medical and allied health practitioners
The practitioners are dedicated to providing prompt and knowledgeable medical care with a focus on preventative medicine in a confidential, caring and comfortable environment. Here at the HealthHub at Taree and Harrington, you will discover that you have a partner who will assist you to accept more responsibility and be more active in the choices you make in your health and lifestyle decisions so that you may achieve optimal health and enjoy life to its full potential.
GP Registrars
Our practice participates in the Australian GP Registrar Training Program.
We host 6-12 month placements for fully qualified doctors undergoing specialist higher training in general practice.
Dr Simon Holliday
GP and Addiction Physician
Dr Simon Holliday has been a rural GP for over 30 years and since 2005, a specialist in Addiction Medicine. He has additional qualifications in Addiction Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Epidemiology and has published research on pain, palliative care and GP education. He is a Conjoint Lecturer in the Faculty of Health at the University of Newcastle and won the 2022 Primary Care Leadership and Innovation Award from Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network.
Dr Zia Hoque
GP
Dr Zia Hoque has been working in Australia since 2008. He has extensive experience in Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol problems, Pain management, Chronic disease management, Children and Women’s Health and Workers Compensation. He is very passional about patients with developmental delays and disabilities and has a good understanding of the complex NDIS system. He is also a registered GP provider of Focussed Psychological Strategies. He is empathetic by nature and believes in establishing a doctor-patient relationship based on mutual understanding, trust, loyalty and regard.
Dr Edah Obligado
GP
Dr Edah Obligado has been practicing as a GP in the Phillipines since 2008 with a special interest in family medicine, women’s health and chronic disease management. Her love of helping friends, family and the general public to get on top of their health and wellbeing is deeply enrooted in her natural gentle and caring nature. She is the mother of three beautiful children who keep her on her toes. She would be happy to attend to your medical needs.
Matthew Tyrpenou
GP
Matthew completed his GP Fellowship in 2020 and is a GP Registrar Supervisor. He has worked as a GP in Gosford, Newcastle and the Manning since 2018. He holds a Diploma of Child Health and an Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine and Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Surgery. Outside of work Matthew enjoys running and spending time with his family and dogs.
Dr Asma Susanna
GP
Dr Asma Susanna completed her medical training in Bangladesh and has been working in Australia since 2013. She has worked extensively in tertiary care involving Women’s Health, Diabetes, Critical care and Family medicine. Dr Susanna has also worked in Acute Care/Emergency and Mental Health in various regions in Sydney and Tamworth. Dr Susanna plans to stay in this area in the long run and grow roots here. She is taking new patients and offers care in English and Bengali.
Dr Deo Villareal
GP
Dr Deo Villareal completed his medical studies in the Phillipines. He has a Diploma in Child Health and worked in general paediatrics in Manila and in Australia with extensive Paediatric Emergency training in KK Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Singapore, the largest referring Children’s Hospital in Southeast Asia. He has practiced in the Manning since 2020. His field of interests include General Paediatrics, Adolescent medicine and chronic diseases of the elderly. He is fluent in English and Filipino.
Dr Pallabita Dutta
GP
Dr Dutta has been practicing in Australia since 2019 after completing her General Practice training in India and the UK. Dr Dutta has extensive experience in Emergency medicine and a wide range of experience with chronic disease, Gynae, Mental Health, Aboriginal Health and Paediatrics. Dr Dutta loves spending time with her family and has been living in the area since 2021. Speaks very fluent English and is committed to bringing her experience as a General Practitioner to the Mid North Coast Community
Dr Mahsa Abasi Hormozi
GP
Dr Mahsa Abbasi Hormozi, has been a general practitioner with over a decade of experience, originally from Iran. Graduating in 2012 from Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, on of the most prestigious universities in Iran. Practicing in her home town for 10 years developing her deep passion for medicine.
