Dr Ambreen’s medical career started in Pakistan where she completed her degree. This then took her to England for many years before coming to Australia where she continued to advance her education. Dr Ambreen specialises in paediatric and children’s health, sexual and reproductive healthcare and skin cancer medicine with such appointments as child immunisation, skin checks and excisions. Dr Ambreen is also qualified in IUD insertion and removal. Dr Ambreen’s caring and nurturing nature always put her patients as ease.
Dr. Sofia Ambreen
MBBS, FRACGP, MRCGP (UK), DFRSH (UK), DRCOG
(UK), DCH (UK), Diploma of Skin Cancer
Medicine (Skin Cancer College Australasia)
Dr. Gemma McMahon
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr. Gemma McMahon has been a General Practitioner since completing her medical degree at Griffith University in 2015. She gained experience at Bankstown and Campbelltown Hospitals before training in General Practice across a number of clinics in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Dr. McMahon takes a patient-centred approach, focusing on listening carefully and collaborating with her patients to achieve the best health outcomes. She has a special interest in paediatrics, preventative medicine, and mental health, and provides care that considers each patient’s unique history, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing.
Dr. Gemma McMahon consults on Mondays and Thursdays.
Dr. Pritam Pandey
MBBS (Nepal), MRCGP (UK)
Dr. Pandey completed his medical degree in Nepal before relocating to the UK, where he gained extensive experience across both secondary and primary care. He holds the MRCGP (UK) qualification and has developed expertise in men’s health, dermatology, mental health, diabetes, and long-term condition management.
Dr. Pandey takes a patient-centred approach to care, placing strong emphasis on listening, understanding, and working collaboratively with his patients to support their health and wellbeing. He has a particular interest in men’s health, dermatology and mental health, and is committed to preventive care and early intervention, helping patients achieve long-term wellbeing.
Dr. Pandey is available for consultations.
Dr. Javad Maleki
MD, FRACGP
Dr. Javad Maleki has been a General Practitioner since 2003. He started his career in Australia 2008 at Concord Repatriation General Hospital then moved into the world of General practice in 2011. Dr Maleki takes a holistic approach to treating chronic illness, as well as being proactive and providing preventive medical care. He examines not only the patient, but also their unique history, environment, lifestyle, sleep patterns and underlying factors.
Practice nurse
Farrah Sardari
Farrah works full time at the Surgery and has a combined role as a Practice nurse and Practice manager. She loves to expand her knowledge and always participates in ongoing education to keep up to date her clinical and management skills to ensure that her performance is at the highest standard for General Practice.
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Farah is very motivated and engaged and loves every aspect of General practice. She likes to be organized and works effectively to improve patient care and to streamline routines in our practice.
Allied Health
Katika
Acupuncturist & Chinese Medicine Practitioner in Terrey Hills
Katika Funnell is an experienced, degree-qualified Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner consulting from Terrey Hills, supporting patients across Terrey Hills, Duffys Forest, Frenchs Forest and Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With over 22 years of clinical experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Katika provides evidence-based acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha and cosmetic acupuncture treatments tailored to your individual health concerns.
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Her clinical focus includes fertility and IVF support, pregnancy care, women’s health, headaches and migraines, sciatica, neck and back pain, osteoarthritis, digestive health including IBS and bloating, plantar fasciitis and stress-related conditions. Katika is passionate about helping patients better understand their bodies and aims to work alongside any existing medical or allied health care plan.
Gentle, Experienced Acupuncture Care
Painless acupuncture has been a cornerstone of Katika’s approach since beginning practice in 2003. She places strong importance on communication and helping patients feel comfortable, informed and supported throughout treatment — especially those new to acupuncture or feeling anxious about the process. Her calm, structured approach helps demystify Chinese Medicine while providing practical support for pain management, recovery, stress and wellbeing.
Katika holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS), completed clinical internship training at Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital in China, and undertook five years of mentorship during the early stages of her career. She is registered with AHPRA, a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS), and a health fund provider with HICAPS available.
Services Include
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Cupping & Gua Sha
- Cosmetic Acupuncture
Focus Areas:
- General pain relief and management; Headaches & Migraines
- Back, Neck, Plantar Fasciitis, Tennis elbow, Sciatica Pain
- Fertility & IVF Support
- Pregnancy Acupuncture
- Women’s Health & Menopause Support
- Digestive Health Support
Located in Terrey Hills, Katika welcomes patients from Terrey Hills, Duffys Forest, Frenchs Forest and surrounding Northern Beaches suburbs seeking experienced acupuncture and Chinese Medicine care.
She is AHPRA registered, and a health fund provider. Rebates on treatments may apply depending on your health fund policy.
Admin
Riley
Riley joined our surgery March 2022 .
Currently she works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Maggie
Maggie joined our surgery May 2023.
Currently she works Thursday, Friday and some Saturdays.
Alison
Alison joined our surgery May 2026 – Currently she works on Saturdays