Our Doctors

Our team of experienced and compassionate doctors at Day Surgery Clinic is dedicated to providing the highest quality care. With expertise in various specialties, they ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable experience for every patient, guiding you through each step of your procedure with professionalism and personalized attention.

General Practitioner & Owner

Dr Effat FARAG – (General Practitioner & Owner)

Dr Effat Farag is a Procedural General Practitioner with 30+ years experience.

Professional statement

Dr Effat Farag is a Procedural General Practitioner with 30+ years experience. His special interest is minor surgical procedures including: Circumcisions of children & adults, Vasectomies, Pilonidal Sinuses & Abscess, Removal of Skin Cancers and subcutaneous lumps like cysts and Lipomas

Special Interests

Surgical procedures
Child & Adult Circumcision

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Gastroenterologists

Dr Brindi RASARATNAM – (Gastroenterologist / Endoscopist)

Dr Brindi Rasaratnam is a fully accredited Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist.

Having completed his Medical degree with Honours at Monash University, Melbourne, he proceeded to Internship and Residency at The Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road Prahran. He then subsequently completed his Physicians training exam and receiving FRACP recognition. Subsequent Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy training continued at The Alfred Hospital where he continues to work as a senior visiting consultant, to date.

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Dr Edward TSOI – Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist

Having completed his medical degree from Monash University in 2006,

Dr Edward Tsoi undertook his postgraduate specialty training in Gastroenterology and General Medicine at Monash Health, Austin Health and Northern Health in Victoria. He then completed his Master of Public Health from University of Newcastle in 2015 and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians later that year. Dr Tsoi is now working at Northern Health while continuing his research though his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) and subspecialty training in advanced endoscopy at the University of Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital. He has a special interest in Barrett’s oesophagus, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resections,evaluation of small bowel luminal disease through double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy.

Dr Tsoi manages problems in all areas of gastroenterology including liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and bowel cancer screening. He is involved in ongoing teaching of medical students and has published widely in international journals and presented at numerous national and international meetings. He also speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese and is available for consultation and endoscopies at Chelsea Heights Day Surgery & Endoscopy Centre.

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Dr Andrew Tsoi - MD MMed(IntMed) MPH BBiomedSci LLB(Hons) GDLP FRACP FACLM - Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist and Endoscopist

Dr Andrew Tsoi completed his medical degree at Griffith University in 2016, followed by gastroenterology training at St Vincent’s Hospital and Northern Health.

He undertook a hepatology research fellowship at Eastern Health and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2024. Dr Tsoi holds a Master of Public Health, Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons). He is also admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine.

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Dr Puneet Mahindra – Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist

Special Interests
Barret’s Oesophagus, Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS)

Bowel cancer prevention and screening, Crohns and ulcerative colitis, liver disease including Viral Hepatitis, Video Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam)

Skills
• Endoscopy – Gastroscopies, Colonoscopies in routine and emergency setting. These include PEG insertions, oesophageal stenting, dilatations, complex polypectomies, OTSC and variceal banding.
• Management of all acute gastroenterological emergencies through ED and ward referrals
• Weekly Liver, IBD and General Gastroenterology clinics.
• Part of H& M team in St Vincent’s Hospital for management of acute bleeders
• ERCP,EUS and oesophageal manometry

Training
Dr Puneet Mahindra did his initial training at University Hospital Aintree (Liverpool, UK) and University Hospital Coventry (UK). He then finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology at BoxHill Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (FRACP).

He continues his medical research on oesophageal disorders (Barretts, Reflux) and interventional endoscopy at St Vincent’s Hospital and University of Melbourne.

Personal Profile
I am ambitious, diligent and reliable with good communication skills. I have always shared a good camaraderie with the other staff and the society I live. I am confident whilst making decisions. I am motivated, ever ready to learn anything new and adapt well to changes. I am always at the forefront to achieve my aims.

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Dr Manjeet Sandhu – Gastroenterologist

Dr Manjeet Sandhu graduated from Melbourne University with honors in 2009 .

She did her specialist training at St Vincent’s Hospital and Monash Health. Manjeet obtained her FRACP in 2016. She then undertook a PhD in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, evaluating new therapeutic targets.

Manjeet is patient focussed and committed to delivering high quality care. She currently has a public appointment at Monash Medical Centre and Casey Hospital.

Her interest includes inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening and prevention, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease and liver diseases

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DR QURAT-UL-AIN (ANNY) RIZVI – Gastroenterologist M.B.B.S., BMedSci, FRACP

Dr Anny Rizvi is part of the team at the Melbourne Digestive Centre.

