ISABELLA PLAINS MEDICAL CENTRE

Dr Meg graduated with distinction from ANU Medical School in 2018 after moving to Canberra from her hometown in rural NSW. She completed her internship and residency at Canberra Hospital, covering varied specialties of medicine such as emergency, mental health, and geriatrics. She joined Isabella Plains Medical Centre in 2023 and is working towards achieving her Fellowship with the RACGP. She is passionate about holistic and patient-centred care at all stages of life. With an interest in all areas of medicine, she is actively welcoming new patients.

Dr Zach Natoli graduated with his Doctor of Medicine from Griffith University in 2019, working as a junior doctor in Ipswich Hospital. He has since worked within the ACT health service and is now undergoing training as a GP registrar. He enjoys building relationships with his patients and is interested in all areas of general practice. He hopes to become more greatly involved with the management of chronic disease and preventative health.

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Dr Veronica Kolos holds a degree in Medical Science and a Masters of Public Health with Honours from the University of Sydney. She completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the Australian National University. She then undertook further training, including The Diploma of Child Health and The Certificate of Sexual and Reproductive Health. Dr Kolos has undertaken further studies in Dermatology, completing a Graduate Diploma in General Dermatology, Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine. She received her General Practice Fellowship in 2012. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has specific skills and experience in Paediatrics, Sexual Health and Fertility. Dr Kolos also has a special interest in dermatology and in performing skin examinations, diagnostic excisions and procedures.

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Usha graduated in India with a Medical Degree and a Masters in General Medicine. Since moving to Australia she has completed a Physician Traineeship and a Post Graduate Diploma in Oncology and Psycho-Oncology.

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GP Registrar, BMedS, MD Tharani is a GP registrar. She graduated from the University of New South Wales Medical School in 2019 and has worked in Canberra since. She has an interest in paediatrics, mental health and chronic illness.

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics
• Mental health
• Chronic disease

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Since moving to Australia in 1991, Tehmina has completed a post-graduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Fellowship degree in General Practice and has gained a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health. She is also a GP supervisor for GP registrars and she has a particular interest in teaching ANU Medical students. Tehmina is also an Examiner for RACGP College for FRACGP.

Tehmina has 20 years working experience in General Practice and has a special interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Antenatal Care, Sexual Health and Antenatal and Postnatal Depression.

Tehmina has extra interest in the Mental Health of all ages and vast experience in Aged Care and she accepts and looks after patients in Nursing Homes.

Areas of interest:

• Obstetrics
• gynaecology
• sexual health
• antenatal and postnatal depression
• antenatal

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Sandra is a graduate of a medical school in Uganda. She undertook hospital training in the UK with a post graduate studies in public health. Sandra emigrated from the UK to Australia in 2007. She initially worked at TCH in the emergency department. She joined the surgery in 2013 as a GP registrar. She works as a GP at the surgery and also works in Calvary ED. She has interests in women's health, acute illnesses/injuries, skin conditions and chronic diseases.

Areas of interest:

• Womens health
• Skin conditions
• Chronic Illness
• Family health

Rashmi received her medical degree from London and obtained post-graduate qualifications in obstetrics and gynaecology ,general practice and medic education in Australia. Rashmi has an interest in chronic disease prevention. She also has an interest and extensive experience in health policy .

Dr Rachel Townsend completed her medical studies in Perth, graduating from the University of Western Australia medical school in 2018. She has worked in multiple areas of medicine in hospitals across Perth, Sydney and Canberra. She completed the Sydney Child Health Program in 2020 and worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology prior to starting in General Practice.

Special areas of interest:
• Child and adolescent health
• Women’s health
• Antenatal care
• Preventative health
• Weight management

Dietitian -
Tania is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Nutritionist (AN) with a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Canberra. Other qualifications include Bachelor of Science, Graduate Diploma of Education (Science), Graduate Diploma of Science Communication, and Graduate Diploma of Nutritional Science. Tania is passionate about coaching people to make healthier eating choices easier in their day to day lives and providing tailored nutrition advice to meet the changing needs of the individual throughout their life.

