We love what we do
Our doctors are committed to top quality health care, and provide advice and support to our local community of clients. In total our doctors have provided over 100 years of service to the people of Bacchus Marsh and district.
Dr Paul Williams
Dr Williams has been working at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre since 1987.
He practices general family medicine and paediatrics.
He also has admitting rights for Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
Dr Santino Bronchinetti
Dr Bronchinetti has been practicing at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre for a number of years.
He practices family medicine, skin lesions and general practice.
Dr Siva Sooknandan
Dr Sooknandan has been practicing at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre for over 30 years. He has interests in mental health, skin lesions, minor surgery and drug rehabilitation.
He arranges inpatient detoxification at Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
Dr Niresh Madhanpall
Dr Madhanpall has been at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre since 2003.
He has an interest in family medicine, aged care, skin lesions and chronic disease management.
Dr Ravin Sadhai
Dr Sadhai has been practicing at Bacchus Marsh Medical Centre since 2005. He has an interest in family medicine, skin lesions, aged care and sports medicine.
He is also involved with a number of football clubs in an official capacity.
Other areas he specialises in are palliative care, diabetes, cardiovascular health, men's health, obstetrics and women's health.
Dr Om Naidu
Before joining general practice, Dr Naidu was an Advanced Emergency Medicine Trainee with experience in various specialities including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Aged Care and Intensive Care. He enjoys working as a country doctor and has particular interest in urgent care, mental health, womens health, sports medicine and minor surgeries.
Dr Michael O'Malley
Dr O’Malley has returned to us after a rotation in Ballarat Emergency Department. He has recently completed his fellowship and will now be with us permanently. His interests include minor procedures and paediatrics, and he also has experience in ED.
Dr Arpita Chauhan
Dr Arpi has recently completed her fellowship and will now be with us permanently. Her interests include women’s health and chronic disease management.
Dr Canillo
Dr. Canillo has extensive hospital experience particularly in Emergency Medicine where he worked for 10 years before joining General Practice last 2013. He aims to deliver best care with empathy to achieve positive outcome for his patients.
Areas of interest: Family medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Sports medicine, Minor surgeries, Emergency and urgent care, Chronic disease management, Men’s and women’s health.
Dr Tint
Dr Tint enjoys all aspects of general practice, and has a special interest in children’s health, women’s health, mental health, and chronic medical conditions.
Dr Harjinder Johar
Dr Johar originates from India, and he speaks Punjabi and Hindi. He has more than 16 years’ experience in Australian hospitals and General Practice.
Dr Johar consults on all matters, but his special interests are paediatrics, geriatrics, emergency medicine and mental health.
Dr Mirza Mehmood
Dr. Mehmood has extensive experience in ‘General Medicine’ and ‘Medical Specialties’ (including Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Renal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine).
Dr. Mehmood started General Practice in 2017, his areas of special interest include Family Medicine, Management of Complex and Chronic Diseases, Preventative Health, Aged Care, Skin Cancer, and Emergency Medicine.
Dr Stephanie Williams
Dr Williams graduated from The University of Melbourne. Her favourite aspects of being a GP are the variety of presentations, getting to know my patients and their families and engaging in preventative health.
Dr Williams’ special interests include preventative health, sexual health, women's health and paediatrics.
Dr Sen Arudhsivam
Dr Sen has worked in Emergency Medicine for nearly ten years. In 2017, he transferred to general practice and has a special interest in paediatrics, and prevention of smoking, drugs and alcohol.
Dr Ben Wang
Dr Ben completed his fellowship in 2019. He enjoys all aspects of general practice, and has a special interest in Implanon insertion and removal, ingrown toenail surgery, abscess or boil drainage, skin cancer biopsy and removal, antenatal check, and mental health.
Dr Jessica Jose
Dr Jose is working with us until August 2020. She has an interest in paediatric medicine and has completed the Sydney Children’s Health Program diploma to complement this. She also has an interest in preventive medicine, minor procedures and emergency medicine.
Dr Rakhi Basu
Dr Basu completed her fellowship in 2015 and has also completed an advanced diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Dr Basu enjoys the variety of care that general practice involves and can offer antenatal shared care. Her areas of interest include women's health, contraception (including Mirena), preventive care (e.g. Cervical Screening Test), minor surgery, mental health care.