Dr AHMED MAHDI
general practitioner

Dr Mahdi is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners with more than 30 years experience including 10 years experience as a physician in an Emergency Department in Melbourne. He has a special interest in Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management, Gastroenterology, Health Assessments and Chronic Pain Management. Dr Mahdi has working in Balwyn Road Family Medical Centre since 2018. He speaks both English and Arabic.

 

 

dr gregory williams
general practitioner

Dr Williams is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has recently returned to Melbourne after working in Brisbane and the UK. He has over 3 decades of experience in both Australia and UK. He has extensive training in skin cancer surgery, musculoskeletal medicine, palliative care, and musculoskeletal medicine. His mental health training included experience with community psychiatry where he honed his skills in cognitive therapy. The Skin Cancer experience includes minor surgery, flaps and grafts, and he still worked as a flying skin cancer doctor. 

dr bianca perera
general practitioner

Dr Perera is an experienced GP who has been caring for patients in Australian primary care since 2007. She has a broad interest in all areas of general practice, with a particular focus on women’s health, respiratory conditions, and chronic disease management. Dr Perera has previously worked in paediatrics, giving her a strong foundation in caring for patients of all ages. She holds the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Fellowship of Advanced Rural General Practice, and has completed a Master of Advanced Primary Healthcare Practice at Monash University. 

Dr Tamara Seneviratne
general practitioner

Dr Seneviratne is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She graduated from Melbourne University in 1993 and has been at Balwyn Road Family Medical Centre since 2014. Special interests are Women’s Health (including Shared Maternity Care), Weight Loss management, Skin Cancer Medicine, and Mental Health skills with training level 2 in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling. She speaks English, French, Sinhalese and Tamil.

 

 

 

Timothy Ho
Physiotherapist

Timothy has over 20 years of experience helping people move and feel better. He specialises in a wide range of care, including sports injuries, joint pain, rehabilitation after surgery, neurological conditions, and support for children, older adults, and people with disabilities.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition, or looking to improve your mobility and strength, Timothy combines expert knowledge with a caring, personalised approach to help you reach your goals.

He also works closely with NDIS participants, offering tailored support that focuses on real-life improvements in movement, independence, and overall wellbeing.

jacque elcheikh
podiatrist

Jacque Elcheikh is committed to maintaining your optimal foot health. With over 34 years of experience, we provide personalized care for patients of all ages, including specialized diabetic foot assessment and treatment. From addressing common issues like ingrown toenails and calluses to managing complex conditions like plantar fasciitis and recurrent sprains, we offer a full spectrum of services. We also create custom orthoses to correct imbalances and provide tailored support for your unique needs.

Dinelka Di Silva
psychologist

Dinelka brings warmth, structure, and deep understanding to her work, shaped by life across five countries and years of experience supporting people from all walks of life. Her approach is honest, practical, and always centred around you — helping you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.

She works with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, and stress, and also offers couples counselling. With a focus on building your confidence and personal strengths, Dinelka uses evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT to help you find clarity, direction, and tools that work in everyday life.

If you’re ready for support that’s both compassionate and honest, Dinelka is here to help you take the next step toward feeling more in control and connected.

Frederica
nurse

Hasnaa Morad
Pathology

Athina
Receptionist