Dr John Chiang

John graduated form the University of NSW in 1987, and gained his Fellowship in General Practice in 1995.  2017 marks 30 years of medical practice and he is looking forward to many enjoyable years of practice to come. He has worked rurally and regionally for 28 years, appreciating the people, community and variety of medicine that cities such as Maitland places offer. He enjoys playing jazz piano, musicals and reading history and keeps fit with regular running, cycling, bushwalking (sometimes whilst playing golf!) and windsurfing.

​Dr Elizabeth Goodsall (GP Registrar)

Elly is in the final year of her fellowship training in General Practice. A speech pathologist prior to studying medicine, she completed her medical degree with honours at the University of Sydney in 2010 and a Diploma in Children’s health from Westmead Children’s Hospital. Elly has an interest in all areas of general practice but particularly enjoys child and adolescent health, women’s health, family planning, mental health and chronic disease management.  Outside of work and fellowship exam preparation, Elly spends much of her time with her two little girls and loves to explore the local area and plan for travel abroad. She is very excited to be joining the Lorn Surgery!

Katie Wood (Registered Psychologist)

Katie completed a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at Charles Sturt University in 2008 and obtained her registration as a Psychologist in 2012. She has worked in the Maitland and Hunter Valley area since 2009. Katie's experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, workplace stress, burnout, and PTSD. She is experienced in providing mediation services and transition support to people as they change careers. For both long and short term patients, Katie's approach is person-centred and focused on assisting patients achieve their goals and manage everyday life.​