I believe the best healthcare combines evidence-based medicine, practical advice and strong doctor-patient relationships.
My focus is helping patients understand their health, identify risks early and make sustainable improvements that support long-term wellbeing.
Whether managing a chronic condition, investigating a new symptom or working towards better health, my goal is to provide clear, personalised advice that helps patients make informed decisions.
I am the founder of Mingara Medical and have been caring for patients on the Central Coast for over 15 years. My approach is practical, evidence-based general practice with a strong focus on prevention, healthy ageing and helping patients make informed decisions about their long-term health.
Originally from South Africa, I have worked across general practice, hospital medicine and emergency medicine in both South Africa and Canada before settling on the Central Coast of New South Wales.
I provide comprehensive general practice care, with particular interests in preventive health, chronic disease management, sports medicine, men’s health, skin cancer medicine and healthy ageing.
Outside medicine, I enjoy cycling, triathlon and endurance sports. I believe movement, nutrition, sleep and healthy lifestyle habits are fundamental to long-term health and wellbeing.
Prevention First
Many serious health conditions can be prevented, delayed or detected early through appropriate screening and lifestyle interventions.
Evidence-Based Medicine
Medical recommendations should be based on the best available evidence while remaining practical and individualised.
Shared Decision Making
Patients should understand their options and be involved in decisions regarding their healthcare.
Long-Term Relationships
Good healthcare is built on trust, continuity and understanding the patient as a whole person.
Practical Modern Healthcare
Healthcare continues to evolve, and I enjoy incorporating proven new approaches that improve patient care while maintaining a strong focus on the doctor-patient relationship.
Health screening, cardiovascular risk assessment, cancer screening and proactive health planning aimed at maintaining long-term wellbeing.
Management of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory conditions and other chronic illnesses.
Practical advice regarding nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy lifestyle habits.
General health assessments, cardiovascular risk reduction, healthy ageing and preventative screening.
Supporting patients to maintain independence, mobility and quality of life through proactive healthcare.
Assessment of skin lesions, skin cancer screening and selected minor procedures.
Ongoing care for older Australians including residential aged care services and complex medical care.
Helping patients remain active, recover from injury and improve their overall health and fitness.
Quick Consultation / Repeat Prescription
$65
Standard Consultation (up to 10 minutes)
$100
Extended Consultation (up to 15 minutes)
$130
Long Consultation (20+ minutes)
$170
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Please book a long appointment for:
- New patients
- Multiple concerns
- Mental health consultations
- Care plans
- Complex results
- Forms and reports
- Skin procedures
If you have flu like symptoms DO NOT book online.
Please call the consulting rooms on 02 4302 3333 and we will advise you best next steps.
Appointment Hours
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Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sunday Closed
Telephone Hours
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Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM