Dr Murray James-Wallace
MBBS(WA), DRANZCOG, DCH, FRACGP, GDRGP, FACRRM, GAICD
Dr James-Wallace is a graduate of the University of Western Australia. He is a fellow of two medical colleges. He provides anaesthetics, enjoys delivering babies and any form of family practice. In his spare time he helps run a kids primary school-age vacation program, teaches Sunday School, and helps to get his 4 children ready for school under close supervision from his wife. Growing up in Albany, Dr JW had always been keen to see country patients have easier access to city class medical services and Panaceum is part of his shared vision to make health care easier for all.
Dr Keith Figueiredo
MBBS, FRACGP, FACRRM, DRANZCOG, DA, GAICD
Keith was brought up in Perth and he obtained his medical degree at the University of Western Australia. His interests in medicine include the whole aspect of Rural Medicine, in particular giving the Geraldton people access to good quality medical services, and keeping Rural Practice sustainable. He is particularly fond of Obstetrics and Anaesthetics. Keith loves living in Geraldton and has been here since 1997. His wife Bridget is very tolerant of his erratic work hours, and their two children were born in Geraldton. Keith enjoys cycling, gardening, chilling out watching 5 days of cricket every summer at the WACA, barracking for the Eagles when they are not doing too well, and visiting the vineyards of Margaret River on his vacations.
Dr Kyaw (Steven) Lwin
MBBS (YGN), Adv. DRANZCOG, Dip. Women’s Health, Dip. Child Health
Dr Lwin is a graduate of the University of Medicine 1, Yangon, Myanmar and has obtained the advanced diploma from Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists after being fully trained at King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. He is currently providing Obstetric Services including Caesarean Section and Obstetric Ultrasound. While he is enjoying all aspects of General Practice, he has special interests in office based minor procedures such as excision of skin lesions, insertion and removal of Implanon etc. Having been in love with the town, he decided to become a permanent GP proceduralist in Geraldton. He was able to make such a decision with not much hassle as his partner could manage to get a satisfying job in Geraldton, saving him a number of weekend long-hour drives down to Perth!
Dr Jim Murray
MB. BCh. B.A.O. D.C.H
Graduated from the National University of Ireland. Has worked in Ireland, England and Middle East prior to moving to Geraldton in 1986. Jim’s special interests are Men’s Health, Aged care and children. His hobbies are golf and music.
Dr Richard Taylor
MBBS, BSc(OT), DRANZCOG
Dr Richard Taylor is a procedural GP with Anaesthetics and Obstetrics qualifications. He moved back to Geraldton with his family in 2014 to join the practice and to complete his fellowship in General Practice. Richard works full time from Panaceum Medical and provides services at the local hospitals to deliver babies and provide Anaesthetic work to our local and visiting specialists and surgeons.
Dr Bethany Nelson
MBBS, Adv. Dipl. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dipl. Child Health
Dr Bethany Nelson graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2005. She previously practised at the Panaceum from 2009-2016. After spending 5 years working in Timor-Leste, Bethany is now back in Geraldton. She has special interests in child health as well as women’s health including pregnancy care.
Dr Ahmed Gabah
MBBS, Master Degree in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management
Ahmed graduated from Cairo University, Egypt in 2011. He completed his training in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Pain Management at Kasr Al-Ainy Teaching Hospital in Cairo and then worked as an Anaesthesia and ICU Specialist for few years. Dr Gabah subsequently came to Australia in 2018; working for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide as ICU Registrar before moving to Geraldton to work at the Geraldton Regional Hospital in different departments including surgical, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Emergency Department. He then continued his work as a Medical Registrar at the Geraldton Regional Hospital. Ahmed is married with 2 young kids. Apart from being a GP, he enjoys reading, spending time with his family and playing soccer. He has a special interest in Paediatrics, Skin Cancer, Men’s Health, and Chronic Disease Management.
