Introducing Our Team

Dr Russell Hunter Dr Hunter graduated from the University of Queensland in 1983. He held registrar positions in paediatrics and geriatrics while at the PA Hospital. He has a fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and certificates in Dermoscopy (skin cancer detection), Skin Cancer Surgery, and Family Planning. He has been a plastic surgical assistant for over 20 years, and enjoys keeping up to date with the latest skin cancer detection and treatment techniques and he is a member of the Australian Skin Cancer College. Utilising his surgical skills Dr Hunter performs complex skin cancer and vasectomy procedures to new and existing patients

Dr Meg Marsden Meg has worked in the Cleveland area since 1986. She resides in the area and has three grown children who have finished university and some have left the nest. General Practice appeals to Meg as it allows her the opportunity to care holistically for her patients physical health. She is interested in helping her patients achieve happiness and contentment with life.

Dr Noella MacPherson Dr Noella graduated from university in 1994. She joined the Pivotal team in November 2010. Her interests are in all areas of general practice with an emphasis on young children, women and family medicine. Noella enjoys reading, music, gardening and spending time with her family.

Dr Simone Carlotto Simone graduated from Griffith University in 2011 with first class honours. Simone began working at Pivotal Health in January 2014 and returned to the practice in a permanent role in 2016.  Simone has a passion for all areas of general practice with an emphasis on Women’s Health.

Dr Simone had a baby boy in March 2020 and a daughter in April 2022. Being a busy mum Simone works 3 days a week and a rotational Saturday roster.  Simone loves going to the beach, keeping fit, animals and travelling especially to remote areas of Australia and to her mum’s home town in the Philippines.

Dr Adrian Ellis Adrian graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010. He joined the Pivotal Health team in January 2014 while on the GP Training Program. He is returning to the practice from 18th January 2016 in a permanent role. Prior to medicine he worked as a physiotherapist for 16 years and has significant experience this field. Adrian’s practice of both physiotherapy and medicine have provided him considerable experience in health promotion and chronic disease management. He has a passion for paediatric and family medicine he is enjoys delivering patient centered care to his patients. In his spare time he enjoys playing tennis, photography and travelling and walking his labradoodles Dave and Mitsy.

Dr Hemantha Gamage joined the Pivotal Health team in August 2023. Dr Hemantha brings a wealth of knowledge to the practice. Dr Gamage has completed his fellowship in general practice (FRACGP) in early 2016.

He has worked as a GP in the Redlands for the past 7 years. He is passionate about comprehensive and thorough patient care and is commitment to his patients.

Outside of work Dr Hemantha enjoys taking care of his garden, growing vegetables, working on DIY projects in various fields and attending to his bees.

Dr Angel Low grew up in the Redlands, and joined Pivotal Health as a GP Registrar in January 2025.  Angel is excited to give back to the community that brought me up and provided me with all the opportunities to be where I am today.

Dr Angel studied at her medical degree at Bond University on the Gold Coast and have trained at the Royal Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast and Ipswich Hospitals. She enjoys all aspects of medicine but I love paediatric and geriatric medicine, skin cancer detection and treatments, women’s health and Mental Health. She looks forward to being part of a team that not only addresses immediate medical concerns but also focuses on ongoing care, preventative medicine and fostering close connection within the community.

When not working Dr Angel enjoys travelling, rock climbing and spending time with family.

Dr Sophie Godden grew up in the UK and moved to New Zealand with family aged 15 and  relocated to the Sunshine Coast for medical schoolat Griffith University. She has been living in the Redlands and working at Redlands Hospital and plans  on setting roots down in the Redlands.

Dr Sophie has an interest in Child Health, Women’s Health, Chronic Disease, Mental Health, Palliative care/geriatrics and Muscular Skeletal Injuries. She looks forward to creating lasting relationships with my patients and providing holistic healthcare and education.

Sophie enjoys travelling around Australia and is often on the weekends out enjoying Moreton Bay fishing and swimming around the islands.She recently competed in a triathlon and plan to continue these in the coming years.

Sue Dalrymple – Registered Nurse Sue joined the Pivotal team in December 2018. Sue has recently relocated to QLD from Victoria. She has extensive experience in working in General Practice.

Trish Lesigues – Registered Nurse Trish joined our nursing team in June 2024 and she brings with her a wealth of GP nursing to our practice.