Athelstone
Dr Billingsley completed his medical studies in Perth and then worked at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, and The Austin Hospital in Melbourne. In addition to this, Luke has worked in rural emergency departments around Australia including those in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory for a period of time.
Dr Pese studied medicine at the University of Adelaide, graduating with honours in 1990. She has worked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Women's & Children's Hospital as well as attachments in palliative care and sexually transmitted diseases. Dr Pese has also been an examiner with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners after gaining her fellowship in 1995.
Dr Awwad graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1985 with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery. Before joining Medical HQ, she worked in General Practices at Pt Noarlunga, Prospect and Glenunga.
Dr Rothgrew joined the Medical HQ team in 2020 and consults at Athelstone.
Amitava joined Medical HQ in February 2024. He works 2 days per week, rotating Mondays & Tuesdays, Thursday & Fridays.
Amitava has had extensive experience in emergency medicine before starting his training as a GP.
Speaks English
Dr Dutschke is a general practice trainee who enjoys patients of all ages but has a special interest in paediatrics. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery through The University of Adelaide. Jade has had the privilege of a wide range of hospital rotations across Adelaide at WCH, RAH, QEH, FMC and Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. In her spare time Jade loves to bake with her children, and is always up for a camping trip or a hike. Jade works Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
Dr. Jonathon Pisaniello is a dedicated General Practitioner with a unique background. He holds bachelor's degrees in Teaching, Science and Italian worked as a high school teacher for three years until 2014. Dr. Pisaniello then followed his passion for healthcare, graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle in 2017 with a Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery.
He has worked in Paediatrics, Emergency, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine, Cardiology and Nephrology departments across Australia. His commitment to excellence in healthcare led him to gain his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pisaniello enjoys exploring Australia with his family in their caravan and indulging his Italian heritage through his love of pizza.
Dr Pisaniello enjoys all aspects of general practice especially:
*Children’s health
*Vaccinations
*STIs, contraception and implanon insertion
*Shared obstetrics care
*Mens health
*Chronic disease management
*Mental health
Dr Pisaniello currently works at Athelstone on Thursdays.
Dr Sevdicevski joined the Medical HQ team in 2021 and consults at Athelstone on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Glynde
Dr Sevdicevski joined the Medical HQ team in 2021 and consults at Glynde Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dr Pearce trained in Adelaide and worked at the RAH, QEH and Modbury Hospitals before starting work in General Practice.
Dr Pearce was president of the AMA (SA) 1998-2000, GP Nationally Elected Representative on the Federal AMA and Chair of the AMA Council of General Practice for 3 terms from 2004-2010.
Dr Don Cameron holds bachelor’s degrees in science and medicine, a doctorate in neuroscience and is a Fellow of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has taught extensively in medical and science curricula in both Australia and the United States, as well as in school and community programs.
Dr Awwad graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1985 with a Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery. Prior to joining Medical HQ, she worked in General Practices at Pt Noarlunga, Prospect and Glenunga.
Dr Kris joined the Medical HQ team in 2021 and consults at Glynde every so often. Dr Aleisha Kris
Dr Tran completed her medical training in London in 2003 and has worked in Australia since 2005. Dr Tran became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in 2012 and also has a Diploma of Child Health as well as a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology.
Dr Zarrinkalam has worked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Women's and Children's Hospital, Modbury Public Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital before gaining her RACGP fellowship in 2014.
Dr Sinhal graduated from one of the renowned institutes in Mumbai in 2004 and completed 3 years of Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in India. After moving to Australia in 2008, Dr Sinhal has worked in a number of specialties including Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, and Psychiatry.
After completing her medical education in India, Dr Anand continued her medical journey in the UK and then trained to be a General Practitioner in Australia. Dr Anand has special interests in women's and men's health, child and adolescent health, mental health and chronic disease management.
Kristie is our new GP registrar with a special interest in women’s health, preventative health, family medicine, and paediatrics. She has completed a Certificate of Women’s Health through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, achieving the highest national score in the examination.
Kristie has worked across hospitals throughout SA, including the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital, gaining experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, general medicine and emergency medicine.
Kristie is accredited for GP Obstetric Shared Care and Implanon insertions and removals.
Dr Robson joined the Medical HQ team in 2022 and consults at Glynde Thursday and Friday mornings.
Dr. Jonathon Pisaniello is a dedicated General Practitioner with a unique background. He holds bachelor's degrees in Teaching, Science and Italian worked as a high school teacher for three years until 2014. Dr. Pisaniello then followed his passion for healthcare, graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle in 2017 with a Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery.
He has worked in Paediatrics, Emergency, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine, Cardiology and Nephrology departments across Australia. His commitment to excellence in healthcare led him to gain his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pisaniello enjoys exploring Australia with his family in their caravan and indulging his Italian heritage through his love of pizza.
Dr Pisaniello enjoys all aspects of general practice especially:
*Children’s health
*Vaccinations
*STIs, contraception and implanon insertion
*Shared obstetrics care
*Mens health
*Chronic disease management
*Mental health
Dr Pisaniello currently works at Glynde on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Maitland
Dr Duah has been with the practice in Maitland for 12 years, and has special interests in child health, occupational health and preventative medicine.
Dr Rebecca Morgan joined the Practice as a Registrar in February 2011. In January 2013, Rebecca received her Fellowship from the RACGP and has since been a valued member of staff at Medical HQ.
Dr Natalia Egorova joined Medical HQ in May 2022 as a GP Registrar.
Natalia consults in Ardrossan on Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday.
Ardrossan
Dr Babu joined the practice in 2008.
His special interests include, Skin Cancer Surgery, Palliative Care and Obesity.