Our Team
High-quality healthcare you can trust
Our practice is led by talented and experienced practitioners committed to sustaining a high-performing healthcare system responsive to the needs of the community Toongabbie Doctors serve.
Dr Mustafa Hafiz
General Practitioner
Dr. Mustafa Hafiz graduated from The Australian National University Medical School in 2016 and earned his GP qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2022. Originally from New Zealand, he now calls Australia home.
Dr. Mustafa has honed his skills in surgical procedures, skin lesion/cancer management, emergency medicine, and internal medicine through specialized training in regional Australia. As the Medical Director for Toongabbie Doctors, Dr. Mustafa is deeply passionate about General Practice. His goal is to establish a health hub for the local and surrounding areas, providing patients with the most appropriate and up-to-date evidence-based treatments and management for their health needs and concerns. Dr Mustafa Hafiz has a special interest in the following areas:
- Men’s Health
- Mental Health
- General Family Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Minor surgical procedures
- Skin cancers
Dr. Zainab Shirazi
General Practitioner
Dr. Zainab Shirazi is a highly experienced and dedicated general practitioner with over thirty years of expertise in the field. She is known for her passion and commitment towards providing exceptional healthcare services to her patients.
With a diploma in dermatology, Dr. Shirazi possesses a comprehensive knowledge of skin conditions and is equipped to offer effective treatment options. She also has a special interest in women’s health and children’s healthcare.
With her friendly demeanour and compassionate approach, Dr Shirazi strives to build strong doctor-patient relationships based on trust and open communication, ensuring that her patients feel heard and valued.
Her commitment to ongoing learning and staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements allows her to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to her patients.
In her spare time, Zainab enjoys daily walking and Pilates.
Dr Mohammed Hossain
General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology
Dr Hossain is an experienced General Practitioner with over 30 years of medical practice in Australia. He has worked across various regions of New South Wales.
He has broad clinical experience with a strong focus on managing complex and chronic health conditions, delivering thorough and patient-centred care. His areas of interest include dermatology, cardiology, gastroenterology, renal health, men’s health, family medicine, and weight management.
Dr Hossain is committed to supporting patients in maintaining their health, independence, and overall wellbeing at every stage of life.
Outside of clinical practice, he enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with his family.
Allied Health
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Francesca Palazzolo
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Francesca Palazzolo has a Master’s in Counselling & Psychotherapy, and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. She has worked as an Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor, in youth mental health and as a psychotherapist in private practice.
She works therapeutically with individuals and family members of those struggling with addiction, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, trauma and general life issues.
She uses a variety of approaches in her clinical work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Person Centred and Existential Humanistic approaches and is a trained EMDR therapist. She is a clinical member of PACFA (Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia) and is a registered clinical supervisor.
Smit Patel
Physiotherapist
Smit is a physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, sports, and workplace injuries. He uses manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and movement correction to treat the root cause of pain. He has experience in WorkCover rehabilitation, FCE, and chronic pain management, focusing on recovery, function, and injury prevention.
Areas of Interest
- WorkCover and workplace injury rehabilitation
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) and pre-employment assessments
- Low back pain, sciatica, and lumbar spine conditions
- Neck pain, cervical dysfunction, and posture-related disorders
- Sports injuries and return-to-sport rehabilitation
Treatment Approach
- Individualised exercise rehabilitation and strengthening
- Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
- Sports taping and strapping
- Cupping therapy for soft tissue management
- Functional and biomechanical assessment
- Postural correction and ergonomic advice
- Video-guided home exercise programs
- Injury prevention and long-term self-management
Languages
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
Ms Anagha Chaudhari
Dietitian
Anagha is a Graduate Dietitian with a Master of Dietetics from Swinburne University of Technology. She is currently undertaking a sports dietetics internship with the GWS Giants, gaining hands-on experience in athlete nutrition and recovery. Alongside her sports focus, she has experience across clinical and community settings and is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes through practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies.
Outside of work, Anagha enjoys dancing, playing netball and oztag, and watching movies.
Qualifications: Anagha holds a Master of Dietetics from Swinburne University of Technology.
Languages: English and Marathi.
Furqan Chowdhury
Physiotherapist
Furqan is a physiotherapist who believes that injury is not a setback but rather a time to identify limitations and ensure that you can come back better than before. Since graduating from the Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, Furqan has worked across acute hospitals, high-level sports teams (NPL Football), and schools. This experience has provided him with valuable experience in the areas of orthopaedic post-operative care, injury diagnosis, and the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Furqan treats with a strong focus on exercise therapy to ensure that clients are empowered to continue pursuing the activities they enjoy despite pain.
In his own time, you will likely find Furqan either playing pick-up basketball at the park or going for hikes across Sydney.
Rutvik Lathiya
Physiotherapist
Rutvik is a registered physiotherapist with experience providing evidence-based physiotherapy in aged care and community settings. He works with older adults to improve mobility, function, and quality of life, with a focus on rehabilitation programs, musculoskeletal management, and falls prevention.
Rutvik completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, India, in 2021. Before practising in Australia, he was registered with the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom and the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and a registered member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).
He is committed to patient-centred care and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support each patient’s goals.
Areas of Interest
- Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
- Exercise prescription and rehabilitation
- Falls prevention and balance training
- Mobility assessment and gait training
- Pain management
- Aged care physiotherapy
- Functional rehabilitation
- Patient education
