Our practice has a group of doctors who bring their own expertise to the practice. We all work together and share our knowledge

Dr Jayanthini Ganesh
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH
Languages:English, Tamil
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr Jayanthini graduated from university if Jaffna in 2002. After coming to Australia she worked in Blacktown Emergency Department from 2012 – 2016. She completed her fellowship in 2021 and received a diploma in child health and advance certificate in skin cancer medicine. She has a keen interest in women’s health, paediatrics and preventive health.

Dr Sri Ram Kumarasiri
MBBS, FRACGP
Languages:English, Tamil
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr. Sri undertook his medical training in Queensland and has since trained at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals. He went on to pursue speciality training in General Practice in rural/regional NSW whilst also working in the local Emergency Departments. Over the years he has developed keen interests in Emergency Medicine, Mental Health and Paediatric Medicine. Having lived most of his life in Western Sydney, he has developed a great passion to serve his local community. He enjoys all aspects of General Practice and places a large focus on preventative health.

Dr Shankar Kumarasiri
MBBS,DCH(Child Health) FRACGP
Languages:English,Tamil
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr Shankar graduated from the University of Western Sydney and completed his subsequent training at Blacktown, Mt Druitt and Bathurst Hospitals. He then went on to obtain his fellowship with the Royal College of General Practitioners and a Diploma in Child Health. Having lived in the the area for over 15 years he is passionate to continue to serve the local community.His interests include paediatrics, men's health and preventative medicine.

Dr Muruga Balaji Kandasamy Mohan
MBBS
Languages:Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and English
With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Muruga Balaji Kandasamy Mohan has built a comprehensive and diverse career in general practice, emergency medicine, and intensive care medicine. His extensive experience across these disciplines has made him a highly skilled and adaptable practitioner, capable of managing a broad range of medical conditions and emergencies. Dr. Balaji is passionate about general practice, with a special interest in pediatrics, where he has developed deep expertise in managing the health and well-being of children. He approaches his work with empathy and dedication, ensuring that his patients receive the highest quality of care. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Madurai University, India, in 1995. He furthered his studies by obtaining the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Certificate in 2008. Dr. Balaji is multilingual and fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, & Tamil. His area of interest is general practice, Pediatrics, emergency medicine, & Intensive Care Medicine.

Dr Smita Joshi
MBBS, FRACGP
Languages:English, Nepali and Hindi
Location:Rouse Hill
Availability:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday(MMC), Thursday & Friday
Dr. Smita Joshi is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) since 2018.Her Special Interests are
- Women’s health
- Children’s Health
- Chronic Disease management
She is a compassionate doctor with a patient centered approach to health care. She has been consulting in Hills district since 2018. She is also available for specific procedures such as
- Implanon insertion and removal
- Mirena removal
- Minor skin procedures
Dr. Smita Joshi practices as a mixed billing GP. Gap fee may apply
- If you are under 16, pensioner, Centrelink concession or DVA card holder your consults are BULK BILLED during weekdays.
- Cancellation fees of $40 apply if the appointments are not cancelled 24hrs prior to the appointment.

Dr Mohit Sharma
General Practitioner, FRACGP, MBBS
Languages:English,Hindi and Punjabi
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr Mohit Sharma completed his medical training at Rajasthan University in India before moving to Australia in 2007. Dr Sharma completed a Masters in Population Health from University of Wollongong in 2009. Since moving to Australia he has practiced in Launceston, Hobart, and in Sydney. In 2016 he moved to Country Victoria to gain further experience in rural general practice. Dr Sharma achieved GP Fellowship in 2018 and he also achieved another Fellowship in rural General Practice last year while he was in country Victoria. He moved back to Sydney in April 2019. He has special interest in Paediatrics, Men's and Women's Health, and Chronic Disease Management. Dr Sharma’s personal interest is to follow cricket and to spend time with his family.

Dr Abeera Sivapalasingam
MBBS, FRACGP, SCH
Languages:English, Tagalog, Tamil and Sinhalese
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr Abeera Sivapalasingam graduated with her Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka in 2008. She holds a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) as well. Abeera obtained her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2021.
Dr Sivapalasingam provides optimal services to all her clients and is a competent doctor in Rouse Hill. Her interests include Men's Health, Women's Health, Worker's Compensation, Sexual Health, Travel Medicine, Immunisations, Family Medicine and Paediatrics.
Abeera loves working as a GP and feels privileged to help people and be part of their life journey.

Dr Mohamed Muneer Mohamed Ariff
MBBS, EmCert, FRACGP
Languages:English, Urdu, Hindi, Sinhalese and Tamil
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr Muneer Ariff completed his Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Manipal University India in 2007. He obtained his Certificate in Emergency Medicine in 2016. Dr Ariff received his fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2019. Muneer started his career as an Emergency Department Resident Medical Officer in Sri Lanka. He worked there for 5 years. In 2012 he settled in New South Wales when he moved to Australia. Dr Ariff worked there as a Career Medical Officer in the Department of Emergency Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry (Mental Health) at Campbelltown & Camden Hospitals. He started working as a GP in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Campbelltown Hospitals in 2017. Dr Ariff had the membership of the Australian College of Emergency Medicine. Dr Ariff provides optimal services to all his clients and is a renowned GP in Rouse Hill. He has special interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Skin Check and Procedures, Mental Health, Work Cover, Paediatrics, Travel Medicine, Dermatology and Emergency Medicine.