Dr Rizvi underwent training in Gastroenterology and hepatology at the Lyell McEwin hospital, Royal Adelaide hospital and The Queen Elizabeth hospital, Adelaide. She did a dedicated year of inflammatory bowel disease fellowship at the Eastern Health Melbourne. She has been actively involved in the teaching, research and presented in numerous national meetings.
Other than Inflammatory bowel disease, her other special interests within gastroenterology include bowel cancer screening, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Functional gut disease and food intolerances, resistant h pylori infections and liver abnormalities.
Dr Rizvi is fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.

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Dr Soleiman Kashkooli – Gastroenterology, General Medicine, Hepatology MD, FRACP

Dr Kashkooli received his internal medicine training at Eastern Health in Melbourne

and completed his gastroenterology and hepatology training at Concord Hospital in Sydney. Then he undertook a fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease in an excellent IBD centre in Toronto, Canada where he was also involved with the management of colorectal anastomotic strictures using endoscopic Balloon Dilation.

His specific interests in Gastroenterology are Inflammatory Bowel disease, Colon cancer screening, diagnostic and therapeutic Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy. Dr Kashkooli manages diffrent aspects of Gastroenterology & Hepatology including oesophageal disease, GORD, Stomach ulcer, abnormal liver tests, NAFLD, Hepatitis B and C, GORD, Coeliac disease, IBS, and Functional Gastrointestinal disorders.

Dr Kashkooli would be pleased to discuss the clinical cases with the referring medical practitioner. He is happy to see patients across the broad spectrum of gastroenterological disorders and is able to see urgent referrals, either for consult or directly for gastroscopy/colonoscopy.

Dr Kashkooli speaks Farsi (Persian) and Turkish.

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Dr. Christopher Schneider Canadian trained Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist

Canadian trained Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist that has made Australia home since 2019. He is very excited to be in Australia and looks to contribute to the local community on the Peninsula.

His focus is on inflammatory bowel disease and functional gut diseases. Dr. Schneider offers motility testing to his patients which includes oesophageal manometry for swallowing issues and PH testing for chronic reflux. Patients with chronic constipation and incontinence can receive advanced assessment of the pelvic floor which includes anorectal manometry, pudendal nerve testing, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Dr. Schneider has a passion for innovation in medicine and is a the forefront in the development of biologic therapies for inflammatory bowel disease/irritable bowel disease. His is currently working on registration of a novel microbiome therapy and is the co-investigator of a medicinal cannabis study in IBS (Calm-GUT trail).

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Special interests

Functional bowel disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Manometry, PH testing (reflux), and pelvic floor testing offered.

Qualifications

-Bachelor’s in Science (Major: Zoology, Minor: Microbiology)

-Doctorate in Medicine (University of Ottawa)

-Internal Medicine (University of Calgary)

-Gastroenterology (University of Montreal)

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Dr John Ding – Gastroenterologist

John Ding is a Melbourne based gastroenterologist.

Having completed his post-graduate research at one of the world’s leading centres in IBD care, St Mark’s Hospital, London, he now divides his time between private practice and a senior medical specialist appointment at St Vincent’s Hospital where he is a part of the gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease units.

Currently the holder of a prestigious international grant awarded by the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), John’s extensive work in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has led to his appointment onto the ECCO committee as the first non-European member, and is regularly invited to speak at international and national conferences. He is also the founding member of the Young Australian Crohn’s and Colitis Network. His PhD research investigating the personalization of medical therapy for patients with IBD using microbiome and metabolic profiling has led to numerous publications and been cited internationally.

John has an interest in luminal gastroenterology (IBD and irritable bowel syndrome) and engages and leads on research projects in these areas through International consortium (GETAID), St Vincent’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne. He additionally holds the position of head of the IBD Clinical trials Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital and lead for the National Bowel Cancer Program. His other interests include bowel cancer screening, coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease among others.

John offers endoscopy services at St Vincent’s Private Hospital and Jolimont Endoscopy, where open access endoscopy is also available as well as weekly endoscopy lists at St Vincent’s Public Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital. John works from a patient-centered approach and enjoys working collaboratively with GPs and other health professionals to ensure cohesive treatment. He can also converse in Mandarin.

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Dr Shireen Tabatabai – MBBS(Hons),FRACP

Shireen Tabatabai graduated from Monash University with honors in 2000.

Shireen completed her internship, physician training and Gastroenterology training at Monash Medical Centre. She was awarded the fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 2008.

