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All of our doctors provide care specifically tailored to meet the needs or our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and provide culturally appropriate care to our diverse community of patients. Dr Zia is multilingual.

Male Doctors

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ziaullah (Dr. Zia) gained his medical degree in 2006 and has extensive experience gained in general practice in Australia and within the Australian public hospital sector.

Dr Zia provides all general practice consultations including Mental Health, chronic disease management, antenatal care, and men’s and women’s health.

Dr Zia has a special interest in medical cosmetic procedures, radio frequency and laser treatment of various skin types and conditions. He has successfully completed courses in skin cancer and Aesthetic Medicine in Australia and provides general skin cancer care and surgery.

Professional statement:

Dr Ahmed worked in Emergency Medicine throughout Metro North and Regional NSW. He also worked with Deputising Medical Services around Brisbane. Dr Ahmed has a special interest in Trauma, Cardiovascular Health, Infectious Diseases and Paediatrics.

Areas of Interest:
Women and Children's health
Management of Chronic Disease
Chronic disease management
Men's health
Mental health

Languages Spoken:

English
Hindi
Urdu

Professional statement:

Dr Thom graduated from the University of Queensland in 2017 and has worked in many areas of medicine since, in a range of hospitals and community settings. He is interested in all aspects of general practice, with a particular interest in Men’s Health, Chronic Disease, Paediatrics and Skin Cancer.

Dr Thom grew up on the Sunshine Coast before moving away to study. Since starting a family, Dr Thom and his partner have recently returned to the Sunshine Coast to be close to family. When he’s not at work, you’ll find him at the beach with his partner and two children. If he’s not at the beach, he’s probably hiking, kayaking or rock climbing.

Areas of Interest:

Men's health
Chronic disease management
Paediatric Care
Skin cancer

Professional statement:

Dr. Clement is an internationally trained surgeon who came to Australia 15 years ago. He has worked in various surgical specialities across 4 states in Australia. He has experience in General surgery, Colorectal and Vascular surgery, ENT, Plastics, Urology, Orthopedics, Maxillofacial and Head and neck surgery. Currently he is pursuing a career as a Rural Generalist with Advanced skills in Surgery. He has recently relocated to the Sunshine Coast with a plan to settle here. He lives with his wife and son.

Areas of Interest:

General medicine
Chronic disease management
Mental health
Skin cancer Checks
Men's health
Surgery and associated specialities.
Woman's health

Languages Spoken:

English
Hindi
Tamil

Professional statement:

Dr Sanjay is an internationally trained medical graduate who is currently pursuing a career in General practice. Dr Sanjay has been a part of the intensive care medicine team at NAHLN (Adelaide) since 2018 and has also worked as an emergency registrar at various locations on the Sunshine coast.

He has a keen interest in Geriatric Health, Chronic Disease Management, Men's Health, Paediatrics, and Aesthetic Medicine .

Apart from his professional background, his key interests are in Theatre and stand up comedy. He used to perform dramas and produce street theatre and stage plays in India as a part of a production house. He loves cooking, camping and beach days and wishes to get back into thespian arts.

Areas of Interest:

Geriatric medicine
General medicine
Men's health
Paediatrics
Aesthetic medicine
Chronic disease management
Skin cancers

Languages Spoken:

English
Kannada
Tamil

Dr Tha Aung enjoys all aspects of family medicine, with a special interest in skin cancer, chronic medical conditions and disease management, preventive health, emergency medicine, and minor procedures.

Areas of Interest:

Skin cancer
Chronic disease management
Emergency medicine
Minor procedures
Preventative health

Languages Spoken:

Burmese
English

I graduated from the National Medical University of Iran in 2008 and practiced General Medicine for 10 years before I moved to Australia. I have been registered with AHPRA since June 2020. I enjoy all aspects of general practice with a special interest in lifestyle medicine, holistic approach to health and wellbeing, and naturopathy. When not practicing I further my studies on alternative and anti-ageing medicine.