Dr Thushani Dassanayake
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, EmCert
Languages:English and Sinhalese
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr Thushani Dassanayake has been practicing for the last 12 years in Australia and Sri Lanka. She completed her medical degree (MBBS) in 2009. She has worked at Campbelltown Hospital and has experience in general medicine and emergency care. Thushani holds a Diploma of Child Health and a Certificate in Emergency Medicine. Thushani thrives on the variety of general practice and appreciates the opportunity to get to know her patients and help them to achieve their health and life goals. She has a particular interest in women’s’ and children’s health, antenatal care, preventive medicine, emergency medicine, mental health, worker’s compensation, and chronic disease management. Thushani is focused on providing holistic and personalised care to all her patients.

Dr Nooshin Alavi Naeini
MD
Languages:English, Persian, Turkish and Arabic
Location:Rouse Hill
Dr. Nooshin graduated as a Medical Doctor in 2013 and has been working as a general practitioner since. In 2020, she achieved her General Medicine Specialist degree from Isfahan University Of Medical Science, Iran. She was awarded a place among the top 10% of the general medicine specialists in Iran after successfully passing the Iranian Internal Board Exam (IIBE). In 2022, she worked at Wollongong Hospital in the General Medicine Department. Her expertise spans internal medicine, infectious diseases, managing chronic conditions, and women's health. She is interested in advancing her skills in the fields of aesthetics and skin cancer.

Dr Edmond Nathan
Psychologist
Languages:English
Location:Rouse Hill
Our Psychologist who has a wide range of experience, using evidence based psychological intervention to treat mental health issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, domestic violence, trauma, sexual abuse and grief. For children he can help with behavioural, emotional and attachment issues.

Dr Nive Manokaran
Dermatologist and Venereologist
Languages:English
Dr Nive Manokara is a dermatologist and Venereologist from India, and has worked as a Sexual Health clinician in Sydney for over 14 years. She has a special interest in sexual and reproductive health, and HIV medicine and is passionate about youth and women's mental health and well being.She has her Certificate of Sexual and Reproductive Health from the Family Planning NSW, Australia, is an inserter of implanons and IUDs, provides non-directive pregnancy counselling, and is certified to provide medical abortions.

SHARON AGUAS
BSc In Psychology, PG. Diploma In Psychology
Languages:English
Location:Rouse Hill
Sharon is a registered psychologist with over 16 years of clinical experience working in mental health service. As an experienced psychologist, she had proven skills, knowledge and understanding of mental health issues as well as drug and alcohol issues. Sharon is an expert clinician in the area of Family Interventions in a child protection, mental health and drug & alcohol context. Providing acute and brief therapeutic interventions to individual and family. Sharon is a specialist in Mental Health Assessment and Drug & Alcohol Assessment. Sharon has worked with Whole Family and very experienced in delivering trauma informed interventions and approaches to Mental Health Issues, Drug and Alcohol Issues ,Parenting Issues & Relationship Issues.

Bindu Gunturu
Physiotherapist
Languages:English
Bindu is a committed and an ambitious physiotherapist, who always has a passion for health and fitness, provides personalised hands-on and professional physiotherapy service. She offers treatment of the highest clinical standards with reference to the latest clinical research. Bindu uses specific assessment and screening tools to formulate exercise programs with the aim of correcting any bio mechanical impairments and to achieve patient goals. She provides continual education to help prevent injuries at an early stage and to improve patients functional recovery.
Over the last 15 years, Bindu has worked with several GPs, Specialists, Rehab consultants, Insurers and gained an extensive knowledge and clinical expertise in treating chronic health problems, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiology, including Shock wave therapy consultations, etc. Bindu has completed Bachelors in Physiotherapy and Masters in Physiotherapy with a distinction and has been a member of APAM. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, rehab settings and also has supervised medical and physiotherapy graduates from different universities. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, rehab settings and also has supervised medical and physiotherapy graduates from different universities.

Alhan Ramez
PODIATRIST
Languages:English
Alhan is a passionate practitioner with Masters of Podiatric Practice. She is certified in Shock Wave Therapy, Dry Needling and Foot Mobilisation and Manipulation of the foot and ankle. Alhan has also interest in biomechanics and sports related podiatry as well as general foot care, nail surgery and Diabetes related foot problems. Before becoming a podiatrist, Alhan worked as a massage therapist. This experience along with her podiatry degree has given Alhan in-depth knowledge on lower limb biomechanics.

CAREER
Northwest Medical Centre have career opportunities ranging from General Practitioners, Nurses and Receptionists.
We invite you to send your resume to careers@nwhmc.com.au
Please contact us for job opportunities.