Meet the team.

Experienced general practitioners, physiotherapists, a podiatrist, a dietitian and a counsellor — all under one roof at Toongabbie Point, supported by practice nurses and a reception team that remembers your name. Choose the doctor or practitioner that suits you and book directly.

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Nine practitioners · scroll to meet them

Dr Mustafa HafizGeneral Practitioner

Dr Zainab ShiraziGeneral Practitioner

Dr Mohammed HossainGeneral Practitioner

Dr Robert ReidGeneral Practitioner

Francesca PalazzoloCounselling & Psychotherapy

Smit PatelPhysiotherapist

Ms Anagha ChaudhariDietitian

Rutvik LathiyaPhysiotherapist

Baqer Al-TemeemiPodiatrist

Bulk billing clinic

Medicare card holders, no gap payment

General practitioners

Dr Hafiz · Dr Shirazi · Dr Hossain · Dr Reid

Allied health practitioners

Physio · Podiatry · Dietitian · Counselling

Years of combined GP experience

Caring for Western Sydney families

Our doctors.

Accredited general practitioners who take the time to know you and your history. Standard consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card.

Dr Mustafa Hafiz, General Practitioner at Toongabbie Doctors

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General Practitioner · Medical Director

Dr Mustafa Hafiz

MChD, FRACGP

Bulk billing clinic. Standard consultations with Dr Hafiz are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost.

Dr Mustafa Hafiz graduated from The Australian National University Medical School in 2016 and earned his GP qualification from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2022. Originally from New Zealand, he now calls Australia home.

Dr Hafiz has honed his skills in surgical procedures, skin lesion and skin cancer management, emergency medicine and internal medicine through specialised training in regional Australia. As Medical Director of Toongabbie Doctors, he is deeply passionate about general practice. His goal is to establish a health hub for the local and surrounding areas, providing patients with the most appropriate and up-to-date evidence-based treatment and management for their health needs and concerns.

Areas of interest

Men’s healthMental healthGeneral family medicinePaediatricsMinor surgical proceduresSkin cancers

Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · SunBook with Dr Hafiz →

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General Practitioner

Dr Zainab Shirazi

Diploma in Dermatology

Bulk billing clinic. Standard consultations with Dr Shirazi are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost.

Dr Zainab Shirazi is a highly experienced and dedicated general practitioner with over thirty years of expertise in the field. She is known for her passion and commitment towards providing exceptional healthcare services to her patients.

With a diploma in dermatology, Dr Shirazi possesses a comprehensive knowledge of skin conditions and is equipped to offer effective treatment options. She also has a special interest in women’s health and children’s healthcare. With her friendly demeanour and compassionate approach, she strives to build strong doctor–patient relationships based on trust and open communication, ensuring that her patients feel heard and valued. Her commitment to ongoing learning allows her to deliver a high standard of care. In her spare time, Zainab enjoys daily walking and Pilates.

Areas of interest

Women’s healthChildren’s healthDermatology and skin conditions

Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · SatBook with Dr Shirazi →

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General Practitioner

Dr Mohammed Hossain

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology

Bulk billing clinic. Standard consultations with Dr Hossain are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost.

Dr Hossain is an experienced general practitioner with over 30 years of medical practice in Australia. He has worked across various regions of New South Wales.

He has broad clinical experience with a strong focus on managing complex and chronic health conditions, delivering thorough and patient-centred care. Dr Hossain is committed to supporting patients in maintaining their health, independence and overall wellbeing at every stage of life. Outside of clinical practice, he enjoys reading, staying active and spending time with his family.

Areas of interest

DermatologyCardiologyGastroenterologyRenal healthMen’s healthFamily medicineWeight management

Available Mon · WedBook with Dr Hossain →

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General Practitioner

Dr Robert Reid

MBBS · General practice since 1980

Bulk billing clinic. Standard consultations with Dr Reid are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost.

Dr Robert Reid is an experienced Australian general practitioner whose medical career spans more than four decades. He has worked in general practice since 1980 and spent sixteen years in the public health system in psychiatry, first as a registrar and later as a Career Medical Officer.

His clinical experience includes caring for people with profound disability, managing chronic illness, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. His approach is strongly patient-centred and grounded in listening, respect, honesty and personal responsibility — professionalism expressed not simply as compliance with rules, but in the ordinary encounter between doctor and patient. Now in the later stages of a long career, he continues to reflect on his practice and to undertake professional education, bringing to that both considerable clinical experience and a willingness to question and learn.

Areas of interest

Mental healthChronic illnessDisability careAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthGeneral family medicine

Available Ask receptionBook with Dr Reid →

Allied health.

