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 has completed his advanced Skin Cancer training with the Skin Cancer College, Australasia and is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice. Having graduated as a doctor and completed his basic surgical training from the UK, he holds a Diploma in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is a committed skin cancer practitioner dedicated to the early detection and management of Melanoma and other Non Melanoma Skin Cancers, offering advanced surgical treatment options and pursuing cosmetic results. Dr Shiva also performs surgical support at a local hospital. Dr Shiva offers vasectomies at the clinic.

Outside of work he enjoys travelling and spending time with his family, playing Cricket with his sons, walking his dogs on the beach & riding his motorbike.
For an appointment call the Centre 02 4918 3800

Dr Aga trained as a General Practitioner in the UK and is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education from Oxford University, UK.

Having undertaken her Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine training with the Skin Cancer College Australasia, Dr Aga has developed her special interest in Skin Cancer medicine. She is highly dedicated to the early detection and diagnosis of Melanoma and other skin cancers and offers a wide variety of surgical and non surgical treatment options for the successful management of skin cancers.

Outside of work she enjoys travelling and reading. Aga loves spending time with her sons and walking her dogs at the beach. For an appointment call the Centre 02 4918 3800

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.