Level 2, 1 Mona Vale Road
Mona Vale Sydney – NSW 2103

Our doctors

All doctors are vocationally registered. They provide services including:

  • General medicine
  • Women and Children’s Health
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Men’s Health
  • Minor surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Skin Cancer Checks
  • Children’s Immunisations and All Other Vaccinations
  • Medicals

Our doctors

FEMALE DOCTORS

Dr Betty Patapis MBBS FRACGP

Dr Patapis has been a General Practitioner in the Northern Beaches for over 20 years.
While enjoying all aspects of general practice she has an interest in Women’s and Children’s health.
Dr Patapis obtained her medical degree Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of New South Wales. Her internship and residency were completed at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney Hospital, Bankstown Hospital and Wagga Base Hospital.
Dr Patapis became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1997.
Outside of work Dr Patapis enjoys cooking, swimming, design and travel.

Dr Christel Romano MBBS

Dr Romano has been a General Practitioner treating patients for over 20 years in the Northern Beaches.
Dr Romano has an interest in Women’s and Children’s Health, Nutritional Health and Pyrroles Disorder.
Dr Romano graduated from NSW University with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery in 1992.
Dr Romano became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1998.
Outside of work she enjoys keeping fit, eating well and practicing what she preaches.

Dr Lakshmi Kadaba MBBS

Dr Kadaba has been a General Practitioner for over 25 years and has been practicing in the Northern Beaches for 20 years.
Dr Kadaba has an interest in Women’s and Children’s health, Diabetes, Chronic disease and Mental Health.
After graduating from the University of Madras in India, she completed her internship and residency years at Bendigo Base Hospital and Mount Park Hospital in Victoria.
When not at work she enjoys the opera, theatre and cooking.

Dr Azadeh Sahebian  MBBS

Dr Sahebian is a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She obtained her Medical Degree at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. After migrating to Australia, she completed three years of residency in different training hospitals in QLD. In addition, to gain more experience in Dermatology, she worked in different dermatology training clinics and was involved in multiple research projects before entering her GP training. She completed her GP training in 2018. She has extensive experience and knowledge in Dermatology, Skin Cancer diagnosis & management, and minor surgeries. She also has a special interest in women’s health including implanon insertion and removal, antenatal care, weight management, chronic disease management, and mental health.

Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, playing piano, and reading.

MALE DOCTORS

Dr Fung Cheung MBBS FRACGP

Dr Cheung has been a General Practitioner in the Northern Beaches for over 20 years.
He has a special interest in Skin Lesions and Minor Skin Surgery.
Dr Cheung graduated from the University of Adelaide obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. He completed his internship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and was a resident at Westmead Hospital in Sydney.
Dr Cheung became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1994.
When not at work he enjoys sport and travel.

Dr Robert Vial MBBS, BMedSc, FRACGP, FACNEM

Dr Vial has been a General Practitioner for over 20 years. He has provided medical care to the population of the Northern Beaches for 16 years.
Dr Vial graduated from the University of NSW with a Bachelor of Medicine a Bachelor of Surgery and a Bachelor of Medical Science.
He became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2010.
Dr Vial has a special interest in Nutritional Medicine, Functional Gastroenterology, Mental Health, Menopause, Peri Menopause, Thyroid Disorders, SIBO, Microbiome and Nutrigenomics.
Outside of work he enjoys photography particularly of native birds and fauna, sunsets. Travelling and experiencing new cultures and local cuisines.

Dr Ravi Jayalath MBBS, FRACGP, SCHP, Paediatrics

Dr Jayalath has been a General Practitioner for over 20 years and has been treating patients in the Northern Beaches for 4 years.
His special interests include Respiratory Medicine, Skin cancer Surgery as well as Paediatrics.
Dr Jayalath graduated from the Colombo University, Sri Lanka and he did his post graduate studies in Sydney. Dr Jayalath worked at Royal North Shore Hospital for 7 years. He worked in rural Australia for 4 years and obtained his fellowship to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2017.
Outside of work he enjoys cricket and reading.

Dr John Cooper MBBS

Dr Cooper has been a General Practitioner for over 25 years and has treated patients in the Northern Beaches for 18 years.
He is interested in all aspects of General Practice and in sports injuries.
Dr Cooper graduated from the University of Sydney obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery. He completed his internship and residency at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
When not at work he provides Acute Emergency Care in third world countries.

Dr Paul Klemes MBBS

Dr Klemes has been a General Practitioner for over 20 years providing medical care to patients in the Northern Beaches for 17 years.
He is interested in all aspects of General Practice.
Dr Klemes graduated from the University of New South Wales obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). He completed his internship and residency years at Prince of Wales (Randwick) and Prince Henry Hospital (La Perouse)
Dr Klemes became a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1996.
He enjoys cycling, camping and hiking when not at work.