Dr Nicholas Simon
MBBS
Dr Nicholas Simon grew up on the Sunshine Coast before moving to Brisbane to study an undergraduate in Laboratory Science. He later moved to the Gold Coast to undertake medical training in 2016. Dr Simon has worked in multiple roles across the Sunshine Coast University Hospital as well as Nambour and Maleny Hospitals, prior to discovering his passion for general practice. In his spare time Dr Simon enjoys swimming at the local beaches, camping and spending time with his friends and family.
Dr James Murchie
MD
Dr James Murchie moved to Brisbane and the Gold Coast for his medical studies after growing up on the Sunshine Coast. Dr Murchie completed his hospital training at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Gympie hospital, and Nambour hospital. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and is currently undertaking further studies in paediatrics.
In his spare time Dr Murchie loves spending time with his wife and young family and enjoys time at the beach.
Dr Dominic Barnes
MBBS mmedSc MBA
Dr Dominic Barnes studied at the University of Queensland and has been a GP for 35 years. Dominic has also had 20 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry in Sydney. He undertook his residency at Princess Alexandra Hospital and went on to own, and manage, three practices in Brisbane. Dominic provides a valuable service to residential aged care patients by visiting nursing homes on behalf of our practice however, Dominic does not see patients in clinic. Dominic enjoys gardening, bushwalking and bird watching.
Dr Jack Ng
MBBS (UNSW)
Dr Jack Ng has over 30 years experience as a GP and has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast from NSW. Dr Ng's passion is to improve the health of his patients by providing quality care. Dr Ng's interests are cardiovascular medicine, dermatology including skin cancers, geriatric medicine, anxiety and depression as well as golfing, gardening and hiking.
Dr Mark Greiner
FRACGP MBBS BSc
Dr Mark Greiner grew up in Bundaberg and then moved to Brisbane and the Gold Coast to undertake university and medical school. He has worked at various hospitals on the Sunshine Coast and interstate before completing his General Practice fellowship at Golden Beach Medical Centre. He enjoys all aspects of General Practice and his special interest is in skin cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. He has an Advanced Certificate in Skin Cancer Medicine and a Professional Diploma in Dermoscopy.
When he is not working Dr Greiner enjoys spending time with his family, kitesurfing and visiting the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast.
Unfortunately, Dr Greiner is unable to take on new patients with the exception of skin checks.
Nurse Practitioner - Mitch Gallina
MNP BNSci
Mitch Gallina, Nurse Practitioner, is a long term Sunshine Coast local. Mitch completed his Bachelor of Nursing Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2014. In 2020, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing through the Australian College of Nursing. Mitch graduated from the University of Queensland in 2022 with a Masters of Nurse Practitioner.
Mitch has worked extensively in General Practice and Primary Health, with experience in wound management, advanced and holistic patient assessment, and the diagnosis and management of a variety of chronic and complex conditions.
Mitch welcomes all patients of Golden Beach and Pelican Waters, supporting our General Practitioners with your care.
Dr Michael Hayes
MBBS Qld (Hons), FRACGP
Dr Michael Hayes has over 34 years experience in general practice and is interested in all areas of general medicine, including Geriatrics, Paediatrics, Travel Medicine and the treatment of solar keratosis and skin malignancies. Dr Hayes allocates Wednesdays to either home or Nursing Home visits or in training RACGP registrars. He has also satisfied the training requirements and holds a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is on the Vocational Registrar of General Practitioners. Dr Hayes has attended a number of post-graduate medical courses in Skin Cancer Medicine.
Unfortunately Dr Hayes is unable to take on new patients at this time.
Dr Sally Fry
FRACGP MD BSc
Dr Sally Fry graduated from Griffith University in 2015 working as a resident in hospitals in Queensland before completing her general practice training in 2023. Sally enjoys all areas of general practice but has a keen clinical interest in adolescent and women's health, particularly contraception and pregnancy options and has dedicated appointments every second Tuesday afternoon at Golden Beach Medical Centre for these specific services. As a surfer and a nature lover Sally remains passionate about encouraging all to create a healthy work-life balance.
Dr Fry is currently on Maternity Leave
Dr Lauren Shorthouse
MBBS FRACGP DRANZCOG
Dr Shorthouse grew up in North Queensland, studying medicine at James Cook University graduating in 2006. Since then she's undertaken hospital training, including a diploma of obstetrics and gynaecology, and further training in paediatrics and emergency medicine. Dr Shorthouse has a special interest in women's and children's health.
Unfortunately Dr Shorthouse is unable to take on new patients at this time.
Dr Eranthi Hettiarachchi
FRACGP, MBBS, BPsych (Hons I), GCELead, DCH
Dr Eranthi Hettiarachchi completed her medical studies at the University of Queensland, before working in Emergency Medicine and then settling on General Practice, completing her fellowship in 2019.
Eranthi’s clinical passion is lifestyle medicine and nutrition, and is focused on using evidence-based, holistic management plans to support her patients. With a degree in Psychology and additional studies within paediatrics and child health, Eranthi particularly enjoys working with fellow healthcare providers to support their health and wellbeing, as well as the wider population.
Dr Eranthi is married with children and in her spare time enjoys cooking, social time with friends and staying active.
Unfortunately Dr Eranthi is unable to take on new patients at this time.