Yahya's career in surgery has taken him across several countries, where he has obtained a wealth of training and experience. He began his basic surgical training in Iraq, working in a busy trauma centre. He later moved to the UAE and the UK, where he completed his basic surgical training and became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI).

Seeking to further his skills and knowledge, Yahya then travelled to Australia, where he completed his advanced surgical training and became a Fellow of the Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) through Austin Health. After that, Yahya completed a fellowship year in the Acute Surgical Unit at Eastern Health in Victoria. He then went on to complete three years of subspecialty training in upper gastrointestinal tract surgery and interventional endoscopy through the competetive Australia and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgical Association (ANZGOSA) training program. Throughout his ANZGOSA training, Yahya rotated through several busy cancer centres in Western Australia and Victoria.

Yahya is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Overall, his training and experience have prepared him well to provide high-quality surgical care to his patients

Interests:

Bariatric Surgery, Weight loss surgery, Gastric Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer, Surgical Endoscopy, Gallbladder Diseases, Hernia Surgery.

Dr Al-Moktar graduated from Baghdad Medical School in 1989, achieved his fellowship in internal medicine in 1999 from Baghdad University (FICMS). In Australia, Dr Al-Moktar has completed training in Internal Medicine and then advanced training in Nephrology (Victoria and New South Wales). In 2014, Dr Al-Moktar was granted FRACP.

His research has involved studying patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in hospitals.

He is interested in reviewing all patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, Hypertension, Haematuria, proteinuria, cystic kidney disease and general medicine linked to kidney disease including diabetes.

Dr Al-Moktar is also fluent in Arabic.

Dr Nathan Anderson is a Melbourne-based Orthopaedic Surgeon with a clinical interest in the management of spinal disorders. After graduating from the University of Melbourne and completing surgical training through the Australia Orthopaedic Association’s Victorian program, Dr Anderson has undertaken further sub-specialist training in the management of elective and traumatic spinal conditions. He is experienced in the management of a wide range of spinal conditions, including disc prolapse, lumbar and cervical degenerative disease, spinal tumours, adult and paediatric scoliosis correction, and spinal trauma. He is trained in the use of minimally invasive spinal techniques, and where appropriate he utilises both robotics and intra-operative computer navigation during spinal procedures to achieve excellent outcomes for patients.

Dr Shahzaib Anwar is an Specialist Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a foucs on advanced endoscopy. He completed his basic physician training and gastroenterology training in Adelaide, South Australia. He then further completed two years of training in Interventional Endoscopy at Alfred Hospital Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Western Health Melbourne. With an interest in conditions requiring advance endoscopy procedures, Dr Anwar provides consultations to patients with a wide range of gastroenterology and liver conditions.

Dr Anwar is available for local consultations and procedures can be organised at short notice.

Hospital Appointments:
Northern Health and Eastern Health Melbourne

Dr Anwar consults at Northern Private Hospital

Level 2, Suite 11
12 Osburn Place, Epping. VIC. 3076
Phone: 1300 678 474
Fax: 03 7049 4042

Dr Ross Apostolov is a consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who graduated from Monash University in 2009 and Deakin University in 2013, where he received academic prizes including achieving the highest mark in internal medicine. He completed training as a physician and gastroenterologist through Austin Health, Northern Health and Eastern Health, where he has undertaken numerous clinical, academic, leadership and mentoring roles.

Dr Apostolov consults on inpatients and outpatients with gastroenterological problems and provides inpatient peri-operative and general medical care at  Ramsay Warringal Private Hospital and Northern Private Hospital. He additionally works as a gastroenterologist at Austin Health and Northern Health.

Dr Apostolov has a keen interest in research and is currently undertaking a part-time PhD degree through Austin Health and University of Melbourne, exploring the link between low testosterone levels and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in men. Dr Apostolov was awarded a competitive scholarship through the National Health and Medical Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship for his PhD. His research has culminated in numerous publications in international medical journals.

Dr Apostolov is committed to providing evidence based, empathetic and individualised care to all patients. He has an interest in all aspects of liver disease, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as inflammatory bowel diseases, iron deficiency anaemia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Outside of work he enjoys running, playing tennis and spending time with his children. Dr Apostolov is happy to discuss patients with General Practitioners or other specialists.

