Our Health Professionals

Dr Gus Channo

MBCHB FRACGP Medical Principal

Dr Gus Channo is the Medical Principal of The Madison Medical Practice St Ives, and prides himself on leading like-minded individuals in caring for the St Ives Community. Gus has been a doctor for over 24 years and a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners since 2010. Gus is passionate about patient care, and prides himself on attention to detail and thoroughness. His vast experience in both rural and city communities have given him a greater understanding of people which enhances patient engagement.

Gus has worked in several leading hospitals including the Royal Adelaide and St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney over his career, and enjoys teaching the next generation of General Practitioners as a GP Synergy Supervisor. Gus has special interests in men’s health, preventative medicine and aged care, and has completed a professional Certificate in Geriatric Medicine. Gus is fluent in English and Arabic.

Dr Channo consulting days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Dr Gus Channo is an independent contracted GP who operates his own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 94 257 745 778.

Dr Chitra Das

MBBS FRACGP DCH

Dr Chitra Das is an experienced Medical Practitioner (GP) who graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and received her fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2017.

She has attained a Diploma in Paediatrics and Adolescent Health from Sydney Westmead hospital, completed advanced surgical training in Skin Cancer Surgery from Bond University Queensland, and attained a Primary Certificate of Menopause and Women’s Health.

Dr Das has special interests in women’s health, paediatrics, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and geriatric management of chronic disease. Additionally, she performs minor operations such as ingrown toe nail surgery, suturing, removal of foreign bodies and contraceptive IUDs: Implanon insertion and removal, Mirena removal only.

Dr Das strongly believes in continuity of patient care, and provides preventive care with education to her patients, an ethos we both share.

She is a mother of two beautiful young girls and in her spare time, enjoys playing piano.

Dr Chitra Das’ consulting days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday fortnightly.

Dr Chitra Das is an independent contracted GP who operates her own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 94 642 813 321.

Dr Lina Channo

MBCHB, FRACGP

Dr Lina Channo has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She completed her internship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and residency at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Before starting her general practice training, she worked at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, working in the areas of nasal, sinus, allergy and asthma research. As part of her training, Lina worked in general practice in Orange and at Orange Base Hospital as a paediatric registrar for her special skills training. In 2010, Lina obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Whilst Lina enjoys the diversity of general practice, her special interests are paediatrics, family planning and women’s health. She is qualified in Implanon insertion and removal and Mirena removal. She is particularly passionate and knowledgeable when it comes to menopause, an area of women’s health where she offers a comprehensive approach to management by understanding, and empathising with the challenges that women go through. Her other areas of interest are mental health, preventive health, lifestyle medicine and weight loss management.

Dr Channo has also obtained additional certificates:

• Certificate of Family Planning and Sexual Health
• Foundation Certificate in Women’s Health
• Primary Certificate of Menopause and Women’s Health
• Professional Certificate of Musculoskeletal and Sport Medicine

Dr Channo is a member of:

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
• Australasian Menopause Society
• International Menopause Society

Lina is caring, thorough and enjoys being able to build long term relationships with her patients to offer holistic care. Outside of medicine, Lina lives locally and is married with two children. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, yoga and reading.

Dr Channo’s consulting days are Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, Friday’s and one Saturday per month.

Dr Lina Channo is an independent contracted GP who operates her own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 14 366 881 240.

Dr Kawisha Arander

BMed MD MPH DCH FRACGP

Dr Kawisha Arander is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Kawisha completed her medical degree at UNSW in 2016 with a distinction and completed her internship and residency at Nepean Hospital. She is passionate about preventative health care and strives to provide quality, holistic care to her patients and their families. Dr Kawisha Arander has also completed a Master of Public Health, specialising in Primary Care with distinction at UNSW.  She has a special interest in paediatrics and has completed the Sydney Child Health Program. She also provides shared antenatal care to pregnant women booked at Hornsby and Royal North Shore Hospital. She is fluent in English and Sinhalese.

