General Physicians
General Physicians
Our approach is to deliver the best service every single time you visit us at Shire Doctors and Dentists. We have brought together a highly experienced and very passionate team who share the same vision towards healthcare and patient wellbeing.
General Physicians
Dr Maz Gorjipour
Medical Director
After graduating from UTMS in 2001, I have been practicing medicine for almost twenty years. I am currently practicing as an emergency medicine specialist in Sutherland and Liverpool hospitals. I have special interest in geriatric medicine, cardiology, trauma, and point – of – care ultrasound. Practicing as a GP and an emergency medicine specialist provided me with a great opportunity to understand the value of high-quality primary care services. My focus at Shire Doctors and Dentists is to offer a wide variety of services to address a broad range of medical and health related issues helping avoid unnecessary hospital admission where appropriate.
Dr John Rizzuto
Principal Medical Practitioner
I graduated from the University of Sydney in 1975, then followed three years of hospital residency at Concord Repatriation General, Prince of Wales, Bankstown, Westmead and Sutherland Hospitals.
I managed my well respected and accredited solo family medical practice in South Hurstville for over 40 years. My medical interests include general medicine, paediatrics, nutritional medicine and preventative health.
My wife and I raised and educated our now adult children in the Sutherland Shire and we both still enjoy the outdoor activities on offer here – the beach and the bush, swimming, surfing and walking.
Dr Reinier De Villiers
General Physician
Dr Lana Celi
General Physician
Prior to completing my medical degree in 2013, I completed a Bachelor of Health Science at the University of Wollongong. I have a certificate in Women’s Health provided by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
I have special interest in family medicine and women’s health.
I grew up in the local area and continue to live locally. I have two children and in my spare time I like to water-ski and swim.
Dr Koonal Prasad
General Practitioner/Cosmetic Physician
I aim to provide a comfortable, approachable, modern and quality general practice care to my patients. I want my patients to feel heard, appreciated and confident as they leave my room.
I believe that beauty and confidence need to radiate from the inner and outer self. Cosmetic practice for me is an integral part of holistic care in general practice medicine. I successfully completed my General Practice Fellowship, while spending time as an unaccredited Orthopaedic trainee. I have also spent time as a co-Physician for the Canterbury Bulldogs Harold Mathews NRL team.
Away from medicine, I am an avid fan of the NRL and cricket. I love all things performance automotive and I enjoy prioritising my health and fitness. Music is also close to my heart and I always look forward to any down time with my guitar and ukulele.
I look forward to assisting you in achieving the best version of yourself.
Services I Offer:
- General Practice/Men’s Health/Weight Loss Medicine.
- Sports Medicine.
- Skin Cancer Medicine: Surgical Care and Skin Checks.
- Cosmetic Medicine: Anti-wrinkle injections, Hyaluronic Fillers, Fat Dissolvers.
- Skin Rejuvenation: Treatment and advice on Acne, Blemishes or Anti-Ageing, etc.
- Skin care products specially designed to cater for individual needs. This service is delivered in conjunction with our Pharmacist Mr Mina Hanna (Shire Pharmacy).
- Hair and Eyebrow Regrowth program.
- Advice on informed choices regarding Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr Dien Nguyen
General Physician
I graduated from the University of Sydney. I then continued my training at Westmead Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead during my residency. Following completing my residency program, I joined the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). I completed the specialist GP training program and received the fellowship of RACGP in 1998.
I have special interests in paediatrics, preventative medicine, and the management of chronic illnesses. With my comprehensive experience in practicing as family physician, I enjoy assisting my patients in management of all their general health and medical issues.
Dr Yana Martynova
General Physician
Having graduated as a medical doctor in 1995 in Russia, she specialised in respiratory medicine and cardiology before moving to Australia in 2005.
With extensive experience working in Sydney-based and rural hospitals, emergency departments and General Practices, Dr Martynova is particularly interested in internal medicine, elderly care, paediatrics, women’s health and family planning. She believes that patient education, preventive care and a holistic approach to complex conditions are the key to successful treatment.
Outside of work Dr Martynova enjoys experimenting around the kitchen with various international cuisines, confectionary, chocolate craft and baking. She also enjoys tailoring, being keen to discover and design new garment patterns.