She is currently a consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Monash Medical Centre. Shireen is also involved in clinical trials in liver disease.

Shireen works in private practice at Clayton and Moorabbin and performs Endoscopy in Clayton and Bayside Endoscopy Moorabbin.

She has admitting rights at Jessie McPherson Clayton and Cabrini Malvern.
Shireen Tabatabai’s clinical experience includes patients with liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and performing upper and lower GI endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy). She has a special interest in diseases of the liver.

https://www.monashgastro.com.au/dr-shireen-tabatabai

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Dr Kaushali Britto – M.B.B.S., FRACP

Dr. Kaushali Britto has recently joined Dr Brindi Rasaratnam and Dr Anny Rizvi at the Melbourne Digestive Centre.

Dr. Britto completed her medical degree at Monash University and went on to pursue her internship and basic physician training at the Alfred Hospital in Victoria. She completed her advanced training across Victoria and Queensland including Peninsula Health, The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Townsville University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital.

Dr. Britto maintains a broad range of interests in all areas of gastroenterology including functional bowel disorders, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disorders and endoscopy. She offers comprehensive consultations, medical management, interunit referrals, and interventions as appropriate, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Britto actively participates in research and stays up-to-date with the latest developments in gastroenterology through participation in local and international meetings and conferences. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented findings at national and international conferences.

Kaushali is dedicated to providing high quality care with open communication, compassion and sensitivity to individual patient needs and is committed to improving the health outcomes of her patients.
Areas of expertise include:
• Chronic liver disease
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Hepatitis C and B management
• Fatty liver disease
• Irritable Bowel syndrome
• Iron deficiency anaemia
• Bowel cancer screening
• Coeliac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease

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Cosmetic Surgery Practitioners

Dr. Mark ATTALLA – (Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner)

Dr. Mark Attalla is a dedicated Cosmetic Surgeon with years of experience in cosmetic surgery.

He is continuing interest in cutting edge technologies. Dr Attalla has completed his MBBSa from Alexandria University of Egypt in 1987 then completed his general surgery training in a teaching hospital in Egypt. After completing his Master Degree in General Surgery, he then made the decision to move to Australia where he had his intensive training in various types of cosmetic surgery procedures guided by best cosmetic surgeons from Australia and overseas.

Special Interests

Stem Cells (Fat Transplant)
Slim Lipo / Liposuction
Blepharoplasty
Abdominoplasty
Mini – Abdominoplasty
Breast Augmentation
Gynaecomastia
Thread Lift
Cosmetic Mole Removal

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Dr David Topchian – Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner

Dr David Topchian is a fully qualified cosmetic doctor. With his extensive training (including the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine Fellowship) and experience across multiple fields of cosmetic surgery, Dr Topchian ensures every patient receives the very best of medical care.

– Dr David Topchian (MED0001114751)
– Registered medical practitioner, specialist general practitioner (specialist registration in general practice)
– Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
– Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (ACCSM)
– Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

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Dr Antony (Tony) Prochazka – Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner

Job Title: Doctor
Biography: Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery by the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery

Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery by the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr Antony (Tony)is a Medical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS). In addition to a broad range of cosmetic surgical procedures such as 3D liposculpture, breast augmentation, facelift and eyelid surgery, Dr Prochazka is a pioneer in many of the newer and less invasive laser, cosmetic and skin treatments. Dr Tony is a current Board Member of the Asian Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, former Vice-President of the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) and former Secretary, Councilor and Medical Dean of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS). He currently practices cosmetic medicine and surgery in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai.

Special Interests

Surgical procedures
Child & Adult Circumcision

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Dr Kishen Nara – Surgical Fellow Cosmetic Surgery Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine.
For additional information for cosmetic services provided by Dr Nara
Visit us at www.RevAesthetic.com.au for more info!

MBBS (Monash University, Melbourne) FACCSM (Surg)

Dr Kishen Nara

MBBS (Monash University, Melbourne) FACCSM (Surg)

General Registration MED0001201549

Founder of RevAesthetic

Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)

Dr. Kishen Nara is a highly experienced Australian-trained Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine with over 19 years of experience in medicine and surgery. He holds a Medical Degree from Monash University, one of Australia’s leading medical schools, and is a fully qualified Surgical Fellow of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (ACCSM).

As the founder of RevAesthetic, Dr. Nara is known for delivering tailored surgical outcomes that prioritise transparency, aesthetic balance, and long-term outcomes. His clinical expertise spans a comprehensive range of procedures including breast augmentation and lift, fat grafting to the breasts and buttocks, upper and lower eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, labiaplasty and labia reduction, and liposuction. Each procedure is approached with attention to detail through patient education, compassion, and a deep understanding of individual anatomical and cultural considerations.