Outside of work, Kawisha enjoys exploring the great outdoors and discovering hidden hiking trails around Sydney. She loves to immerse herself in diverse cultural experiences around the world through dance, good food and travel.

Dr Kawisha Arander’s consulting days are Monday and Wednesday.

Dr Kawisha Arander is an independent contracted GP who operates her own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 68 642 253 558.

Dr Sanjev Krishnamohan

FRACGP, MBBS (Hon), Derm. Cert, BE (Hon)

Dr Sanjev Krishnamohan graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Sydney in 2012 and was trained at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Followed by his work at Concord and Canterbury Hospitals. Afterwards, he pursued specialisation in Family Medicine and General Practice and obtained his fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

Dr Krishnamohan is an experienced doctor in St Ives who takes a keen interest in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Paediatrics, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicine. He is also passionate about  Dermatology as well as Skin Cancer Checks. He has not only gained hospital experience but has also worked for several years in private practice, home and nursing home visits.

Sanjev also takes a special interest in medical teaching and provided his services at the Sydney University Medical School. He is a researcher as well and his research has been published in both medical conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Apart from practising, Dr Krishnamohan enjoys spending quality time with his young family and loves to do everything outdoors like playing tennis and going for a jog.

Dr Sanjev Krishnamohan is bilingual and fluent in English as well as Tamil, and his consulting days are Monday & Thursday.

Dr Sanjev Krishnamohan is an independent contracted GP who operates his own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 13 974 860 237.

Dr XP Cheah

MBBS FRACGP

Dr XP Cheah completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2014, and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023. Prior to general practice, he completed his initial hospital training at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Dr XP has also worked in several emergency departments as a senior resident, such as Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals. Dr XP has extensive experience working in corporate medical assistance, coordinating aeromedical evacuations and providing travel medical advice.

XP enjoys all aspects of general practice, having worked at various practices across Sydney, however has a particular interest in men’s health, preventative health and minor procedures. XP lives locally in the Upper North Shore and outside of work, enjoys travelling, skiing, long distance running, and spending time with his wife and golden retriever.

Dr XP’s consulting days are Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Dr XP Cheah is an independent contracted GP who operates his own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 61 733 701 302.

Dr Joel Lee

MBBS FRACGP

Dr A.M. Babu

General Practitioner

Dr Farah Abadi

MD BMed DCH FRACGP

Dr Farah Abadi graduated in 2017 with MD and BMedSt from Queensland and completed her internship and residency in Gosford and Wyong Hospital. She is passionate about delivering preventative and holistic healthcare to her patients. She enjoys all aspects of medical practice but her special interests are in preventive health, women’s health, paediatrics and chronic disease management.

Dr Abadi has also completed a Diploma in Child Health in 2019 through Westmead Children’s Hospital. During her GP training years she trained in Tamworth, Kellyville and St Ives. She lives locally and is familiar with the demographic and enjoys caring for the community’s medical needs.

Dr Abadi’s consulting days are Monday-Thursday, and one Saturday per month.

From Tuesday 23^rd July 2024, Dr Farah Abadi will stop consulting as she will be on maternity leave. Dr Abadi is hoping to resume consulting from mid November 2024.

Dr Farah Abadi is an independent contracted GP who operates her own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 78 659 738 744.

Dr Sharmila Nanra

BMed FRACGP DCH

Dr Nanra graduated from Newcastle University in 1988 and subsequently completed a 3 year residency at Royal North Shore Hospital. In 1992 Dr Nanra worked at Camperdown Children’s Hospital (now known as Westmead Children’s Hospital) and completed a Diploma in Child Health through Sydney University.

Dr Nanra has worked in General Practice since 1993, initially working in Kairong and for the last 20 years, in the upper North Shore. She is experienced in all aspects of general practice and in particular has wide experience in the management of mental health, women’s health, paediatrics and complex chronic health management.