Physiotherapy, dietetics and counselling in the same centre as your GP, so your care team can work together. Allied health services are billed privately; a Medicare rebate may apply with a GP management plan — reception can confirm fees when you book.

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Francesca Palazzolo

Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy · PACFA clinical member

Private counsellor. Private fees apply and counselling is not covered under bulk billing. Registered with Victims Services.

Francesca Palazzolo has a Master’s in Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. She has worked as an Alcohol and Other Drugs counsellor, in youth mental health and as a psychotherapist in private practice.

She works therapeutically with individuals and family members of those struggling with addiction, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, trauma and general life issues. She uses a variety of approaches in her clinical work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, person-centred and existential humanistic approaches, and is a trained EMDR therapist. Francesca is a clinical member of PACFA and a registered clinical supervisor.

Anxiety and depressionTrauma and EMDRAddiction and family support

FridaysBook with Francesca →

Physiotherapist

Smit Patel

Musculoskeletal and spinal physiotherapy

Smit is a physiotherapist focusing on musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, sports and workplace injuries. He uses manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation and movement correction to address the cause of pain, and has experience in WorkCover rehabilitation, functional capacity evaluations and chronic pain management — with a focus on recovery, function and injury prevention.

His treatment approach includes individualised exercise rehabilitation and strengthening, manual therapy and joint mobilisation, sports taping and strapping, cupping therapy, functional and biomechanical assessment, postural correction and ergonomic advice, video-guided home exercise programs and long-term self-management.

WorkCover and workplace injury rehabilitationFunctional Capacity Evaluations and pre-employment assessmentsLow back pain, sciatica and lumbar spine

Ask receptionBook with Smit →

Dietitian

Ms Anagha Chaudhari

Master of Dietetics (Swinburne University of Technology)

Anagha is a graduate dietitian with a Master of Dietetics from Swinburne University of Technology. She is currently undertaking a sports dietetics internship with the GWS Giants, gaining hands-on experience in athlete nutrition and recovery.

Alongside her sports focus, she has experience across clinical and community settings and is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes through practical, evidence-based nutrition strategies. Outside of work, Anagha enjoys dancing, playing netball and oztag, and watching movies.

Sports nutrition and recoverySustainable lifestyle changeClinical and community dietetics

TuesdaysBook with Anagha →

Physiotherapist

Rutvik Lathiya

Bachelor of Physiotherapy · APA member

Rutvik is a registered physiotherapist with experience providing evidence-based physiotherapy in aged care and community settings. He works with older adults to improve mobility, function and quality of life, with a focus on rehabilitation programs, musculoskeletal management and falls prevention.

Rutvik completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2021. Before practising in Australia he was registered with the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom and the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. He is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and is committed to patient-centred care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support each patient’s goals.

Musculoskeletal assessment and treatmentExercise prescription and rehabilitationFalls prevention and balance training

Ask receptionBook with Rutvik →

Podiatrist

Baqer Al-Temeemi

Podiatrist · AHPRA registered

Baqer is an experienced podiatrist with a strong focus on evidence-based, patient-centred care. He has worked across multiple medical centres throughout Western Sydney, providing comprehensive foot care for patients of all ages.

His areas of interest include general foot care, diabetic foot management, ingrown toenail procedures, biomechanical assessments and orthotic therapy. Baqer focuses on practical, long-term solutions that improve mobility, reduce pain and support overall quality of life, and works collaboratively with GPs and allied health professionals as part of your care team.

Diabetic foot managementIngrown toenail proceduresBiomechanical assessment and orthotics

Ask receptionBook with Baqer →

Not sure who to see?

Seeing the same GP regularly can lead to better health outcomes. If you are new, book with any of our doctors and we will match you; once you have found your fit, you can nominate them as your preferred GP through MyMedicare.

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MChD, FRACGP. Dr Hafiz trained in regional Australia in surgical procedures, skin lesion and skin cancer management, emergency and internal medicine. He also sees men’s health, mental health, family medicine and paediatrics.

Read his profile →Book with Dr Hafiz

Diploma in Dermatology, with more than thirty years in general practice. Dr Shirazi offers comprehensive care for skin conditions and has a special interest in women’s health and children’s healthcare.

Read her profile →Book with Dr Shirazi

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology. More than 30 years of medical practice across New South Wales, with a focus on managing complex and chronic conditions through thorough, patient-centred care.

Read his profile →Book with Dr Hossain

Physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics and counselling run from the same centre as your GP. These services are billed privately; a Medicare rebate may apply with a GP management plan, and reception can confirm fees when you book.

See the allied health team →Call reception