Our Team
Dr. Ta Phengsiaroun
FRACGP, Dip in Dermatology
Dr Ta Phengsiaroun
MBBS (Sydney), FRACGP, Dip in Dermatology
Dr Ta Phengsiaroun graduated from the University of Sydney in 1997 and has many years of experience in general practice. As Principal GP at Hawker Medical Practice, he enjoys the breadth and variety of general medicine and caring for patients through different stages of life.
Dr Ta provides care across all areas of general practice, with a focus on building ongoing relationships with his patients and supporting their broader health needs over time.
Languages: English, Lao and basic Thai
Dr. Manisha Abeya
Dr Manisha Abeya
MBBS (London), MRCS (Eng), MRCPCH (UK), DRCOG (UK), MRCGP (UK), FRACGP
Dr Manisha Abeya is both a specialist GP and specialist general surgeon. She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in the UK before moving to Australia and has worked in general practice in Canberra since 2010.
She has particular interests in skin cancer medicine and women’s health.
Dr Abeya provides skin cancer screening and surgical removal of many skin cancers at the practice, as well as procedures including iron infusions, Mirena IUD insertion and removal, and contraceptive implant insertion and removal.
Languages: English and Sinhalese
Dr. Dorothy Monk
Dr Dorothy Monk
MBBS (UNSW), FRACGP
Dr Dorothy Monk graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2001 and enjoys caring for patients of all ages across the full range of general practice, including chronic health conditions and mental health.
Her previous experience includes psychiatry research, obstetrics and gynaecology, emergency medicine and rural general practice. Dr Monk values continuity of care and caring for different generations within families. She is also involved in medical education as a clinical tutor with the ANU Medical School and has helped assess doctors undertaking specialist GP training.
Languages: English and Polish
Dr. Maisie Goh
Dr Maisie Goh
MBBS (Sydney), FRACGP
Dr Maisie Goh graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1999.
With many years of experience in general practice, Dr Goh enjoys caring for patients across a broad range of health concerns and through different stages of life. She has a particular interest in women’s health and values the continuity of care that comes from working with patients over time.
Dr. Wasif Mirza
Dr Wasif Mirza
MBBS (ANU), FRACGP
Dr Wasif Mirza graduated from the Australian National University in 2015 and gained broad clinical experience in public hospitals before completing his specialist training in general practice. His hospital experience includes general surgery, vascular surgery, emergency medicine and intensive care.
He has particular interests in preventative health, men’s health, children’s health, chronic disease management and skin cancer medicine. Dr Mirza values building ongoing relationships with his patients, taking the time to understand their concerns and helping them make informed decisions about their health.
Dr. Rasika Rajapakse
Dr Rasika Rajapakse
MBBS, FRACGP, MSc, Dip Health Info
Dr Rasika Rajapakse completed her medical degree in Sri Lanka and gained experience in paediatrics, anaesthesia and acute medicine before choosing a career in general practice. She has worked as a GP in Canberra since 2014.
Her particular interests include children’s health, chronic medical conditions, pregnancy care and caring for older patients. Dr Rajapakse also provides minor skin cancer surgery, iron infusions and contraceptive implant insertion and removal. Her postgraduate studies include a Master’s degree in Clinical Genetics and a Graduate Diploma in Health Informatics.
Languages: English and Sinhalese
Dr. Seema Sharma
Dr Seema Sharma
MBBS (Hons), DRANZCOG, FRACGP
Dr Seema Sharma graduated with Honours from Monash University and has many years of experience in general practice in Canberra. She particularly values the long-term relationships general practice allows her to build with patients and their families.
Her interests include preventative health, women’s health, pregnancy planning and care, and children’s health. She also holds a Diploma in Obstetrics.
Outside medicine, Seema enjoys travelling, gardening, baking, Zumba and spending time with her family and friends.
Languages: English and some Hindi
Dr. Nipa Dutta
Dr Nipa Dutta
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Nipa Dutta has worked in general practice in Canberra since 2004, following earlier training at Calvary Hospital, Canberra Hospital and Young District Hospital.
She enjoys caring for patients across a broad range of general practice, including children’s health, women’s health and preventative health, and has a particular interest in mental health. Dr Dutta has also completed postgraduate study in psychiatry.
Outside medicine, Nipa enjoys cooking, gardening, arts and crafts, spending time with family and friends, and time with her dog.
Languages: English and Bengali
Dr. Enas Al Shahabi
Dr Enas Al Shahabi
MBChB, FRACGP, Dip Dermatology (UK)
Dr Enas Al Shahabi has more than 15 years’ experience in general practice, with a particular interest in skin cancer medicine and skin health.
Dr Al Shahabi holds an advanced certificates in skin cancer medicine and surgery, a professional certificate in skin cancer surgery and principles, and an advanced certificate in dermoscopy.
She has undertaken postgraduate study in practical dermatology, skin cancer management and dermoscopy through Cardiff University in the UK. Dr Al Shahabi provides comprehensive skin assessments using dermoscopy and can perform biopsies when clinically appropriate. She also performs skin cancer surgery and provides other treatments for concerning skin lesions where appropriate.
Languages: English and Arabic