Over the years, she has learnt that good listening, collaboration, proactivity and a holistic approach are the hallmarks of successful medical care.In her downtime, Dr Nanra enjoys walking, cooking, DIY projects and spending time with her family.

Dr Sharmila Nanra is an independent contracted GP who operates her own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 20 670 370 457.

Dr Gagandeep “Gagan” Sawhney

MBBS FRACGP

Gagan is a female general practitioner who graduated from the Government Medical College in Amritsar, India in 1992. After migrating to Australia in 1996, she continued her studies and trained at Prince of Wales Hospital, Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Rozelle Hospitals for many years to expose herself to multiple areas of patient care to enhance her medical experience. Gagan commenced her General Practice Specialty Training at the University of Western Sydney as a part of the “Wentwest” program in 2005. After completing her rural term in Oberon, she joined the team at The Madison Medical Practice in 2006 and has been a devoted GP to the St Ives community ever since.  Gagan’s empathetic and extensive experience has seen patients come from all over Sydney; a testament of her commitment to practice holistic medicine. Gagan has special interests in women’s and children’s health, as well as family health, geriatrics and mental health. Gagan is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi. Her aim as a general practitioner is to practice medicine in such a way that allows her to provide quality care to all her patients and be available for them when in need.

Dr Sawhney’s consulting days are Tuesday, Wednesday morning and Friday.

Dr Sawhney is an independent contracted GP who operates her own medical business within the Madison Medical Practice St Ives; ABN 38 602 591 914.

Dr Nicky Kathuria

GP Registrar

The Madison Medical Practice St Ives welcomes Dr Nicky Kathuria, a GPT 3 Registrar to our team. Dr Nicky is in her final placement as a registrar before becoming a Fellow of RACGP and will be working from the 5th August 2024 to assist our busy consulting doctors and staff to care of the St Ives community.

Dr Nicky graduated from Bond University with a Doctor of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital, where she has gained experience across a range of specialities.

Dr Nicky enjoys the broad spectrum of general practice and the opportunity to provide holistic care to her patients. She approaches her consultations with empathy, open communication, and respect.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, finding new places to eat, reading and travelling to explore new cultures.

To make an appointment with Dr Nicky, please click Book Online or call our friendly staff on 9440-9411.

Dr Nicky Kathuria is a GP Registrar in training who is employed by the Madison Medical Practice St Ives as to NTCER and RACGP guidelines.

Leesa Garrety

Registered Psychologist - BSc (Psychology); Master of Arts; DipEd (Primary)

Leesa is a Registered Psychologist, who trained at the University of New South Wales and Sydney University. She has extensive knowledge and experience in working with acute and chronic clinical Mental Health presentations, such as schizophrenia and bipolar, as well as with gambling addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns and has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults as well as older persons. Her special interests are parenting interventions, attachment theory depression, anxiety, gambling and post natal depression and psycho-education.

Leesa is a Psychology Supervisor and mentors and teaches Psychology Interns. She works collaboratively, using a variety of therapy styles including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focussed therapy, Motivational Interviewing and strengths based therapy. Leesa’s approach to treatment is that is should be a collaboration, with the aim to assist the client to identify and build on their strengths to help them to live the fulfilling and value filled life they deserve.

She is a Registrered Psychologist with AHPRA and Medicare and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI).

Leesa Garrety is an independent contracted Psychologist who operates her own Allied Health Professional business within Madison Medical Practice; ABN 62 420 284 701.

Moumita Paul

Registered Psychologist - BPsych, GradDip Psych, MAPS, AHPRA, APS

Moumita is a Psychologist with over 10 years of experience. She is an empathetic, compassionate and collaborative practitioner who, at times, brings light-heartedness and humour to her therapeutic practice. She enjoys working with young adults and adults presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, difficulties with parenting and other stressors that might impact the individual in daily life.

