Meet Our Team of Doctors
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.
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 do small surgical procedures and Implamon insertions. I enjoy working with children and Sports Medicine is also one of my special interests.
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 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 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 Mahsa Faghani has been in general practice since 2012.
Her special interests are: Womens Health, Paediatrics, Family Planning and Preventative Medicine.
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 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.
Personal interests:
His interests include travelling, spending time with his family and golf. Besides speaking English Dr Manchego also speaks Spanish.
