Same day & emergency walk-in appointments are availableOPENING HOURS
- Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday 8:30am - 12:00pm
- Sunday and Public Holidays Closed
- After Hours Phone Contact 137 425
Overview
Established in 1992, as one of the first Medical Centres in the Dural area, our practice has always drawn generations of families from as far north as Wiseman’s Ferry, to as far west as Windsor. Over the years, we have cared for the many farmers market families in Middle Dural, Glenorie, Galston and Arcadia, as well as the suburban families of Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills, Kellyville, and Castle Hill, and those from the rolling acreages of Kenthurst, Glenhaven and Annangrove. And now, as the suburbs continue to expand and flourish, so also do the families and lives that fill them.
It remains our passion and privilege to care for multiple generations and be “the family doctor” and not just a distant healthcare provider. All of the doctors are Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – the respected professional body for GP’s in Australia. The culture of our practice strives to continue to be in delivering excellence in General Practice healthcare, with a thorough approach and personal touch.
Our Mission
Our driving mission is to passionately serve the community through a holistic, comprehensive and compassionate approach to General Practice delivery. Our logo features an established, healthy and flourishing tree, not unlike the many beautiful native gum trees found in leafy Dural and surrounds. And this is precisely how we envision flourishing health – like a solid unshakeable tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season and with leaves that do not wither.
- Dr Christopher Chang, Principal GP
Your Doctors
Meet your team of independent associate doctors, who are all Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. We pride ourselves in the provision of holistic, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare.
Dr Kalpana Loganath
MbChB, DCH, CWH, Clin Dip Pall Med, FRACGP
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Dr Udara Gunawardane
BMedSci (Hons) MD DCH FRACGP
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Dr Lily Bartlett
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
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Dr Kevin Aung
MBBS, FRACGP
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Dr Radeeka Liyanage
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH
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Dr Sharmini Mendis
MBBS (Adel), FRACGP
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Dr Christopher Chang
B.MED (NEWC), FRACGP
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Psychologist – Diane Sibilant
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Dr Andrew Terluk – Cardiologist
MBBS, FRACP
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Dr Aldenb Lorenzo
Upper Gastrointestinal / General Surgeon, Weight loss / Bariatric Surgery - BSE MD FRACS ANZGOSA
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Podiatrist- Ben Mifsud
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Dr Kalpana Loganath
MbChB, DCH, CWH, Clin Dip Pall Med, FRACGP
Dr Kalpana graduated with a Medicine degree from University of Auckland in 2010. She completed her internship and resident years in Adelaide before embarking on general practice training. Kalpana spent 3 years in rural South Australia supporting regional communities in clinical and hospital settings before obtaining her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. During this period, she developed skills in emergency management and medical procedures.
Upon moving to Sydney, Kalpana worked extensively in areas of need in Western Sydney, providing her the privilege of providing care to a range of vulnerable communities including First Nations Australians.
Kalpana is also qualified with a Certificate in Women's Health, Diploma in Children's Health and a Diploma in Palliative Medicine which has contributed to her being able to practise holistic medicine for her patients. In addition to chronic disease management, she has special interests in women's health, paediatrics, skin cancer management, palliative medicine and also preventative medicine.
During her free time, Kalpana enjoys pilates and yoga, spending time with her family, travelling and listening to music.
Please note that from 1 November 2023, Dr Kalpana will now be bulk-billing all Pension and Health Care Card Holders, as well as all children under the age of 16. Dr Kalpana's books are currently open to new patients.
Dr Udara Gunawardane
BMedSci (Hons) MD DCH FRACGP
Dr Udara graduated from UNSW in 2013 with Doctor of Medicine and Honors in Medical Science. He did his internship and residency at St George and Sutherland Hospitals and then went on to work at several hospitals around Sydney. He completed the Australian GP Training program in Wagga Wagga and Temora and worked rurally as a GP for several years before returning to Sydney with his wife and children.
He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and also holds a Diploma in Child Health. Dr Udara's interests encompass all aspects of General Practice/ Family Medicine and include Paediatrics, Men's Health, Aged Care, Chronic Disease Management, and General Health Checks/ Check ups. He also performs Implanon procedures.
Please note that from 1 November 2023, Dr Udara will now be bulk-billing all Pension and Health Care Card Holders, as well as all children under the age of 16. Dr Udara's books are currently open to new patients.
Dr Lily Bartlett
MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
Dr Lily Bartlett, MBBS, FRACGP, DCH (Diploma in Child Health) has extensive experience in Family Medicine / General Practice. Dr Bartlett trained in various hospitals in Perth including Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Midland Public Hospital. She completed her general practice training in rural NSW to become a Fellow of the RACGP. Dr Bartlett has also completed a Diploma in Child Health (DCH). Dr Bartlett loves being a GP and finds General Practice very rewarding, especially when promoting both the physical and mental health and wellbeing of her patients through a holistic approach. She has a passion for patient education and breaking down complex medical concepts to her patients to achieve long-term sustainable positive health outcomes. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice with special interests in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Women’s and Children’s health, Mental health and minor surgical procedures. In her spare time, you might find Dr Bartlett gardening, in the outdoors, and spending quality time with her family.
