Our Doctors

Dr Chris Murcott
Dr Christopher Murcott
(MBBS. MRCGP. FRACGP. DROG)
Dr Murcott trained at Barts College in London and has been a GP for 28 years. Starting as a GP in Dorset UK with a special interest in training doctors, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, in 2004 Dr Murcott took over Lemon Tree Medical Practice with his wife Yvette and has continued to develop the surgery to what it is today. He continues to oversee the training of medical students from the University of Newcastle.

Dr Vito Bracco
Dr Vitantonio Bracco
(MBBS)
Dr Bracco trained in Rome and has been practicing within Australia since 2000, having gained extensive knowledge and experience in rural practice in Australia. Dr Bracco has a special interest in mental health care and also provides the care of Tanilba Shores residences.

Dr Gauri Deshpande
Dr Gauri Deshpande
(MBBS)
Dr Deshpande has been a doctor since 1990 and joined our practice in 2013, having been a doctor in Australia since 2003. Dr Deshpande has a special interest in women’s health having specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology and looks after all antenatal care.

Dr John Fergusson
Dr John Fergusson
(MBBS FRACGP)
Dr Fergusson joined our team in January 2016, he trained
as Doctor in Australia and has a special interest in skin checks, skin biopsys and follow up care as well as all areas of General practice. Dr Fergusson has a
passion for general practice care and brings
with him a wealth of experience to enhance our practice team.