Helping residents across the Hornsby Shire and surrounds…
We have friendly and experienced staff who are passionate about healthcare and here to help you back to recovery. Based in Waitara, our practice provides healthcare for residents across the Hornsby and general north shore region, including Normanhurst, Wahroonga, Asquith, Thornleigh and Turramurra and more.
General Practitioner
Dr Deepak Raja Managing Director
Dr Raja resides locally and is the founder of the purpose-built Waitara Family Medical Practice, where he is currently helping the local community with their medical and health needs.
Dr Raja finds working in general practice rewarding. He has worked at many hospitals in Sydney including Hornsby Hospital, Westmead Children’s Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Mona Vale Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital. He is passionate about professional learning and committed to providing high quality care. He has special interest in paediatrics, adolescent health and dermatology.
General Practitioners
Dr Sharmila Kumar
MBBS (Syd), FRACGP, Dip Derm (Wales), FPA, Cert Women’s Health, Cert Med Ed.
Dr Sharmila Kumar graduated from The University of Sydney and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
She brings 20 years of experience to the practice and is also able to speak Tamil. She has special interests in preventative health, women’s health, menopause, eye check, skin cancer check, children’s health, dermatology, adolescent medicine and ophthalmology. Additionally, she enjoys teaching, is a medical educator and an examiner for the RACGP college. She is a strong advocate of excellent communication, shared decision making and continuity of care.
Sharmila is an Australasian Menopause Society doctor and is a menopause champion of the award-winning Menopause Experts group.
Dr Mandana Arefpour
MBBS MD FRACGP
Dr Mandy is Doctor of Medicine and has graduated from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in year 2000 in Iran. After graduation, she commenced her work as a General Practitioner. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She also has completed Master of Human Genetic and Reproductive Health from University of Sydney.
She brings lot of her experience to the practice and speaks Persian. She has special interests in women health, skin cancer check, preventative health and management of mental health. She is fully conversant with all aspects of General Practice.
Nursing staff
Our nursing staff are very experienced and multi-lingual. If you need assistance with language it is likely we can help so please check with the reception. Our interpreter services are available to assist you.
Podiatrist Chaehyung Cho
Chaehyung Cho is a registered Podiatrist, who provides quality foot treatment at affordable prices. He provides the following Services:
– Toenail care
– Nail disorders
– Corns and callous
– Dry feet
– Cracked heels
– Flat feet
– High arch feet
– Foot orthotics
– Foot and ankle pain
– Sports injuries
– Wound care
– Diabetic foot care
– Children’s feet
– No referrals required
– Bulk Bill for GP Management and Care Plan
– Accepts Vetarans Affairs(DVA)
– Private Health Insurance covered services
– On Site HICAPS facilities available
Fee $75 Initial consultation
Please call Waitara Family Medical Practice at 80381070 to book appointment.
Psychologist Justin Cogley
Registered Psychologist and Certified Psychological Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Areas of treatment/interest: depression, anxiety, stress, grief & loss, parenting, addictions.
Approaches: Coherence Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Brain Working Recursive Therapy.
Medicare Rebates available with Mental Health Care Plan referral from your Doctor or Medical Specialist.
Fees: $150 per hour consultation (rebate is $92.90 per 1hour session)
Should you have any questions, please contact me for an obligation free 20 min consultation over the phone.
Website: www.northshorepsychologist.com.au
Contact: M. 0410770100
Email: Justin.cogley@gmail.com
Multi-lingual staff
At Waitara Family Medical Practice, our multi-lingual staff can speak different languages.
We have English, Hindi, Telugu, Persian speaking GPs and reception staff and Chinese speaking nurse .
Its pretty simple to get here, only minutes from Waitara Train Station between Repco and Bridgestone on Pacific Highway. If you would like to book, you can do so through Health Engine on the right-hand side or just phone 02 8038 1070 to speak to our friendly staff.