Please note that from 1 November 2023, Dr Bartlett will now be bulk-billing all Pension and Health Care Card Holders, as well as all children under the age of 16. Dr Bartlett's books are currently open to new patients.
Dr Kevin Aung
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Kevin Aung graduated with a Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has worked in General Practice in the Mid North Coast region and Western Sydney regions. Kevin is passionate about providing evidence-based preventative primary care medicine to his patients. His special interests are in chronic disease including cardiology, gastroenterology, mental health, geriatrics and comprehensive family medicine. Kevin believes that best patient outcomes are achieved via compassionate and honest communication with patients and close patient involvement in the decision-making process. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and likes to read, walk, cycle and row indoors. Kevin looks forward to continuing to provide the highest level of thorough, holistic and compassionate care for Dr Meena Singh’s patients as she retires.
Please note that from 1 November 2023, Dr Aung will now be bulk-billing all Pension and Health Care Card Holders, as well as all children under the age of 16. Dr Aung's books are currently open to new patients.
Dr Radeeka Liyanage
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH
Dr. Radeeka has over five years of international experience in Internal Medicine,surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, anaesthesia and General Practice since her graduation in 2004. Since moving to Australia in 2010 she worked extensively in Emergency Medicine at the Campbelltown Hospital before deciding to move full time into General Practice. She has completed a Diploma in Child Health and finished her specialist training in General Practice to be recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Radeeka’s special interests include family medicine, women’s and children’s health, mental health, skin cancer medicine and minor surgical procedures. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine and improving her patient’s quality of life. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, exercise and yoga. Please note that ALL patients booked for an in-person or telephone consultation with Dr Liyanage will incur an out-of-pocket fee (including children, Health Care and Pension Card holders).
Dr Sharmini Mendis
MBBS (Adel), FRACGP
Books are currently closed to new patients.
Dr Mendis graduated from the University of Adelaide before moving to Sydney where she completed her internship and residency years at Westmead, Blacktown Nepean and Fairfield hospitals.
She completed speciality training in family medicine and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has been working as a general practitioner in the Hills District for almost 25 years.
In addition to chronic health care and preventative health checks, her special interests include family medicine, women’s health, paediatrics, mental health and weight management. She is passionate about motivating patients to understand that making positive small changes can result in big differences to their physical and mental wellbeing.
When not working Sharmini enjoys reading, going for walks, playing the piano and catching up with her friends and most of all spending time with her husband and two children.
Please note that ALL patients booked for an in-person or telephone consultation with Dr Sharmini Mendis will incur an out-of-pocket fee (including children, Health Care and Pension Card holders).
As Dr Mendis is generally booked 1-2 weeks ahead of time, to avoid disappointment, please ensure you have booked your next follow-up appointment on the day of your consultation.
Please note that Dr Mendis' books are currently closed to new patients. Please refer to our website for the fee schedule www.dfmp.com.au
Dr Christopher Chang
B.MED (NEWC), FRACGP
Books are currently closed to new patients.
Dr Chang has been the Principal GP at Dural Family Medical Practice since August 2021. He is passionate about creating and improving primary healthcare delivery models that provide excellence in General Practice care.
He cherishes the local Hills and Hornsby Shire communities, its people and families, and considers it a privilege to provide healthcare for multiple generations of families in the local area.
Dr Chang loves the vocation of being a GP and has a special interest in men’s health, chronic disease, paediatrics, skin cancer diagnosis, treatment and minor surgical procedures
In his spare time, you can find him endlessly shuttling his 2 kids around to various extracurricular activities, and building on a strong marriage with his wife.
Please note that ALL patients booked for an in-person or telephone consultation with Dr Chang will incur an out-of-pocket fee (including children, Health Care and Pension Card holders).
Please note that Dr Chang's books are currently closed to new patients (exceptions apply to patients booked for skin cancer checks or skin cancer biopsy/procedure)
Psychologist – Diane Sibilant
Diane has been a NSW registered psychologist since 2009. Diane has over ten years of working in private practice specialising in the management of anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, mood disorders including postnatal depression and adjustment disorders, anger management, grief and loss, trauma and family and relationship counseling. Diane is also a WorkCover Approved Psychologist, trained to treat injured workers in an occupational environment with a focus on achieving a safe and durable recovery at work. Diane is also a Work Development Order Provider which is a NSW initiative that allows vulnerable people to clear outstanding fines (penalty notice and court fines) through attending counselling services.
