OUR TEAM
High-Quality Healthcare You Can Trust
Our practice is led by talented and experienced practitioners committed to sustaining a high-performing healthcare system responsive to the needs of the community Cranbourne West Medical Centre serve.
Dr Faisal Siddiqui
Dr Siddiqui is one of the Doctors&Co. highly qualified and experienced medical professionals, currently exercising his wide range of skills at our Cranbourne West Medical Centre.
Growing up in West Africa and working there as well as in Asia and the United Kingdom, Dr Siddiqui completed his General Specialisation at the General College of Royal Practitioners in the UK, as well as a Masters in Public Health. He worked for the UK National Institute of Health and Care Institute and published four clinical guidelines.
Now settled in Australia with his family, Dr Siddiqui is a valued member of the Doctors&Co. team. With skills and experience in many aspects of general practice, he has a particular interest in diabetes, paediatrics, psychiatry, and sexual and reproductive health (including contraception and implants).
Dr Siddiqui is also experienced with WorkCover, Transport Accident Commission and Centrelink claims, and can assist patients with the burden of paperwork. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Practitioners, and holds the role of Examiner.
Examiners are critical in the assessment of GPs in Australia, and they represent excellence in general practice. This role also ensures that Dr Siddiqui is at the cutting edge of current and best practice medical knowledge.
Dr Siddiqui’s experience dealing with patients from different countries and backgrounds makes him an exceptional, understanding and compassionate general practitioner. When not devoting time to caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his young family.
As well as quality family time he enjoys sports such as cricket and badminton, and despite being happily settled in Australia a part of his heart remains in the UK with his favourite football club Manchester United!
Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Shahzad
Dr Shahzad is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), affirming his status as a provider of high quality, safe and competent general practice services. He is currently a valued member of the Doctors&Co. family, sharing his knowledge, skills and more than 15 years’ general practice experience at the Cranbourne West Medical Centre.
Dr Shahzad started his career in general practice in Pakistan and worked there for a few years after graduating in 2001. He then moved to the United Kingdom in 2007 and completed further training, where he gained experience and competency in specialities such as mental health, children’s health, elderly care, medical emergencies, and women’s health. He moved to Australia in 2015 and was awarded FRACGP status in 2017.
Dr Shahzad is multi-lingual, with fluency in Punjabi and Urdu, which is valuable in communicating with patients in our multicultural community. He is passionate about providing care in the community and using his depth of knowledge to help a wide diversity of patients. He is focusing his skills on managing chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, eczema, depression, and anxiety.
Dr Shahzad has a holistic approach to his work, and when not providing exceptional medical care to patients he looks after his own physical, mental and emotional health by spending time with his family and visiting the gym.
Dr. Dipankar Chakraborty
Skin Cancer Doctor
Dr Chakraborty is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), affirming his status as a provider of high quality, safe and competent general practice services.
Completing additional education and training in skin cancer management and attained professional and advanced certificates in skin cancer medicine and complex skin cancer surgery. He provides comprehensive skin assessments which includes diagnosis, biopsy and excisions with experience in flaps and grafts. He also treats patients with various other skin ailments.
Dr Chakraborty is the lead skin doctor at Aurora Skin Clinic in Wangaratta and offers rural skin cancer treatments throughout Victoria and teaches registrars/students on skin cancer medicine and surgery.
Dr Chakraborty is dedicated to skin cancer management and strongly feels that no patient should ever die of skin cancer.
Dr. Abdul Basit
Dr Abdul Basit graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, and began his journey as a Medical Practitioner in Australia in 2009, and has been working as a GP for 10 years. From working at Royal Hobart Hospital to Lyell McEvin Hospital in Adelaide, and eventually working as a VMO in Rural Victoria (Kyabram & Shepparton), Dr Abdul Basit eventually settled in Victoria, and successfully obtained his Fellowship with the RACGP in 2018, and has been working in Victoria as a Full-time GP since.
