MEET THE PROFFESIONALS

OUR TEAM

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DOCTORS OF BULLEEN PLAZA MEDICAL CENTRE

Dr Atalla Abraham

General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
MBCHB, MSc, FRACGP, Diploma acupuncture (Monash University), Skin cancer surgery and Medicine (Queensland University). Dr Atalla Abraham has been at BPMC since it started in March 2000, with ten years’ experience prior in general practice and various hospitals. He has a wide range of experience in general practice, with additional qualifications in acupuncture from Monash University (2006), and skin cancer medicine (2012) and skin cancer surgery (2013) from Queensland University. He also has special interest in minor surgery and emergencies. He does home visits, and nursing home visits for the centre patients only.

Dr Sam Assad

General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
MBBS, Master of Science, FRACGP , Member of Royal Australian College of Acupuncture Dr Assad has been a general practitioner for more than 30 years, He has a special interests in chronic disease management, minor surgical procedures, skin cancer , acupuncture, men’s & women’s health, ante natal care , children’s health, travel medicine Dr Assad enjoy traveling, swimming and reading
Areas of interest: Women's & Men's Health

Dr Katy Abraham

General Practitioner, Female, MBChB, FRACGP
MBChB, FRACGP, Med Cert acupuncture (Monash University) Dr Katy is in the Medical Centre since it started in March 2000. She has excellent listening skill. She practices in all fields of family medicine. She has ante natal shared-care agreement with the Mercy Hospital for women, Royal Women Hospital and Epworth Eastern Hospital. She is expert in inserting and removing implanon. Also expert in removing intra-uterine devices. She is also certified to practise acupuncture. She does home visits and nursing home visits for her patients.

Dr Joanna Lay

General Practitioner, Female, MBBS, FRACGP
Speaks Mandarin
MBBS, FRACGP Dr Lay is a Monash University graduate and has extensive experience in General Practice for over 20 years. She has special interests in women’s health, breast checks, antenatal care, paediatric medicine, minor procedures skin cancer and Chronic disease management Dr Lay speaks Mandarin and enjoys gardening, cooking and reading.
Areas of interest: Women and Children's health

Dr Zain Gorji

General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
Speaks Persian
MBBS ( Melbourne University ) ,FRACGP Dr Gorji has been a doctor since January 1995. He has been working as a GP at Bulleen Plaza Medical Centre since January 2001. He has a broad range of experience in General Practice . His special areas of interests includes childhood and travel immunisations and men’s health. He speaks fluent English and Persian.
Areas of interest: Women's & Men's Health

Dr Magda Saber

General Practitioner, Female, MBBS, MD
Speaks Farsi
MD Dr Magda loves her career as a doctor, she used to practice as a Gynaecologist in Iran, so she is an expert in all women's health contraception ( IUD insertion and removal/ Implanon insertion and removal) etc..., and paediatrics, as well as Travel medicine, chronic Disease management mental health and general medicine and minor surgery.
Dr Magda loves playing tennis twice a week and cycling, travelling and entertainment.

Dr Shahla Ferdousian

General Practitioner, Female, MBBS, FRACGP
MBBS, Flinders University, 1997 FRACGP Dr Shahla Ferdousian has 20 years of experience in all aspects of general practice. During the course of her training Dr Ferdousian has worked in a number of hospitals across the Melbourne and in South Australia working in different areas of medicine including emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, obstetrics/gynaecology, geriatrics, and surgery Her special interests include paediatrics, Women’s health, migrants health and general medicine.

Dr Saeid Bahrami

General Practitioner, Male, MBBCh, FRACGP
Speaks Persian
Has a special interest in skin cancer, all dermatology issues. excellent general practice experience. enjoys sports, walking and traveling.
Areas of interest: Skin cancer Checks

Dr Sameh Georgy

General Practitioner, Male, FRACGP
FRACGP Dr Sameh Georgy has been practicing as a GP at BPMC for many years and has extensive experience in all areas of General Practice. He also holds a Paediatrics Diploma from Sydney University. His special interests include chronic disease management, paediatrics and Men’s health.

Dr Seyedali Daneshani

General Practitioner, Male, MD
Speaks Persian
MD, Member of RACGP, Dr Ali Is a graduate of Mashhad university of medical sciences- Iran, Master of Public health University of Melbourne - in progress. Dr Ali experienced in general practice, sports medicine, chronic disease management, minor procedures, travel medicine, children immunisations, women's health and men's health.
Areas of interest: Women and Children's health Men's health

Dr Jack Deady

Dr John Michael Mary Deady is a highly motivated family physician. He is a dedicated and clinically competent general practitioner with experience caring for patients from a range of cultural backgrounds.
Dr Deady is a man of faith who is committed to pursuing a career where he can help people maintain their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.With a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.), from the National University of Ireland (Cork- 1983), and over 30 years' practical experience in Australia and abroad (Ireland and England)

Dr Qiyuan Chen

General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
Speaks Mandarin
MBBS, FRACGP Dr Chen has more than 20 years’ experience in General Practice. He has special interests in chronic disease management, men’s health, travel medicine, children’s health, occupational health Dr Chen speaks Mandarin and enjoys reading and walking.