Dr Sherwin Xie
MD
Sherwin was brought up in Singapore, worked as a scientist and earned a mastery in Zoological Sciences, before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia. He has worked for 3 years in Adult and Paediatric Medicine before choosing to specialise in Family medicine where he can act as a liaison and navigator between hospitals/specialists and patients. His special interest is Paediatric Medicine, where he had previously worked at Perth Children’s Hospital. Sherwin’s areas of interest are Child and Adolescent Medicine.
Dr Phyo Aung
MD
Since graduation in 2005 in my country, Myanmar, I have been in medical practice almost continuously. After working for 6 years mainly in a regional hospital in my country, I joined Changi General Hospital, Singapore, where I worked under general medicine for nearly 7 years. During that period, I earned diploma in Respiratory Medicine for the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, in 2017 and MRCP(UK) in 2018. I then relocated to Western Australia in the middle of the Covid Pandemic in December 2020.
Before I joined Panaceum Medical, I worked in Rockingham General Hospital and Geraldton Regional Hospital as a medical registrar under general medicine. I want to be a caring, passionate general practitioner with upmost honesty and integrity. I have vast knowledge in adult chronic disease management, but am generally interested in every aspect of general practice. During my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and enjoy playing with my lovely kids.
Dr Prad Salivahane
MBBS, M.S. (General Surgery)
Prad graduated medicine in 2005, completing surgical training in 2012. He has worked in various hospitals and practices in India and Australia such as surgical departments including acute, general and transplant surgical units, psychiatry and mental health, geriatrics , trauma and emergency medicine, cardiac and intensive care units to name a few . He has been involved in teaching surgical skills to fellow surgeons, GP’s and junior medical doctors through the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre (CTEC) an experience he enjoys and hopes to continue. Prad enjoys working in the Geraldton community, as it reminds him of his hometown in India. In his spare time, Prad enjoys family time playing table tennis, badminton, boating and fishing. His interests are in dermatological procedures and skin cancer screening and is looking forward to providing his patients with the best of care.
Dr Qasim Alam
MBBS
I graduated from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan in 2004. I practiced in Pakistan as a senior registrar specialising in neonatal and paediatric intensive care for 4 years. I was a part of the initial relief team that helped in the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. In 2008, I moved to New Zealand and worked around the North Island for 4 years before moving to Australia and found my passion in Emergency Medicine. I came to help relieve in Geraldton for six month and have not left for eight years. I enjoy the challenges that come with rural and regional health and am enjoying being a part of the Geraldton community. My medical interests are paediatrics, orthopaedic injuries, chronic health conditions and general medicine. I am passionate about teaching and continue to teach medical students. Apart from English I speak, Urdu, Hindi, Malay, and Indonesian. My hobbies include squash, cricket, reading, archery, and cooking.
Dr Mehrasa Yousefi
MD
Mehrasa Graduated from KUMS and spent three years during COVID19 pandemic visiting patients in rural areas of Iran promoting health and preventive medicine. She has a bachelor of Radiology and expert in Medical imaging including CT-scan and MRI. She used to work as ED physician before coming to Australia awarded scholarship for Master of Public Health at ECU in 2023. She can also speak Persian and French and perfectly committed to patient-centered and culturally-sensitive practice.
She has an interest in gynecology and pediatrics as well as chronic disease and geriatrics.
Dr Sara Peet
MD, DRANZCOG
Sara graduated with a doctor of medicine from UWA in 2018, having previously being a science school teacher. She grew up in Busselton and is delighted to be back in the country after a long stint working in Perth hospitals. Sara has special interests in women’s health and pregnancy care, with extra qualifications in obstetrics and gynaecology.
When not working, Sara enjoys hockey, rowing, surf lifesaving, hiking, sewing and brunch.
Dr Shayan Almassi
MD
Shayan obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Tehran University in 2019 and subsequently worked as a General Practitioner in Iran before deciding to relocate to Australia.
He also completed a Master of Public Health at Tehran University during his medical studies.
Shayan’s interests are in Men’s Health, ENT, Surgery, Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology as well as Chronic disease management.