Saeed is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in hip, knee and trauma surgery. He completed his orthopaedic training in the Sydney Northside training program and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2018. He then undertook two further fellowship training in the Royal Melbourne Hospital with Mr Andrew Bucknill in the pelvis and acetabular surgery. In 2019, Saeed moved to Oxford UK to attend the world-renowed Nuffield orthopaedic centre as clinical hip and knee fellow. During his time, he was trained in complex hip and knee surgeries with a focus on reconstructive techniques. The experience was an invaluable addition to Saeed's training. 

Saeed is actively involved in research. He has published multiple scientific articles and presented at both national and international meetings. Saeed is passionate about teaching and has been involved in the training of medical students and registrars throughout his career. 

Saeed uses the latest technology and surgical techniques to provide the safest and most accurate treatment. His areas of interest include trauma (adult and paediatric), hip and knee primary and revision arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction and cartilage restoration/meniscal preservation. 

Dr Ashour is a Graduate of the prestigious Kasr Al Ainy Medical College in Egypt. After training and obtaining his initial surgical qualifications from Cairo, he later travelled to Australia to complete a PhD degree in surgery.

Dr Ashour formally obtained his surgical fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) after completng his training in Melbourne, Victoria. Following this he completed two years of post-fellowship training in General, HPB and Upper GI surgery.

Dr Ashours practice is largely minimally invasive surgery and I also perform a wide range of surgical procedures.

Interests:
• Gallbladder surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Hernia procedures
• Ano-rectal conditions
• Carpal tunnel release
• lumps and bumps.
• Emergency procedures

Dr Ahour is GESA accredited for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic).  He is happy to be contacted for pre-referral advice or any other urgent or semi-urgent clinical enquiries.

Mr Atalla is a General Surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).  He completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and went on to complete his specialist surgical training in Melbourne with the Royal College of Surgeons.  He was selected for an accredited post-fellowship position in Auckland, New Zealand, and trained in the subspecialty of bariatric surgery.  During this time Mr Atalla refined his complex surgical and diagnostic/therapeutic expertise in both upper gastrointestinal/bariatric weight loss surgery and advanced laparoscopic skills.

Mr Atalla has an exprienced, multi -disciplinary team, comprising of a Bariatric Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Psychologist, Counsellor and Exercise Physiologist with the aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for all patients as they embark on their weight loss journey through a holistic approach to ensure long term success.

Mr Atalla is also pleased to provide a comprehensive General Surgery service to the Shepparton community, and is committed to offering timely treatment to all patients, private or public.

Mr Mark Baldwin has been practicing as a plastic surgeon in the northwest since 2006. Graduating at the top of his class in 1992, he completed nine years of advanced training in Melbourne and Brisbane before starting his specialist practice in 2002. Since then, he has worked full time in both the public and private settings.

Mr. Baldwin has a broad focus in plastic surgery, including breast reduction and augmentation, abdominoplasty, body contouring, rhinoplasty, facial cosmetic surgery, and hand surgery.

Dr Frances Barnett is a Medical Oncologist who provides personalised cancer care to her patients and their care-givers where all individuals are treated with compassion and respect.

Frances graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours Class 1 in 1999, and subsequently went on to complete her specialist physician training in Medical Oncology in 2007. She has since practiced predominantly in public hospitals in Melbourne, and has been a staff specialist at Northern Health since 2007. She is currently the Director of Medical Oncology at Northern Health, leading a team of Medical Oncologists who all work tirelessly to ensure their patients receive the highest standard of multi-disciplinary comprehensive cancer care.

With primary interests in breast and gastrointestinal cancers, Frances is actively involved in clinical trials evaluating improvements in cancer care. Frances is a member of Breast Cancer Trials (BCT), Australian Gastrointestinal Trials Group (AGITG), Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA), Clinical Oncology Group of Australia (COSA), in addition to American Society of
Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Frances contributes to eviQ, a national program that is the preferred source of evidence-based cancer treatment information in Australia.

Recognising the critical importance of teaching and training future generations, Frances is an accredited supervisor of Advanced Trainees in Medical Oncology as well as Basic Physician Trainees for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She is also involved in medical student education at the Northern Clinical School of Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne.