Dr Kannan (Reddy) Bakthavatsalam

MBBS, MD, FRACP

Consultant Endocrinologist

Dr Kannan Reddy graduated from the University of Mysore (India) and completed his post graduate in MD (General Medicine) from Bangalore University (India). He has undertaken his fellowship training in General Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. Later he moved to Westmead, Blacktown and the Royal Darwin Hospital to complete his Endocrinology Fellowship.

He is a Clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney.

His special areas of interest include; Diabetes, Gestational Endocrine disorders and Bone health.

Dr Bala Indrajit

MBBS (Hons), MRCS (Eng), FCSSL, FRACS (Urology)

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Dr Indrajit obtained his undergraduate and initial post graduate training in Sri Lanka. After obtaining his MRCS degree from England, Dr Indrajit obtained his advanced Urological fellowship training from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Gosford Hospital and Nepean Hospital.

Dr Bala Indrajit is a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney, Rural School of Medicine. He has a great passion and interest in surgical education of junior staff, the medical students and surgical registrars in training.

Dr Indrajit has been practicing in the Orana Region and Midwest NSW over the last seven years. In this period, he has pioneered the introduction of laser treatment for stones, Laparoscopic Nephrectomies for kidney cancers and Radical Prostatectomies for prostate cancer. He is currently attached to Sydney Adventist Hospital.

Dr Mani Manoharan

MBBS, FRACP

Consultant Endocrinologist

Dr Mani Manoharan is a Consultant Endocrinologist working in Liverpool and Fairfield Hospitals. Dr Manoharan did her Specialist training in Liverpool, Nepean and Blacktown Hospitals. Dr Manoharan graduated in Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research and completed her post-graduation in Masters of Ophthalmology from Stanley Medical College in Chennai.

She is a Community Diabetes Lead for the South West Sydney Local Health District. Dr Mani Manoharan has a special interest to work in collaboration with General Practitioners to improve diabetes management at the Primary care level. Currently she works closely with Prof David Simmons in Campbelltown Hospital and is leading few projects like Practice Nurse Diabetes Education Workshop, Diabetes Telephone Advisory Service for General Practitioners.

Dr Yog Chopra

BMed MD, BSc (Med) Hons (UNSW), FRACP

Consultant Geriatrician

Dr Yog Chopra is a Specialist Physician currently appointed as a Staff Specialist in Geriatric and General Medicine at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Lakeview Private Hospital. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) (Distinction) and Bachelor of Science (Med) Honours (First Class) from the University of New South Wales. He completed his Basic Physicians Training from Westmead Hospital and subsequently undertook specialty training in Geriatric Medicine at Westmead Hospital and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. He has subspecialty training in Acute and Community Medicine, Stroke Medicine, Perioperative Medicine, Rehabilitation and Aged Care Psychiatry. He has a keen interest in teaching medical students, junior medical officers and basic physician trainees in his role as Director of Physician Education (DPE) and Clinical Lecturer with the University of Sydney. Dr Chopra's clinical interests include cognitive assessments, dementia, polypharmacy, frailty, falls prevention, osteoporosis management, rehabilitation, management of complex and chronic disease and perioperative medicine.

Dr Andrew Jeyaruban

MBBS(Hons), FRACP

Consultant Nephrologist

Dr Andrew Jeyaruban is currently a renal fellow at the Royal North Shore hospital. He possesses an excellent clinical education from James University, Queensland Australia, combined with specialist training in renal medicine in Royal Prince Alfred, Liverpool Hospital, St Vincent Hospital and Bankstown Hospital. He has a passion for educating juniors (resident and basic physician trainees) and currently has the role of clinical associate lecturer with the University of New South Wales. He also has a keen interest in research and is in the process in commencing his PHD in “Glomerulonephritis in the elderly” through the George institute for research. His previous research has been in the field of pregnancy hypertension, glomerulonephritis in the elderly and cardiovascular disease in the chronic kidney disease population. Dr Jeyaruban’s comprehensive clinical interests include: hypertension, chronic kidney disease including diabetic nephropathy, renal stones, renal supportive care, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and preeclampsia. Dr Jeyaruban brings a professional and empathetic attitude to provide patients with a holistic and evidence based management plan.

Dr Barry McCabe

B. Med (Newcastle) FRACS

Colorectal and General Surgeon Endoscopist

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Member of GESA.

Dr Barry McCabe is a caring and compassionate surgeon who believes in holistic care. He specialises in gastroenterological conditions, general surgery and colorectal surgery. He has completed his medical degree in Newcastle, graduating in 2000. He then underwent surgical training at Westmead Hospital, completing his fellowship in General Surgery in 2008. He completed colorectal specialty training with the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) being awarded CSSANZ fellowship in 2012.

