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Our Team

Meet Your Doctors at Franklin General Practice

Our doctos have over 10 years of experience in the Canberra region and are supported by our registered nurses and a friendly admin team.

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Dr Abul Hassan Syed

MBBS , FRACGP

Dr Abul Hassan Syed has been practising as a General Practitioner in Australia since 2005, following earlier hospital work after moving to Australia in 2000. With experience in general practice, paediatrics, and obstetrics, he offers compassionate, comprehensive care to patients across all age groups.

Dr Syed has a special interest in chronic disease management, including diabetes, as well as children’s and women’s health. He is skilled in skin cancer checks, minor procedures, Implanon insertion/removal, and work-related medicals.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and travelling to places rich in history and natural beauty.

Special Interests:
• Skin cancer checks & minor excisions
• Chronic disease management
• Men’s, women’s & children’s health
• Ingrown toenails
• Aged care

Dr Syeda Tazeena Tausif

MBBS , AMC

Special Interests
Skin related concerns
Gut Health
General and Child Health

Dr Syeda Tausif is an Australian-based health professional. She is trained as a GP (General Practitioner) and worked for more than 15 years.

Outside of work she enjoys travelling.

Dr Shaikh Shahriyar Wahab

MB BS DHAKA; AMC

Special Interests
Mental health

Dr Shaikh Wahab graduated from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1991 and has gained valuable experience working as a GP for more than 20 years. Dr Wahab enjoys all aspects of family medicine and has a particular interest in mental health. When not at work, he enjoys travelling.

Dr Isuru Ravinatha Ariyasingha

MBBS (University of Colombo- Sri Lanka)

Special Interests
Mental health

Dr. Isuru Ravinatha Ariyasingha migrated to Australia in 2023, with his wife and adorable son to start his career in Australia. He is an experienced medical practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience across general practice, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, and ENT. He worked at Westmead Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and The Canberra hospital, before joining the Franklin General Practice.

He has the passion for medicine and enjoys all aspects of family medicine, with special interest in women’s health, men’s health, minor surgical procedures, acute care medicine and chronic disease management. He is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and continuity of care for individuals and families. He is fluent in English and Sinhala, making him accessible to a diverse patient population. He values ongoing professional development and is passionate about advancing his skills to better serve his community.

Outside of his work he enjoys watching movies, playing guitar and traveling with his family.

Kereng Modise

Kereng graduated from the University of South Australia (Adelaide) in 2006. She has since worked across different areas of physiotherapy.

 

She enjoys meeting new people and discovering new places.

Since moving to Canberra, she enjoys walking around “the lake”

 

Areas of Interest

·         Musculoskeletal conditions such as:

  • low back pain
  • tension headaches
  • sporting injuries (strains and sprains)

 

·         Post surgical rehabilitation

  • shoulder reconstruction
  • hip & knee replacements

 

·         women’s health

·         disability Care including stroke rehabilitation

·         pre-employment screens and Return to work

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To register for our rapidly expanding patient list, contact our team now.

Get Appointment

To register for our rapidly expanding patient list, contact our team now.