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*** 2025 Flu Vaccines are expected to be available in March 2025.  Free Government funded vaccinations for Seniors and other eligible patients, and Private Vaccines will be available. We will update this message as further information becomes available.

APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS ONLY  ARE BULK-BILLED

Our Team

Healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the best care for you and your family.

The following doctors provide Independent GP consulting services to their patients from Kareela Family Practice rooms.

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Kareela Family Practice is pleased to welcome a new General Practitioner Dr Marc Bastawrous, joining us in August 2024.

Dr Vicky Hillier
Dr Vicky Hillier

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma Child Health

Dr Vicky Hillier is the founder of Kareela Family Practice and has more than 25 years experience in all aspects of General Practice. Dr Hillier completed her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and her Diploma of Child Health at The Children’s Hospital Westmead. Dr Hillier enjoys helping people work towards good health outcomes and achieving a sense of well being in both physical and psychological health. She has special interests in Paediatrics, Women’s Health, Sports Injuries, Nutrition and General Health and Well Being, and is also involved in the Shared Care Antenatal Program with Sutherland, St George Hospitals and the Royal Women’s Hospital.

Dr Vandana Pala
Dr Vandana Pala

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Vandana Pala has been consulting with her patients independently from KFP rooms since 2012. Dr Pala is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Her interests include women’s health, children’s health, ongoing management chronic disease, preventative medicine and all aspects of maintaining wellness. Dr Pala is also involved in the Shared Care Antenatal Program with both Sutherland and St George Hospitals.

Dr Maria Wahsh
Dr Marina Wahsh

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma Child Health

Dr Marina Wahsh is a Shire local who began consulting with her patients independently from KFP rooms in May 2020. Dr Wahsh is an experienced female general practitioner with special interest in women’s and children’s health as well as adolescent and perinatal mental health. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, has completed a Diploma in Child Health and a Masters in Women’s Health at UNSW.


Dr Marina Wahsh is involved in shared care with Sutherland and St George hospitals and the Royal Women’s Hospital.



Dr Adelina Gendi
Dr Adelina Gendi

b.mEd, md, fracgp

Dr Adelina Gendi has been consulting with her patients independently from KFP rooms since February 2024. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Dr Gendi trained at Blacktown, St George and Sutherland hospitals, working across several specialties including Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Gastroenterology and Cardiology.

Dr Gendi has a special interest in Preventative Health, Women's and Children's health, and Family Planning, and has additional qualifications in these areas, including a Family Planning Certificate for Implanon and IUD Insertion and removal.

Dr Marc Bastawrous
Dr Marc Bastawrous

b.mEd

Dr Marc Bastawrous is a St George/Shire local who obtained his Medical Degree from Bond University, and is currently working towards his fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr Bastawrous has furthered his training working in St George, Sutherland and Calvary Hospitals over the last 3 years. He has a keen interest in women's & children's health, mental health, and in optimising the management of chronic disease.

Kareela Family Practice welcomes our new General Practitioner Dr Marc Bastawrous, who joined us in August 2024.

Rosemary


Rosemary is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience in general practice nursing.

Angela


Angela is a Registered Nurse and has extensive experience in general practice nursing.

Nurses

Our nurses assist our doctors in providing a wide range of services including immunisations and health assessments.

Janice


Janice is our Senior Receptionist and is happy to assist with any enquiries or requests.

Bronte


Our receptionist Bronte assists patients at the front desk.

Amanda


Our receptionist Amanda assists patients at the front desk.

Receptionists

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