Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 6PM
Saturday 8:30AM – 1PM
Suite 2, 121 Newling Street, Lisarow NSW 2250
PRACTITIONERS CONSULTING AT AMS
Meet the Trusted, Independent Doctors Consulting from AMS
Dr Ryan Metcalfe
Principal Doctor – MBBS – (USyd), BSc (Adv), FRACGP
Dr Metcalfe studied medicine at the University of Sydney, graduating in 2009. He gained his post graduate experience on the Central Coast, obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2013. He has consulted from Absolute Medical Services since 2012.
Ryan has strong connections on the Central Coast and remains involved with the Terrigal Trojans Rugby Club. He is married and busy with 4 young children.
Ryan is experienced in the field of Occupational Medicine, leading the team at Absolute Medical Services. His other interests include Paediatrics and Family Medicine, minor procedures and teaching. He is an accredited RACGP Registrar supervisor.
Dr John Schulze
General Practitioner – MD, Dip RACOG, FRACGP
Dr John Schulze is the founder of Absolute Medical Services and has been in General Practice on the Central Coast since 1981. He is a former director of the Central Coast Division of General Practice, a national networking organization for GPs. Prior to launching his general practice career, John worked in obstetrics and anaesthetics in England, Vancouver and Sydney, and was deputy director of Gosford Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Dr Alison Hyland
General Practitioner – MBBS, DRANZCOG
Dr Alison Hyland graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1990 and holds a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. Alison also holds the Diploma of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Alison has been working as a General Practitioner for over 20 years on the Central Coast and specialises in women’s and children’s health.
Alison is married with two children and manages to find the balance between family and that of being a busy doctor.
Dr Lynne Hayes
General Practitioner – MBBS (HONS)
After graduating with Honours from the University of Sydney in 1982, Dr Hayes completed four years of residency at major Sydney teaching hospitals and their peripheral hospitals with a special interest in medicine and paediatrics and was then awarded her Certificate for Satisfactory Completion of Training for General Practice through the RACGP.
With her husband Dr Hayes served as missionary doctors in Zambia for two years, and later in Nepal, gaining extensive experience in tropical and infectious diseases, and travel medicine and more recently did some short term medical work in Samoa.
Since returning to Australia Dr Hayes has raised three children and has worked in general practice part-time on the Central Coast and has been consulting from Absolute Medical Services for 20 years.
Dr Hayes’ special interests are in women’s health, prevention of diseases, general medicine, children’s health and travel medicine. She is qualified as a doctor in the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Program and offers management of mental health problems, with referral to supporting psychologists and psychiatrists as required. Dr Hayes is also trained in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including cryotherapy, biopsy and excision of skin lesions. Dr Hayes’ focus is on care for the whole person, recognising the importance of the physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Dr Hayes is also a Clinical Editor for Health Pathways, a GP web-based tool for assessment and management of patients on the Central Coast.
Dr Stuart Anderson
General Practitioner – MBBS, DRANZCOG
Dr Anderson graduated from the University of Sydney in 1982, with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He also holds the Diploma of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
He has over 30 years experience in General Practice on the Central Coast and has a particular interest in women’s and children’s health and all aspects of family medicine.
He is married with five children, and is a great music fan, and an avid supporter of the Central Coast Mariners.
Dr Ellis Vivian
General Practitioner – MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Vivian completed his medical graduation and post-graduation in India, and worked as an Orthopaedic
Surgeon for 12 years in Mission Hospitals before immigrating to Australia.
Here he successfully completed AMC exams towards General Registration and worked in the Emergency
Departments on the Central Coast for 6 years, before undertaking RACGP training towards Fellowship. His
Fellowship training included working in remote communities as well as in mainstream clinics.
Dr Vivian’s areas of interest are obesity and its management, diabetes management and reversal, skin
cancer surgery and lifestyle medicine. He has equipped himself with further training and qualifications in
these areas.
Dr Vivian lives on the Coast with his wife and two sons and spends his spare time enjoying playing musical
instruments, riding motorcycles and taking part in church activities.
Dr Imogen Bertock
General Practitioner – M.D(USyd)
Dr Imogen did an undergraduate Bachelor of medical sciences before graduating from the University of Sydney with a Medical Doctorate in 2019. She has spent the last few years living and working as a doctor on the Central Coast.
Dr Imogen enjoys the balance between work and life that being a GP allows and is passionate about providing compassionate and patient focused care to people from all walks of life.
Dr David Daoud
General Practitioner
Dr. David Daoud is a dedicated general practitioner with a passion for providing comprehensive care to his patients. He has a particular interest in chronic disease management, caring for elderly patients, performing minor procedures, and addressing mental health concerns. Dr. Daoud completed his bachelor’s degree in medicine in Egypt with honors and has been practicing on the central coast since 2016. In his practice, he strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for his patients, where they feel valued and heard.
Dr. Daoud believes in the importance of building strong relationships with those under his care, working collaboratively with them to improve their health and well-being. Outside of work, he cherishes spending quality time with his family. Dr. Daoud believes that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for overall wellbeing and happiness. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community on the central coast and is committed to providing the best possible care to his patients. Dr. Daoud looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact on the lives of those he has the privilege to care for.
Our Nursing Team
Our compassionate, caring team of practice nurses are highly skilled and experienced in a wide scope of clinical practice.
They support the Doctors consulting at AMS and can assist in immunisations, minor surgical procedures, health checks, wound care and chronic disease management.
Management Team
The hard working and highly dedicated AMS Management team includes Carol, Jackie, Belinda and Dearne.