In her spare time, you will find her spending time with her husband and five children, enjoying outdoor activities and time at the beach.
Please note that Diane currently has open books and is accepting ongoing appointments with current and long-standing clients from other sites where she has previously practiced.
Once you have made an appointment to see Diane, please ensure that you download, print and sign the below consent form and bring it with you to your first psychology session. Download PDF
Dr Andrew Terluk – Cardiologist
MBBS, FRACP
Dr Terluk is a General Cardiologist and has extensive training and experience in acute and chronic cardiac conditions and preventive cardiac care and screening. Dr Terluk performs angiography, transoesophageal echocardiography and dobutamine stress echocardiography, as well as cardioversions and pacemaker implantation. Dr Terluk is a Member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Dr Terluk will be available to see patients at Dural Family Medical Practice on Mondays each fortnight. A valid GP referral is required. New patients and external referrals from other practices are welcome. Appointments to see Dr Terluk can be made by calling our practice on 9651 2077.
Dr Aldenb Lorenzo
Upper Gastrointestinal / General Surgeon, Weight loss / Bariatric Surgery - BSE MD FRACS ANZGOSA
Dr Aldenb Lorenzo is an upper gastrointestinal, bariatric/weight loss, and general surgeon. He finished his general surgical training in the Sydney West Area Health Service hospitals with Westmead Hospital as the training institution. He was awarded his fellowship in general surgery (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, FRACS) in 2016. He then became the Clinical Superintendent in Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals for two years. After this he went through a post-fellowship year of rigorous training in upper gastrointestinal surgery in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney with focus on complex hiatus hernia repair in lung transplant patients. Dr Lorenzo furthered his training with the prestigious Australia and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA). He spent a year of his ANZGOSA training in the Bariatric Unit in Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand, refining his skills in bariatric/obesity surgery to add to his general surgical experience. He invested the next two years in Bankstown-Lidcombe and Liverpool hospitals for upper gastrointestinal oncology training (oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver cancer). He is a surgical educator with a passion for research and teaching the next generation of doctors and surgical trainees. Dr Lorenzo is known for his comprehensive and compassionate approach and his passion for inviting his patients to be fully engaged in the decision-making process and understanding their condition. He has regular operating theatre lists at Norwest Private Hospital and Lakeview Private Hospital, as well as public operating lists at Bankstown/Lidcombe Public Hospitals and other locations. Dr Lorenzo will be consulting fortnightly on Saturdays at Dural Family Medical Practice. Appointments can be made by calling the practice on 9651 2077.
General Surgery (Laparoscopic and Open)
• Cholecystectomy
• Hernia surgery (inguinal, umbilical, ventral, epigastric, incisional)
• Small bowel surgery
• Appendicectomy
• Excision of lumps/bumps
• Circumcision
Upper and Lower Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Interventional endoscopy (stents, control of bleeding)
Upper Gastrointestinal (laparoscopic & open)
• Oesophagus cancer surgery
• Achalasia surgery
• Zenker’s (oesophageal) diverticulum surgery
• Stomach cancer surgery
• Reflux surgery & work up: hiatus hernia repair, fundoplication
• Pancreas surgery
• Liver surgery
• Spleen surgery
• Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
• Feeding tubes (gastrostomy/jejunostomy)
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Roux en y gastric bypass
• Removal of gastric band
• Revisional bariatric surgery
You can find more information about Dr Lorenzo's services here: hillsinnerhealth.com.au
Podiatrist- Ben Mifsud
Ben has been serving the Hills District as a Podiatrist for 30 years. He is passionate about the provision of preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of a range of problems affecting the feet, ankles and lower legs. This can include infections, defects and injuries, as well as foot and nail conditions related to other major health disorders such as diabetes. He also has an interest in foot biomechanics, fungal toenail infections and orthotics. He is available every 3rd week on Fridays and appointments can be made online. Podiatry consultations are BULK-BILLED if you have a valid EPC Allied Health referral from your GP. Fees apply if you do not have an EPC referral form.
Public Disclaimer for SRO/ATO Reference:
Please note that all doctors working at the premises of DFMP, including non-GP specialist services (cardiologist, surgeon, psychologist and podiatrist) are independent associates who use the facilities and suites at Dural Family Medical Practice to carry out their own healthcare services. Doctors or allied health professionals are not engaged in any way as employees or contractors and DFMP provides a service to independent associates in order for them to conduct their individual businesses and healthcare provision within the premises.
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We are constantly reviewing and fine-tuning clinical systems and processes, and since 2002, have been proud to be a fully accredited General Practice under AGPAL, Australia’s leading General Practice accreditation and quality standards reviewing body.
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All of the doctors are Fellows of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The RACGP is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation, regulating standards for excellence in General Practice healthcare delivery.
