GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Dr. Fola Adaji

MBBS (IBADAN), MPH (DEAKIN), FRACGP
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
ABN 21 434 975 730

I am a General Practitioner and received my training from Murray City Country Coast GP Training Program.

I am a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). I have done research training in the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 

I have expertise in co-designing care plans with patients for their mental health and working with other relevant health professionals including psychiatrists to help them achieve their goals. 

Care plans of interest:

Mental health conditions 

Dr. Shauna Boyd 

MBBS (ANU), FRACGP
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
ABN 94 657 338 877

I am a General Practitioner who studied psychology at the University of Sydney before completing my medical degree at the Australian National University in 2010. 

I have been working as a GP for 10 years and in that time have specialised in mental health for more than 2 years. I have additional training in psychotherapy and paediatrics. 

I enjoy working with all age groups, but have a special interest in young people’s health and well-being. 

Care plans of interest:

Mental health conditions 

Dr. Alfaz Emadi 

FRACGP, MRCGP (UK), MBBS (Lond.), DCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health), DFFP (Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health), PGCTPC (Postgraduate Cert. Teaching, Uni. Westminster) 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER
ABN 30 613 402 743 

I graduated from the University of London Medical School in 2001 with a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery. 

I am a fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in both Australia and the UK.

I am passionate about delivering quality and evidence-based care to my patients.  An experienced GP of over 15 years and Senior Medical Educator.

I have a special interest and expertise in formulating care plans with patients for their mental health and working with other relevant health professionals (including psychiatrists) to help them achieve their goals. 

Dr. Sarah Lucy

BMBS (Flinders), FRACGP, FARGP, GD-YOUTHMH (Melbourne).  

GENERAL PRACTITIONER
ABN 68 171 052 334 

I am a General Practitioner who completed my medical degree at Flinders University in 1996, before working in regional NSW and the Northern Territory. I have been in regional South Australian since 2006. I have my Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as well as a Fellowship of Advanced Rural General Practice. 

I have worked in diverse areas in Medicine from Indigenous Health to Palliative Care. I have worked as a generalist GP for over 20 years, and since 2013, have also worked part time in rural specialist youth mental health services. 

I completed a Diploma of Youth Mental Health in 2023, and am committed to delivering quality and accessible care.

Dr. Balvinder Khaira

MBBS, FRACGP 
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
ABN 94 587 458 649

I earned my degree from the University of Western Australia in 2009 and subsequently achieved my RACGP Fellowship in Melbourne. 

My professional journey has encompassed a broad spectrum of experiences, ranging from specialising in drug and alcohol rehabilitation to contributing to community health initiatives and operating within private practice settings. In addition, I've pursued further education in psychotherapy and hold registration as an acupuncturist with the Australia College of Medical Acupuncture.

At present, my career involves a diverse array of roles, including my work with headspace, where I focus on treating complex adolescent mental health issues. I also serve as a consultant for cohealth's forensic mental health team, bringing my expertise to the field of forensic mental health. 

Dr. Emily Beck

MBBS, DCH, FRACGP 
GENERAL PRACTITIONER

ABN 68 171 052 334

I am a General Practitioner who completed my medical degree at Adelaide University in 2019. I completed my Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2024. I currently work as a General Practitioner in South Australia, in addition to my work at the AOA Clinic. 

I enjoy working with a wide range of patients and am committed to providing inclusive and patient-centred care.

Dr. Fereshteh (Feri) Ravanbakhsh

MD, FRACGP 
GENERAL PRACTITIONER

ABN 25 949 829 714

 I have been working as a GP since 2006, commencing my career in Australia 11 years ago.

As a passionate advocate for mental health, I am a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, offering expertise in formulating mental health conditions.

I am dedicated to personalized and evidence-based care, I look forward to continue making positive impact on mental well-being.

Dr. Rosemary (Rosie) Atkinson

MBBS, DCH, BSc, FRACGP 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

I graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2004. I worked in various areas of the hospital system before completing specialist training in General Practice in 2013.