If you have any queries, our caring management team is here to help you.
PRACTITIONERS CONSULTING AT AMS
Meet the Trusted, Independent Doctors Consulting from AMS
Dr Ryan Metcalfe
Principal Doctor – MBBS – (USyd), BSc (Adv), FRACGP
Dr Metcalfe studied medicine at the University of Sydney, graduating in 2009. He gained his post graduate experience on the Central Coast, obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2013. He has consulted from Absolute Medical Services since 2012.
Ryan has strong connections on the Central Coast and remains involved with the Terrigal Trojans Rugby Club. He is married and busy with 4 young children.
Ryan is experienced in the field of Occupational Medicine, leading the team at Absolute Medical Services. His other interests include Paediatrics and Family Medicine, minor procedures and teaching. He is an accredited RACGP Registrar supervisor.
Dr John Schulze
General Practitioner – MD, Dip RACOG, FRACGP
Dr John Schulze is the founder of Absolute Medical Services and has been in General Practice on the Central Coast since 1981. He is a former director of the Central Coast Division of General Practice, a national networking organization for GPs. Prior to launching his general practice career, John worked in obstetrics and anaesthetics in England, Vancouver and Sydney, and was deputy director of Gosford Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Dr Alison Hyland
General Practitioner – MBBS, DRANZCOG
Dr Alison Hyland graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1990 and holds a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. Alison also holds the Diploma of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Alison has been working as a General Practitioner for over 20 years on the Central Coast and specialises in women’s and children’s health.
Alison is married with two children and manages to find the balance between family and that of being a busy doctor.
Dr Lynne Hayes
General Practitioner – MBBS (HONS)
After graduating with Honours from the University of Sydney in 1982, Dr Hayes completed four years of residency at major Sydney teaching hospitals and their peripheral hospitals with a special interest in medicine and paediatrics and was then awarded her Certificate for Satisfactory Completion of Training for General Practice through the RACGP.
With her husband, Dr Hayes served as a missionary doctor in Zambia for two years, and later in Nepal, gaining extensive experience in tropical and infectious diseases, and travel medicine and more recently did some short-term medical work in Samoa.
Since returning to Australia Dr Hayes has raised three children and has worked in general practice part-time on the Central Coast and has been with the team at Absolute Medical Services for 20 years.
Dr Hayes’ special interests are in women’s health, prevention of diseases, general medicine, children’s health and travel medicine. She is qualified as a doctor in the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Program and offers management of mental health problems, with referral to supporting psychologists and psychiatrists as required. Dr Hayes is also trained in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including cryotherapy, biopsy and excision of skin lesions. Dr Hayes’ focus is on care for the whole person, recognising the importance of the physical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Dr Hayes is also a Clinical Editor for Health Pathways, a GP web-based tool for assessment and management of patients on the Central Coast.
Dr Stuart Anderson
General Practitioner – MBBS, DRANZCOG
Dr Anderson graduated from the University of Sydney in 1982, with the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He also holds the Diploma of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
He has over 30 years experience in General Practice on the Central Coast and has a particular interest in women’s and children’s health and all aspects of family medicine.
He is married with five children, and is a great music fan, and an avid supporter of the Central Coast Mariners.
Dr Ellis Vivian
General Practitioner MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Vivian completed his medical graduation and post-graduation in India, and worked as an Orthopaedic Surgeon for 12 years in Mission Hospitals before immigrating to Australia.
Here he successfully completed AMC exams towards General Registration and worked in the Emergency Departments on the Central Coast for 6 years, before undertaking RACGP training towards Fellowship. His
Fellowship training included working in remote communities as well as in mainstream clinics.
Dr Vivian’s areas of interest are obesity and its management, diabetes management and reversal, skin cancer surgery and lifestyle medicine. He has equipped himself with further training and qualifications in these areas.
Dr Vivian lives on the Coast with his wife and two sons and spends his spare time enjoying playing musical instruments, riding motorcycles and taking part in church activities.
Dr Imogen Bertock
General Practitioner – M.D(USyd)
Dr Imogen did an undergraduate Bachelor of medical sciences before graduating from the University of Sydney with a Medical Doctorate in 2019. She has spent the last few years living and working as a doctor on the Central Coast.
Dr Imogen enjoys the balance between work and life that being a GP allows and is passionate about providing compassionate and patient focused care to people from all walks of life.
Dr David Daoud
General Practitioner
Dr. David Daoud is a dedicated general practitioner with a passion for providing comprehensive care to his patients. He has a particular interest in chronic disease management, caring for elderly patients, performing minor procedures, and addressing mental health concerns. Dr. Daoud completed his bachelor’s degree in medicine in Egypt with honors and has been practicing on the central coast since 2016. In his practice, he strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for his patients, where they feel valued and heard.
Dr. Daoud believes in the importance of building strong relationships with those under his care, working collaboratively with them to improve their health and well-being. Outside of work, he cherishes spending quality time with his family. Dr. Daoud believes that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for overall wellbeing and happiness. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community on the central coast and is committed to providing the best possible care to his patients. Dr. Daoud looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact on the lives of those he has the privilege to care for.
Our Nursing Team
Our compassionate, caring team of practice nurses are highly skilled and experienced in a wide scope of clinical practice.
They support the Doctors consulting at AMS and can assist in immunisations, minor surgical procedures, health checks, wound care and chronic disease management.
Management Team
The hard working and highly dedicated AMS Management team includes Carol, Jackie, Belinda and Dearne.
If you have any queries, our caring management team is here to help you.