Umina medical practice closes

The long-standing medical practice Family Medicine Umina Beach closed for consultations on September 17.

"The medical practice, formally Dr Ray Martin's, has been serving the Umina Beach community for over 36 years under different owners," said practice manager Ms Liz Ward.

"Dr Codrington has already left for maternity leave and Dr Jay Chelladurai will be having a well-earned break."

Patient information would be sent to the newly-opened Providence Medical in West St, Umina Beach, if no prior request had been received, she said.

"Providence Medical will continue to provide health care for our patients."

She said Dr Jay Chelladurai was "very sad to be closing" but his future plans to build a new clinic had been rejected by the council, due to the lack of provision for parking.

This was despite the fact a council car park was close by and was used by other medical practices, she said.

Dr Chelladurai had planned to expand and recruit extra doctors, which were greatly needed for Umina Beach, she said.

He had hoped for "a building providing modern medicine with traditional values".

The premises at 4 Berith St are expect now to be used by Yerin Aboriginal Health Services.

SOURCE:

Media release, 17 Sep 2021

Liz Ward, Family Medicine Umina Beach