Meet Your Trusted Local Doctors | GPs in Tamworth NSW

Ian is a principal at Northwest Health with more than twenty years experience in rural general practice. He has a keen interest in training the future health workforce and is the principal training supervisor in the practice.

Ian enjoys all facets of patient care. He has specific interests in addiction medicine, the management of viral hepatitis and is both a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner and a medical review officer.

Ian is currently on the board of the Hunter New England Local Health District.

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Dr Genevieve Maher has been a valued member of the Northwest Health team since 2019, delivering dedicated and compassionate care to patients in the Tamworth region. A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Dr Maher brings extensive experience to her role as a general practitioner.

She completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2007 at the University of the Philippines-Manila, where she began her medical career. After relocating to Australia in 2011, she earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Queensland and contributed to research within the Faculty of Medicine, with a focus on public health behaviours and their influence on health outcomes.

Dr Maher has a special interest in women’s and children’s health, mental health, chronic disease management, and preventative care. She is fluent in Filipino (Tagalog) and is passionate about delivering patient-centred, holistic care. Dr Maher currently consults at both East Tamworth Medical Centre (ETMC) and Calala clinics, proudly supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Doctor Heryanto Ng went to University of NSW to do a Bachelor of Medical Science with 1st call Honours, graduating in 2005.

He then worked for 2 years in research before undergoing a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery at University of Sydney where he graduated in 2012.

He worked at Nepean, Concord & Canterbury Hospital before started GP training in 2018. Dr Ng received Fellowship in 2020 and is very interested in children's health.

Dr. Ali is a general practitioner with an extensive background in rural practice in Australia and overseas.

As a GP, Ali enjoys all aspects of general practice and he is particularly interested in chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis, men's and women's health, mental health, cancer screening programs, and aged care.

Ali enjoys watching movies and cooking in his free time.

Dr Fadi has been a Doctor for 33+ years. He is a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has a special interest in Diabetes, Children's Health and Women’s Health. .With achievements in Post Grad obstetrics and gynaecology, including a family planning course, Dr Fadi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in family planning, fertility, contraception, procedural emergency experience; including insertion and removal of IUD (Mirena) and Implanon, pelvic pain and antenatal care. Dr Fadi also specialises in terminations.

Dr Fadi has been working in Sydney in a women's health clinic for many years and wants to offer women in rural areas accessible and affordable health care. Dr Fadi wants to break down the barriers women have faced in the past when accessing care.

When Dr Fadi is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 dogs in the country.

Dr Mahtab received her Medical Diploma in 2017 from Mashhad University of Medical Science in Iran. She then worked as a General Practitioner in Iran for 5 years before moving to Australia.

As she enjoys all aspects of general practice,  she is particularly interested in mental health, women’s health and chronic disease management.

Dr. Syed Muntasser (Monte) Islam holds an MBBS from the University of Western Australia (2009) and MBA with first class honours from the University of Melbourne (2023).

Monte completed his internship and residency at Royal Perth Hospital and has worked for 10 years in Australia’s top tertiary hospitals including:

•         Victoria (The Alfred, The Austin, Peter Maccallum Cancer Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital)

•         Tasmania (Launceston General Hospital)

•         Darwin (Royal Darwin Hospital)

He enjoys all aspects of patient care, with special interest areas in Cancer Medicine (Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology).

Monte is also a specialist in Life Insurance having worked for 5 years with AustralianSuper / TAL in the assessment of Income Protection, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and Terminal Illness claims.

In his spare time, Monte enjoys spending time with his family, road biking, gardening (with varying degrees of success) and getting recommendations for new shows to watch on Netflix.

Dr. Hooper is a General Practitioner and fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. 

He graduated from the University of New England in 2016 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. He then worked for several years in Critical Care medicine at the Tamworth Base Hospital. 

Dr. Hooper enjoys the diversity of rural general practice, and has a special interest in skin cancer medicine.  

In his personal life he enjoys playing and coaching local soccer.

Dr. Muhammad Aachar graduated in 2007 from Chandka Medical College in Larkana, Pakistan. He later earned his MRCGP International qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2023. Before relocating to Australia, Dr. Aachar gained extensive experience as a General Practitioner in Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

He has a particular interest in the management of chronic diseases, mental health concerns, and other common general practice cases. In his free time, Dr. Aachar enjoys reading books, watching movies, and playing cricket.

I am a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner with a medical degree from a medical  school  in Iran, where I graduated in 2014. With nearly 10 years of experience, I have gained extensive expertise in overseeing patient care across various areas of healthcare. My experience also includes a strong background in emergency medicine.

Throughout my career, I have treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, chronic diseases, women's health issues, dermatological concerns, pediatric conditions, and infectious diseases. I am passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to improve the health and well-being of those I serve.

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Coming to us from Bourke in Western NSW, Dr Peter is a jack of all trades when it comes to the medical industry. He also speaks three different languages including Arabic, English and French.

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Dr. Sobia Naureen earned her MBBS degree from the University of Health Sciences, Pakistan, in 2008 and achieved her MRCGP qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK, in 2023.

With over a decade of experience in healthcare across Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, she has developed her expertise in patient care and clinical excellence. While passionate about treating patients of all ages and with diverse medical conditions in the field of Family Medicine, she has developed a particular interest in acute and chronic disease management, as well as women's health.

In free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, gardening, and traveling.

Dr. Abegail completed her Doctor of Medicine in 2016 at the University of the City of Manila, Philippines, and finished her Family Medicine training in 2021. In 2023, she earned her Diplomate in Family Medicine and was humbled to finish at the top of her batch.

She is passionate about providing care to patients of all ages and has a special interest in chronic disease management, as well as child and geriatric health.

Outside of work, Dr. Abegail enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking, and watching movies. Since recently moving to Australia in 2025, she’s excited to explore new adventures like camping, fishing and hiking.