I am a fitness enthusiast who loves to explore new potentials of the human body and its amazing capabilities. My hobbies are learning and playing different ethnic musical instruments, while exploring and experimenting with healing properties of sound and frequency on mental and general well-being.

David completed his medical training at the University of Southampton and foundation training in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Over the course of two years, he dedicated his expertise to emergency medicine in various locations including Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Nambour, and the Sunshine Coast, working under the Queensland Department of Health. Subsequently, he furthered his practice at the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.

His commitment to patient care is characterised by a holistic and individualised approach, emphasising collaborative decision-making with patients to optimise treatment outcomes. David sees all general enquiries and has a special interest in skin cancer treatment and men’s health.

Beyond his medical endeavours, David is deeply passionate about classical music, demonstrating his proficiency in playing the piano. Additionally, he dedicates his leisure time to activities such as bush walking, teaching piano, fishing, cryptic crosswords, and exploring the scenic landscapes of Australia. This multifaceted approach to both his professional and personal life underscores David's commitment to a well-rounded and fulfilling lifestyle.

Female Doctors

Professional statement:

Dr Neela has over 10 years experience as a General Practitioner. She completed her MBBS in Bangladesh, then moved to the UK. She has completed her PLAB and worked in Birmingham Heartlands hospital, UK. She moved to Australia in 2006 and worked in Caboolture and Redcliffe Hospitals. She has 2.5 years experience in Aboriginal clinics and training in Mental Health. She is a very caring, focused and thorough doctor. She is committed to working with her patients to build strong relationships, by making a positive contribution to their health and life.

Dr Neela is married and has a son. She enjoys spending time with her family and their Golden Retriever at the beach. She is a professional singer and loves travelling.

Areas of Interest:

Paediatric Health
Men's & Women's Health
Family medicine
Geriatric Health
Chronic disease management
Indigenous health
Women's & Men's Health
Child & Adolescent Health
Asthma Management
Diabetes management
General Family Medicine
Mental health

Dr Suraiya is a family doctor, settled in Glenview, Sunshine Coast. She graduated in Bangladesh and moved to Australia in 2008. She took a break to raise her two daughters, completed her AMC qualification in 2017 and worked in Papua New Guinea on Refugee Health. She joined Caboolture Hospital in 2019 before embarking on family practice in the Beerwah Family Clinic. She is passionate about all aspects of general practice including women’s health, paediatrics, care of elderly patients, mental health, chronic disease and all the variety that general practice brings.

Suraiya is a family oriented, very caring person with a number of testimonials on her credit from patients. She is focused and thorough and works with her patients to make a positive contribution to their healthy life.

Languages speaks–English, Bengali

Areas of Interest:

Women’s Health
Antenatal and Postnatal care
Mental health–Depression and Anxiety
Child & Adolescent Health
Elderly Health
Family medicine
Chronic disease management including diabetes, asthma etc.
Weight management
Implanon insertion and removal
Iron infusion
Birth Control

General Practitioner, MBBS, FRACGP.

Speaks English, and Nepali.

Dr Sylvia completed her Medical degree from James Cook University in 2017.

She has completed her hospital training years through various departments and has also completed her advanced skills training in Paediatrics at Redland Hospital in Brisbane.

Having recently completed her General Practice training through the RACGP (The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) in practices at Bundaberg and Childers, she has moved to Sunshine coast as a GP specialist and looks forward to meeting her new patients.

Sylvia enjoys all aspects of General practice with a keen focus on preventative heath and holistic care.

Her special interests include neonatal, paediatric and women’s health, including Implanon insertion/removal.

She grew up in Brisbane but has fallen in love with our beautiful coast. When not at work, she enjoys beach walks and cycling along the coast with her husband.

Dr Sylvia Shrestha will be available on Monday and Wednesday and is welcoming new patients.

Areas of interest:

Woman's health
Child & Adolescent Health
Skin cancer
Pregnancy care

Allied Health

A referral is required to make an appointment with one of our allied health professionals –

Social Worker – Esther

Dietician – Rebecca

Audio Clinic also available.