ABOUT US

Our comprehensive Medical Centre has been established for over 35 years and is committed to providing quality care to all individuals and families in our community and surrounding areas.

Hermitage Hastings Medical Centre is a locally owned and operated family health practice along with its sister health practices, Lighthouse Medical Centre and Lake innes Medical & Dental Centre, all three practices operate under the same ethos of "Committed to Care".

The Vision, Mission and values of the practice

  • Strive to be the health care facility of choice in the area
  • Commitment to Care
  • Ethical, respectful and empathetic to patient and employee needs
  • Ethical and responsible behaviour essential to maintaining trust
  • Uncompromised loyalty and advocacy of our patients and staff

Our practice undergoes a voluntary process which involves achieving accreditation based on nationally recognised standards.

accredited General Practice

What does this mean for you?


team

Your Care Team

Dr. Chitra Gopalareddy

MBBS, FRACGP & DCH

Dr. Gopalareddy is a familiar face to many in Port Macquarie, having patients across practices. Her extensive experience spans international work, the NSW public health system, and non-profit community health services. Dr. Gopalareddy has a special focus on family medicine & skin cancer medicine. Additionally, she is dedicated to the education and training of future healthcare professionals, actively involved in teaching medical students and training General Practitioners (GPs).

Dr. Kang Wu

MBBS

Dr. Wu has been part of Hermitage Hastings Medical Center for quite some time. He is a known and a popular face in the area.

Dr. Warwick Hain

MBBS FACNEM

Dr. Hain is a well-known and respected general practitioner who has practised in the area for over 38 years. Dr. Hain offers his patients an integrative and holistic approach to complex health conditions. Dr. Hain's integrative approach to health brings patients from far and wide.

Dr Hari Shrestha

Dr. Hari Shrestha

MBBS

Dr. Shrestha brings with him a wealth of expertise after working in public hospitals within Australia and Nepal for many years and in a broad range of departments. His interests include Family and Geriatric Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health, and Hormone Disorders including Diabetes and Thyroid disorders.

Dr. Mason Stevenson

MBBS, FRACGP & FACRRM

Dr. David Lloyd

MBBS FRACGP

Maryrose Burgess

Marryrose Burgess

Administration Manager

Maryrose is the Administration Manager for the three practices, which includes this practice. Her attitude towards work is unquestioned by all staff and she believes in getting the job done without compromising on quality. She has over 25 years experience in medical administration and is the go to person in our practices.

Kerry Dwyer

Kerry Dwyer

Registered Nurse

Kerry is our multi location nurse and has been part of the team since 2014. Graduating as an RN in 2011 she has developed a passion for primary health care. Kerry's key nursing interests include immunisations, wound care, Women's health and Mental health.

Nick Cook

Nick Cook

Registered Nurse

Nick is our practice nurse at both Lighthouse Medical Centre and Hermitage Hastings Medical Centre. Specialising in primary health care through post-graduate studies and having worked as a personal trainer, he is passionate about health and fitness. Key interests include men's health, musculoskeletal and chronic disease management, wound care, and immunisations.

Carolyn Cheesman

Carolyn Cheesman

Receptionist & Admin

Carolyn Chessman is part of the reception and admin team. She brings wealth of experience from her previous role at Service NSW.

Sue Bruce

Receptionist

Sue has been with us for over three years and brings a friendly face and warming attitude to our practice team.