About Us

Our team at Runaway Bay Medical and Dental Centre are highly skilled and specialised in their fields.

Each professional works hard to provide a high level of service to their patients.

Contact us for an appointment today or to enquire about our services.

Medical Team

Dr. Nora Cairo

Doctor

Dr Nora graduated from St George’s University of London in 2011. She carried out her postgraduate specialist training in the South-West of London.

She is a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and The College of Sexual & Reproductive Health.

Holding a Diploma in Women’s Health & Family Planning, she consults in all aspects of sexual and reproductive health and has extensive experience with contraceptive device fittings. She also consults in cosmetic procedures and performs minor skin surgery.

Alongside her special interests, Dr Nora provides comprehensive general practice care, supporting patients with a wide range of medical concerns. She has a proactive approach to health promotion and works collaboratively with her patients to support their overall wellbeing.

Areas of interest:

Cometic consultations
Skin cancer
Skin cancer checks
Skin cancer management
Women and Children’s health
Cervical screening tests
Contraceptive fittings
Adult/ child health
Women’s health
Men’s health

Dr. Soheil Torabi began his journey in Australia in 2006, having emigrated from Iran. He later settled in Melbourne, where he contributed his expertise at RMIT University. Bilingual in English and Persian, Dr. Torabi brings extensive clinical knowledge, supported by involvement in research collaborations with a number of leading academic institutions.

In 2005, he undertook a clinical internship in acupuncture at Shanghai University in China. His dedication to integrative medicine has been recognised by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, which awarded him accreditation in medical acupuncture.

While grounded in general practice, Dr. Torabi has developed a particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions, offering a range of advanced treatment options, including:

Prolotherapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Skin Checks
Medical Acupuncture
Electroacupuncture

Dr. Soheil Torabi

MBBS, FRACGP, Accredited Medical Acupuncture Practitioner

Dr Luke Rea

DM, DGM, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP

Dr Luke Rea is an experienced General Practitioner with over 15 years of dedicated service in family and community healthcare. He has a broad interest in all aspects of general practice, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

Dr Rea is committed to delivering personalised and compassionate healthcare, addressing both acute and chronic conditions, preventive health, and ongoing management of complex medical needs. He provides a range of services including skin checks, driver’s medicals, and procedures such as excisions.

Dr Rea offers mixed billing at doctors discretion

Dr Ian Mitchell graduated in medicine and surgery from the University of New South Wales. Amongst his mentors were some of Australia’s medical giants including Dr Victor Chang and Fred Hollows.

Dr. Mitchell has broad experience in general medical practice and is dedicated to assisting specialist surgeons in cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, vascular surgery and plastic surgery over the last 20 years.

During his career, Dr Mitchell has conducted and assisted with thousands of surgical procedures in most surgical disciplines, including cosmetic surgery and thoracic surgery.

Dr Ian Mitchell

Doctor

Dr Sweety Syed

Doctor – MBBS FRACGP

Dr Sweety Syed is a highly qualified General Practitioner who completed her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2012. She brings a wealth of experience and dedication to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

Dr Syed is passionate about women’s health and chronic disease management, ensuring her patients receive personalised and holistic care. She also has a special interest in obstetrics and antenatal shared care, supporting expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy journey with expert guidance and compassionate care.

dental team

Dr Hengameh (Helen) Zirak

General Dentist

Dr Helen has been a dentist for 20 years and is dedicated to the best care for her patients. She emphasises good patient relations based on trust and communication for suitable dental treatment.

“I try to understand why people are feeling scared or anxious. I have an open conversation with my patients and explain the tools and procedure before we start. This helps me to achieve the right support and treatment for my patient,” Dr Helen explains.

Dr Helen loves treating children and makes their experience at the dentist fun. This can be a daunting experience for them and their parents so she makes sure they want to visit the dentist again and play on the big chair.

Dr Helen has the expertise and enjoys delivering numerous high-quality root canal treatments, clear aligners, crowns, bridge and different kind of veneers either bonding veneers or Hollywood smile veneers . In addition she has a soft hand to remove hopeless teeth including Wisdom teeth.

If you are thinking to replace your ill fitting denture with implant supported denture to boost your quality of life , she is the right choice.

Her sleep study support team ready to improve your quality of sleep as much as they could. Away from work, Dr Helen likes kayaking and relaxing at the beach.

Nimra Asfar

Dentist

Nimra Asfar completed her Bachelor of Dental Technology from University of Otago, New Zealand in 2010 and later completed her Clinical Postgrad (PGDipCDTech) with Distinction as a Dental Prosthetist.

Having experience in the dental field for over 7 years, she is highly focused on quality work and committed to restoring her patients smiles.

Allied health team

Anastasiia Kuliapina

Clinical Psychologist

Anastasiia is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

She completed First Class Honours BSc Psychology at Perm State University in 2004 and Master of Clinical Psychology at Bond University in 2016. Anastasiia’s training has involved a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Systemic & Psychodynamic approaches.

She is dedicated and continues her Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) training with Dr Patricia Coughlin in Boston, USA.

Her assessment and treatment expertise for adolescents and adults includes: Stress Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Trauma and PTSD Anger issues Grief and loss Perinatal Care Relationship problems Personality difficulties Addictions Bulimia Dissociative Disorders Study, Work and Career issues Adjustment to medical conditions (Infertility, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Injuries).

She also is involved in the following:

Individual assessment and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults.
Facilitates Day Therapy group programs for people with Anxiety, Mood Disorders and Substance Use at The Southport Private Hospital.
Provides supervision to provisional psychologists and mental health professionals.
Advocates wellness programs and individual psychotherapy for medical, allied health professionals and students, so they can reach their highest potential.

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