Meet The Team

With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for patient care, our team is here for you and your family, every step of the way.

Our People

Our doctors are Australian-trained, RACGP-certified, and bring diverse experience across family medicine, chronic care, and preventative health. We take the time to listen and provide care that’s personal, respectful, and built on trust.

Dr Vasanth Govindappa
MBBS, MRCGP, FRACGP

Dr Govindappa is also a very understanding, caring doctor who works with his patients to find the best outcome for them in terms of their health care. He listens and his patients appreciate his time and his knowledge.

Dr Balkrushna (Bali) Patoliya
MD, FRACGP

Dr Bali is versatile and has many areas of general practice that he has an interest in, complex care, chronic disease, pain management, children’s health, men’s health, women’s health, mental health, skin (including biopsies, as well as minor procedures), workers compensation, motor vehicle, driver’s medicals as well as employment medicals.

Dr Astha Shukla
MD, FRACGP, DCH

With Dr Shukla’s approach to medicine, she is direct and tends to tackle issues head on. There is nothing you cannot discuss with her as she covers all aspects of medicine.

Dr Azadeh Amini Najafabadi
General practitioner

Dr Azadeh Amini Najafabadi has been practising as a General Practitioner in Australia since 2015. She is a highly respected and sought-after female GP with a special interest in chronic disease management and family medicine.

Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, Dr Azadeh is known for her thorough approach, compassionate nature, and warm sense of humour. She takes the time to listen to her patients, ensuring they feel supported, respected, and actively involved in their healthcare journey.

Patients appreciate Dr Azadeh's caring, thoughtful, and empathetic approach. She believes that the best health outcomes are achieved through a collaborative partnership between doctor and patient, where both work together to understand health concerns, develop personalised treatment plans, and achieve long-term wellbeing goals.

In 2019, Dr Azadeh was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), recognising her commitment to excellence in general practice.

Languages spoken: English and Farsi.

Find Us in the Heart of Wangara

Wangara Medical Centre is located on Prindiville drive making access to healthcare easier than ever. Whether you’re stopping by during a busy day or planning a dedicated visit, our clinic is easy to find, with plenty of parking and excellent public transport access.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Appointments can be booked online at any time using our online booking service.