She is motivated in providing evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Schema Therapy to individuals, to build her clients’ resilience and empower them to live a more fulfilled life.

Moumita is registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has an Associate Membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

To book an appointment please call our friendly staff on 9440-9411.

Moumita Paul is an independent contracted Psychologist who operates her own Allied Health Professional business within Madison Medical Practice; ABN 72 985 744 580.

Dr Chung-Yao Yu

BSc Med, MBBS FRACP Consultant Physician & Cardiologist

The Madison Medical Practice St Ives is delighted to have Dr Chung-Yao Yu cardiologist available for consults on Mondays fortnightly. Dr Yu is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Sydney North Cardiology group and the Mater Hospital. Dr Yu is passionate about patient care and has been conducting a Cardiac Clinics at the Madison Medical Practice Hornsby for the past 5 years.  He has completed his fellowship in Cardiac Imaging in St Vincent’s hospital and holds a PhD in Cardiac Imaging. Dr Yu’s special interests include cardiac imaging, general cardiology and heart failure. He also performs is able to conduct complex diagnostic procedures and is an accredited Level B CT coronary angiography specialist. He currently reports cardiac CT for many radiology providers around Australia.  Dr Yu is also fluent in Mandarin.

For more information on how you could see Dr Yu please call and speak to our friendly reception staff on 9440-9411.

Dr Yu operates his own medical model within the Madison Medical Practice Group.

Gauri Donald

Dietitian

Gauri is an Accredited Practising Dietitian specializing in digestive health and diabetes management. She grew up in the country side on fresh vegetarian food and loved growing vegetables from a young age. Gauri has a special interest in South Asian Diets and Vegetarian diets but believes that healthy eating is possible in every culture and cuisine.  She is passionate about cooking from fresh ingredients and trialling various cuisines. She is a mother of a toddler and understands the challenges of cooking for a family with varying nutritional needs and tastes.

Gauri has been working as a dietitian for 10 years and in private practice 6 years. She enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team who are committed to holistic and preventative health. Gauri’s favourite thing about being a private dietitian is getting to know and help her patients from diverse backgrounds to love food and enjoy good health. Gauri has had experience in a major public hospitals and various nursing homes. Gauri uses health coaching  along with her clinical expertise to assist weight loss, weight gain, healthy eating, Diabetes, Blood pressure and Cholesterol management, Vegetarian and Vegan diets, Emotional eating, Digestive health, Liver health, Food allergies and intolerances and Women’s health.

Gauri Donald is an independent contracted Dietitian who operates her own Allied Health Professional business within Madison Medical Practice; ABN 23 637 922 567.

Jessica Bacha

Physiotherapist

Jessica has been a practicing Physiotherapist enjoying both private practice sports therapies and general practice to provide patients programs to assist with muscular strength and rehabilitation. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and applies best practice/ evidence based approach to treatment; incorporating Individualised and patient centered care. Jessica is passionate about health care and fitness and has developed many skills working in multiple physiotherapy settings: Private practice, hospitals and occupational rehab. She has completed, Bounce Back lower back preventative core exercise training programs and the esteemed Professor Jill Cook’s Lower Limb Tendinopathy course and Sports Level 1.

Jessica Bacha is an independent contracted Physiotherapist who operates her own Allied Health Professional business within Madison Medical Practice; ABN 95 384 089 108.

Isabella Ooi

Podiatrist

Isabella is a Registered Podiatrist with the Australian Podiatry Association having graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Podiatric Medicine. She has experience within Australia in both public and private sectors, has complete training with podiatric surgeons and overseas in Galway, Ireland.

Having grown up on the North Shore, she is passionate about servicing her community and playing an active role in improving the quality of life of others. Her specialty is interacting with ‘at risk’ populations such as elderly and diabetic patients. Isabella is particularly interested in diabetic foot care, fungal nails, treating ingrown nails and nail surgery. She has a holistic treatment approach incorporating evidence-based practice; extending to life style modifications and orthotic therapy.

