Clinicians Specialists

Experts in giving your best medical care

Dr. Rasika Perera
Dr. Rasika Perera

Practice Principal

Dr Rasika Perera is the owner of Tuart Family Practice. She has strong family values and is determined to bring these values into her practice. Dr Perera offers a range of medical services for all ages. She graduated in Sri Lanka 2003 & She moved to Australia in 2011 with her husband and twin boys. 

Dr. Sanath De Silva​
Dr. Sanath De Silva

Chronic Disease Management
MBBS, FRACGP

Dr. De Silva brings over 20 years of knowledge and expertise as a Medical Practitioner to Tuart Family Practice.
Dr. De Silva is interested in children’s, men’s and women’s health, mental health, chronic disease management and much more.

Dr. Sonia Ferrero​
Dr. Sonia Ferrero

Geriatric & General Medicine
FRACGP, MBBS

Dr Sonia Ferrero graduated from Università degli studi di Torino in Italy in 2001. Dr Ferrero has vast experience in the medical field from her extensive placement in the hospital system in Italy with Geriatric medicine, general medicine, skin ulcers, mental health, women’s health including sexual health, family planning, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatric.
Dr Ferrero is mainly interested in geriatric medicine, general medicine, chronic illness, skin ulcers and women’s health. Before joining Tuart, Dr Ferrero worked in Thornlie, Armadale and Bunbury. She loves travelling, reading, playing sport and watching movies. And she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two lovely daughters.
Dr. Ram Shrestha
Dr. Ram Shrestha

Acute Medicine & Chronic Disease Management
MBBS, FRACGP, MSc, AMC

Dr Ram graduated from the Kathmandu University, Nepal and has also completed a Masters of Science & Population Health at the university of Wollongong, NSW.
He has over 5 years experience working in various specialities at St John of God Subiaco, Swan District hospital, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital and St John of God Midland Hospital. Dr. Ram has a special interest in chronic disease management, acute medicine and comprehensive care.
Dr Minats Manickam
Dr Minats Manickam

Chronic Disease Management and Mens Health
FRACGP, MBBS, AMC

Dr Minats enjoys all aspects of General Practice with key focus on travel medicine, communicable disease and sexual health. He is interested in dermatology procedures and regular skin checks. He is open to welcome new patients and can confidently manage most chronic medical conditions. Special Interests: Skin Cancer, Chronic Disease Management, Men’s Health, Sexual Health, Travel Health, Workers Compensation & Women’s Health. Dr Manickam is fluent in Tamil.

Physician - Dr Ko Ko Lin Thaw
Physician - Dr Ko Ko Lin Thaw

Acute and Chronic Complex Medical Issues
MBBS, MRCP(UK), SCE Acute Med(UK), FRACP, FRCP(UK)

Dr Thaw is a general medicine specialist trained in Western Australia and overseas.
Dr Thaw focuses on patient-centred care and provides a comprehensive assessment and management of all aspects of acute and chronic complex medical issues.
His areas of interest include acute medicine, perioperative medicine and managing medical patients with chronic and complex issues.
Dr Thaw is fluent in Malay & Mandarin.

Dr Zahraa Al-Tameemi​
Dr Zahraa Al-Tameemi

General Medicine & Chronic Disease Management
MBChB, FRACGP, DRANZCOG

Dr Zahraa Al-Tameemi has been a medical practitioner since 2009 after graduation from Iraq, University of Baghdad. Then moved to Australia to pursue her medical career. She worked in numerous hospitals across Tasmania and Western Australia covering different aspects of medicine, with a particular interest in women’s health. Dr Al-Tameemi has finished her DRANZCOG through King Edward Memorial Hospital. When not at work, you will find Zahraa enjoying family time, cooking, down the beach, and spending time with friends.
Dr Neida Amin​
Dr Neida Amin

Special Interest in Women's Health and Aesthetic Medicine

Dr. Neida Amin is a highly experienced General Practitioner. She graduated from Glasgow University and completed her GP training in Glasgow, Scotland. After moving to Australia, she achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Amin has a special interest in lifestyle and preventative medicine, with a focus on Women’s Health, including family planning, sexual health, and Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT).

