Speaks Arabic, and English

Dr Zaid has 24 years of experience in the medical field both in rural and city settings. He has worked in hospitals such as John Hunter, Concord, Campbelltown, Bathurst and Tamworth. With his attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients, this is what makes Dr Zaid such a valued member to our team. Dr Zaid became a doctor as he finds the altruistic nature of the profession alluring.

Dr Al-Saadi's Mission Statement: · To apply scientific knowledge and clinical skills to improve patient health and longevity.

Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Men's health
- Geriatrics
- Diabetes
- Hypertension

Speaks Arabic, and English

Dr Ali has been at Blackheath Family Medical Centre for 5 years and comes with over 18 years’ experience in various fields of medicine. These include general practice, surgery and emergency medicine. Dr Ali has practiced all over Australia gaining insights and adding to his knowledge, experience and skill set both within hospital and General Practice settings. His caring nature and attention to detail is what makes him such an asset to our team. Dr Ali takes a special interest in managing chronic diseases, minor surgeries and procedures and preventative medicine.

Dr Ghazalah’s Mission Statement: · To provide the highest standard of personalised care, guided by integrity and empathy.

Areas of interest:
- General practice
- Preventive Medicine
- Disease Prevention
- Health
- Chronic Disease Managment

Dr Anu completed her MBBS in Sri Lanka and brings six years of diverse clinical experience to our practice. She has worked across both Sri Lankan and Australian hospital systems, including Emergency, Surgical and Medical units at Belmont and Maitland Hospitals, before commencing her General Practice career in Singleton along the Hunter River.

Driven by a genuine desire to care for others, Dr Anu pursued medicine to provide compassionate support, improve health outcomes and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. She is known for her warm manner, through approach and commitment to patient centered care.

Mission statement
To strive for excellence in medical practice, treating each patient as a unique individual.

Languages - Tamil, Sinhalese and English.

Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
- Family medicine
- Childrens health
- Womens Health

Dr Dang graduated from the University of Sydney. He worked as junior medical officer (JMO) before working as GP registrar in Bomaderry, Hill Top and Oran Park. He has also worked as psychiatry registrar in Bankstown Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital and Westmead Hospital. He has special interest in mental health.

Areas of interest:
- General practice

Speaks Arabic, and English

Dr. Abdellatif is a highly skilled medical professional with over two decades of experience in the field. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Egypt in 2003 and has been practicing medicine ever since. After completing his internship, he served as a medical officer in the defense forces for 11 years, gaining valuable military medical training and working in various hospitals in Egypt and Kuwait. During this period, he also pursued a master's degree In 2017, Dr. Abdellatif relocated to Australia with his family. He successfully met the requirements of the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and commenced his career as an emergency physician at Fairfield and Gosford Hospitals for a period of two years. He obtained full Australian medical registration and has been working as a general practitioner in Bathurst, for over two years. With a focus on managing chronic conditions and performing general minor surgical and skin procedures, Dr. Abdellatif brings extensive expertise in general practice, including geriatric medicine, men's health, women's health, pediatrics, dermatology, and immunizations. He also possesses broad knowledge in acute care medicine and the management of sports injuries. Dr. Abdellatif is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Dr Datta was tranied in the UK as a General Practitioner and working in the NHS (UK) for almost 15 years. He has a keen interest in teaching and training junior doctors. Dr Datta recently moved to the Blue Mountains and is excited to be working locally and supporting the Upper Mountains community. In his free time he enjoys taking his family on scenic walks and looking forward to exploring the local cusine.

Areas of interest:
- Diabetes
- Men's health
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health

Tanya originally trained as a medical doctor in Russia, and then continued post graduate training in the UK. In 2013 Tanya became a fully qualified GP and a Member of the Royal Collage of General Practitioners of the UK. She has worked in the North West of England as a GP for 4 years before moving to the Blue Mountains on October 2017. Personal interests: Outdoor activities, trail running, bush walking and skiing.

Areas of interest:
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Dermatology
- Elderly Medicine
- Mental health

Welcoming Dr Aman to the Blackheath Skin Clinic. Bookings available Monday to Friday.

Areas of interest:
- Skin cancer Checks
- Skin cancer surgery
- Skin checks

Speaks English, and French

Dr Carolle Akpaka is a skilled and compassionate general practitioner with many years of experience working overseas as well as at Maitland Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, Blacktown Hospital, and Blue Mountains Hospital.

She found her passion in General Practice as she sees general practice as a way of providing holistic patient-centered care to the community.

Dr Akpaka is dedicated to providing personalised care that supports the health and wellbeing of patients at every stage of life.

Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
- Family medicine
- Children's health
- Women's health

Dr. Huda Asmaro – Specialist in Family Medicine with a Special Interest in Dermatology and skin cancer

Dr. Huda Asmaro is a Swedish-trained Specialist in Family Medicine with nearly 20 years of clinical experience in primary care and hospital medicine across Stockholm, Sweden. She combines comprehensive general practice with a special clinical interest in dermatology, providing evidence-based, patient-centred care for individuals and families of all ages.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Mosul, Iraq, in 1997, Dr. Asmaro began practising medicine in Sweden in 2007. She obtained her Swedish medical licence in 2008 and completed her specialist training in Family Medicine in Stockholm in 2015.

Dermatology has been a major focus throughout Dr. Asmaro’s career. She completed advanced clinical training in the Department of Dermatology at Karolinska University Hospital, one of Europe’s leading teaching hospitals, where she gained extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a broad range of skin conditions. She has undertaken advanced training in dermatoscopy and has a particular expertise in the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancer. Dr. Asmaro is passionate about improving skin health through early diagnosis, preventive care, and evidence-based treatment.

Alongside her dermatology expertise, Dr. Asmaro has extensive experience in managing acute and chronic medical conditions, preventive healthcare, women’s health, child health, mental health, and geriatric medicine. Her broad clinical training also includes paediatrics, psychiatry, gynaecology, internal medicine and geriatrics, enabling her to provide comprehensive, whole-person care.

Dr. Asmaro has worked in several primary healthcare centres throughout Stockholm and has developed a reputation for building strong, long-term relationships with her patients through compassionate communication and personalised care.

She holds additional certifications in advanced dermatoscopy, spirometry, child healthcare and GP supervision, reflecting her commitment to continuing professional development and clinical excellence.

Fluent in Arabic, Swedish, Assyrian and English, Dr. Asmaro has extensive experience caring for culturally diverse communities. She believes in partnering with patients to help them make informed decisions and achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Asmaro enjoys swimming and cycling, recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Areas of Clinical Interest

• Dermatology and skin cancer detection
• Dermatoscopy and skin lesion assessment
• Family medicine
• Women’s health
• Child health
• Preventive medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health

Dr. Asmaro welcomes new patients and is committed to providing personalised, high-quality healthcare with a strong focus on prevention, early diagnosis and continuity of care.

Julian has 25 years of climbing at an elite level and 15 years experience of diagnosing climber's injuries and managing their rehabilitation. Qualifications: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (sport physiology) Bachelor of Clinical Science Masters of health Science (Osteopathy).

Areas of interest:
- Osteopathy