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 Sadaf Ambreen
Compassionate GP with a Holistic Touch
With 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Ambreen is a dedicated GP who believes in a holistic and evidence-based approach to patient care. She prides herself on creating a nonjudgmental, reassuring space where patients feel truly heard and leave with confidence in their health journey.
Originally earning her medical degree from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Ambreen later became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Her passion for women’s health led her to work extensively in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, gaining an Advanced Diploma (RANZCOG) and serving in emergency, medical, and surgical care across Australian tertiary hospitals since 2006. She also holds a Master’s degree in Reproductive Health and Human Genetics from the University of Sydney, with published research in endometriosis and Placenta Percreta.
Beyond general practice, Dr. Ambreen specialises in aesthetic medicine, helping patients with aging skin, acne, pigmentation, hair loss, and vulvovaginal rejuvenation, along with minor skin-related surgical procedures.
When she’s not caring for patients, you’ll find Dr. Ambreen traveling, exploring islands, snorkeling, gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with family. She speaks English, Urdu, and Hindi, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of patients.
Areas of Expertise:
- Women’s Health – Antenatal care, contraception (IUD/Implanon), menopause & vulvovaginal disorders
- Paediatric Health – Compassionate care for little ones
- Chronic Disease Management – Long-term health support
- Minor Surgical Procedures – Skin lesion removals & more
- IV Infusions – Wellness-boosting treatments
- Aesthetic Medicine – PRP therapy, anti-wrinkle treatments, skin rejuvenation
Dr. Ambreen is passionate about empowering patients with knowledge and compassionate care. Whether you need expert guidance on women’s health, chronic conditions, or aesthetic treatments, she’s here to support you every step of the way.
Dr. Jawahar Karreddula Thomas
FRACGP – General Practitioner
Dr. Jawahar Karreddula Thomas is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with extensive experience in all aspects of family medicine. He is passionate about delivering holistic, patient-centred care, with a strong focus on preventative health, chronic disease management, and evidence-based general practice.
Dr. Thomas consults at Toongabbie Doctors every Wednesday and Friday, where he is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and families across all age groups.
He values clear communication, shared decision-making, and building lasting relationships with his patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and continuity of care.
Dr. Mudar Zand Irani
MBBS, MPH (Distinction), FRACP
Dr. Mudar Zand Irani is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with expertise in gut motility disorders, IBD, liver conditions, advanced endoscopy, and gastrointestinal cancer prevention. He is a PhD candidate researching gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and has published in leading journals including The Lancet.
With over 10 years of hospital experience across NSW and the ACT, Dr. Mudar trained in GI motility under Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley and completed an interventional endoscopy fellowship at Bankstown Hospital. He holds a Master of Public Health (Distinction) and is a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of Newcastle.
Fluent in Arabic, Dr. Mudar is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to help patients improve their digestive health.
Dr Sahban Alshehabi
General Practitioner MBChB, FRACGP, AMC
Dr. Sahban Alshehabi is a highly skilled Specialist General Practitioner with extensive experience in Australian general practice. He has a special interest in chronic disease management, weight management, preventative medicine, women’s and men’s health, paediatrics, immunisations, mental health, and travel medicine.
Dr. Alshehabi is known for providing safe, personalised, and evidence-based care that helps patients feel confident and supported. He holds an MBChB, an Australian Medical Council Certificate, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Outside of work, he enjoys exploring local wildlife and speaks English and Arabic.
Dr Cameron Nik
General Practitioner
Dr Nik completed his medical training in Iran and has worked as a medical practitioner in Australia for over a decade. After moving to Australia, he worked in rural and urban settings in Queensland.
He enjoys caring for patients at all stages of life – from infants to the elderly. A passionate and dedicated medical professional, Dr Nik relocated to New South Wales in 2015.
Dr Nik enjoys building rapport with his patients and helping them achieve their health goals. He works collaboratively with his patients to educate, diagnose, and treat their health concerns. In his own time, Dr Nik is interested in playing soccer, swimming, and travelling. Dr Nik speaks English and Persian (Farsi)
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.
Nabeel Ansari
Exercise Physiologist
Nabeel is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Nabeel graduated with Bachelor of Medical Science majoring in human anatomy and physiology along with Bachelor of Exercise Physiology from University of New South Wales. He ensures he is up to date with current exercise treatment methods to be able to provide best care and the highest quality treatment.
Nabeel has 7 years of experience with treating a variety of injuries and conditions. He is responsive, timely, professional and personable. His specialized interests are persistent pain, fatigue, complex injuries, medical illnesses and mental health.
He enjoys outdoor adventures and playing soccer with friends. He loves spending quality time with his family and friends.
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