Her easy going, compassionate and sincere nature is what helps patients warm to her so quickly. She loves a good chat and challenge, and she strives to have every patient walk out with a smile.

Some services provided: 

• General foot care and treatment
• Diabetic foot assessment and management
• Ingrown toenail management and surgery
• Fungal toenail management
• Plantar wart treatment
• Biomechanical assessment for; plantar fasciitis, foot pain, flat feet, postural alignment issues, bunion etc
• Gait analysis
• Paediatric podiatry
• Custom orthotic therapy
• Footwear advice

Isabella Ooi is an independent contracted Podiatrist who operates her own Allied Health Professional business within Madison Medical Practice; ABN 59 811 537 173.

Amy Zheng

Diabetes Educator

The Madison Medical Practice Hornsby welcomes Amy Zheng, an Diabetes Educator. Amy Zheng starts consulting at Madison Hornsby Practice on the 21st of June. She will consult on Friday every fortnight. For an appointment with Amy Zheng please call 9987-2226.

Amy has worked as a registered nurse specializing in chronic disease management since 2007, with a particular focus on diabetes. She furthered her education and is now a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), offering care for adults with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Amy provides expert advice on self-management strategies to achieve optimal diabetes outcomes. She is skilled in using diabetes technology devices, such as continuous glucose monitoring systems. Additionally, Amy coordinates subjects in the Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management course at UTS.

Amy Zheng is an independent Allied Health Professional who operates her own medical business model within The Madison Medical Practice St Ives; 

Linda Severino RN

Registered Nurse / Child and Family Health Nurse / Nurse Immuniser

Linda Severino is an experienced registered, child & family health nurse, nurse immuniser & the director of the Madison Medical Practices. Linda graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing at The University of Western Sydney in 1992. To complement her skills, she later completed another Degree in health majoring in management, health promotion and education. Linda has extensive clinical & managerial experience within the hospital & community health settings, by leading both clinical and non-clinical personnel, and has been a Mentor to many students over the past 30 years. Linda is a qualified child and family health nurse & nurse immuniser. Linda has extensive experience with babies & prides herself on assisting and educating mothers with their newborns. Linda’s care and devotion to her patients has seen her become a popular Health Care Professional.

Linda is currently the operations manager of the practices and also nurses when relieving staff.

Chaska Salazar RN

Registered Nurse

The Madison Medical Practice is pleased to welcome our newest registered nurse, Chaska. Chaska completed her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Australian Catholic University; she then underwent her New Graduate role at North Shore Private before moving to Royal North Shore Hospital, where she gained experience in a fast-paced surgical ward. Chaska found her passion in Primary Health Care and loves the aspect of building ongoing patient relationships and patient-focused care. She is currently undertaking her Nurse Immuniser course and aims to soon become a Child and Family Health Nurse. In her spare time, she enjoys competing in water polo and CrossFit.

Alex Fletcher EN

Enrolled Nurse

Alex is an Enrolled Nurse, having completed her Diploma of Nursing in 2022. She enjoys working in general practice particularly, as it gives her the opportunity to be involved with the ongoing care of patients. When Alex isn’t at work, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Fiona Gardiner RN

Registered Nurse / Nurse Immuniser

Fiona Gardiner is an experienced registered nurse and nurse immuniser. Fiona is skilled in wound dressings and care, and she is able to administer immunisations for patients of all ages.

If you would like to book an appointment with Fiona, please call our friendly reception staff on 02 9440 9411.

Grace Roberts RN

Registered Nurse

Grace completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree at Australian Catholic University in 2023. Grace has worked in disability support, cosmetic and hospital settings in the past, but now finds her true passion in primary care. She values the relationships and trust she forms with her patients at the clinic and loves her amazing colleagues. Grace is currently undertaking her Nurse Immuniser course and would love to one day become a Child and Family Health Nurse. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing with family, friends and pets.