THE PRACTICE
The Practice
The aim of this centre is to provide a comprehensive ('one stop shop') medical service. A centre where you can be confident that all the care and services will be available to help you and your family to better health.
This practice is accredited by GPA.
General practice accreditation is independent certification of compliance in meeting the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards for general practices.
Being accredited means high standard for clinical services are met in administration, safety, infection control, patient rights, risk assessment and continual quality improvement.
Doctors
Dr Mahasty Taheri
GP - MBBS FRACGP
Additional Languages:
Italian and Farsi.
Special Interests: General Medicine, Family Planning, Women's Health, Pap Smear, Paediatrics, Travel Medicine, Implanon insertion, Antenatal Share Care, IUD Removal, Refugee Health Assessment, Preventative Health and Chronic Disease Management.
Dr Taheri is not taking new patients.
Dr Nicholas Pelzer
GP - MBBS, FRACGP, B Biomed Sc
Special Interests: General medicine,
Drug and alcohol medicine, Sports medicine, Antenatal care, Preventative health. Cosmetic Procedures.
Dr Peggy Lam
GP - M.D. SCHP
Additional Languages:
Cantonese, Mandarin
Special Interests:
Dr Peggy Lam graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2017 and completed her residency years across Blacktown Hospital and Gosford Hospital. She expanded her interests through working as a career medical officer in rehabilitation medicine in Brisbane Private Hospital as well as a general practitioner in rural Sydney for one and a half years. She has completed the Sydney Child Health program as well as various courses including clinical procedures, skin cancer medicine and dermatology.
She has a special interest in various aspects of family medicine including dermatology, chronic disease management and women’s health.
Dr Atefeh Abdolmanafi
Clinical Psychologist - B.Sc. & M.Sc. and PhD in psychology.
Additional Languages:
Farsi
Special Skills/Interests:
Dr Atefeh Abdolmanafi is a clinical psychologist fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural couple therapy, Sex Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy in her therapeutic practice.
Areas of Speciality: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief and Loss, Work related issues and Sexual dysfunctions.
Sessions can be held in English and Persian (Farsi).
Dr Min Zhang
GP - MBBS, FRACGP
Additional Languages:
Cantonese, Mandarin
Special Interests:
Dr Min Zhang is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Zhang has extensive clinical experience, working in China and Australia for over 20 years.
She enjoys all aspects of general practice including Chronic Disease Management, Skin Check, lesion excision, Indigenous Health, Women’s and Children’s Health and Pre-employment health assessment.
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Mr Noor Tanha
Physiotherapist - Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Special Skills/Interests:
Mr Tanha ossesses a profound passion for injury prevention and post-surgery rehabilitation. Boasting extensive experience across a spectrum of conditions, Noor has not only garnered expertise in these domains but has also had the privilege of serving as a tutor in biomechanics at the University of Sydney. Furthermore, Noor has been sought after to deliver seminars to diverse audiences, showcasing a remarkable ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and depth.
Dr Somayeh Mahintorabi
Psychologist - BSc. in Clinical Psychology, MSc. in Psychology, PhD in Health Science, Master of Clinical Psychology
Additional Languages:
Farsi
Special Skills/Interests:
Dr Somayeh Mahintorabi is a registered Psychologist in NSW and a Member of
Australian Psychological Society and approved State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Allied Health Practitioner. She has extensive mental health experience in the community, working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds since 2011 in public and private healthcare in areas including rehabilitation, aged care, pain management, relationship and trauma.
Somayeh uses a combination of therapeutic interventions and techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), reality therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Practice News and Services:
New GP
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Dr Peggy Lam
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination
New Dental Clinic - dentalpro
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Offers Free Consultation
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General Dentistry
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Orthodontics
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Cosmetic and Veneers
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Implant
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No GAP for all general dental treatment
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Bulk Billing for eligible 2-17 year old
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Pensioners and Seniors discount available
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For bookings, call 9753 33 22
Laverty Pathology Services Onsite
6 days a week (Monday to Saturday)
Weekdays 9am - 2pm
Saturdays 9am - 1pm
Bulk Billing for most services. Please contact Laverty for their billing.
After hours doctor service
Service by NATIONAL HOME DOCTOR
Bulk Billed, in home and after hours
Psychology (inc. clinical) services
Clinical Psychologist:
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Dr Atefeh Abdolmanafi - Monday & Friday
Psychologist:
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Dr Somayeh Mahintorabi - Thursday
Psychotherapy and Counselling services
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Ms Arezu Jolan
Immunization & Vaccinations
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Registered Nurses on site Monday to Friday
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Public immunisation including Flu and COVID (AstraZeneca)
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Private Vaccines: are available in the centre:
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HEP A
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HEP B
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HEP A & HEP B
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Meningococcal-B
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Whooping Cough
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Measles Mumps Rubella
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Varivax Varicella
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Viviaxim (Hep A & Typhoid)
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Typhim Vi (SalmonellaTyphi)
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Stamaril (Yellow Fever)
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Influenza
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Skin Checks & Procedures
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GPs
Implanon Insertion & Removal
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GPs
GP Registrar Supervision
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Dr Taheri
Pain Management - Specialist
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Dr Mazyar Danesh
Sleep Study - by appointment only
Podiatrist
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Mr Moustafa Raad - Wednesdays
Physiotherapists
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Mr Noor Tanha - Fridays
Chirotherapist
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Ms Nasim Vesalpour - Thursdays
Dietitians
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Mrs Zahra GHAVAMSHAHIDI - Monday
NDIS Services
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Mrs Zahra GHAVAMSHAHIDI - Monday
Audiologist
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Mr Deepak Gala - by appointment only
Corporate Flu Vaccination
Online booking is available
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Book GP appointments online
Ample parking available for patients
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Aldi parking - 2 hours free
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Street Parking - College Street