Meet the Medical Team

Our Progressive Registrar

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Dr Ben Soole

Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Ben is a Senior Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar completing his final year of the Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist program at Progressive Sports Medicine. Dr Soole is highly skilled; with over 4 years of Specialist training (in addition to his hospital and GP experience).

A doctor's referral is NOT required to consult Dr Soole.

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He was born and raised in Auckland, and graduated from The University of Auckland in 2015. He has worked in all areas of General and Emergency medicine, and has over 5 years of experience working with Professional Sport.

Ben has interest in all sports and has a background of playing football, among other sports, and is currently pursuing an interest in powerlifting. He has a keen interest in Lifestyle and Longevity Medicine- and practices what he preaches. He is the current team doctor for the NZ Kiwi Ferns. We are excited to have a Doctor with Ben's knowledge and attitude to help empower patients at our practice.

About Dr David Samra

Sport & Exercise Physician

MBBS (Hons), BAppSc (Phys), FACSEP, EM Cert (RPA)

Dr Samra practices across all areas of Sport and Exercise Medicine and non-surgical orthopaedics including:

He sees all patients no matter how young or old, fit or unfit. A doctor's referral is required to consult Dr Samra and receive a medicare rebate.

Medical Care

Dr Samra has cared for athletes involved with the following sports clubs and organisations:

Sydney Swans Doctor
Volleyroos FIVB Volleyball Sydney
Penrith Panthers, NRL Sydney
Rowing Australia, Penrith Sydney
6-foot Track, Katoomba
Kona Ironman, Hawaii
Cricket NSW
Sydney Sixers
Indigenous Sports Medicine, NCIE
Sydney University Rugby

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Professional Associations

NSW Sports Medicine Australia Education Board
Australian Commission for Quality and Safety- Osteoarthritis
Australasian College of Sports Physicians
Australian Resuscitation Council
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
Sports Medicine NSW Board Member
Australian Medical Association

Medical Teaching

Dr Samra has actively participated in educational programs including:

NSW Sports MedSoc- Foundation Lecturer and Tutor
Instructor for Advanced Life Support Level 2
Clinical Tutor Sydney Medical School
Clinical Tutor NSW Medical School

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Sydney MBBS (1 Hons)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney - BAppSc (Phys)
Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians

Honours & Awards

MBBS - with 1st Class Honours
BAppSc (Phys) - Dean’s Award for Outstanding Academic Performance
AM Taylor Orthopaedic Scholarship
AFL Doctors Fellowship in AFL medicine
Certificate of Emergency Medicine (ACEM)
Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians

Accreditations & Courses

Dr Samra has undertaken advanced courses and continued his medical training. He is also accredited by a number of national and international Sport Medicine related organisations. These include:

IRB Immediate Care in Rugby Level 3
ACNEM Nutrition Module
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Advanced Team Physician Course
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Advanced Training
Emergency Management of Severe Trauma
Diagnostic Ultrasound for Emergency Practitioners
Emergency Medicine Crisis Management
Complete Concussion Management- Accredited Physician
Diploma in Remedial Sports Massage

Affiliations & Research

Affiliate Clinical Researcher Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Group, Sydney University
Journal Reviewer for Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Effectiveness of a single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to promote recovery in rugby players with ankle syndesmosis injury (2015) David J Samra, Amy Sman, Katherine Rae, James Linklater, Claire Hiller, Kathryn Refshauge. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2015
Prevention of sudden cardiac death in cricketers (2015) John W Orchard, Rajesh Puranic, Christopher Semsarian, Alex Kountouris, Jessica Orchard, David J Samra. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Education and Research
Patterns of platelet-rich plasma use among Australasian Sports Physicians (2015) David J Samra, John W Orchard. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2015
Osteoarthritis Clinical Care Standards Australia
Injuries in Australian Rules Football: an overview of injury rates, patterns, and mechanisms across all levels of play (2018) Sports Health
The Medical Republic: Knee Osteoarthritis

Cameron Hyde

Exercise Physiologist and Sport Scientist

Bachelor of Science (Ex.Sc)

Masters of Clinical Physiology (MClinPhys)

With over a decade of expertise in enhancing human performance and wellbeing, Cameron Hyde stands at the forefront of the preventative health sector, bridging cutting-edge science with personalised care. An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) by training, Cameron has transformed his passion for optimising human potential into a dynamic career, reshaping how individuals approach health, vitality, and extended life spans.

With a focus on education and accountability, Cameron empowers
individuals to achieve their fitness goals, whether it’s improving
cardiovascular health, managing weight, or enhancing overall
well-being. He believes in creating tailored exercise plans that
foster long-term success by building knowledge and confidence in his
clients. Through personalised coaching and a commitment to scientific
rigor, Cameron supports individuals in transforming their lives and
maximising their health potential.