His passion is Family Medicine and has a special interest in Women’s health, Children’s health, Care of Elderly, chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension, asthma & emphysema.
Dr Abdul Basit also has a particular focus on preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, health assessments, heart health checks & care plans to help patients manage their chronic conditions more effectively.
He thoroughly enjoys having walks in nature! Dr Abdul Basit speaks the following languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Dr Sumudu
Dr Sumudu graduated in Sri Lanka in 2004. She has ten years’ experience in Sri Lanka before moving to Australia. She has been working in Australia since 2016. Dr Sumudu was trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Australia and was awarded a Diploma in Ob/Gyn by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ob/Gyn in 2017.
She is accredited to do GP obstetric shared care with Monash Health and Peninsula Health. She has also completed a Health Cert Certificate of skin cancer training, Advanced Certificate of skin cancer medicine and Professional Certificate of General Dermatology. Dr Sumudu is registered as a Focused Psychological Strategies provider for eligible patients with mental health conditions.
Dr Sumudu is a fellow of the RACGP. Her special interests are women’s health, dermatology and mental health.
Dr Sumudu speaks English and Sinhala.
Dr Zunaira Javed
General Practitioner, Female, FRACGP, DRCOG, MRCP, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Zunaira Javerd is originally from Pakistan and Obtained her Medical Degree there in 2007. She then moved to England and completed her internship and post-graduation in medicine at the Royal College of Physicians UK Dr Javed pursued her training to become a general practitioner in the UK and attained membership with the Royal College of General Practitioners. Additionally she has a special interest in woman’s Health and completed a diploma in Gynecology UK. Following her time as a general practitioner in Yorkshire Dr Javed has relocated to Australia with her family.
Speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
Special Interests:
- Womens health
- Diabetes management
- Asthma Management
- Mental health
- Child and family health
Education:
- Medical Degree in the UK
- Internship and Post Graduation Royal College of Physicians UK
- Royal College of General Practitioners UK
- Royal college of Gynecology UK
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Dr Abdul Masud
General Practitioner, Male, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Abdul Masud is a passionate VR General Practitioner with almost 20 years medical experience in Australia. He has a very strong ethical and cultural understanding. He has vast experience dealing with acute and chronic medical conditions in men, women’s and children’s health. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of general Practitioner.
Speaks Arabic, and English
Areas of interest
- Chronic medical conditions
Dr Mostafa Khalafalla
Dr Mostafa Khalafalla is an Australian trained GP with just under a decade of experience in performing procedural General practice. He has a wide breadth of experience in managing Skin cancer in his usual day to day life. One of his missions has been to ensure a safe and caring environment for all parents of children wishing to discuss and have circumcision performed in a modern, caring, and meticulous manner. Due to a significant demand from the community, he serves he has also upskilled in vasectomy and looks forward to being able to provide safe and effective care to all his patients.
Outside of work his life is filled with the joy of his Wife and two daughters and when he has a minute, he’s either riding his bike, playing soccer or out in his garden!
Dr Kashif Ahmed
Dr Kashif Ahmed has recently moved from the UK. He qualified as a GP from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2016. Dr Ahmed is an experienced general practitioner with UK training and experience. He is originally from Pakistan and speaks fluent English, Urdu and Punjabi. He takes an active interest in teaching, as part of a commitment to educating the doctors of tomorrow.
His special interests are in chronic health issues, emergency medicine, sport injuries, mental health, men’s, women’s and children’s health, dermatology and elderly care. He is passionate about learning and providing a high quality of care to all his patients.
Away from work, he likes to travel and soak up the cultural diversity.
Dr Kashif Ahmed has a special interest in the following areas:
- Women’s Health
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- General Family Medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Emergency Medicine
- Dermatology
- Minor Surgery including skin cancers
His hobbies include Hiking, playing cricket and watching it whenever he gets any free time from looking after his patients. He is a keen cook and love to try different cuisines.
Allied Health Team
We offer a variety of allied health services provided by professional and experienced practitioners.