Dr Mona Hanna

MBBCH, FRACGP, Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr Mona Hanna is a fellow of the Royal College of GP with 20y experience as a general practitioner She has special interest in family medicine,women health,paediatric,men health,geriatric and chronic disease As she carry diploma in obstetric and gynaecology ,she provides antenatal care ,share care with all maternity hospital in Melbourne

Dr Wiswanathun Pathy

General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Wiswanathun Pathy Is a well known General Practitioner in Melbourne since 1971. Migrated to NZ worked as Psychiatric registrar for 3 years. Extra studies includes: Completed a course in Sports Medicine in 1983. Did a course in Manipulative therapy in 1985. He is interested in family medicine and manipulative therapy to treat muscles and joints pain.
Areas of interest: Women's & Men's Health

Dr Nader Mahani

MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Nader Mahani is an experienced specialist in general practice. He is an accomplished procedural GP and circumcision surgeon, additionally he is a certified skin cancer doctor. Dr Mahani consults in English and Farsi.

Dr Sri Naidu

General Practitioner, MBBS, FRACGP MBBS, FRACGP , diploma of Australian and New Zealand for gynecology and obstetrics Dr Naidu has a special interests in women’s health, breast checks , ante natal care , children’s health, vaccination. Dr Naidu enjoys traveling and cooking.

Dr Paul Mak

General Practitioner, Male, MBBCh, FRACGP
MBBCH, FRACGP Dr Mak is a Melbourne university graduate and has more than 25 year experience, with special interest men's health , travel medicine, mental health , diabetic care chronic disease management
Areas of interest: Women's & Men's Health

MEET OUR

ALLIED HEALTH DOCTORS

Mr Chris Assad

Podiatrist, B. Applied Sciences, Master of Podiatry
Chris graduated in 2020 from la Trobe University, He manages foot health , he offer help and advice to the following areas,
Foot Pain, All sports injuries, Orthotics, Children's Feet - Flat Feet, Toe Walking, Wart treatment and general development in children, General Foot Care, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Fracture management, Tinea and Mycosis of the nail, nerve pain, muscular tightness or weakness, Heel Pain, Diabetic foot care and advice, Nail Surgery, Ankle issues, Biomechanical analysis of gait and running technique Chris does home visits for senior patients Chris enjoys playing soccer once/ twice a week and squash.

Milva Agostini

Podiatrist, B.HSc.M.Pod
Milva graduated from La Trobe University in Bundoora with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Podiatric Practice and has been working as a podiatrist in Aged care and Private Practice. Milva’s scope of practice includes and is not limited to Orthotic therapy, Nail surgery, Diabetes assessments, and management, Callous and corn debridement, Nail management, Footwear advice.
Milva makes it a priority to keep up to date with the latest technologies by recently completing a Dry Needling course and continuing professional development with seminars. Milva is a yearly volunteer at the Oxfam 100km Trail walk event treating competitors.

Dr Rebecca Nasem

Chiropractor
Dr Rebecca graduated from RMIT university with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) and Bachelor or Health Science. Growing up surrounded by chiropractic, she made it her endeavour to become a chiropractor, in order to help those around her.
Holding a special interest in headaches, functional neurology, and rehabilitation. Dr Rebecca makes it her priority to examine and determine the most appropriate treatment plan tailored to each individual, ensuring optimal health is achieved Managing patients with, but not limited to: Headaches/Migraines - Neck pain - Low Back pain - Sports injuries - Disc impingements - Rehabilitations - Arm and Leg pains

Elizabeth Saleh

Osteopath
Hi, my name is Liz and I am an Osteopath. I have been practising as an Osteopath for over 12 years. As an Osteopath I specialise in musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, arthritis, and osteoporosis. I treat patients of all ages and I also specialise in Clinical Pilates, and core and pelvic floor strengthening. Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that treats the body not as individual parts but as one holistic unit. Modern osteopaths aim to relieve pain ,improve function and assist with the patient's musculoskeletal health.

Ahalya Nathaniel

Clincal Dietian
Ahalya Nathaniel is a dietitian with extensive experience in clinical dietetics. She has a Masters degree in Dietetics and Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Ahalya has worked in senior leadership positions at various public hospitals in Melbourne including being the Health Services Manager of Dietetics at a major Melbourne hospital. Her areas of interest are Diabetes Type 1 and 2, Cardiovascular diseases, Gastrointestinal disorders including Coeliac disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, Oncology, Nutrition in Pregnancy including Gestational Diabetes, Renal and Liver diseases, Weight management, and general nutrition education.

Maryam Elyas TRINITY PSYCHOLOGY

Psychologist Experience: 7+ Years Experience
Principal Psychologist: Maryam Elyas Title: Psychologist (MAAPi), Areas of Interest: Grief and Loss, Anger Management, Substance Abuse and Alcoholism (AOD), Chronic Pain, IQ/ Cognitive Assessments.
Qualifications: Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational), Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours), Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Professional Registrations: NDIS, TAC, and Workcover Registered. Relevant, Trinity Psychology, Department of Education (School Psychologist) Previous, Department of Justice, Offending Behaviour Programs, Anglicare Victoria (Family Services). TRINITY PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES: Generalist Counselling, Depression & Anxiety, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Work-related Stress, Forensic Assessments and Intervention, Relationship/Couple Counselling, Experience with TAC, Workcover and Return to work cases.

Nasim Nowrouzi

Physiotherapist
B. Physiotherapy APMA (Melbourne University 2001), Speaking fluent English and Persian
Experienced in: Cardio-vascular and Geriatric physio, Joint conditions including arthritis, bursitis or instability, Chronic Low back pain, and Neck problems, Acute or Sports injury, Rehabilitation post-surgery, Treatments, and follow-ups post workplace or motor vehicle accidents
Physiotherapists can treat and manage muscle joint and nerve disorders. They aim to restore function that may have been compromised through injury, aging, disease, or environmental factors. Physiotherapists are highly trained in the assessment, management, and treatment of sports injuries, occupational injuries, motor injuries, physical injuries. Physiotherapists also play a role in the rehabilitation

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