Medical Group, Gosford. He has practiced in Sydney for several years. He has special interest in Chronic Health Care management, Mental Health as well as many other Minor Operations and Procedures. He is thorough, patient and empathetic.Book Online

Dr Donald Pitchford MBBCh FCSOrth FRACS is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon based in Lake Macquarie NSW and consulting from our Gosford location as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Although Dr Pitchford is a general orthopedic surgeon and has interest in trauma, including paediatric trauma, minor orthopaedic procedures such as carpal tunnel procedures, ingrown toenails etc.  Dr Pitchford gained his Medical Degree in 1977 from the University of the Witwatersrand. He went on to the College of Medicine of South Africa and completed his Fellowship in 1990. Following this, Dr Pitchford was a lateral entrant Orthopaedic trainee at Royal Brisbane Hospital in 1999 and passed the FRACS fellowship exam at the end of 1999. Dr Pitchford was the Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mackay Base Hospital for three years and at the Gold Coast Hospital for over 18 years. Dr Pitchford enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, bush walks, bird watching and travelling. To make a booking or for more information, please call 02 4380 8200Book Online

Dr Samantha Tripp is an RACGP Registrar. She completed her internship and residency (2020 - 2021) at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney and spent last year working casually in the Emergency Department at Blacktown Hospital. She looks forward to working together with her patients to improve their overall health, with a particular interest in preventative care, chronic disease management, pediatrics and women's health.Click Here to Book

Sharon has a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of Newcastle and a Bachelor of Pedorthics from Southern Cross University of Queensland and is experienced in all aspects of podiatric foot care. She has a special interest in orthopaedic footwear to assist in the treatment of diabetic, arthritic and neurological conditions for adults and children.Contact SMG

Dr Gabriel Akra is an experienced GP and ED Specialist that has practiced on the Central Coast for several years. His specialist interest is chronic care management, paediatric and adult minor emergencies and procedures. He is thorough and passionate about every patient's overall general health care, research, teaching and the services he provides to his clients.Book Online

Laurel Akra is part of the Practice Management Team and Director of Services.  My role is to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care and exceptional client service as well as collaborate with all relevant stakeholders in order to ensure that clinical service planning decisions align to the overall organisation's strategic and operational objectives.Contact SMG

Dr Oluwajolatanka Oguns, also known as "Dr. O" is an experienced General Practitioner. He is an independent medical practitioner that is currently practising at Spring Medical Group, Gosford. He has practiced on the Central Coast for several years. He has special interest in Skin Checks (Biopsy and removal of skin lesions and moles), Chronic Health Care management, Mental Health as well as many other Minor Operations and Procedures. He is thorough and caring.Book Online