Meet our team
At Hillcrest Medical Centre, we take pride in building long-lasting relationships with our patients, prioritizing trust, empathy, and effective communication. Our GPs are dedicated to promoting your overall health and well-being, addressing both physical and emotional aspects of your care.
Dr. Bala Goyal
MBBS, DA, FRACGP
Bala grew up in India & migrated to Australia in 2009. He finished his medical degree in 1995 & Post graduation in Anaesthesia and Intensive care in 2002 from India.
Bala has been working as Medical Practitioner in Australia since 2009, has worked at Lyell McEwin and Royal Adelaide Hospital’s before moving to Mount Gambier in 2014, where he worked as General Practitioners for 5 years, obtained Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioner in 2015, moved back to Adelaide in January 2019.
Bala enjoys all the aspects of general practice. He has special interest in Men’s health, Chronic disease management, Work cover injury cases, Pre-employment medicals, Health assessments, Mental health.
Outside of work he enjoys travelling, trying out all the restaurants around, likes to stay active with table tennis, badminton and gym. Speaks fluent English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Dr. Anjalee Goyal
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Goyal did her graduation from India in 1994, Having enjoyed an accomplished medical career in her birth country, she migrated to Australia with her family in 2009. She was working as GP obstetrician in India, has also obtained Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioner.
Passionate in all areas of general practice, Anjalee takes special interest in Obstetric shared care including pre conception advice, Contraception, all other women’s health related problems, in addition to caring for patients with Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Mental health and Paediatric health, Mirena insertion
Outside work – Anjalee is a passionate cook and enjoys preparing a variety of cuisines, has passion for walking. She speaks fluent English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Dr. Sameer Mahajan
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Sameer Mahajan is an experienced Skin Cancer Doctor. His area of expertise is in Skin Cancer Detection (Melanoma, Squamous Cell Cancers, Basal cell Cancers), biopsies of suspicious lesions and surgical procedures to remove skin cancers.
Dr Sameer Mahajan is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with Skin Cancer College Australasia. This means that he has successfully completed a high level of training with the College and has proven skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer.
Dr Mahajan has attained Advanced Clinical Certificate of Dermoscopy and Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery with Skin Cancer College Australasia. He is a member of International Society of Dermoscopy.
Other areas of interest include General practice, Dermatology, Health assessments, Diabetes management, Travel medicine, Family health, Men’s health, Child & Adolescent Health, Chronic disease management, Cardiovascular health, Weight management, Pain Management, Sexual and reproductive health, Immunisations, Implanon insertion & removal, Care of the elderly.
Dr. Madara Mudiyanselage
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Madara Graduated in Sri Lanka in 2004 and had worked in Moonta and Port Pirie prior to settling in Adelaide. She has special interests in General Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Women’s Health and Antenatal care, Children’s Health, Mental Health and ADHD shared care and Minor Surgical Procedures.
She is friendly and passionate in helping patients from all walks of life.
2004 – Bachelor Of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
2015 – Fellow Of Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners (FRACGP) from Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Areas of Interest
General medicine, chronic disease management, women’s health & antenatal care, children’s health, mental health, adhd shared care, minor surgical procedures (implanon removal / insertion , wedge resection of nails etc)
Helen
Registered Nurse
Welcome everyone, my name is Helen Sanderson and I am a Registered Nurse. I have worked in many different aspects of nursing over a 30 year career.
Family is my passion and enjoy camping and hiking in my spare time.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Helen
Shana
Enrolled Nurse
Shana is an Enrolled nurse, graduating in 2011 from RDNS,
She comes to us with 20 years of nursing experience, she ran dementia specific unit for 7 of those years, before moving into general practice.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
She enjoys playing / watching sports and has had a successful career playing softball representing SA and Australia. She also enjoys time away and traveling.
Shelley
Practice Manager
Shelley is a reliable Practice Manager with over 20 years experience in all areas of general practice. Her extensive experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and the skills needed to efficiently manage a practice.
Outside of work, Shelley finds joy in spending time with her family and friends.
Shelley is a keen sports enthusiast and can often be found watching football and basketball games in her free time.
In addition to her love for sports, Shelley is a fan of live performances, including music concerts, theater productions, and comedy acts.
Prasanth
Audiologist
My name is Prasanth Kondamuri, and I’m an experienced Audiologist with a passion for making a difference in people’s lives. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language & Hearing, and I graduated with a Masters in Audiology from the University of Queensland in 2001. With 22 years of clinical experience under my belt, I have had the privilege of working with numerous hearing-impaired clients and helping them improve their quality of life.
My dedication to helping others stems from my belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to communicate effectively and live life to the fullest. Seeing the positive impact of my work on people’s lives brings me immense joy and motivates me to continue making a difference. I am known for my patience, compassion and sense of humour, which I believe are essential qualities in my profession.
Outside of my professional life, I am an avid sports enthusiast who loves playing cricket and badminton at a competitive level. I believe that staying active and engaging in sports not only keeps me fit but also helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance. Family is incredibly important to me, and I am blessed with a loving wife and two talented daughters who share my passion for sports and music. They play tennis and are involved in various musical activities, which we enjoy as a family. Spending quality time with my loved ones is one of my greatest joys in life.
I look forward to continuing my journey and making a difference in people’s lives!
Kunal shah
Principal Physiotherapist
Kunal Shah, our dry needling Guru, specializes in sports, spinal, and shoulder issues, as well as musculoskeletal injuries. He has worked with elite athletes and teams.
Kunal also focuses on chronic conditions, pediatric musculoskeletal care, and vestibular rehabilitation, applying advanced physiotherapy techniques effectively.
Shikha Gupta
Principal Physiotherapist
Shikha Gupta, our dedicated women’s health physiotherapist, specializes in pelvic floor-related disorders, incontinence, pre-natal and post-natal musculoskeletal issues, and overall women’s health concerns. She adopts a hands-on approach to treatment, employing mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue massage, and tailored exercise prescriptions to address her patients’ needs effectively.
Ruta Phatak
Dietitian
Ruta is passionate about providing a high quality of care, supported by evidence-based practice. Also has special interest in dietetics needs in cases of obesity, stroke, malnutrition, cancer, diabetes, wound healing and rehabilitation.
Ruta is also currently undergoing her credentialing to be qualified as a Diabetic Educator.
Andrew Rumpe
Exercise Physiologist
Andrew is passionate about clinical exercises interventions for individuals with existing, or at high risk of developing complex and chronic medical conditions and injuries.
Zainab Ali
Podiatrist
Zain is a podiatrist with 8 years of clinical experience and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. She takes a holistic approach to patient care and has training in various techniques like Western Medical Acupuncture and foot mobilization.
Zain is multilingual, speaking English, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, and Hazaraghi.