The Doctors
Choose from experienced male and female doctors who cover a broad range of medical interests.
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment:
Please note – All the Doctors who consult at The Entrance Medical Centre operate their own independent practices from our location.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Julian Scullin
MB, BS. DRANZCOG FAICD
Dr Scullin Graduated medicine from Sydney University in 1978.
He spent my resident years at Concord and Auburn hospitals and gained the Diploma of Obstetrics in 1980.
Dr. Scullin has worked at The Entrance Medical Centre in 1980-81 then:
- Travelled extensively through Southeast Asia, eventually arriving in the UK, where I worked in 1982-83 in Paediatrics
- Returned to The Entrance Medical Centre in 1984
- Served as Chair of the Long Jetty Hospital Medical Council and;
- Director and Chair of the Central Coast Division of General Practice.
“I am passionate about the diversity of General Practice including paediatrics, geriatrics, minor surgery, travel medicine, and am involved in supervising trainee doctors.” – Dr Scullin
Dr. Kin Lee
MB, BS. (University of Sydney)
Dr Lee graduated medicine from Sydney University in 1974.
Dr. Lee has a wide experience to draw on including:
- Resident doctor at Canberra Hospital, RGH Concord, St George Hospital and Crown Street Women’s Hospital.
- General Practice experience in Dubbo, Newcastle and Sydney.
- Supervisor for GP Training Registrars and resident doctors at Long Jetty Hospital where I provide inpatient care.
- Keenly involved in medical management of residents of Age Care Facilities.
“Having practiced at The Entrance Medical Centre since 1980, I am proud to have given medical advice and treatment to many individuals and families of multiple generations for over 35 years.” – Dr Lee
Dr. Vertika Azad
MBBS, MD, DRANZCOG, FRACGP
Dr Azad gained her Fellowship in General Practice in 2014.
Dr Azad has worked across Australia in last 10 years including Western Australia and Victoria and is now settled in the Central Coast.
““I enjoy all aspects of general practice. I have special interests in women’s health, contraception, antenatal/postnatal care, paediatrics but also like care of elderly and doing minor surgeries.”” – Dr Azad
Outside of work I love spending time with my young family and friends.
Dr. Simon Chang
MB,BS.
Dr Chang was born in Mauritius and completed his medical training in Bordeaux, France.
In 1986 Dr Chang commenced work at the Prince of Wales hospital and some general practices in Sydney while doing the Family Medicine Program.
In 1991 he settled on the Central Coast where he joined the Killarney Vale Family Medical Practice.
“I really enjoy the different facets and challenges of General Practice Medicine and getting to know different members of a family.” – Dr Chang
Dr Chang’s interests outside of work include my family, travelling and keeping fit. I am really enjoying my time working with the team and patients at The Entrance Medical Centre.
Dr. Aditya Shah
MBBS MRCGP (UK) FRACGP (Aus) Dip Dermatology (Aus).
Dr. Shah has achieved the following academic qualifications:
- GP training from Cambridge deanery UK – 2009
- Diploma Of Dermatology – Australian Institute of Dermatology ( Australia ) 2013 – 7 years
Dr. Shah’s experience includes:
- Working on the Central Coast for last 9 years.
- GP trainer and supervisor.
Dr. Shah has a special interests in skin conditions including:
- Skin checks
- Skin cancers
- Punch Biopsies
- Excisions of Skin Cancers/Moles
- FLAP Repairs
- Full Thickness Skin Grafts
Hobbies – Running, Yoga, Meditation and Travelling.
Dr. Maeve McParland
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr McParland is originally from Ireland and completed her medical school and foundation training in the UK prior to moving to the Central Coast in 2014.
Dr McParland is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr McParland has worked in Wyong and Gosford hospital and is a Fellows with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
“I enjoy all aspects of general practice and love the opportunity it gives me to provide continuity and patient centred care.” – Dr McParland
Dr McParland has a special interest in palliative medicine, paediatrics and chronic disease management.
When not working she enjoys spending time on the beautiful central coast beaches with her husband and two young kids
Welcome to our new Doctors
We are pleased to welcome Dr Subhashi Premaratna and Dr David Grech to The Entrance Medical Centre.
Dr Subhashi will be commencing with us on 14 December 2022 and will be taking New Patients.
Dr Grech will be starting in early 2023.
Dr. Subhashi Premaratna
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Premaratna is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr. Premaratna has worked in Queensland and the Concord and Canterbury hospitals in NSW.
She has worked in the Hunter and Lake Macquarie regions over the last 10 years.
“I enjoy providing services in all aspects of General Practice.” – Dr. Premaratna
Special interests include:
- Women’s Health
- Family planning
- Chronic disease management
- Minor surgeries.
Outside work she enjoys cooking, gardening and travelling.
We are a proud member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
