Bairnsdale Family Practice and Skin Cancer Clinic is an accredited medical centre that provides the utmost level of service to our patients.
About Our Clinic
At Bairnsdale Family Practice and Skin Cancer Clinic (Previously Service Street Medical Centre) we strive to care for our patients need and provide counselling and support to those in need. We work together with families as a team to bring them close. If required we refer the patients from primary or secondary health professional to tertiary care, where they are treated by professionals specialising in that specific area requiring attention, until our target is met.
We strive to promote love and affection between families.
“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything”. Michael. J. Fox
At Bairnsdale Family Practice and Skin Cancer Clinic we work with families, our responsibilities extend beyond our patients to their friends, relatives to the community. Running a General Practice is complicated and challenging. We connect with the patient, we include the patients in their management plans, we educate them to look after themselves and manage their diseases more efficiently.
Heart diseases
Respiratory diseases
Diabetes
Mental Health
Childhood
Travel
Seasona
Flu, fevers & viral illnesses
Injuries
Wound Management
Infections
Medical certificates
Centrelink certificates
WorkCover
General medical conditions
General health check
Aged Care
Disabilities
Workplace Issues
Assaults
Accidents
Other Incidents
Privacy PolicyYour practice and GP needs to collect information about you and your past and present health, in order to provide you with quality healthcare. In Australia, the Privacy Act 1988 regulates the handling of personal information, including its collection, use and disclosure, as well as information security, access and correction. For more information, ask your GP about their privacy policies, or contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Our MissionAt Bairnsdale Family Practice and Skin Cancer Clinic, we aim to provide better care of the sick, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who serve.
We work as a team to provide the best quality care to our patients This kind of cooperation, efficiency and shared vision has fostered excellence in patient care, research and education. Our team aims to provide medical services that are affordable, efficient, and delivered with genuine care to all individual patients, their families, and the wider community.
We have six core commitments:
We maintain the highest standards and achieve them by continually measuring and improving our outcomes.
We welcome change, encourage invention and continually seek better, more efficient ways to achieve our goals.
We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit patients and fellow caregivers for the advancement of our mission.
We strive to exceed our patients’ and/or fellow caregivers’ expectations for comfort and convenience.
We adhere to high moral principles and professional standards by a commitment to honesty, confidentiality, trust, respect and transparency.
We demonstrate our commitment to world-class care by providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients, patients’ families and fellow caregivers.
Expert doctors
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr Amer Nabi is a caring, professional General Practitioner who will make sure you are well looked after.
Dr Nabi was granted fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2013, recognising his commitment to quality specialised general practice care.
Dr. Fernando is a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner originally from Sri Lanka. With 16 years of medical practice, he has spent the past 7 years in Australia, including over 6 years serving the Bairnsdale community. Dr. Fernando specializes in chronic disease management, paediatrics, emergency medicine, complex case management, and skin care. He is now expanding his expertise to include aesthetic medicine, focusing on Botox and fillers. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Fernando enjoys playing cricket and basketball and cherishes quality time with his children.
Dr. Rabeea Nabi has been practising in Australia since 2021, with a strong focus on patient care. She has special interests in geriatrics, chronic disease management, women’s health, Skin checks and children’s health. Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Rabeea enjoys gardening, reading, studying, and spending quality time with her family
Dr. Gnanasena Wijesekara Witharanage graduated in Sri Lanka in 1983 and migrated to Australia in 2004. He worked as a psychiatric registrar until 2011, and since then has been practising as a GP. Dr. Witharanage has a wide range of interests, including mental health, management of chronic illnesses such as asthma, COPD, kidney disease, hypertension, musculoskeletal problems, women’s health, children’s health, minor surgical procedures, skin checks, and travel medicine. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his wife, swimming, camping, cycling, adventures, and gardening.nted fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2013, recognising his commitment to quality specialised general practice care.
Dr Madiha Hayat is a highly experienced medical professional who graduated overseas in 2008, with over eight years of diverse clinical experience.
Since relocating to Australia, Dr Hayat has worked at esteemed institutions, including Gold Coast University Hospital and Canberra Hospital. For the last 10 months, she has been providing comprehensive care as a General Practitioner at Canberra General Practice.
Dr Hayat has a special interest in chronic disease management and adult medicine but is passionate about Women’s health, Paediatrics, Palliative care, immunisation and travel health.
She is a firm advocate for providing a holistic approach to care and leverages her expertise to ensure that each patient receives personalized and comprehensive health care.
Dr Daniel Arief completed his medical degree at Monash University Malaysia in 2016. He relocated to Australia where he gained extensive experience in hospital-based general medicine, working for over five years as a Medical Registrar. During this time, he was exposed to various different subspeciality fields including cardiology, neurology, oncology, haematology and ICU rotation.
Dr Arief currently practices in the GP setting, with a strong focus on chronic disease management, geriatric care, palliative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. He is also actively expanding his expertise in dermatology, skin cancer medicine and surgery. Outside of his clinical work, Dr Arief stays active through jogging. During his time off, he pursues his passion for skiing, scuba diving, and underwater photography.
“I’ve been coming to this clinic for over two years and have always received excellent care. The doctors are attentive and the nurses are kind. I feel confident and supported every visit.”
“From my first visit, I was impressed by how smooth everything was. The clinic is clean and welcoming, and the staff genuinely take time to listen. I always feel well cared for during my appointments.”
“I was nervous about finding a new doctor, but this clinic made it so easy. The staff are friendly, the doctors explain things clearly, and I never feel rushed. I now look forward to coming in for my check-ups.”
“The level of care here is outstanding. Booking is simple, and the staff are always polite and professional. I appreciate how every detail is handled with care and how valued I feel as a patient each time.”
