Moonta Medical Centre is an Accredited General Practice that has been serving the community since 1991. It is located in the Copper Triangle two hour’s drive North of Adelaide.
Moonta Medical Centre has a bright, friendly and caring atmosphere.
Our team of valued health professionals provide compassionate health care while being mindful of individual needs and circumstances.
Our aim is to provide the highest standard of care, treat all patients with dignity and respect and to be patient centered in all we say, do, and offer
Values
Respect: Every person is valued and respected for their diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and beliefs.
Integrity: We are committed to communicating honestly and directly with our patients and each other.
Trust: To be reliable, dependable and give patients the ability to feel confident in the healthcare that we provide.
Caring: To have empathy for others , provide a listening ear and notice when someone needs help.
Positivity: A positive work culture develops good morale, teamwork and a happy environment for all staff and patients.
Mission Statement
“Embracing Healthcare and Wellness for All”
DOCTORS
DOCTORS
Dr Asif Ashraf
M.B.B.S, F.R.A.C.G.P
Dr Ashraf is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has 15 years experience in General & Emergency Medicine. He is the Principal GP of the practice and is a Supervisor to junior doctors and Medical Students.
He has a special interest in Dermatology, excision of skin lesions and Chronic Disease Management.
Languages spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi
Dr Shafiq Mughal
M.B.B.S, F.R.A.C.G.P, FARGP, MFamMed,DA
Dr Shafiq has joined Moonta Medical Practice as a Co- Principal GP of the practice and will be consulting regularly two to three days a week. He will also be Supervisor to junior doctors and Medical Students.
Dr Shafiq has more than 30 years of general practice experience and has worked in South Africa, Middle East, Pakistan and Australia. He is committed to rural SA and has worked in Port Augusta, Whyalla and Roxby Downs as a GP for 12 years.
He has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management.
Languages spoken: English, Urdu and Punjabi
Dr Satinee Chucherd
BMED
Dr Satinee graduated form School of Medicine at The University of New England(JMP), Armidale NSW.
She completed her internship, residency and Emergency Medicine Certificate in Illawarra Shoalhaven local health district in NSW.
Dr Satinee has a special interest in skin conditions and skin cancer.
She can speak Thai and enjoys Pilates, photography and Geology.
Dr Maham Atif
MBBS
Dr Maham Atif is a GP Registrar who completed her MBBS medical degree from Pakistan.
She worked in Pakistan for a few years before moving to Australia. She has worked as Resident Medical Officer at Flinders Medical Centre, Mount Gambier and Noarlunga Hospital.
Her interests include Chronic Disease Management, Women’s Health, Paediatrics and Preventative Health.
Outside work she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
Languages spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Dr Syed Zaidi
MBBS
Dr Zaidi graduated from Pakistan in 2002. He worked in General practice in Pakistan for few years then moved to Saudia Arabia and worked in family medicine and emergency for 10 years. He has strong interest in chronic disease management and palliative care.
Dr Raaid Halool
MBBS
Dr Halool graduated in 2013 and worked overseas in General Practice before moving to Australia. He has a special interest in ENT (ear, nose & throat), Paediatrics, Minor skin procedures and Chronic Disease Management.
Outside medicine he loves sport, especially tennis & soccer and is a registered soccer referee with Football SA.
Dr Zahid Shaheen
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Zahid Shaheen is a Fellow of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners(FRACGP).
He has 28 years of clinical experience including Gynecology, E.N.T, Paediatrics, General Surgery and General Medicine in busy teaching hospitals overseas, before taking General Practice as his field of interest.
Dr Shaheen has been involved in teaching medical students from Adelaide University, SA University and Flinders University for 7 years while working as a GP in Adelaide.
Dr Shaheen has special interest in Mental Health, skin care and checks, skin biopsies, implanon insertion and removal, child and adult immunisations, chronic disease management.
Additional languages spoken: Urdu, Punjabi & Hindi
Dr Bharti Dua
MBBS
Dr Bharti graduated from India in 2002. She has been working in Australia since 2020.
Dr Bharti consults all aspects of General Practice with a special interest in management of Chronic disease, Mental health, womens and childrens health. She is approachable and compassionate.
She speaks Hindi and Punjabi.
Dr Bharti enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.
Dr Atefeh Borjikhaniavanaki
MBBS
Dr Atefeh is a medical graduate from Iran and joined the Australian community in 2017, where she lived in Brisbane and Adelaide.
She obtained her Australian Medical Council certificate in 2019 and worked as a Resident Medical Officer in Flinders and Noarlunga Medical Centres in 2020.
Dr Atefeh has been involved in medical students education during her residency and has provided support to other overseas doctors by running bridging courses and tuitions.
She has recently joined the Moonta Medical Centre and is passionate to be a member of the rural community.
In her spare time, she does painting, Pilates, gardening and enjoys her time with her family
Dr Anna Kim
MBBS
Dr Kim graduated from the University of Queensland with her Doctor of Medicine and Surgery.
She completed her internship and residency in various hospitals in Queensland.
Her major interests are in Paediatrics, chronic disease management, and Public Health.
Practice Nurses:
- Vicki, Jayne, Mel, Kim, Melissa, Naomi and Jamie
At Moonta Medical Centre we have a friendly and dedicated nursing department. Services provided include, but are not limited to:
- Immunisations (childhood, adult, travel)
- Wound care
- Health assessments
- GP Management plans
- 40-49 year old
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (any age)
- Over 75 years old (annually)
- General health education and advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Practice Principals:
- Dr Asif Ashraf Dr Shafiq Mughal
Practice Manager:
- Leanne Kotz
Office Manager
Fiona
Receptionists
Irene, Mel, Lisa & Danni