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Founder, The Surgery Kincumber
Dr Chris Tarrant retired in February 2026. He was the founder of The Surgery Kincumber. He moved his practice in Umina and established The Surgery Kincumber in 1995.
Dr Tarrant was born and attended school in Grafton, on the North Coast of NSW. He completed his Medical Degree at the University of New South Wales in 1982.
After completing extensive hospital training he then completed the diploma of Obstetrics in 1987 at St Margarets Hospital, Sydney.
During this time he also enjoyed working in Country NSW doing General Practice placements, ultimately leading him to a career in General Practice and to the Central Coast in 1986.
Dr Tarrant's General Practice career began at Umina Beach in 1987. He opened The Surgery Kincumber in 1995 and has watched it grow and expand over the years.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which The Surgery Kincumber stands, the Darkinjung people, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' continuing connection to land, sea and community, and are committed to providing culturally safe and welcoming healthcare for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
The Surgery Kincumber is committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive healthcare for all our patients, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or intersex status. We welcome LGBTIQ+ and gender diverse individuals and their families, and are committed to ensuring every person who walks through our door is treated with dignity, respect and without judgement.