About the Clinic Doctors/Staff
Dr David van der Poorten
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Dr David van der Poorten is a Staff Specialist Gastroenterologist at Westmead Public Hospital and a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Strathfield and Westmead Private Hospitals, CityWest and Healthwoods Day Surgeries.
He has recently completed a PhD in advanced hepatology through Sydney University and the Storr Liver Unit at Westmead Hospital, focusing on the causes and management of Fatty Liver disease. He has a particular interest in weight management and colorectal cancer screening, but his practice covers all aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. For more information on Dr van der Poorten click here.
Dr Clinton Ng
Gastroenterologist
Dr Clinton Ng is a Gastroenterologist at Norwest Hospital, Castle Hill Hospital, CityWest and Healthwoods Day Surgey. Dr Ng has an interest in weight management, capsule endoscopy, management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, wireless oesophageal pH monitoring for reflux disease and colorectal cancer screening. Dr Ng was awarded a PhD (Sydney University) in 2007.
Dr Peter Nakhle
General Practioner
Dr Peter Nakhle has been working as a General Practitioner in the Concord area for the last 15 years and currently owns and runs a practice with six other doctors. He is highly sought after for consultations and well respected by his patients and collegues alike.
Ms Caroline Trickey
Dietician
Caroline Trickey is a clinical and sports dietician with a passion for helping others to 'eat right' to maximise their health and feel great. She is the prinicipal of 'eat right' dietetic services and has recently written a cookbook for healthly eating. She can be contacted at
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Mr Dean McNamara 
Exercise Physiologist
Dean is an Exercise Physiologist who has great experience working with patients from various backgrounds. Dean believes in evidence based exercise prescription with the understanding that each individual has various needs. Dean consults from Sydney Sports Medicine Centre, Hills Sports Medicine Centre, and Concord. Website: www.apexhealth.com.au.
Ms Holly West 
Exercise Physiologist
Holly is an Exercise Physiologist registered with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Holly has a passion for developing specialist exercise programs for good health and wellbeing. Holly consults from Hills Sports Medicine Centre, and Concord. Website: www.apexhealth.com.au.
Mr Chris Pappas
Exercise Physiologist
Chris is an Exercise Physiologist who has great experience working with patients aiming to improve their health. He believes strongly in a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to exercise interventions. Chris consults from Sydney Sports Medicine Centre, Hills Sports Medicine Centre, and Concord. Website: www.apexhealth.com.au.
Ms Lilane Francis
Patient Liason