Doctors

Dr Hany Danial

M.B, B.S, F.R.A.C.G.P

Dr Hany Danial qualified from the University of Minia, Egypt, in 2004. He started his training in Urology and worked in hospitals before changing his career to General Practice and family medicine.

Hany moved to Australia in 2008 where he started working in Diabetes prevention programs in Sydney. He then worked as a General Practitioner for 7 years in Sydney. Hany gained his RACGP fellowship in 2017 and

subsequently moved to Melbourne. Hany is fluent in English and Arabic languages.

Areas of Interest: Preventative medicine (Diabetes care/Cardiovascular diseases), skin cancer medicine (follow up of moles/excision of skin cancers /general skin disorders), men’s health and ear nose and throat disorders.

Dr Iranthi De Silva

MBBS

Dr. Iranthi De Silva is a graduate of the Fudan University School of Medicine in Shanghai-China. Dr. De Silva brings a wealth of knowledge to the table from practicing in Australia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and China for over 16 years in clinical medicine and general practice.

She has special interests in women's health, chronic disease management, minor surgery, and mental health.

Dr. De Silva also speaks fluent Mandarin and Sinhalese and has a basic knowledge of Tamil.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her cat, cooking, gardening and walking.

Dr Jonathon Lolljee

MBChB, FRACGP

Dr Lolljee is a British GP who obtained his primary medical qualification at the University of Leicester in 2003. After a career initially in Emergency Medicine via Canberra, New Zealand and Yorkshire, he opted to become a GP. He obtained the MRCG in 2012.

Dr Shibli Sharif

M.B, B.S, F.R.A.C.G.P

Dr Sharif has recently returned from working overseas in the UK and the Middle East. He is welcoming new patients and has extensive knowledge in all areas of general practice.

Dr Syeda Tausif

M.B, B.S

Dr Tausif has an interest in all areas of general practice especially womens and childrens health.

Dr Iftikhar Hafeez

M.B, B.S, F.R.A.C.G

Dr Hafeez comes to us with a wealth of surgical and general practice experience.
Having worked rurally and at the Canberra Hospital, Dr Hafeez has a wide range of knowledge in a variety of settings.
He has a particular interest in surgical procedures including skin grafts and skin flaps as well as detection and removal of skin cancers.

Kereng Modise

Physiotherapist

Kereng graduated from the University of South Australia (Adelaide) in 2006. She has since worked across different areas of Physiotherapy. Since moving to Canberra, she enjoys walking around “the lake”.

Areas of Interest:

• Musculoskeletal conditions & post surgical rehabilitation:
• Back pain
• Tension headaches & Whiplash Associated Disorders
• Sporting injuries
• Shoulder reconstruction, frozen shoulder
• Hip & knee replacements
• Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
• Tennis elbow
• Plantar fasciitis
• Arthritic joint pain
• Gait training & equipment prescription
• Disability Care including stroke rehabilitation
• Pre-employment screens, return to work programs, office ergonomics

Paul Frean

Dietitian

Paul is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD). He has expertise in: Weight loss, Diabetes, IBS, Coeliac Disease, Low Fodmaps, Cardiac Rehab, Sports Nutrition, Disability (NDIS), Palliative Care, Men's Health and meal plans. Paul bulk bills DVA patients and those who have a current EPC.

Dr Syed Rashid Ali

Career Medical Officer Psychiatry (non-specialist)

Dr Rashid Ali joined Belconnen Mall Medical Centre in 2018.

He has 25 years of experience assessing and managing mental health illness. He has worked as a Career Medical Officer (CMO) consultant for 8 years in Cairns and Mackay Hospitals, focusing on mental health and AODS.

Since moving to Canberra in 2016, he has worked with The Canberra Hospital and the Belconnen Community Mental Health Team as Senior CMO Psychiatry, which was a non-specialist consultant position followed by working in private practice
since 2017.

He can treat adolescents aged 14 and older, adults, and older persons presenting with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, D&A Dependency, Personality Disorders, Somatoform Disorders, Schizophrenia, and dual diagnosis of mental illness with substance use disorder. He does not treat patients for ADHD.

As there is 6-12 months waiting time to see a psychiatrist in Canberra, Dr Ali can assist with managing your client's mental health while they are waiting for a psychiatrist's appointment, and he is happy to provide a comprehensive
handover when required.

Dr Ali’s consultations do not attract a Medicare rebate. Referrals can be made by GPs, Allied Health or patients can self-refer.
Dr Ali is working at Belconnen Mall Medical Centre each Thursday.

Ghizala Jafri

Psychologist

Ghizala Jafri and I am a Registered Psychologist and an associate member of Australian Psychological Society.

She has extensive experience in mental health and has specific interest in PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Pain, Drug and Alcohol issues, Borderline structures, and Relationship/Family issues.

Ghizala takes a holistic approach and focuses on psychoeducation, symptoms management, re-framing perspectives, sleep hygiene, skills development, breathing exercises, mindfulness, self-care and nurturing connections.

Ghizala is from a Pakistani background and has been in Australia for over 40 years. In addition to English, she speaks Urdu, Hindi and Fiji Indian and has an in-depth knowledge of collectivist cultures.

She completed her training in Australia and is trained in (to name a few) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema Focus Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CALD and Indigenous Specific Therapy, Couple and Family Therapy.

Ghizala takes a holistic approach and focuses on psychoeducation, symptoms management, re-framing perspectives, sleep hygiene, skills development, breathing exercises, mindfulness, self-care and nurturing connections.
She accepts Worker Compensation Clients, LGBT Clients, VVCS, DVA, and NDIS patients.

Ghizala works at Belconnen each Wednesday and Thursday.

Ruth Tarrant

RN, RPN, CMHN, Psychotherapist, Transformational Life Coach

Ruth has been in mental health since 1994. She is qualified in mental health and has a Master’s Degree focused on PTSD and Other Trauma Responses.

She uses a mix of Psychotherapy, Life Coaching, Mentoring and Nursing skills to help people come through some of the toughest times of their lives.

Ruth is a big believer that each of us has our own way of doing things, our own way of healing and our own priorities for wellness and life itself. She seeks to understand who you are, how you want to live and what's important to you so you can work together to make life today, life this week a little easier.

You can find Ruth at Belconnen each Monday.