Doctors & Staff

DOCTORS

DR. AJAY BHALLA - MBBS, FRACGP

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and
Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr. Ajay Bhalla is an esteemed medical professional with over two decades of experience in General Practice. He is a Vocationally Registered GP and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of...

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DR. ROSE RUIZ - FRACGP, FRNZCGP

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Sundays
and Public Holidays)


Dr. Rose Ruiz is a trained obstetrician and gynaecologist in the Philippines. Her family migrated to New Zealand in 1994 where she finished her degree as a Registered Nurse and worked...

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DR. ASGAR HOSSAIN - MBBS

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and
Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr. Asgar has been working in Australia since 2004. Before starting general practice he worked in Gold Coast and Logan hospital.
Dr. Asgar has a wide range of experiences in General...

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DR. GRISELDA GARCIA STA MARIA - FRACGP

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Sundays
and Public Holidays)


Dr. Griselda earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Santo Tomas in 1981 and finished her Doctor of Medicine at the Divine World University in 1986, both in the Phillipines. She has...

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DR. SOHEL KASHEM - MBBS FRNZCGP FRACGP

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and
Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr Sohel Kashem is an experienced General Practitioner who focuses on family health and patient-centred care where he enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life...

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DR. NAHIDA SAEED - MBBS FRNZCGP FRACGP DIP O&G

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and
Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr Nahida Saeed is a General Practitioner from New Zealand with a passion for family medicine...

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DR. JOE FANG - MBBS FRACGP

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and
Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr Joe is a local graduate from University of Queensland and brings with him wealth of experience from his upbringing in Canada and services across Australia. Dr Joe believes in...

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DR. ALEX Oo - MD FRACGP

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Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr. Alex completed his medical degree from Flinders University in 2018. He then completed his internship and continued to serve in the general practice setting in Bundaberg...

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DR. YI (GRACE) ZHANG - MD FRACGP

(Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and
Private Billing Weekends/Public Holidays)


Dr Grace is an Australian trained GP (University of Queensland) with her roots from Canada. She has worked in many rural Australian cities including Toowoomba...

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STAFF MEMBERS

Natalie Major

Practice Manager & Practice Nurse

Monica Bhalla

Medical Administrator

Quality Consultants

(Valid Health and Safety)

Anu Moudgil

Registered Nurse

MOLLY TROST

Senior Receptionist

Jaspreet Singh

Junior Receptionist

Toni Collier

Receptionist

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

ANKITA JARIWALA

Phsyiotherapist
Ankita is a physiotherapist with a passion for helping people regain function and return to sporting activities...

Mandy Nance

Psychologist
Mandy has been working for over eighteen years as a registered Psychologist in both the...

Podiatry

Everyday Podiatry
Podiatrists diagnose and treat many foot conditions such as fungal infections, poor circulation from conditions such as diabetes, surgical correction...

RACHEL GIBSON

Audiologist
Rachel completed her Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Psychology in 1998. During her psychology degree...

Aimee Tucker

Exercise Physiologist
At ProHealth EP we are a team of accredited exercise physiologists who are passionate about helping clients improve their holistic health and well-being through clinical exercise interventions.

DR. AJAY BHALLA - MBBS, FRACGP

Dr. Ajay Bhalla is an esteemed medical professional with over two decades of experience in General Practice. He is a Vocationally Registered GP and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).
Dr. Bhalla has special interests in Sports Medicine, Chronic pain management, Mental Health, and Child Health, demonstrate his commitment to comprehensive patient care.
In addition to his expertise in General Practice, Dr. Bhalla also specializes in managing patients through the use of plant-based medicine (authorised Medicinal Cannabis prescriber). He recognizes the potential benefits that plant based Medicine can offer to patients dealing with various medical conditions. For appointment bookings please click here.
Dr. Bhalla has a variety of hobbies that keep him active and engaged outside of work.He enjoys Motor bike riding, exploring nature through bush walks, and playing cricket.