Susan Tegg-Quinn
Audiologist
Susan Tegg-Quinn, is a highly-experienced, fully-qualified audiologist and registered nurse. She is a graduate of the University of Melbourne School of Audiology, a member of Audiology Australia and Independent Audiologists Australia. She has undertaken extensive training in tinnitus and sound intolerance assessment and management both in Australia and overseas. Susan is actively engaged in research to improve the assessment and management of tinnitus and is currently undertaking a PhD through the University of Western Australia and Ear Science Australia.
Please be advised that there is a fee for appointments.
Nader Attia
Podiatrist
Nader studied at La Trobe University in Melbourne where he obtained a Bachelor degree in Health Sciences and a Masters of Podiatric practice in 2014. Since then Nader has developed a passion for the management of sports related injuries in athletes and active people as well as treating patients suffering with Diabetes. In his time working as a podiatrist Nader established himself as a podiatry mentor, assisting and training new graduate podiatrists in their first year of podiatric practice. He looks to the ever-evolving field of sports podiatry and is able to construct biomechanical treatment plans for his patients.
In his spare time you will find Nader doing small projects around the house and spending time with his wife and son. He’s an avid soccer fan and enjoys learning new things.
Anne Zhu
Dietitian
Anne is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) who completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University. She is passionate about assisting clients of all age and cultural groups to meet their health goals and adapt lifelong changes.
Anne also has a keen interest in diabetes, weight management, heart disease and gastrointestinal issues. When Anne was in high school, all her friends and herself were dieting using multiple unhealthy methods and their love to food withered away because of their unpleasant dieting experience. Since then, Anne was determined to study nutrition and dietetics to help herself and others to improve their health and well-being whilst maintaining a healthy and sustainable relationship with their food.
Anne is also able to consult in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Danielle McCubbin
Credentialled Diabetes Educator
Danielle McCubbin is a Credentialled Diabetes Educator and has been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years.
Danielle’s qualifications also include a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition. She is also a published coauthor with her book Global Women in Business.
Diabetes Education provides you with information and practical skills to assist you to manage Diabetes every day.
Education includes a range of topics such as:
- What is Diabetes?
- Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Carbohydrates/Carbohydrate counting
- Exercise
- Blood glucose monitoring and NDSS registration
- Diabetes Complications
- Assistance with Insulin or other Injectable medications in conjunction with your doctor
- Insulin pump starts and upgrades
- Continuous glucose monitoring systems
Please be advised that there is a fee for appointments.
Consultations are tailored to suit your requirements.
Consultations with Danielle under the Care plan referral arrangement are Bulk billed to Medicare
Private Consultations: $70 or $60 (concession)
You can learn more about her services at Danielle McCubbin Diabetes Education and keep up to date with her via social media.
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Sarah Backhous
BHLTHSCI & MSPPATH, CPSP
Sarah is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist who works with children and adults of all ages. She enjoys supporting children experiencing a wide range of communication difficulties including speech and language delays, stutters, selective mutism, and childhood apraxia of speech. She also has a passion for working with adults with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and complex communication needs, including those who use communication devices.
Sarah accepts Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans (care plans); Home Care Packages; Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS plans; as well as private paying clients. There is an out-of-pocket fee for Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans (care plans). Referrals are not required for private paying clients or NDIS participants.
Maida Kanwal
General Psychologist
I am a fully Registered General Psychologist, who is passionate towards working with individuals from Culturally And Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and different age groups. I value using a strength-based approach in my practice in supporting my clients and their families. This helps them to strive towards gaining more control over their situations and reaching their own personal goals, thus, improved quality of life. My main values are respect, empathy and open/ honest communication. I believe these three things highly contribute to a thorough understanding of individuals and further assists me into helping them achieve their ambitions. I am a firm believer in, sharing helps heal. I wish nothing more for my clients but the ability to be a part of their wellness and growth. In saying this, I hope you too, share my motto of ‘Sharing Helps Heal’ and reach out if you have any questions or require professional support.