Since Fellowship, I have worked in general practice clinics before ultimately developing a special interest in weight management and establishing a multidisciplinary weight management clinic in Sydney in 2021. I have realised how common mental health struggles are, particularly ADHD and disordered eating, amongst my patients with weight concerns. Supporting patients in these areas has become a deeply rewarding aspect of my practice.

I am a member of the RACGP (Royal Australia College of General Practitioner), as well as of the Special Interest Groups for Obesity Management and ADHD, ASD and Neurodiversity. I am a member of ANZMOSS, IFSO and I have achieved SCOPE Certification.

I am passionate about different models of care being utilised to allow for better, more timely access to mental health services.

Dr. Jemma Dowsett

BBioMedSc, BEH (Paramedic), MD, FRACGP 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

I graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from The University of Melbourne in 2016 and finished her GP specialty training in mid 2022. My other qualifications include: Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic).

I then trained to become a Medicare registered psychotherapy provider under Mental Health Plans and am currently completing a Certificate in Clinical Psychiatry with the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists to further my skills.

I have a warm, empathetic and respectful approach. Providing a safe and non-judgemental environment, I work collaboratively with my patients to provide the best outcomes.

Dr. Sonali Gupta

MBBS, FRACGP 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

I completed my medical degree at Western Sydney University in 2016 and completed my hospital training in Sydney.

I am a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and hold further diplomas in child health and women's health.

My areas of interests include mental health, women’s health and paediatrics. I am committed to providing a holistic, collaborative and evidence based approach to my medical practice.

Dr. Kafayat Lee

BMedSci, BMBS, DCH, DRCOG, DFFP, Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician (IBLM & ASLM), MRCGP (UK, 2009), FRACGP 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

I graduated from the University of Nottingham (UK) in 2004,  have over 15 years of experience as a General Practitioner, and have been practising in Melbourne for over 12 years. I have a strong interest in mental health and am passionate about providing compassionate, inclusive care tailored to each individual.

Over the years, I’ve developed a special interest in supporting patients through the journey of ADHD diagnosis and management. Guiding individuals through assessment, connecting them with the right resources, and watching them thrive post-diagnosis has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.

In addition to general practice, I am a Focused Psychological Strategies Provider and have a clinical interest in reproductive health, medical weight management, menopause care, and the ongoing management of mental health conditions.

My approach is always open, approachable, and collaborative—working alongside my patients to achieve the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing.

Outside of work, you’ll find me enjoying reformer Pilates, travelling and exploring regional Australia or exploring Melbourne’s vibrant food and coffee scene. 

Dr. Vinh Tran

MBBS, FRACGP 
GENERAL PRACTITIONER

ABN 35 106 606 820

I am a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), and Supervisor for The General Practice Training Program.  I am passionate about mental & emotional health, and have a Biopsychosocial approach to managing health and well-being, integrating the physical, psychological & social factors of each patient, through Health Coaching & Counselling.

I have an eclectic approach to mental & emotional health, and customise the therapeutic process to the individual need of each patient, for the most effective outcome.  My counselling sessions may include a variety or combination of psychological intervention therapies, which may include (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Triple-P Parenting Program, 1-2-3 Magic Parenting, Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling.

I grew up in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, and have worked in Bundaberg & Goodiwindi.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, and being by the beach or water.

Dr. Mohammad Shohag

MBBS, FRACGP, DcH 
GENERAL PRACTITIONER

ABN 65 250 351 795

I have a General Practitioner and a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners. I have 15 years of General Practice experience both Australia and oversea.

I have a particular interest in mental health, including ADHD, men's health and chronic disease management.

I enjoy collaborating with specialists to provide best care to patients. 

PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Akuh Adaji

MBBS (IBADAN), MSc (KINGS COLLEGE LONDON), PhD (MONASH), MBA (DEAKIN) ABPN (MAYO CLINIC), FRANZCP

CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
ABN 56 465 791 441

I am a consultant psychiatrist and received my training from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

I have board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and I am a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). I have expertise in co-designing care plans with patients (18 years and above), their GPs and other relevant health professionals to achieve health, work, and life goals. 

Care plans of interest:

Adult ADHD*, Anxiety disorders, Mood disorders, OCD, BPD, Psychotic disorders, Trauma

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