Dr McCabe has worked at Westmead Private Hospital since 2012, being a great advocate and pioneer of minimally-invasive surgery. He conducted pioneering research on minimally invasive polyp removal techniques including Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) at Westmead Public Hospital in the early 2000s and conducted Australia’s first robotic trans-anal EMR for a rectal tumour resection in 2017.

Dr McCabe performs all endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and surgery (both general and colorectal) at Westmead Private Hospital and has a NO GAP POLICY for all endoscopy procedures (for those with Medicare and private health insurance).

Dr McCabe also performs minor procedures under local anaesthesia at Wentworthville Specialist Centre and Garfield Medical Centre.

Special Interests include :

• Men’s Health - Vasectomy.
• Women’s Health - Pelvic floor (rectal) prolapse & faecal incontinence SNS surgery.
• Hernia Care - Key hole approach (robotic & laparoscopic)
• Proctology - Haemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula
• Gut health - Cancer screening, endoscopy (gastroscopy & colonoscopy)
• Podiatry - Ingrown toenail surgery
• Skin Lesions - skin cancers, lump and bumps
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Carpal tunnel release
• Bowel surgery - Robotic and Laparoscopic

Dr Priyanka Karine

MBBS, MPH, FRANZCOG

Dr Priyanka Karine is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist(FRANZCOG) with special focus on both low risk and high risk pregnancies. Originally from India, Dr Priyanka Karine graduated with MBBS from Gandhi Medical college, Hyderabad, India.

Since migrating to Australia, Dr Karine successfully cleared Australian Medical Council exams and completed her Residency training in Darwin, Northern Territory. Dr Karine moved back to Sydney in 2016 to further advance her medical career. Dr Karine completed her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Westmead hospital with advanced training in Maternal-Fetal medicine. She is currently training to become a professional Sonologist and performs both Obstetric and Gynaecological ultrasounds at Ultrasound for Women and Centre for Women’s Ultrasound.

Dr Karine recently served as the Clinical Superintendent and Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow at Nepean hospital. She is a Visiting Medical Officer at Liverpool hospital(Tertiary centre) and offers Obstetrics and Gynaecology services at Bellavista and Westmead. She delivers and operates at Norwest Private hospital.

Having worked in centres with diverse demographics, Dr Karine is well versed with the needs of women from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She is fluent in English, Telugu and Hindi.

Dr Karine provides Obstetric care right from the preconception period to postpartum and beyond and also provides gynaecological services to achieve better gynaecological health for our women. Dr Karine’s motto is to provide an evidence based holistic care to women and nurture forever relationships.

Services include :

• Preconception counselling,
• Antenatal care
• Postpartum care,
• Contraception counselling,
• Insertion of Mirena/IUD,
• Implanon and removal,
• Cervical screening test,
• Colposcopy,
• Management of abnormal uterine bleeding,
• PCOS,
• Endometriosis,
• Postmenopausal bleeding.

Dr Shanta Ladchumanan

Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist

MB, BCh, BAO, MRCP (Ire), FAFRM

Dr. Shanta Ladchumanan is a highly experienced Rehabilitation Medicine physician with over a decade of clinical practice across four countries. She is a Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP) and holds postgraduate qualifications from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI).

Her practice focuses on stroke recovery, neurorehabilitation, and restoring function and independence for patients living with complex medical and neurological conditions. She is also trained in ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections to help manage spasticity and improve function.

Special Interests :

• Stroke and neurological rehabilitation
• Spasticity management, including ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin therapy
• Complex rehabilitation planning and coordination
• Multidisciplinary team-based patient care

Whether recovering from illness or injury, managing a long-term condition, or seeking strategies to improve daily function, Dr. Shanta Ladchumanan offers expert, compassionate care designed to maximise independence and quality of life for her patients.

Dr Dona Wethasinghe

Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist

MD, FAFRM

As a Rehabilitation consultant, Dr Dona Wethasinghe is passionate about helping people regain independence and improve their quality of life. She has experience supporting people with spinal injuries, stroke recovery, developmental disabilities, and neurological conditions. She also works with NDIS participants and Workcover patients, providing personalised rehabilitation programs tailored to individual goals. Her approach is supportive, practical, and focused on maximising function in everyday life. She also uses ultrasound-guided Botox injections to safely and effectively manage muscle spasticity, reducing pain and improving movement.

Special Interests :

• Chronic Pain Management (back pain, joint pain, arthritis)
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Motor Neuron Disease Rehabilitation
• Orthotics and Amputee Rehabilitation
• General Rehabilitation including NDIS participants
• Spasticity management with ultrasound guided botulinum toxin injection
• Workplace Injuries
• Geriatric Rehabilitation