Dr Christene Mikhail
General Physician
I hold a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from the University of Sydney where I duxed second year of the MPharm program as well as a Bachelor degree in Medicine with distinction from The University of Newcastle.
I completed my internship and residency year at St George and The Sutherland Hospitals. I was heavily involved in patient outcome and safety and was Chair of the Innovations Committee, driving patient safety projects and ultimately publishing articles for the British Medical Journal.
More recently, I have turned my focus to a passion in Skin Cancer Medicine and currently undertaking my Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer at University of Queensland. To supplement this focus I have also completed my Professional Certificate in Dermatoscopy, Professional Certificate in Skin Cancer and Professional Certificate in Dermatology. Prior to this, I also completed the Sydney Children’s Health Program (previously known as Diploma in Children’s Health).
I currently also work as a casual CMO in palliative care at Calvary Health Care and previously worked as a casual academic lecturing and tutoring anatomy (musculoskeletal, visceral and neuroanatomy) and integrated pharmaceutics for the Faculty of Pharmacy at The University of Sydney. I have a love for learning and improving patient outcome and care.
Dr Dalia Henss
General Physician
Dr Henss graduated from the University of Western Sydney in 2015 and completed her internship and residency years at St George and Sutherland hospitals, during which time she worked across different specialities including aged care, oncology and emergency medicine.
Dr Henss did 6 months of clinical paediatrics at St George public hospital during which time she completed her diploma in child health through Sydney children`s hospital.
Dr Henss has a great interest in skin cancer management including skin checks, performing skin biopsies and minor excisions for which reason she completed professional certificate of skin cancer
Her other medical interests include paediatrics, women`s health and antenatal care, mental health and preventative medicine.
Dr Henss obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2022.
Dr Sherif Francis
General Physician
I am a GP with close to 30 years’ experience in General Practice and skin cancer treatment.
I have a special interest in:
- Skin cancer diagnosis& treatment.
- Minor procedures.
- Chronic disease management.
I have been a Clinical Supervisor for GP registrars and was also an examiner with the RACGP. In addition, I was a General Practice Clinical Supervisor with the University of New South Wales medicine primary care course, involved in clinical teaching for Medical Students in Years 5 and 6.
I was working as a doctor and medical director at my own group practices until I decided last year to slow down. I now plan to move to the shire and only concentrate on patients care.
I love nature and the beach and in my free time I look after my 2 dogs and enjoy playing jazz piano.
Dr Sonali Gupta
General Physician
Sonali completed her medical degree at Western Sydney University in 2016 and completed her hospital training at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Broken Hill Hospital. Sonali undertook further training at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. She then completed her GP training in the Illawarra region and achieved her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2022.
Sonali completed a Diploma of Child Health (USyd) in 2018 and the Family Planning Australia National Certificate in Reproductive & Sexual Health in 2021. She completed the Certificate of Dermoscopy and Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine with the Skin Cancer College of Australia in 2023.
Her areas of interests include women’s health, paediatrics, chronic diseases and dermatology. Sonali performs Implanon insertions and removals as well as skin checks and minor skin procedures.
Sonali is committed to providing a holistic, collaborative and evidence based approach to her medical practice.
Qualifications:
MBBS
FRACGP
Diploma in Child Health
Cert in Sexual and Reproductive Health
Cert of Dermoscopy
Cert of Skin Cancer Medicine
Dr Naim Samaan
General Physician
I graduated from the University of Alexandria, Egypt in 1986 with MBBS and have been practicing in Australia since 2013. I am a Fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and I have also completed a Diploma in Child Health.
My areas of interest include skin cancer checks and management, sexual and reproductive health, children’s health and sports medicine.
Dr Joseph Jabri
General Physician
I grew up in the regional country town of Armidale and moved to Sydney to study medicine.I completed training at the Prince of Wales Hospital and has further training in emergency and paediatric medicine.
I enjoy all aspects of general practice and have firm beliefs in the importance of patient centred care, the role of the environment and community in fostering comprehensive patient care.
My areas of particular interests are mental health, paediatric care, men’s health and chronic disease management.When I’m not at work, I enjoy cooking, eating, hiking, and travelling.
