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Allied health, under one roof.

Physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics and counselling consult from Toongabbie Doctors, so your GP can refer you a few steps away and your care stays connected. Book on HotDoc, online or by phone, or ask your GP about a management plan for Medicare rebates.

Book an appointment →Call (02) 7813 6000

Three ways to book: HotDoc · online · or by phone.

Allied Health and Physiotherapy at Toongabbie Doctors

Your GP and allied health team, talking to each other.

When your physiotherapist, podiatrist, dietitian and GP share a building and your records, treatment is quicker to arrange and easier to coordinate.

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Physiotherapy

Two physiotherapists covering musculoskeletal, sports, workplace and older-adult rehabilitation.

Smit Patel, Physiotherapist at Toongabbie Doctors

PhysiotherapistAsk reception for days

Physiotherapist · Toongabbie Doctors

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.

Smit can help with

WorkCover and workplace injury rehabilitationFunctional Capacity Evaluations and pre-employment assessmentsLow back pain, sciatica and lumbar spineNeck pain and posture-related disordersSports injuries and return-to-sport

AvailabilityAsk reception

BookingDirect or via your GP

RebatesMedicare with a GP plan

Book with Smit →Ask your GP about a management plan →

Rutvik Lathiya, Physiotherapist at Toongabbie Doctors

PhysiotherapistAsk reception for days

Physiotherapist · Toongabbie Doctors

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.

Rutvik can help with

Musculoskeletal assessment and treatmentExercise prescription and rehabilitationFalls prevention and balance trainingMobility and gait trainingAged care physiotherapyPain management

AvailabilityAsk reception

BookingDirect or via your GP

RebatesMedicare with a GP plan

Book with Rutvik →Ask your GP about a management plan →

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Podiatry

Foot and lower-limb care, diabetic foot management, nail procedures and orthotics.

Baqer Al-Temeemi, Podiatrist at Toongabbie Doctors

PodiatristAsk reception for days

Podiatrist · Toongabbie Doctors

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.

Baqer can help with

Diabetic foot managementIngrown toenail proceduresBiomechanical assessment and orthoticsGeneral foot careMobility and pain reduction

AvailabilityAsk reception

BookingDirect or via your GP

RebatesMedicare with a GP plan

Book with Baqer →Ask your GP about a management plan →

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Dietetics

Practical, evidence-based nutrition for weight, diabetes, gut health and sport.

Ms Anagha Chaudhari, Dietitian at Toongabbie Doctors

DietitianTuesdays

Dietitian · Toongabbie Doctors

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.

Anagha can help with

Sports nutrition and recoverySustainable lifestyle changeClinical and community dietetics

AvailabilityTuesdays

BookingDirect or via your GP

RebatesMedicare with a GP plan

Book with Anagha →Ask your GP about a management plan →

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Counselling

Counselling and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and life stress.

Counselling & PsychotherapyFridays

Counselling & Psychotherapy · Toongabbie Doctors

Francesca Palazzolo

Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy · PACFA clinical member

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.

Francesca can help with

Anxiety and depressionTrauma and EMDRAddiction and family supportCBT and ACT

AvailabilityFridays

BookingDirect or via your GP

Book directly, or see your GP first for a management plan if you have an ongoing condition.

Book directly or via your GP

Book online or call reception. For Medicare rebates, see your GP about a chronic condition management plan first.

Your appointment

Assessment and a tailored plan with your physiotherapist, dietitian or counsellor, in the same building as your GP.

Connected care

Your practitioner reports to your GP and you can book follow-ups at the same reception.

Bring with youMedicare cardGP management plan or referral if you have oneComfortable clothing for physiotherapyAny scans or reports

Who you'll see.

Our GPs coordinate your allied health care and prepare the management plans that unlock Medicare rebates.

Focuses on this area

General Practitioner

Dr Mohammed Hossain

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology

Chronic and complex conditions, heart, gut and kidney health, weight management.

Available Mon · Wed

Book with Dr Hossain →or call (02) 7813 6000

Focuses on this area

General Practitioner · Medical Director

Dr Mustafa Hafiz

MChD, FRACGP

Skin cancer checks and minor procedures, men's health, mental health and family medicine.

Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · Sun

Book with Dr Hafiz →or call (02) 7813 6000

General Practitioner

Dr Zainab Shirazi

Diploma in Dermatology

Women's health, children's health and skin conditions.

Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · Sat

Book with Dr Shirazi →or call (02) 7813 6000

General Practitioner

Dr Robert Reid

MBBS · In general practice since 1980

Mental health, chronic illness, disability care and general family medicine.

Available Ask reception

Book with Dr Reid →or call (02) 7813 6000

Fees and bulk billing.

Allied health appointments without a GP referral letter and care plan are payable privately. A Medicare rebate is available when you bring a valid GP referral letter and care plan to your appointment. MyMedicare registration is required for management plans — check your eligibility with your GP.

Full fee guide

100% bulk billing clinic

Standard GP consultations at Toongabbie Doctors are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to see your doctor.

GP appointments to prepare or review a management plan are bulk billed for Medicare card holders.

Student discounts are available on presentation of a valid school or university ID.

Francesca Palazzolo is a private counsellor registered with Victims Services. Private fees apply and counselling is not covered under bulk billing.

Private health insurance extras may cover physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics and counselling; check with your fund.

WorkCover and CTP claims can be accepted by our physiotherapists; ask reception.

Common questions.

Common questions about allied health.

No. You can book physiotherapy, podiatry, the dietitian or counselling directly on HotDoc, online or by phone. Without a GP referral letter and care plan the appointment is payable privately; bring a valid referral letter and care plan and a Medicare rebate applies.

Eligible patients with a chronic condition management plan receive rebates for up to five allied health visits per calendar year, shared across the practitioners you see.

Smit Patel for musculoskeletal, spinal, sports and workplace injuries; Rutvik Lathiya for older adults, balance, mobility and falls prevention. Reception can help you choose.

Yes. Student discounts apply to allied health appointments on presentation of a valid school or university ID.

Francesca Palazzolo consults on Fridays. Book through reception or HotDoc.

Many extras policies cover physiotherapy, dietetics and counselling. Check your level of cover with your fund.

Related services.

Chronic Disease Management and Care PlansDiabetes, heart, lung and kidney care with structured plans.Learn more →Weight and LifestyleWeight, nutrition, sleep and activity support with GP and dietitian.Learn more →Mental Health CareGP mental health plans, counselling referrals and ongoing support.Learn more →Older Adults Health75+ health assessments, medication reviews and falls prevention.Learn more →

From the Health Journal.

All articles

Chronic conditions · 6 min readWhat is a GP management plan, and who should have one?If you live with diabetes, asthma, arthritis, heart disease or another long-term condition, a bulk billed care plan can organise your care and unlock rebated allied health visits.Read article →Allied health · 6 min readBack pain: should you see a physio or your GP first?Four in five adults will have back pain at some point. Here is how to decide between a physiotherapist and your GP, what each can do, and the warning signs that should not wait.Read article →Mental health · 6 min readMental health care plan: how to get one and what it coversFeeling anxious, low or overwhelmed is common, and help is closer than many people think. A bulk billed GP appointment can set up a plan that funds psychology sessions. Here is how.Read article →

Book allied health.

Book on HotDoc, online or by calling reception on (02) 7813 6000. Physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics and counselling, a few steps from your GP.

Book an appointment →Call (02) 7813 6000 Contact and directions

Three ways to book: HotDoc · online · or by phone on (02) 7813 6000.

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