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
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
General Practitioner, MBBS,
Speaks Arabic, English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
Dr Manal Abid is an internationally trained medical practitioner with a diverse clinical background and a strong commitment to patient centred care. She completed her medical degree in Pakistan, where she developed broad experience across multiple specialties and discovered her passion for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.
She later practised in the UAE as a General Practitioner with a dedicated focus on women’s health, gaining extensive experience in antenatal care, reproductive health, and family wellbeing.
Since moving to Australia, Dr Manal has worked within both regional and metropolitan health services, further strengthening her skills across a wide range of clinical areas. Her professional interests include Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Indigenous Health, Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management, and Skin Health.
Warm, attentive, and deeply patient focused, Dr Manal is committed to delivering comprehensive and holistic care for individuals and families at every stage of life.
Areas of interest:
Women's health
Paediatrics
Chronic disease management
Family medicine
General Practitioner, FRACGP, MBBS
Speaks = English
Dr Pwint Khine (prefer-Khine) is a caring and dedicated General Practitioner with a strong focus on providing comprehensive, patient-centred care, bringing 17years of experience in General Practice. Since 2019, she has also been a valued member of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services team and finished GP training at Wide Bay communities.
Dr Khine has special interest in women’s and children’s health, chronic disease management, elderly patient care and mental health and implanon insertion, skin check, skin excision and toe nail excision and steroid injection to shoulder joint.
Areas of interest:
Women's health
Chronic disease management
Mental health
Family medicine
Children's health
Skin cancer Checks
Paediatrics
General medicine
General Practitioner, MBBS
Speaks = English & Sinhalese
Dilum is an internationally trained medical practitioner, obtained her medical degree from Sri Lanka. A dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience in Sri Lanka, providing comprehensive primary care across diverse patient populations and clinical settings.
In 2023, relocated to Australia and has since been working within the Australian public health system, gaining extensive experience as Emergency Registrar while also contributing to patient care in medical, surgical, gynaecological and paediatric care.
Her professional interests are paediatrics, chronic disease management, women’s health, indigenous health, palliative care, family medicine and skin health.
Areas of Interest
Women's health
Mental health
Family medicine
Children's health
General Practitioner, MBBS, FRACGP
Sarah graduated from medical school in 2001 and relocated to Australia in 2019. She is a Fellow General Practitioner with a broad interest in all aspects of general practice, including chronic disease management, women’s health, paediatrics, mental health, contraceptive implant and Mirena insertion and removal, and skin cancer medicine.
Sarah has a particular interest in skin cancer, including comprehensive skin checks and performing excisions, flaps, grafts, and minor surgical procedures such as toenail wedge resections and sebaceous cyst removals.
Outside of medicine, Dr Majidi enjoys gardening and poetry. She is deeply passionate about patient care and looks forward to joining the Beerwah Family Clinic.
Her professional interests are paediatrics, chronic disease management, women’s health, indigenous health, palliative care, family medicine and skin health.
Areas of Interest
Skin Cancer
Women's health
Mental health
Family medicine
Children's health
Allied Health
A referral is required to make an appointment with one of our allied health professionals –
Audio Clinic – available.