Welcome to Merriwa Medical Centre a Family Practice in Merriwa
Monday to Friday -8:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:am to 1:00pm
We are closed on Public holidays. Our goal is to give our patients a same day appointment. We have a high quality team of Doctors and nurses, with a well equipped clinic.
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Meet Our Doctors
I qualified at Stellenbosch University South Africa December 1964 with the degree MBChB. After a years military service I spent 35 years in General Practice in Port Elizabeth and later in Pretoria where I received a MSc degree in Sports Medicine. I emigrated to Australia in 2000 and wrote my college examination in 2004 FRACGP. I practised in Qld for 15 years and have recently relocated to Perth. My interest in General Practice are wide but I have a special interest in Diabetes and Cardiovascular medicine.
I obtained my medical degree from the University of Cairo, Egypt in 1991. I completed specialist training in cardiology via a 5-year experience in the National Heart institute in Cairo, Egypt.
In 1998, I obtained my United State medical degree & licensure and joined the kidney disease and renal transplant unit, at SUNY Downstate Medical Centre, New York City.
I moved to Australia in August 2001 to join Sir Charles Garidner, Hollywood and Joondalup health campus, practicing various medical specialties.
I have transitioned into full-time general practice since 2004, practicing with special interest in cardiology, internal medicine, men’s health, chronic disease management, mental health, skin cancer screening, work injuries, and diabetes.
Diploma of Skin Cancer Surgery – Skin Cancer College of Australasia
Diploma of Dermatoscopy – Skin Cancer College of Australasia
Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine – University of Queensland
A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Former overseas experience in specialised surgery.
Special interest in skin cancers and skin lesions management, mole scans and skin checks, dermoscopy and minor surgical procedures.
Also interested in family medicine, chronic diseases management, men’s health, work compensation, mental health issues, paediatrics health and musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr Amba obtained her qualification (MBBS) from India and then went on to complete Fellowship from Royal Australian college of GP. Dr Amba has over 16 years of experience in all aspects of general practice. Dr Amba worked as a GP at Donnybrook ( near Bunbury ) for the past 13 years and at rural South Australia prior to that. Dr Amba’s main interest are in family medicine, women’s health ( incl IUD & implanon) , mental health issues and doing minor skin procedures. Dr Amba is also fluent in Hindi & Bengali.
Dr McChord graduated in 2004 from the University of Glasgow Medical School with a distinction in clinical skills. He initially trained in General (hospital) Medicine achieving MRCP (UK) in 2007. His focus then switched to General Practice and he attained MRCGP (UK) in 2009. He thoroughly enjoyed working as a Principal GP in Scotland for 5 years before making the big move to Australia.
Dr McChord special interest include: Chronic disease management, Mental health, Sports injuries, Joint injections, Aesthetic medicine
Dr Calderbank graduated from the University of Manchester in 2004. He was initially commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps were he served for 11 years and trained in general surgery, entering higher surgical training with membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (England). On leaving the Forces he retrained as a General Practitioner completing time in paediatrics and psychology before moving with his family to Perth.
His interests are gastroenterology, child health, men’s health, mental health, minor surgery and dermatology.
Dr Manchego graduated from Medicine in 1997 . He was an Internal Medicine Trainee at Royal Perth Hospital and Senior chief Psychiatry Registrar at Joondalup Hospital, before joining AHG GP Super Clinic team. Dr Manchego worked in several Emergency Departments and GP practices in Rural WA, NSW and Queensland.
Professional Experiences and Special Interests:
Dr Manchego has extensive experience in emergency medicine, general and paediatric medicine, general surgery, skin, obstetrics and gynaecology. He has special interest in a wide range of medicine such as mental health, management of chronic diseases, reproductive and sexual health.
Dr Williamson gained her medical degree (BMBS Hons) at Nottingham University in the UK and intercalated achieving an additional BMedSci degree. She then spent time in Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospitals in London, training in a variety of specialties including Obstetrics and Gynaecology (women’s health), Urology (men’s health), Surgery and Emergency Medicine. She completed her GP training in the Oxford Deanery and has an extra diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in women’s health.
Specialist interests include women’s health, men’s health, paediatrics, cardiology and mental health.
She intends to relocate to Perth permanently.
Dr Mahsa Faghani has been in general practice since 2012.
Her special interests are: Womens Health, Paediatrics, Family Planning and Preventative Medicine.
She has interest in all aspects of general practice especially women’s health, family planning and children’s health.
Services
General Practice
We have a team of highly qualified General practitioners with many years of experience who between them have a wide range of specialities and skills so that we are confident to deliver the care of every need.
Women Health / Family Planning
Our female general practitioners with their high level of skills and their strong passion for women’s health provide all aspects of women’s health
Mole Scan and Removal
Our MoleMax HD system is a state of art procedure involving the digital imaging , Archiving and diagnosis of moles and other suspicious lesions.
Molmax HD has the power and accuracy to detect very early skin cancer/melanomas, the new , changing and/or suspicious lesions by monitoring and comparing the images over time.
Pathology
Merriwa Medical Centre offers onsite Clinipath Pathology.
Iron Infusions are also available.
Childhood Vaccination Clinic
We provide all childhood vaccination according to National Scheme for vaccination in Australia.
Podiatrist
Merriwa Medical Centre have podiatrist services on site for diabetes care, childern’s podiatry, biomechanics and sports podiatry, nail surgery and geriatric care.
Corporate Health Services - Pre-employmen & Insurance Medicals
Pre-employment medicals
Offshore and remote medicals
Insurance medicals
Drug and alcohol screening
Workcover Hearing and spirometry
Hearing Tests
Merriwa Medical Centre can organise your hearing test at Hearing Life, for more information see www.hearinglife.com.au
Driving Medical
Private and Commercial Driving Medicals
All applicants need to book an appointment only for this purpose and check with our staff if any fees applicable.
Diving Medical
Commercial diving and IMCA dive medicals.
Hearing tests and Spirometry
Worker's Compensation
We look after all work injuries either physical or psychological.