Dr. Nara’s commitment to advancing the field of cosmetic surgery is evidenced by his active involvement in research, with published work focusing on technique refinement and improving patient care. He has presented his findings internationally in Paris and Bali and continues to engage in regular professional development, clinical outcome reviews, and safety audits to ensure best practices in cosmetic medicine and surgery.

His academic contributions include serving as an anatomy demonstrator for medical students at Monash University and as a surgical educator in facial anatomy dissections for surgical trainees at the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery, including cadaveric facelift training at the Eye Hospital in Sydney in 2024.

As an Australian medical graduate, Dr. Nara has a unique understanding of the diverse healthcare needs and expectations of patients across Australia. His approachable style, commitment to excellence, and strong ethical foundation make him a trusted name in cosmetic surgery.

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Dr Michael Xu – Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner ( FACCSM (Surg) )

Dr Michael Xu is a dual trained, highly skilled Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner

with extensive experience in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine. He has obtained both the Certificate of Plastic Surgery training & specialist surgical practitioner in China and Surgical Fellowship of Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (FACCSM (Surg)) in Australia. He has performed thousands of cosmetic & skin surgery procedures over the past 30 years. His main interest is cosmetic surgery, Asian aesthetic surgery, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and skin cancer surgery.
Dr Xu has been a specialist surgical practitioner in China since 1989. He has broad expertise in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, especially in the areas of Breast Implant Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Nose implant surgery, Scar Revisions & Flap Surgeries.
Dr Xu is an ACCSM Board Certified Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner in Australia. Since coming to Australia in 2000, Dr Xu has further trained and worked with many cosmetic and plastic surgical practitioners both in public and private sectors, including one year of full time work on complex skin cancer surgery in the Skin & Melanoma Unit at Peter Mac Callum Cancer Institute in Melbourne, and two years of advanced training in all aspects of Cosmetic Surgery with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) in Australia. Dr Xu has successfully completed both the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Exam and ACCS Clinical Examination, and obtained his surgical fellowship of ACCS (FACCSM (Surg)). Dr Xu has been working in Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Surgery for more than 10 years in Australia.
Dr Xu’s training and experience has provided him with a unique set of skills and understanding to provide an outcome that is not only tailored to his client’s needs, but also one which complements their ethnicity and personal anatomical differences.
Dr Xu’s current cosmetic practice includes: Breast Augmentation & Lift, Lipo suction & Fat Transfer, Male & Female Breast Reduction, Face/Neck Lift, Brown Lift, Upper & Lower Eyelid procedures, Ear Surgery, Labiaplasty, Scar Revision Surgery. Dr Xu also perform minimally invasive facial contouring procedures such as Thread lift, filler and anti wrinkle injections etc.
Dr Xu actively participates in regular meetings and conferences to keep up to date with rapidly advancing cosmetic surgical techniques internationally.
Dr Xu holds the following relevant qualifications and memberships:
• Bachelor of Medicine, China 1982
• Certificate of Plastic Surgery training, China 1987
• Certificate of Specialist surgical practitioner, China 1989
• Surgical Fellow of The Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (FACCSM (Surg))
• International member: Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery
AHPRA Registration Type and Number
General & Specialist registered medical practitioner, specialist general practitioner No: MED0001210815

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Dr Kim Son Vu – Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner

Cosmetic Surgery Practitioner
Dr Kim Son Vu completed his surgical training in Australia,

he obtained two Postgraduate Diplomas in Surgical Surgery in Australia and passed the examination by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr Kim Son Vu has been an official member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons since 2007. He established the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic at Springvale Melbourne Australia in 2008. Dr Kim Son Vu is currently the Medical Director of Australia Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, and also a member of the European Association of Rhinoplasty Surgery. He is also a member of the Vietnamese, Koren, American, Australian and International Cosmetic Surgery Associations.
Dr Kim Son Vu is a former clinical lecturer a the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University Melbourne, Australia and he is also a Lecturer at the Department of Cosmetic Surgery at the University of Danang Vietnam. To improve his skills and ensure patient safety, he often attends international conferences and seminars as both an attendee and speaker in the US, Europe, Hong Kong, Korea and Vietnam.