Areas of interest:

• Nutrition
• Attaining and maintaining a healthy weight through optimal food choices and eating habits
• Minimising the risk of chronic illness through dietary and lifestyle strategies  Nutritional Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Prevention and management of hyperlipidaemia
• Nutritional management of Coeliac Disease
• Gastrointestinal problems including constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Monash University low FODMAP diet) and other food intolerances (chemical food intolerances) or allergies (member of ASCIA dietitians)
• Meal planning for a healthy, nutritionally well-balanced vegetarian diet
• Assisting parents with children of ‘fussy’ eaters
• Nutrition for the older person to prevent malnutrition, improve physical function and healthy ageing Appointments: Friday 9 - 2 pm and Saturday 9 – 12 pm

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Dr Lanny Lin BPharm, MChD, FRACGP

Lanny graduated from ANU medical school in 2014 and completed his postgraduate training in Canberra. He was a Pharmacist in New Zealand prior to pursuing a career in medicine. He has an interest in general and preventative medicine. He worked in women's health at The Canberra Hospital before joining General Practice. Lanny is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese.

Areas of interest:

• General medicine Preventative medicine Women's & Men's Health
• Women's & Men's Health
• Preventative medicine
• general medicine

Kath no longer does ANY skin cancer/injectables at IPMC, only normal GP appointments, please see our sister clinic Wanniassa Family Medicine for skin related issues. DO NOT BOOK A SKIN CHECK AT IPMC General Practitioner -
Kath has further obtained the following qualifications:

Primary Care Skin Cancer Medicine, Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer

Surgery, Advanced Certificate of Clinical Procedures, Child Health

Certificate (previously known as Diploma of Child Health), Advanced skills in surgical trauma (ASSET), Emergency management of Surgical trauma (EMST).

She has particular interest in minor procedures AND anti wrinkle injections! as well as skin cancer surgery and skin cancer medicine.

Kath will using advanced Photographic Dermoscopy for skin cancer monitoring- the latest Skin Assessment software "DermEngine".

Starting October 10, 2022 Kath will be doing General medicine appointments only at Isabella Plains Medical Centre. For all skin checks and injectables please book at our sister practice : Wanniassa Family Medicine.

Areas of interest:

• Skin cancer Checks
• Skin cancer surgery
• Anti Wrinkle Injections
• Skin Cancer Medicine

Dr Lolljee graduated from the University of Leicester in 2003. After spending the initial years of his training working in acute medicine for the NHS, he opted to become a GP. He graduated as a GP in 2012 from the Airedale GP training program and subsequently worked in Bradford until 2019. Dr Lolljee moved to Australia in 2020 and has worked at a variety of bulk billing and private billing practices in Canberra. He enjoys the wide variety of different presentations seen in general practice and is interested in all areas of medicine. Dr Lolljee does not bulk bill any patients - regardless of age or concessions held.

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Jessica graduated from The University of Sydney Medical School in 2017 and attended the ANU prior to this. She has a background of work in the fitness industry and has strong interests in Dr Ellis is a GP Specialist (Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners). She graduated from The University of Sydney Medical School in 2017 and attended the ANU prior to this. She completed the Sydney Child Health Program in paediatrics in 2019. She also has a background of work in the fitness industry. Her areas of special interest include: • Skin cancer checks and other skin conditions • Minor skin surgery including biopsy and excision of skin lesions including skin cancers • Pregnancy care and planning

Areas of interest:

• musculoskeletal/sports medicine
• preventative health and fitness
• weight management
• emergency medicine
• Mens health
• Woman's health
• Paediatrics
• Dermatology

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Divya studied medicine in England and obtained post-gradute qualifications in obstetrics and gynaecology in London. Her special interests are paediatrics, women's health and minor surgery.

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics
• womens health
• minor surgery

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Dr Daniel Mogg graduated from ANU Medical School in 2018 and has been working across a range of hospital settings in Canberra and the NSW South Coast, most recently at The Canberra Hospital’s Emergency Department. He has also completed the Sydney Child Health Program. Prior to medicine, he worked in the Commonwealth Public Service and has previously completed a Masters in Health Psychology. He has a special interest in preventative medicine, paediatrics and mental health.

Areas of interest:

• Preventative medicine
• Pediatrics
• Mental health

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Dr Alaraji has been practicing medicine in Australia since 1996 and has been at Isabella Plains Medical Centre since 2011. Dr Alaraji has worked at the Royal Hobart Hospital, including retrieval of very sick patients with the Air and Road Ambulance services. He has also worked for several years in the Emergency Department at the Calvary and Canberra Hospital. His special interests are family medicine, general practice, preventative medicine, shared antenatal care, men’s health, paediatrics, diabetes, emergency medicine, minor skin surgery, and wound management.

Areas of interest:

• Family health
• General practice
• Mens health
• Preventative health