Our Doctors

MBChB (hons) MRCGP DCH DRCOG FRACGP

Dr Charlotte Payne is a UK trained GP who enjoys all aspects of general practice. Dr Payne has post graduate qualifications in children’s health, obstetrics and gynaecology. Her special interests include women’s and children’s health. Outside work Dr Payne enjoys sailing, skiing, cycling and tennis. Dr Payne consults Wednesday to Friday, and provides bulk billing to aged pensioners, students and children. 

MBBS DCH FRACGP

Dr Jolly Patel completed her fellowship in May 2019 to become a member of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Jolly has special interests in women’s health, mental health, child health, and chronic disease management. Jolly has also completed training in contraceptive device insertion.

Dr Shiva Kabir studied Medicine and completed his GP training in the UK and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Kabir has an interest in Surgery and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons UK. He works as a Surgical Assistant with Urology, Colorectal, ENT and Head and Neck Surgeons in Newcastle. Dr Kabir has a special interest in the area of skin cancer diagnosis, dermoscopy, and the various surgical and non-surgical techniques in the management of skin cancers.

Dr Aga Kabir completed her GP training in the UK and her post graduate qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from Oxford University. Dr Kabir has completed the Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology and a Diploma in Family Planning from the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecologists, UK. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has a special interest in women’s health and antenatal care. Dr Kabir offers insertions of IUD’s within the surgery.

Dr Rohit Rana is an Australian trained GP with specialist qualification in General Practice, he enjoys treating a range of medical and mental health disorders in all age groups.

Dr Rana has gained a lot of medical experience over the years working in Departments of General Medicine, Emergency Medicine and General Surgery which has helped shape his quest re the provision of quality care for his patients and becoming a better General Practitioner in the process. Dr Rana engages with people of all age groups, gender and ethnicity, and has lots of love and respect for our beloved indigenous community who are the first nationals.

Dr Rana enjoys treating and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, mental health disorders, preventative medicine, Health check-ups, child and adolescent health, health care for our elders (Geriatrics) and women’s health care.

Bachelor of Science (Health and Sport Science), AEP, ESSAM, PGAP Practitioner

Nelli is a Senior Exercise Physiologist and PGAP practitioner servicing the Hunter region as well as offering telehealth appointments as required.

Nelli believes in the benefits of healthy living and am interested in helping others maintain independence and quality of life, improve mental health through exercise and mindsets around exercise, and achieve personal goals. Nelli finds it rewarding to assist clients to improve their functional capacity and where possible, return to the work force

Outside of work, Nelli loves swimming and water polo. She enjoys watching her 4 eldest and husband play this amazing sport. Nellie’s biggest hobby includes playing with and running around after her children.

Nelli has a lovely big, blended family and has 6 kids altogether with ages ranging from 1 – 13 years of age. She has previously represented Australia in the Australian Country Water polo team.