She is also skilled in aesthetic medicine and enjoys an active lifestyle, particularly tennis.
Note: Dr. Amin does not prescribe opiates, benzodiazepines, stimulants, or vaping products.

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Dr Poonam Ghimire

General Practitioner
FRACP, MBBS

Dr.Poonam’s , Dr. Poonam graduated from Kist Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal in 2016. Since moving to Australia, she gained experience working at Royal Perth Hospital across multiple departments, including pediatrics, ED, and general medicine. Dr. Poonam also holds a Certificate of Women’s Health and has a strong interest in chronic disease management.

She offers a wide range of women’s health services, including:

  • Mirena insertion & removal
  • Implanon insertion & removal
  • Perimenopause & post-menopause care
  • Medical termination for an unwanted pregnancy

Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, catching up with friends, and spending time with family.

Dr.Nushab

Physiotherapist

Nushab is a physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience in different areas of physiotherapy. He has worked in hospitals and in the community, both in Australia and overseas (India and Kuwait). This has helped him understand different healthcare systems and the needs of people from different backgrounds.

He treats many conditions, including problems with nerves and joints, recovery after surgery, and both short-term and long-term pain. He also helps with sports injuries and care for older adults. Nushab is trained in advanced techniques like Mulligan therapy, dry needling, and kinesiology taping.

To make you feel comfortable, Nushab speaks English and Malayalam  and also understands Tamil and Arabic, especially medical terms.

For bookings, kindly reach out to our reception for further assistance.

Penny Fox

Counselling & Clinical Psychologist
B.A.Hons (UNISA) | M.A. (Couns.Psych.)(Natal, South Africa)

Penny takes a humanistic holistic approach to therapy focussing on the unfolding, here-and-now client-therapist relationship, developing a bond that nurtures and encourages clients to: enhance their authenticity, experience competence, encourage flexibility and compassion in self-care, and create personal, realistic appraisals of their environment (home and work) and relationships (families, partner, friends and colleagues).
Megan Nielsen
Megan Nielsen

A endorsed Midwife and a Registered Nurse
RM RN Endorsed Midwife

Meg has a vast wealth of knowledge as both a Registered Nurse, Nurse Educator and Registered Midwife working in NSW, the UK, Northern Territory and Western Australia. She has a passion for women’s health and believes in continuity of care for a woman and her family, from early pregnancy through into the postnatal period. Meg works with women both to provide a safe healthy pregnancy, as well as listening to, and providing education specific to their needs.
She believes a woman-centred approach encourages women to have the birth of their choice. She enjoys working in collaboration with women and their families, GP/Obstetrician Dr Kavipriya Soma as well as other passionate like-minded midwives who work in the Perth community.

Tahnee Harvey
Tahnee Harvey

Registered Nurse
BSc(Nursing)(RN), BSc(Paramedicine), Grad. Cert. Aboriginal Studies

Tahnee brings a wealth of knowledge to our treatment room, with her many years of clinical experience. Always friendly, efficient and enthusiastic, Tahnee will be involved in your holistic care, chronic disease management and will quickly triage you if you are unwell and need prompt attention. Tahnee is fantastic with children and will make your childs trip to the doctor as enjoyable as possible.
Rajaswari
Rajaswari

Midwife and Registered Nurse

Vanessa

Midwife

Vanessa is a privately practising midwife providing individualised antenatal and postnatal care. With 10+ years combined experience as a nurse and midwife, her approach is grounded in wholehearted, woman-centred support, nurturing trusting relationships and continuity of care. Vanessa is committed to supporting women to feel informed, confident, and emotionally supported throughout pregnancy and the transition to parenthood. She values collaborative care and works closely with the GP team to provide holistic support for families.

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Manjari Ghimire

Practice Manager
MBA

With many years experience in the medical industry, Manjari knows how to keep the Tuart Family Practice running smoothly and efficiently. With her cheerful and positive attitude, even when under pressure, Manjari brings harmony within the whole practice. Overseeing all our fabulous reception staff, they always bring a warm smile and a laugh to our waiting room. They are always available to answer any queries or help in any way they can either in person or on the phone.

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