Dr Luke Timmermans
MBBS, MPHTM
Surgical Assistant
After spending his childhood growing up in the Yukon Territory of Canada, Luke attended school at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, then completed his undergraduate medical training at Sydney University, graduating with Honours.
After medical school, Luke trained in General and Vascular surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital and Gosford Hospital. He also has extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care and General Medicine.
Luke completed a Masters degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 1998, and has also completed courses in Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Life Support (PLS) and trauma management.
Luke was HMO in Intensive Care and the Director of Medical Services at Gosford Private Hospital from 2016-2018.
Following his training, Luke has worked in Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracics and Neurosurgery, and has worked with Dr Marc Coughlan since 2017.
Luke has also volunteered as a doctor in Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Guatemala and Belize, and is a proud member and director of the PNG Angels.
Excellence of surgical and postsurgical care and communication are of the utmost importance to Luke.
Qualifications
- Paediatric Life Support (PLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPHTM), 1998
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Sydney, 1994
Volunteer Work
PNG Angels – Board Member and Volunteer Surgical Assistant
Volunteer Work
PNG Angels is an Australian registered charity that sends volunteer medical teams to Papua New Guinea to conduct life-saving surgeries.
PNG Angels was founded in 2020 by leading neurosurgeon, Dr Marc Coughlan. Since inception, our team has been supporting the establishment of a sustainable neurosurgical capability in PNG.
A reputation built on clinical excellence, patient safety & a focus on pain reduction.
Our team are trusted by general practitioners, specialists, and patients alike for our commitment to excellence, honesty in communication, and consistent surgical outcomes for patients from across the Central Coast and surrounding regions.
Expert Neurosurgical and Spinal Surgical Care on the Central Coast
Coastal Neurosurgery is a multidisciplinary clinic with a dedicated focus on brain, spine and pain.
