Our team of GPs
Dr. Richard Hanbury has been an integral part of Mittagong Medical Centre for over 40 years. He is passionate about grass roots care and connecting with his patients to provide the best possible outcome.
Special interests include diabetes, aged and palliative care, paediatrics and men’s health. Richard is experienced in contraceptive advice and does IUD and implanon insertions. Until recently Richard was a Visiting Medical Officer at Bowral Hospital and still has an appointment at the Southern Highlands Private Hospital.
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Dr. Rosie grew up in the Southern Highlands. She completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney then went on to complete a postgraduate degree in medicine (MBBS) at The University of Wollongong. She worked in Bankstown, Campbelltown and Bowral Hospitals before completing her GP training in Sydney. In 2022 she returned to the beautiful southern highlands and joined the family practice. Dr. Rosie enjoys seeing patients of all ages and gender. Her special interests include child health, women’s health, antenatal care, and dermatology. She offers IUD and Implanon insertion and removal.
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Dr. Assem Ahmed Essa is a fully trained GP and Surgeon in Australia and overseas. He trained in Egypt in hand and general surgery, obtaining a Diploma of Surgery from the Alexandria faculty of medicine, before completing his fellowship of the Royal College of Surgery in Ireland. In Australia he has worked as a surgical fellow in different hospitals, including at the melanoma unit of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and the plastic surgery unit of the Royal North Shore Hospital. During his work in the melanoma unit he developed a special interest in skin cancer management, and a passion for early detection of melanoma. Dr. Ahmed Essa joined the practice in 2017 to continue focusing on skin cancer prevention and management by setting up a skin cancer clinic.
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Born and raised in Dubbo NSW, Dr Aaron Chan obtained his medical degree at the University of New South Wales before further training at Royal North Shore Hospital. Dr Chan then completed the Diploma in Child Health (University of Sydney) in 2014 before moving to the Southern Highlands and attaining his Fellowship of the College of General Practitioners.
Dr Chan enjoys the full range of general practice, with extensive experience in chronic disease management, paediatrics, men’s health, general medicine and aged care. He is committed to promoting health, well-being and disease prevention in all patients.
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Dr. Anishka is a Graduate of the University of Newcastle. He worked at Tamworth Hospital prior to moving to South West Sydney to train as a specialist in General Practice. His professional interests include Men’s health, chronic pain, mental health and paediatrics. Dr. Anishka also participates in the Antenatal Shared Care program.
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Dr. Edward Tutt completed his Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 2018 before completing internship and residency training at Hornsby Hospital and the Northern Beaches Hospital. He further worked across the Central Coast hospitals before undertaking his General Practice training in the New England region. He received his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2024. He enjoys all aspects of family medicine with particular interest in preventative health, chronic disease management, and aged care.
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Dr. Anishka is a Graduate of the University of Newcastle. He worked at Tamworth Hospital prior to moving to South West Sydney to train as a specialist in General Practice. His professional interests include Men’s health, chronic pain, mental health and paediatrics. Dr. Anishka also participates in the Antenatal Shared Care program.
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Dr. Edward Tutt completed his Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 2018 before completing internship and residency training at Hornsby Hospital and the Northern Beaches Hospital. He further worked across the Central Coast hospitals before undertaking his General Practice training in the New England region. He received his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2024. He enjoys all aspects of family medicine with particular interest in preventative health, chronic disease management, and aged care.
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Dr. Tisha graduated from the University of Sydney in 2019. She worked at the Tweed/Byron Hospital and Westmead Hospital before commencing her GP training. Dr. Tisha is currently a GP registrar. She has an interest in women’s health, antenatal care, diabetes management, and preventative medicine. She offers IUD and implanon insertion and removal.
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Dr. Eslam completed his studies in Egypt before moving to Australia. He has spent five years working in General Practice and has more than 12 year experience in Intensive Care Medicine. His special interests include paediatrics, women’s health and the diagnosis and management of chronic illnesses. He is also trained to perform skin checks, biopsies and excisions, and has training and experience in ultrasound guided injections.
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Other health professionals
Dr. Ahmed Hussein is a consultant Endocrinologist. He sees patients at MMC on Mondays fortnightly, and Saturdays monthly. He is experienced in managing all endocrinology disorders, including diabetes, pituitary disease, high-risk diabetic foot, osteoporosis, thyroid and adrenal disorders. He has a special interest in andrology and weight management.
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Jill Snow has many years of experience as a diabetes educator. Her role includes educating patients on diabetes and the potential complications, providing lifestyle advice, providing education on the self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, and guidance on medication.
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Dr. Cohen is a GP who has a special interest and 45 years of experience working in the field of allergies. He conducts allergy testing and offers a variety of treatments including desensitisation therapy. He provides complete medical testing and treatment for adults and children with hay fever, asthma, eczema, urticaria, allergic skin conditions, acute allergic reactions to stings and medications, chemical sensitivities and food allergies. Please phone the practice to arrange an appointment. (he is not available online via Hot Doc).
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Support team
Practice Manager: Emma Norville