Doctors

Dr Matin Talukder

FRACGP, MBBS, DCEM

Dr. Matin Talukder is a highly skilled and compassionate general practitioner dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care to individuals and families. With a strong commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Talukder brings a wealth of expertise and experience to Crace Medical Centre.

Special Interests:

- Children’s Health
- Chronic Health Issues
- Diabetes Management
- Elderly Care
- Implanon Insertion & Removal
- Men’s Health and Mental Health
- Mole Removal
- Minor Surgical Procedures
- Wound Management

Dr. Talukder takes a patient-centered approach to healthcare, ensuring every individual receives personalized attention and tailored treatment plans. Whether managing chronic conditions, performing minor surgical procedures, or supporting mental health, he is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the community.

Dr Sunita Pandey

FRACGP, MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG

Dr Sunita Pandey is an experienced and qualified doctor who has recently relocated to Canberra, Australia with her family. Originally from Nepal, Dr Pandey obtained her Masters degree in the UK and worked in several hospitals including Birmingham Children's Hospital, Lincoln County Hospital, Pool Hospital, Hillingdon Hospital and Bedford Hospital. She has worked across various medical specialities including primary care, neurosurgery, general medicine, accident & emergency, trauma & orthopaedics, gynaecology, paediatrics, palliative care, chronic illness management, elderly care, and more.

Before joining Crace Medical Centre, Dr Pandey worked as a General Practitioner in the UK. Her interests in dermatology, women's health, paediatrics, mental health, and chronic disease management have allowed her to provide excellent patient care. She is polite, professional, empathetic, and puts patients at the center of her care.

Dr Pandey is competent in various clinical procedures such as joint injections, contraceptive implant insertion + removal, skin checks and cryotherapy for skin lesions, and she is fluent in English, Nepalese and Hindi. In her free time, Dr Pandey enjoys practicing yoga and taking long walks. She also enjoys reading good books and watching movies. With her wealth of experience, Dr Pandey is a valuable asset to Crace Medical Centre.

Dr Dora Shirin

FRACGP, MBBS

Dora’s areas of interest include Antenatal Care, Diabetes Management, Obstetrics, Paediatric and Women’s Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health.

She is passionate about primary care and believes good health outcomes are achievable when a GP consistently stands by their patients through the various phases of life.

Dora brings a wealth of clinical experience to Crace Medical Centre which includes a local Canberra experience spanning 8years of clinical practice at the University of Canberra Health & Counselling Services from Jan 2011 – February 2019.

She most recently practiced in Melbourne as a GP between March 2019 and Oct 2021 before returning to the ACT for the love of Canberra, a beautiful heart of the Nation.

Being on the frontline through a difficult period of extended COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Dora worked hard to support the health of her local community in Craigieburn.
Her strong commitment to her patients through such a difficult time in history is a reassurance for any patient seeking a dedicated GP who would stand with them through thick and thin.
Dora’s diversity of clinical experience also includes New Zealand (where she completed her GP training program), Bangladesh, Iran.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) completed at Rajshahi Medical College Bangladesh, attained a Fellowship status with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP) in 2006.

Dora has been a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) since 2011.

Her language spoken are English, Bengali and Basic Persian.

Dr Pavithra (Pavi) Pathiranage

FRACGP, AMC, MBBS

Dr Pavi Pathiranage (FRACGP, AMC, MBBS) is a local doctor. Before joining Crace Medical Centre, she worked as a GP in South Australia, Victoria and NSW for more than 5 years. She qualified at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2009 and then moved to Australia. She has trained in various specialities during her post graduate training including general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, emergency medicine, genecology and obstetrics.

Dr Pavi Pathiranage is passionate about all aspects of general practice with special interests in women’s health, paediatrics, mental health and chronic disease management. She speaks English and Sinhalese and can understand Hindi.

She loves spending her free time with her family, singing, running and photography.

Dr Wai Hang (Eddie) Lam

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Eddie Lam has completed his general practice training in Hong Kong in 2009 before relocating to Australia in 2021.

He has been practicing in primary health care since 2009. He believes that primary health care plays an important role in the health care system. He speaks English and Cantonese. In his leisure time, Dr Lam enjoys spending time with family, running and hiking.

Please note: Dr. Lam does not provide worker compensation consultations or work capacity assessments.

Kereng Modise

Physiotherapist

Kereng graduated from the University of South Australia (Adelaide) in 2006. She has since worked across different areas of Physiotherapy. Since moving to Canberra, she enjoys walking around the lake.

Areas of interest:

- Musculoskeletal conditions & post surgical rehabilitation:
- Back pain
- Tension headaches & Whiplash Associated Disorders
- Sporting injuries
- Shoulder reconstruction, frozen shoulder
- Hip & knee replacements
- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Tennis elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritic joint pain
- Gait training & equipment prescription
- Disability Care including stroke rehabilitation
- Pre-employment screens, return to work programs, office ergonomics

Paul Frean

Dietician

Paul is an accredited dietitian with years of experience serving the greater Canberra region. He is able to help with:

- Weight loss
- Diabetes management
- IBS
- Coeliac disease
- Low Fodmap diets
- Cardiac rehab
- Sports nutrition
- Disability management
- Palliative care
- Men's health
- Meal plans

Paul bulk bills all eligible patients. For private patients, Paul's fee is $66 inclusive of GST. Patients with private health insurance may be eligible to claim an amount of this fee, depending on your level and type of cover.

For NDIS patients, Paul follows the NDIS schedule of fees, the most updated schedule can be found on the NDIS website.