Our Team
At our Medical Centre, you’ll find a professional team dedicated to providing you with the highest standard of care. Our skilled staff members bring extensive experience and expertise to every patient interaction, ensuring that your healthcare journey is smooth and supportive. Discover the committed professionals who are here for you.
Dr Mei Ann Choong
General Practitioner | Integrative Specialist
MB BCh BAO (Hons) DCH DRCOG FRACGP MICGP
Dr Choong was trained as a specialist general practitioner in Ireland and has experience in university, hospital, and community settings. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is also a lifestyle doctor. She has a diverse and extensive background.
Dr Choong has training and particular interests in integrative medicine where she focuses on the whole person not just the disease. She combines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices with conventional medicine.
Dr Choong is affiliated with Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine ( ACNEM) and Australasia Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) and is completing her Masters in Integrative Medicine, Nutraceuticals, bioidentical hormones, offering holistic, nutrition and functional medicine.
Dr Choong has interest in metabolic health, chronic disease management, nutrition, paediatrics, antenatal care, dermatology, mental health, women’s health including menstrual disorders, thyroid conditions, contraceptives, travel medicine, children development and palliative care. Dr. Choong can provide advice in Malay, Indonesian, Cantonese, and is conversant in Mandarin.
Dr. Kah Hoong Chang
MB BCh BAO (Hons) MD FRCSI FRACS
Dr. Kah Hoong Chang is a specialist colorectal surgeon with expertise in both minimally invasive surgery and highly complex pelvic exenteration for pelvic malignancy as well as cytoreductive surgery and peritonectomy for peritoneal malignancy. He graduated from the National University of Ireland with an honours degree in Medicine in 2004 and completed his training as a specialist Colorectal and General Surgeon in Ireland.
During his training, he accumulated experience at the National Peritoneal Malignancy Unit in Dublin and undertook a clinical visit at the pelvic malignancy unit in Edinburgh, UK. He was the inaugural clinical fellow in robotic colorectal surgery in 2017 using the state-of-the-art dual-console Da Vinci XI. In 2018, Dr. Chang was awarded a highly prestigious scholarship to undertake a clinical fellowship in pelvic exenteration at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney.
Dr. Chang’s academic achievements include a laboratory-based MD thesis which established a colorectal cancer Biobank facility and explored the molecular biology of microRNAs and protein expression in colorectal cancer. Along with other clinical research and trials, Dr. Chang has a burgeoning portfolio of numerous publications, national and international presentations, scholarships, awards and prizes.
He is a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney and is committed to academia both in clinical and translational research, under- and postgraduate training and education.
Dr. Chang speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Bahasa.
Areas of Practice:
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Endoscopy & colonoscopy
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Transanal minimally invasive surgery
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Proctology: fissure, fistula, haemorrhoids
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Benign colorectal conditions: inflammatory
bowel disease, diverticular disease,
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Colorectal cancer
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Abdominal & groin hernia
Hospitals:
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Royal North Shore Hospital
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North Shore Private Hospital
Emma Howard
Naturopath
Emma Howard is a highly-skilled, degree-qualified naturopath. Her primary school teaching training and knowledge of how the brain works, helps Emma to modify diets of those with behavioral challenges. Along with supporting singles and couples with fertility, with outstanding success rates.
She also has a passion for thyroid health and hormone imbalances causing hot flushes in women in both peri menopause and menopause. Her weight-loss protocol is often part of the thyroid health component of her work. Her son’s journey fueled a passion to discover how to balance T helper cells which are always out of balance in autoimmune diseases. Emma's training in Homeopathy is a key reason for the success of this protocol.
Any complex case is what sparks Emma’s interest!
Fees: The standard Initial Appointment cost is very competitive and Emma will email you expected costs according to your condition once you enquire at reception. Medicare not applicable.
Days of Availability: Every Thursday.
Dr Ghassan Alhashen
General Practitioner
MB Bch FRACGP
Dr Ghassan Alhashem is an experienced General Practitioner with over 13 years of expertise in medicine, healthcare management, and medical education. He is highly skilled in emergency medicine and general practice, providing comprehensive, patient-centred care across a wide range of medical conditions.
A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Dr Alhashem has been actively involved in training and supervising registrars for over three years, contributing to the professional development of future GPs. He also holds a Diploma in Dermatology and Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, further strengthening his expertise in diagnosing and managing skin conditions and performing minor surgical procedures.
Clinical Interests Dr Alhashem is passionate about delivering high-quality, holistic care and has special interests in:
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Paediatrics
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Chronic disease management
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Minor Surgical Procedures
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Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery
Maeve Beary
AdvDip in Nutritional Medicine, B.Sc.(Mgmt), M.A.
Maeve's appointments are Via Zoom.
Cost: $172 for 45 min consultation with 15minutes of putting a plan in place.
Check with your private insurance for rebates.
Maeve knows that making dietary changes can feel overwhelming, which is why her approach is always practical, personalised, and grounded in real life. A qualified clinical nutritionist with over a decade of experience in autoimmune, gut issues and chronic health conditions, she combines years of academic study with hands-on work in functional medicine to help clients take manageable steps toward lasting health. Passionate about the healing power of both nutrition and nature, Maeve starts her days with a refreshing ocean dip—her favorite way to wake up the body and clear the mind.
To book an appointment with Maeve, please call the practice.
Shaza Aikhatib
MBBS, BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN SUPPORT COORDINATION
CURRENTLY STUDYING AT THE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY -SYDNEY NSW.
Shaza is a medically trained professional with a background in general practice and a passion for supporting people through life’s challenges. With years of experience in both healthcare and psychosocial recovery coaching, she brings a unique blend of medical knowledge, deep listening, and compassionate guidance.
Her approach focuses on helping individuals build resilience, rediscover strengths, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Shaza works with clients in a supportive, down-to-earth way that makes counseling feel safe, practical, and empowering.
Tala Moradi
Dietician
Tala is a skilled dietitian with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition and health management. With expertise in weight management, metabolic diseases, and paediatric and aged care nutrition, they provide tailored, evidence-based guidance to individuals at various stages of their health journey.
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