About

MBBS, FRACGP
Skin Cancer Certificate

Dr Dia Al Khatshen has a special interest in Chronic disease management, skin cancer and minor procedures, paediatrics, sports medicine and Joint injection.

Languages spoken include English, Spanish and Arabic.

MBcHB

Graduated from Baghdad University Medical School in 1990. Migrated to New Zealand in 1996. Obtained Diploma in Obstetrics from Otago University in 2001.

Completed membership of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2007.

Moved to Australia and became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2011. Worked as a General Practitioner in Australia since 2008.

Areas of interest include General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and paediatrics however I am comfortable to manage all aspects of general practice..

BSc (Hons 1), MBBS, PhD Derm, DipPracDerm, ACCD, ACCSCMS, FRACGP

General Practitioner and Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor

Dr Michael Stapelberg is a general practitioner and is fully accredited with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA). His special interests include diagnosis of skin cancer, skin cancer surgery including local skin flaps and grafts, non-surgical skin cancer management and primary care dermatology. In addition to his fellowship with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), he has completed an additional three years of training in the field of skin cancer medicine and surgery and obtained an Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery (SCCA) and Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy (SCCA). This concentrated training enables him to regularly deal with patients with skin cancer-related concerns.

He graduated with first-class honours in Anatomy from the University of Queensland and completed his medical degree at Griffith University and then clinic training in leading teaching hospitals through Queensland. He also pursued extensive research at the University of Sydney into the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation contained in sunlight and was awarded a postgraduate PhD doctorate for this work. He has also completed the internationally recognised Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University, UK, and is currently completing the MSc in Practical Dermatology .

MBChB, LMCC, AMC

Dr Ashraf Gad is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners with over 24 years of medical experience.

He graduated in Egypt, where he worked for 10 years, then immigrated to Canada where he obtained his degree. He has been in Australia since 2012, where he spent 6 years practicing as a GP in Western Australia, then relocated to live in Queensland since 2018.

He has special interests in Chronic Disease Management, Men’s Health, Paediatrics and Diabetes Management.

We are thrilled to welcome our new psychologist, Leisa Doherty, who brings over seven years of diverse experience in mental health, working across disability, forensic, and private practice settings.

Leisa really enjoys supporting teenagers, adults, and couples through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodiversity, relationship, work, study, and parenting stresses.

Leisa’s therapeutic approach is client-centred and integrative, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Walk & Talk Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT).

She is passionate about fostering growth and resilience and is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s complexities and achieve meaningful change.

Dr. Hossein Khosravi is an accredited practicing dietitian with over 20 years of experience in nutrition and dietetics. He has knowledge in all areas of nutrition and dietetics with a special interest in chronic disease prevention and management, weight management, pregnant women, children and older age nutrition and special dietary requirements.

Hossein graduated as a dietitian in Iran in 2000, then followed his passion in research and academic jobs at different universities and research centres in Iran. He moved to Australia in 2013 continuing his professional development and completed his PhD in Griffith University in 2017. He published two book chapters and over 40 scientific papers from his research in highly ranked academic journals.

Having an extensive international experience and academic background, Dr. Hossein can improve your overall nutrition and health.

Dr Hossein speaks Persian/Farsi and English and is familiar with the culture and diet of different countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Middle East countries.

Are you in pain? Book with David Cvelbar, our in-house physiotherapist, for fast relief and lasting rehabilitation. He specializes in hands-on therapy, dry needling, and targeted rehab programs to help you feel and move better—ASAP.

Areas of Interest

• Sciatica
• Lower Back Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Neck Pain
• Headaches & Migraines
• Pre & Post-Operative Care
• Osteoarthritis
• Rehabilitation
• Weight Loss Programs

Don’t let pain hold you back—book now and start feeling better today!

Dietitian
APD AN. B. Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, M of Dietetics.
Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian

Alana is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and graduated from her Masters of Dietetics Studies at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. She loves being a dietitian and guiding patients to develop and maintain healthy eating behaviours and positive relationships with food. She is passionate about empowering vulnerable people, and is committed to creating and adding to systems and networks that support this.

Alana is passionate about:

• Creating space for clients to allow understanding
• Promoting quality of life through food
• Creating realistic, meaningful goals and interventions to match
• Keeping it simple and straightforward
• Providing appropriate, easy to understand education and translating it into practical suggestions

Special Interest areas: Eating Disorders, NDIS, Women’s Health, Chronic disease management