Dr Shayan has completed further postgraduate training with the Skin Cancer College Australasia in 2025 and has qualifications for dermoscopy and skin cancer surgery.
Shayan loves playing and listening to music in his spare time and is a huge sports fan.
Dr Hooman Khalighi
MD
Hooman has been practicing medicine as a General practitioner since 1997. Hooman is interested in and passed many courses on non-invasive cosmetic procedures like filler and Botox injections, and so on as the advanced rejuvenation procedures. Also he is interested in the management of chronic diseases like Diabetes, Asthma, Chronic Hypertension, and Heart diseases.
Apart from Medicine, Hooman is keen on studying history, and his hobbies are fishing, swimming, watching criminal films, and spending time with family.
Dr Shema Sobih
MD
Speaks English, Arabic
Originally from Egypt, I graduated from Ain shams medical school in 2013 and went on to complete comprehensive GP training in my home country.
During this time, I gained invaluable experience in various medical disciplines, honing my skills in patient care and clinical practice.
In 2021, I relocated to Geraldton, Australia, where i began my journey at Geraldton Hospital. During my time there, I undertook rotations across multiple specialties, including General Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Department, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and General Practice. These rotations further enriched my medical knowledge and provided me with a diverse skill set, which i now bring to my work as a General Practitioner.
I have a special interest in mental health, gynaecology, paediatrics, chronic disease management, and geriatrics. Iam passionate about providing holistic care that addresses both the physical and emotional well-being of my patients.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy engaging in social activities, reading, walking, and spending quality time with my beloved family.
I am so excited to embark on this new chapter in my career and look forward to building strong, trusting relationships with my patients, helping them achieve better health and well-being.
Dr Fraza Khan
General Practitioner, Female, MBBS
Speaks English, and Hindi
Dr. Fraza Khan is an experienced Family Medicine Practitioner with a strong background in primary healthcare. She has practiced in diverse healthcare settings across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai, bringing a global perspective to her medical approach.
Dr. Khan specializes in chronic disease management, women’s and children’s health, and preventive care. Committed to patient-centered care, she is dedicated to delivering personalized treatment and managing a wide spectrum of health conditions with compassion and clinical expertise.
Dr Ethyl Golosinda
General Practitioner, Female, DFM, MD
Speaks English, and Tagalog (Filipino)
Dr. Ethyl Golosinda earned her medical degree from De La Salle Health Sciences Institute in 2017. She is a Family Medicine specialist who completed her residency training at Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center, Philippines, in 2023. She was conferred as a Diplomate of Family Medicine in 2024 by the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians. She is committed to delivering patient-centred, family-focused, and community-oriented care across all aspects of general practice, with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and holistic health.
Outside of work, Dr. Golosinda enjoys spending time with her family and her golden retriever. She also enjoys cooking, reading, watching dramas, cycling, and travelling.
Dr Lance Toledo
General Practitioner, Male, DFM, MD
Speaks English, and Tagalog (Filipino)
Lance Graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in De La Salle Health Sciences Institute in 2017 in the Philippines and pursued his training and acquired his diplomate degree in Family and Community Medicine in LPGH-STC.
He is an advocate of patient centered care, with clinical interest in chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Hypertension.
Lance can speak both English and Filipino.
Lance also enjoys playing the guitar, cycling and going out on a roadtrip.
Dr Mindaka Dissanayake
General Practitioner, Male, MRCGP, MD
Speaks English, Sinhalese, and Tamil
Dr Dissanayake graduated from Kursk State Medical University, Russia in 2013. He went on to obtain his MRCGP (INT) qualification from the UK in 2025. With over 10 years of diverse clinical experience, he has worked across General Practice, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, Rural Health and Medical Administration in Sri Lanka.
He moved to Australia in 2025 and has worked at St John of God Public and Private Hospitals in Midland, Perth. In April 2026, he commenced working with the Panaceum Group.
Dr Dissanayake enjoys travelling and exploring new places, as well as spending quality time with his family.