Caring for our community.
Doctors
Dr. Michael Lambrou
Dr. Michael Lambrou graduated from Queensland University in 1989. He worked in several hospitals, finally ending up at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Lismore, where he has worked for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Lambrou entered general practice in 2005 and divided his time between general practice and his hospital work.
Dr. Lambrou's interests, medically, include aged care and palliative and supportive medicine. Dr. Lambrou has made a change to Woodburn Health to join a dynamic and enthusiastic team that share his philosophy of providing comprehensive care to the community.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr. Stephen Middleton
Dr Stephen Middleton has been working as a Rural Generalist Doctor in regional and remote Australia as well as abroad in Ghana, West Africa and Fiji over 10 years. He continues to balance work in the local Emergency Departments and in general practice. He has a passion for healthy lifestyle, the outdoors and all sports.
Dr Middleton’s GP interests include preventative medicine, nutrition, sports medicine, men’s health, Paediatrics, chronic disease, prolonging healthy lifespans and work cover. He does not prescribe opioids or medication of dependence.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr. Brenda Omune
Dr Brenda Omune studied medicine at the University of Nairobi, she moved to Australia in 2006 to pursue further studies. Dr Brenda has called the Northern Rivers home since moving here in 2013 to complete her training in general medicine.
She has an interest in family medicine, chronic disease, and general medical. When she is not at work you will find her driving her talented children to sporting events.
Dr. Ann Tosomeen
Dr. Ann Tosomeen has over 25 years of experience working as a GP. She originally trained in the USA, but has lived and worked in the Northern Rivers for the last 15 years. She is excited to bring her experience to Woodburn Health and continue to provide care for the community.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr. Louise Wagner
Dr. Louise Wagner is a co-founder of Woodburn Health and is excited to offer exceptional health care to her community. Raised in Woodburn, Louise completed her medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2013 and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr. Sophie Wagner
Dr. Sophie Wagner is an experienced General Practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer management. She performs skin excisions and advanced repairs, including grafts and flaps, ensuring both effective treatment and excellent cosmetic outcomes. Dr Wagner was raised in Woodburn and is dedicated to providing thorough, patient-centred care to the community.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr Hayden Maitland
Dr Hayden grew up in Sydney and worked for a number of years as an emergency nurse in a busy trauma hospital before pursuing a career in medicine. Hayden earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Notre Dame and gained broad clinical experience across St George and Sutherland Hospitals, before working in various emergency departments across the country.
Dr Hayden is moving to the Northern Rivers with his wife and is committed to serving the local community and caring for patients of all ages, with a special interest in men’s health, preventative medicine and older persons. Outside of work, you may find him surfing, hiking or down at the coffee shop.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER - Registrar
Dr Brenda Nguyen
Dr Brenda Nguyen completed her medical studies in Sydney and gained invaluable experience working as a junior doctor across various specialties. These experiences solidified her passion for holistic, patient-centered care and inspired her to pursue a career in general practice.
Dr Brenda is looking forward to caring for the local community and supporting patients in achieving their health and well-being goals. Dr Nguyen will share her time between Woodburn Health and Lismore Super Clinic.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER - Registrar
Tayla Stark
University of Wollongong
Tayla will be at Woodburn Health every Thursday from August 2025 - June 2026
MEDICAL STUDENT
Adam Wingate
University of Wollongong
Adam will be at Woodburn Health every Monday from August 2025 - June 2026
MEDICAL STUDENT