Our Team

Doctors

Dr. Shan - (Female)

Dr. Rathai Shan completed her MBBS in 1995 and has been practicing as a clinician for over 20 years, providing her with a wealth of experience. She has worked in Australia for more than 13 years and completed her fellowship at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010. She has special interests in women's and children's medicine, exemplified by her membership on the International Board of Lactation Consultants and possession of a Diploma in Child Health.

Dr.CJ - (Male)

Dr. Champika Jinendradasa graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1994. He completed his Ear, Nose and Throat Fellowship in 2001 and then subsequently achieved his fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine in 2010. He holds special interests in chronic disease management, general medicine, ENT, skin cancer and minor surgeries.

Dr.Yang  - (Male)

Dr. Michael KP Yang graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. He is exceptionally trained in Family Medicine and a vocationally registered Medical Practitioner. He has been servicing the Hills areas since 1980.

Dr.Para  - (Female)

Dr Jeyanthiny Parasuraman is a General Practitioner, with 20 years of experience in the field of Medicine. Her professional qualifications includes MBBS, MD in Dermatology and Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada. She is passionate about practising in a wide range of health care areas, particularly general medicine, paediatrics, psychiatry, and women’s health. She also has a special interest in general dermatology together with a focus on malignant skin conditions and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr.Ela - (Female)

Dr Elavarasi Ranjithan completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 2008 in Sri Lanka. She moved to Australia in 2008 and subsequently completed the requirements of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and obtained the fellowship in 2018. She also holds a Diploma in Child Health, obtained from The Sydney Children's Hospital Network. Her special interests are child and women's health. Dr Ela is passionate about improving service quality and health of women and children through innovative approaches and perspectives.

Dr Elly Harris

Dr Sean Logan

Dr Shameela Orrie

Psychologist

Deb

Deb Kahler is a highly qualified psychologist possessing a Bachelor of Science (Applied Psychology) and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Deb brings a calm, supportive and practical approach to helping adults and is experienced in many therapies with a special interest in trauma therapy.

Podiatrist

Megan Clarkson

Megan graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) with First Class Honours from QUT in 2015. She has been practising as a podiatrist since then in both Brisbane and Toowoomba. She is pleased to now offer bulk-billed consults at Ferny Grove Family Practice.

Megan takes great pride in her work. Many patients comment on her gentleness and thoroughness. She is skilled in dealing with nail cutting, ingrown toenails, corns, callouses, foot pain, ankle pain, and any other foot concerns you may experience. She also provides diabetic assessments, including doppler blood flow assessment.

In her spare time, Megan enjoys camping, playing netball, watching the Queensland Firebirds, and being a dog-mum to her two kelpies Rowdy and Poppy. Having settled down with her fiance in The Gap, she now spends many of her weekends getting far too familiar with yard and lawn care."

DOCTORS WORK AS TENANTED DOCTORS WITH THEIR OWN ABN, UNDER THE BANNER OF FERNY GROVE FAMILY PRACTICE

REGISTRAR DOCTORS ARE PAID EMPLOYEES OF PRACTICE TRUST

Nurses

• Sherrie Meredith
• Ella Matthews
• Lilly Chen

Physio Team from North West Physio

Philip Cao

Philip graduated with honours from UQ in 2016 and has been part of the North West Physio team ever since. Philip is a qualified western acupuncture/dry needling practitioner and has developed a keen interest in treating acute and chronic neck pain, headaches,TMJ (jaw) related issues and vertigo/vestibular conditions. Philip is available for appointments at Ferny Grove Family Practice on Tuesday mornings. Outside of work Philip enjoys catching the latest films and is a black belt in Karate.

Joyce Louie

Joyce joined the North West Physio team after graduating from Australian Catholic University in 2022. She is passionate about providing holistic management for various musculoskeletal conditions as well as an active healthy lifestyle for all ages. She has a keen interest in sporting injuries, low back pain and lower limb injuries and is a qualified western acupuncture/dry needling practitioner. In her spare time, Joyce enjoys training at the gym, listening to music, and watching movies. Joyce is available for appointments at Ferny Grove Family Practice on Thursday afternoons.

Clinic Receptionists

• Natasha Telford
• Heather Kingsley
• Patricia Powell
• Arya Chaudri
• Abi Parasuraman
• Mary-Terese Littleboy
• Sarah Marie Griffiths