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

DR. ROSE RUIZ - FRACGP, FRNZCGP

Dr. Rose Ruiz, originally trained as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the Philippines, after completing her degree as Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from De La Salle College of Medicine.
She embarked on a multifaceted healthcare journey upon her family's migration to New Zealand in 1994. In her new homeland, she completed her degree as a Registered Nurse, dedicating her skills to Emergency,Orthopaedics and Cardiology and worked through the tedious process of gaining general registration as a Doctor in New Zealand. 
Dr. Ruiz transitioned into general practice in Christchurch in 2004. and eventually became a Fellow of RNZCGP . She then obtained her Fellowship of the RACGP AND embraced a new chapter in Queensland, where she continued to serve as a GP in the Ipswich and Springfield area.
Driven by an ongoing commitment to professional development, she acquired speciality training in cosmetic medicine and skin cancer surgery. She had commenced Skin cancer and cosmetics specialities through her RxSkin Aesthetics in Springfield Lakes.
Despite diversifying her expertise, Dr. Ruiz remains steadfast in her dedication to WOMEN’s health and YOUTH mental health.

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Sundays and Public Holidays.

DR. ASGAR HOSSAIN - MBBS

Dr. Asgar has been working in Australia since 2004. Before starting general practice he worked in Gold Coast and Logan hospital. Dr Asgar has a wide range of experiences in General medicine, Emergency medicine, Child health as well as in Mental health. He has special interest in: • Child health and immunisation • Men’s health • Chronic diseases management • Mental health

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

DR. GRISELDA GARCIA STA MARIA - FRACGP

Dr. Griselda earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Santo Tomas in 1981 and finished her Doctor of Medicine at the Divine World University in 1986, both in the Philippines.
Dr. Griselda has over 30 years of General Practice experience both abroad and in Australia. She came to Brisbane in 2005 as an After Hours Home Visiting Doctor, becoming resilient and building strong character while learning the Australian Health System that helped paved the way in gaining her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practioners in 2011.
With a Bachelor of Nursing on her sleeves as well that she earned in 2004 while already a practising GP, has added to her being a compassionate and patient-centered health professional with excellent communication skills and whole person care.
This Lady Doctor has special interest in Primary Health Care for the entire family most particularly in Children's and Adolescent Health. Additionally, she is a strong advocate in promoting Preventive Health to further support health and well-being of all Australians.

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Sundays and Public Holidays.

DR. SOHEL KASHEM - MBBS FRNZCGP FRACGP

Dr Sohel Kashem is an experienced General Practitioner who focuses on family health and patient-centred care where he enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life including indigenous and ethnic multicultural backgrounds.
After completing MBBS in 1989 in Bangladesh, he moved to New Zealand in 1995 and worked in various hospitals in different specialties.In 2011, he completed his post graduate speciality training and was a made a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Dr Kashem is passionate about learning and has been involved in training junior doctors and has particular interest in acute/chronic care and elderly and children’s health. He moved to Australia in 2022 to be closer to his children and gained his fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners whilst working in Kambu Health which enabled him to provide culturally safe primary health care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Dr Kashem can speak fluent Bengali and understands Hindi, enjoys spending time with children, fishing, watching the cricket and is a keen badminton player.

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

DR. NAHIDA SAEED - MBBS FRNZCGP FRACGP DIP O&G

Dr. Nahida Saeed is a General Practitioner from New Zealand with a passion for family medicine. Following completion of MBBS in Bangladesh, she had moved to New Zealand in 1995 and gained valuable experience in clinical rotations at Auckland Hospital where she acquired Post graduate Diploma in Obstetrics and medical Gynaecology and went on to complete Fellowship to the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
In 2021 she moved to Australia to be closer to her family and gained her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners whilst working in an aboriginal community controlled health service that enabled her to provide culturally safe primary health care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Focused on patient-centred care, she has a special interest in Women’s health, Antenatal + Postnatal care, Children’s health, mental health and evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on preventative health.
She has completed the antenatal alignment program with Mater Hospital and is able to do shared care for pregnant women. Being a mother, she enjoys interacting with children of all ages. She loves variety of General Practice and the continuity of care it offers.
She is very excited to be working at an innovative, proactive practice and meeting the wider community.

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

DR. JOE FANG - MBBS FRACGP

Dr Joe is a local graduate from University of Queensland and brings with him wealth of experience from his upbringing in Canada and services across Australia. Dr Joe believes in inter professional care and holistic approach to individual’s health.