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Colorectal Surgeons

Mr Paul SITZLER – (Colorectal Surgeon)

Major Surgery: Paul performs most major and minor colorectal surgery

Major Surgery: Paul performs most major and minor colorectal surgery with the exception of gracilis neo-sphincter surgery at present. Major colon and rectal resections performed for cancer, inflammatory bowel, diverticulitis and other conditions are often performed in hospitals with intensive care unit back-up such as the Epworth, and Box Hill Hospitals. He also performs general abdominal surgical operations such as hernia surgery, cholecystectomy, and other gastro-intestinal surgeries.

Special Interests

Consultation and sigmoidoscopy
Treatment of Haemorrhoids
Minor Operations
Endoscopy
Anorectal investigation unit
Major Surgery

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Mr Gaurang Shah – COLORECTAL & GENERAL SURGEON, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRACS

Mr Gaurang Shah offers a variety of minimally invasive and minor day surgeries at Chelsea Heights Day Surgery Centre.

He is certified by GESA to perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Gaurang graduated from the prestigious M.S.University of Vadodara, India in 2000 and the completed his General Surgical training in 2006. He was awarded Gold Medal for ranking first in General Surgery in the university.

Upon moving to Melbourne, Australia for further training he worked at the Austin Health, Heidelberg for three years and Ballarat Health for two years. He then completed his FRACS in General Surgery from Alfred Health, Melbourne.

After completion of FRACS, Gaurang worked at Townsville University Hospital in North Queensland for further training. He enjoys teaching medical interns and registrars via an honorary appointment at the University of Melbourne, Shepparton.

Gaurang speaks English, Gujarati and Hindi

Surgeries performed at Chelsea Heights Day Surgery include:
• Gastroscopy & colonoscopy procedures
• Anorectal conditions for hemorrhoids, fissure, fistula and prolapse
• Skin and subcutaneous lesions excision, Carpal Tunnel Release and Ingrowing toenails
• Vasectomy and Hydrocele surgery

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Dental Practitioners

Dr James Lucas

Dr James Lucas is one of the leading pediatric dental specialists in Australia.

He has extensive experience in the world of pediatric dentistry and has been a consultant and Deputy Director of the Dental Department at the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and has acted as an examiner for postgraduate training throughout Australia.

James has lectured extensively both in Australia and internationally and his areas of expertise are the management of dental trauma and the management of medically compromised children. He has published a number of research papers and book chapters and has also co-authored a children’s book about dentistry.

James was a visiting consultant to the National Hospital of Odontostomatolgy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for 10 years where he was involved in education and a project in the evaluation and treatment of children suffering with cleft lip and palate in Southern Vietnam.

James has been President of the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry and also the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry.

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Dr Janita Shah

Dr Janita Shah obtained her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Melbourne.

She has 10 years of combined experience in general and paediatric dentistry in public and private practice. She is known for her gentle, bubbly, and friendly nature which makes her great with children and parents.

As a specialist paediatric dentist, Janita is passionate about all aspects of paediatric dentistry with considerable experience in caring for children with special needs and anxious behaviours, comprehensive management of developmental conditions, dental trauma, and early childhood caries. Her research on enamel hypomineralisation “chalky teeth” in primary teeth has been published internationally.

In addition to private practice, Janita also works as a specialist paediatric dentist at the Royal Dental Hospital and has a teaching role at the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, and the Australian Dental Association.

In her spare time, Janita enjoys spending time with her young daughter, travel and swimming.

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Dr Sara Shayegan

Dr Sara Shayegan obtained her Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Melbourne.

She has a calm, gentle and friendly nature that makes her great with children. Sara has a diverse 17 years professional experience in volunteer projects, rural and metropolitan private and government practices.

In addition to her private practice role, Sara is a consultant at The Royal Children’s Hospital in the department of dentistry and dermatology where she oversees dental care of children with Epidermolysis Bullosa. She enjoys all aspects of paediatric dentistry with a special interest in management of dental trauma and treating medically compromised children.

Outside of work Sara enjoys keeping physically active, dancing and playing the piano.

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Dr Christopher J Zayed, BDSc, General Dentist

Dr Christopher J Zayed is a male General Dentist who speaks Arabic (as well as English).

Dr Chris Zayed, has had a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics. Chris heads the Early Intervention Orthodontic program for the kids creates brilliant results, using the most advanced technology available and make it work for you! Led by passion for service and beautiful smiles, Chris has helped happy patients achieve their own smile goals. Aside from building beautiful smiles, you can find Chris enjoying his young family, date nights and quality time with friends and family. “We are in the people business, straightening teeth, either with braces, removable appliances or Clear aligners”, Chris ensures and great experience without luxury financial strain.

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