Doctors

Dr Vijaya Venkatesan

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr. Vijaya comes to our Centre with many years of experience in general practice.

After obtaining her Degree in Medicine, Dr Vijaya worked for 10 years in India as a GP and then in South East Asia (Brunei & Malaysia). Her move to Geelong provided a new and exciting GP opportunity, as well as the advantage of being close to her grandson and daughter.

Dr Vijaya's passion for Women's and Children's health, existing from the beginning of her career, continues today, as well as a keen interest in taking care of chronic medical conditions and elderly patients. She is proficient with Implanon Insertion/Removal, IUD Insertion/Removal and Family planning. She is fluent in Tamil, Telugu and Malay.

Dr Shabnum Khan

MBBS; BSc; MRCGP

Dr Khan has joined us from the UK, where she graduated in 2011 from St. Bartholomews & The Royal London, School of Medicine & Dentistry.
After completing her intern years in the UK, she worked in an emergency medicine and Anaesthesia in Australia before moving back to the UK to complete her GP training.
She has a very holistic approach to care with all her patients and is keen to also further her interests in women’s health.
She is very approachable and likes to tackle situations with an open mind.
Having children herself, she understands the stress and anxiety parents can struggle with when caring for sick children. As such she has a keen interest in children’s health and in offering appropriate reassurance or further medical input as required.
Dr Khan is fluent in Urdu.

Dr Jehan-Hari Joethy

MBBS , FRACGP

Dr Joethy has worked in numerous positions across the UK, Singapore, and Australia. Dr Joethy is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
His interests include Integrative Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, TAC and Workcover as well as Mental Health.
Outside of the clinic, Jehan is interested in health and fitness and enjoys a range of activities.

Dr Syed Naqvi

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP

Dr Syed Ghaffar Hasan Naqvi is a compassionate and highly experienced General Practitioner who is dedicated to providing thoughtful, patient-centred care in a supportive and respectful environment. With close to 20 years of experience in medicine, including 5 years working in oncology and 5 years as a GP, he brings a broad clinical background and a calm, reassuring presence to his practice.
Dr Naqvi has a wide range of clinical interests, including dermatology, minor surgical procedures, joint injections, iron infusions, medical termination of pregnancy, and palliative care. He enjoys the variety that general practice offers and values the opportunity to support patients with both everyday health concerns and more complex or sensitive issues.
His previous experience in oncology has strongly influenced his approach to medicine, fostering a deep appreciation for compassionate communication, continuity of care, and supporting patients and families through challenging times. Dr Naqvi takes the time to listen, explain, and work collaboratively with patients to develop individualised care plans that align with their needs and values.
Known for his approachable, non-judgemental manner, Dr Naqvi is committed to building long-term relationships with his patients and providing high-quality, evidence-based care across all stages of life.

Dr Naushin Hossain

MBBS, MRCGP

Dr Naushin Hossain completed her medical degree at St George’s, University of London, graduating in 2011. She has since undertaken all her postgraduate training in the United Kingdom. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice, particularly working with women and children.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing, creating art, and spending time outdoors. She is a marathoner and a mountaineer. She loves learning new things every day and serving people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.