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 brings over 20 years of comprehensive clinical experience across a broad range of specialties, including adult and paediatric orthopaedics, sports injuries, trauma, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary care, neurology, and aged care. His work in both hospital and private practice settings has enabled him to develop strong clinical expertise and a commitment to helping individuals achieve optimal functional outcomes.
In recent years, Timothy has practised in a private clinic in Balwyn, working extensively with clients under TAC and WorkCover schemes. This experience has further strengthened his expertise in injury management, functional rehabilitation, and return-to-work planning, with a focus on delivering evidence-based, outcome-driven care tailored to individual needs.
Timothy has also gained experience as an on-field physiotherapist and is a certified personal trainer, contributing to his well-rounded and practical approach to rehabilitation.
He has a strong interest in community health and has worked closely with NDIS participants, enhancing his ability to provide personalised, compassionate care for individuals with diverse and complex conditions.

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