Her approach to medicine is based on understanding the needs of her patients, helping them to improve their health and quality of life. Dr Mahsa is known for her kindness and compassion, taking great joy in spreading kindness and creating a sense of safety for all her patients. Believing babies are angles on Earth, and her love for them is reflected in her gentle and thoughtful care.
Now practicing in Australia, she is committed to bringing her extensive knowledge and experience to her new community, focusing on delivering personalised and comprehensive healthcare.
Dr Deo Villareal
GP
Dr Deo Villareal completed his medical studies in the Phillipines. He has a Diploma in Child Health and worked in general paediatrics in Manila and in Australia with extensive Paediatric Emergency training in KK Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Singapore, the largest referring Children’s Hospital in Southeast Asia. He has practiced in the Manning since 2020. His field of interests include General Paediatrics, Adolescent medicine and chronic diseases of the elderly. He is fluent in English and Filipino.
Empower Physio for Women – Isobel Horniblow
Physiotherapist
Izzy is an accredited Physiotherapist with training in Women’s Health Physiotherapy. Isobel offers services in pelvic floor muscle training, pregnancy and postnatal pelvic floor physio, pregnancy related pain, bladder dysfunction, ano-rectal disorders, pelvic pain conditions and conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse. Isobel is also a skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapist and able to assist with muscle and joint pain and injury rehabilitation.
Physio Collective – MNC
Physio
Physio Collective – MNC is a women’s and pelvic health physiotherapy clinic dedicated to supporting women through every stage of life. We offer expert care in areas such as pelvic floor therapy, prenatal and postnatal health, menopause support, and management of conditions like incontinence and prolapse.
Our services include:
- Prolapse & Incontinence Conservative Management
- Pessary Fittings and Management
- Sexual & Pelvic Pain
- Postnatal Assessments & Return to Exercise Guidance
- Pregnancy Pelvic Floor Support & Birth Preparation
- Lactation Support with our IBCLC
- Pelvic Floor Trauma and Treatment
- Menopause Management
The Clear Ear Clinic
Ear Clinic
The Clear Ear Clinic specialises in professionally clearing cerumen (earwax) from the ear canals using a technique called micro-suction. Performed under a binocular microscope to ensure accurate depth perception and visibility, our micro-suction equipment provides a low-pressure suction to gently and efficiently extract earwax from the ear canals without the use of water. Micro-suction is a much gentler method than ear syringing and doesn’t require ear drops to soften the wax prior to your appointment, saving you time and restoring your hearing faster
Dr Lawrie Nguyen
GP
Dr Long (Lawrie) Phan Nguyen has been a GP in Taree since 2004. He completed his training as a doctor at the University of NSW and finished his GP Fellowship in 2000. Besides being a doctor, he also enjoys table tennis, tenpin bowling, walking and reading. I have been a Taree resident for 20 years and I love what I do. It is an honour and privilege to work at the HealthHub.
Dr Luisa Ayento- Torres
GP
Dr Lizzie Torres finished a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology before completed her Doctor of Medicine, specialising in adult medicine overseas. She has previously worked in hospitals on the Central Coast before commencing with the HealthHub in 2022. She has a particular interest in General Medicine particularly in Geriatrics. She loves spending time with her family, the outdoors, doing yoga and poetry. She is fluent in English and Filipino.
Dr Manuel Torres
GP
Dr Torres completed a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology prior to completing a Doctor of Medicine overseas. He then undertook adult medicine specialty training and worked in hospitals on the Central Coast. Since 2020, he worked as a GP in Gosford and Umina and in the Manning since 2022. He has a special interest in Child Health and Adult Medicine particularly chronic diseases. He loves spending time with his family, taking care of indoor plants and loves to travel. He is fluent in English and Filipino.
Dr Anne Jolly
GP
Dr Anne Jolly gained her medical degree in Samoa, after a long career in nursing, midwifery and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Dr Jolly’s medical interest includes women’s, men’s, children’s, Mental Health and cancer care.