Note: Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

DR. ALEX OO - MD FRACGP

Dr. Alex completed his medical degree from Flinders University in 2018. He then completed his internship and continued to serve in the general practice setting in Bundaberg, where he obtained his fellowship with RACGP in 2023.
He also undertook further education with the Sydney Child Health Program (formerly Diploma of Child Health).
Dr. Alex enjoys all aspects of general practice and at all stages of life – from life before conception, to the newborn, to the working class, to those enjoying retirement.
Dr. Alex understands it is a mutual decision between the patient and the doctor that determines the most optimal outcome, which is why it is important to listen to the patient.

Languages Known: English, Cantonese


Note: Dr. Alex Bulk Bills children under 16, Pensioners, and Health care card holders.
Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

DR. YI (GRACE) ZHANG - MD FRACGP

Dr Grace is an Australian trained GP (University of Queensland) with her roots from Canada. She has worked in many rural Australian cities including Toowoomba, Kingaroy and Alice Springs. She has worked in many public and private hospitals in Queensland, various general practices including an Indigenous health centre, before moving back to Brisbane.
Dr Grace enjoys all aspects of general medicine, particularly patients living with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, women’s health and family planning, and is passionate about preventative medicine. She likes to form collaborative relationships with her patients, to help them achieve their individual goals.
Having a degree in molecular biology, and prior experiences with teaching, Dr Grace incorporates medical education for patients whenever possible, supporting them to understand the benefits of healthier choices.
Outside work, Dr Grace enjoys travelling, trying new foods, and anything related to Harry Potter.

Languages Known: English, Mandarin, Cantonese.

Note: Dr Grace Bulk Bills children under 16, Pensioners, and Healthcare card holders.
Mixed Billing Monday ~ Friday and Private Billing Weekends and Public Holidays.

ANKITA JARIWALA

Ankita is a physiotherapist with a passion for helping people regain function and return to sporting activities. A Meniscal injury in her knee in high school solidified her desire to become a Physiotherapist.

After graduating with Bachelors of Physiotherapy in 2010, she worked in an outpatient setting in Mumbai for 2 years working with spinal cord injury patients undergoing stem cell therapy before pursuing a course in Exercise and Wellness Program in Canada. She developed hands- on skills in Nordic skiing, kayaking, rock climbing and paddle boarding while studying the science of exercise, and eventually developed special interest in motion analysis of different sports and an understanding of those aspects of sport science pertinent to the game.

Sports of interest include Badminton, Cricket and Tennis, and physiotherapy areas of interest are pain management, injury prevention and post-op orthopedic rehabilitation. Ankita has gained diverse knowledge working with the Podiatrists before relocating to Australia which gave her the understanding of biomechanics of lower limb along with functional and physical therapy intervention for lower limb muscular strengthening, flexibility, ergonomic advice and counseling. She is passionate about helping people return to the activities that they love as well as their daily activities through the use of Manual-therapy, Muscle energy techniques of Pelvis and Lumbar Spine, myofascial release, Dry- Needling and Western Acupuncture, K-taping, personalized exercise prescription and client education. 

Clinic work remains a real passion for Ankita, as she enjoys treating patients of all ages and backgrounds. She believes that every day is a new learning opportunity and thrives off gaining new experiences and knowledge from every individual patient she treats.

In addition to speaking English, Ankita also speaks Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi.

MANDY NANCE

Psychologists utilise scientific methods to investigate the factors that influence the way that people think, feel and learn, and use evidence-based strategies and interventions to assist patients to overcome challenges they may be struggling with and improve their quality of life.

Psychologists work with a wide range of patients suffering from varying mental health disorders including anxiety and depression.

Psychologists work one-on-one with patients but they are also able to consult in a group based atmosphere also depending on the patient’s requirements.

Podiatrist

Podiatrists diagnose and treat many foot conditions such as fungal infections, poor circulation from conditions such as diabetes, surgical correction of chronically ingrown toe nails, treatment of corns and calluses, sporting injuries and injuries resulting from every day issues including flat foot, plantar fasciitis, etc. A podiatrist may recommend many forms of treatment for your concerns including specific exercises, the use of custom made inserts for your shoes, or medications to treat skin conditions Podiatrists can specialise in different areas including sports, children and workplace health.

Rachel Gibson

Rachel completed her Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Psychology in 1998.
Rachel offers you unbiased expert advice and you can be assured that you are being offered the most appropriate solution to your hearing needs, lifestyle and budget.