The team at Northwest Health consists of a group of professionals specialising in general health, dietary and occupational health. We offer our services from numerous convenient locations in Tamworth, Werris Creek and Calala.
Dr Ian Kamerman
Ian is a principal at Northwest Health with more than twenty years experience in rural general practice. He has a keen interest in training the future health workforce and is the principal training supervisor in the practice.
Dr Genevieve Maher
Dr Maher received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2007 from the University of the Philippines-Manila, the top ranking medical university in the Philippines. She then worked as a General Practitioner in Manila, Philippines for 3 years before moving to Australia.
Dr Heryanto Ng
Doctor Heryanto Ng went to University of NSW to do a Bachelor of Medical Science with 1st call Honours, graduating in 2005.
Dr Paschal Nwafor
Dr Sarah Shabihkhani
Dr Pooya Baghbanian
Dr Pooya Bagbanian attended university at Isfahan Medical University in Iran, graduating in 1999 where she completed her Medical Doctorate Degree (MD).
Dr Alireza Yadollahi Farsani
Dr. Ali is a general practitioner with an extensive background in rural practice in Australia and overseas.
Dr Fadi Abouzeid
Dr Fadi has been working in Sydney in a women's health clinic for many years and wants to offer women in rural areas accessible and affordable health care. Dr Fadi wants to break down the barriers women have faced in the past when accessing care.
Dr Mahtab Shahnazi Nia
Dr Mahtab received her Medical Diploma in 2017 from Mashhad University of Medical Science in Iran.
Dr Syed Muntasser
Dr. Syed Muntasser (Monte) Islam holds an MBBS from the University of Western Australia (2009) and MBA with first class honours from the University of Melbourne (2023).
Dr Russell Hooper
Dr. Hooper is a General Practitioner and fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Haider Tanny
As a General Practitioner, Dr Haider Tanny delivers high-quality, compassionate care to patients in their homes, particularly after hours and on weekends.
Natasha Lumsden
Natasha Lumsden is a local Registered Psychologist and owner at Hope & Heal Psychology. Natasha will be bringing her psychology services to ETMC to provide face to face services in a multidisciplinary team approach to meet the needs of patients.
Psychologist
Natasha Lumsden is a local Registered Psychologist and owner at Hope & Heal Psychology. Natasha brings her psychology services to ETMC to provide face to face services in a multidisciplinary team approach to meet the needs of patients. Natasha sees patients who are aged 17 years and over and accepts most referrals including Workcover, Medicare, private, EAP and NDIS. She will be available for psychology appointments on Tuesdays at ETMC.
Natasha has extensive experience working with Young Adults, Adults, Couples and Groups across both public and private settings, including private practice and one of Australia’s Leading Treatment Centres for mood disorders, addiction and trauma.
Natasha has a special interest in supporting patients with:
Addiction
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders
Trauma/PTSD
Complex PTSD
Stress
Burnout
Relationship issues
Personality disorders
Natasha has a holistic and dynamic approach to therapy and uses a broad range of treatment modalities, including:
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Schema Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Additional information
Session fees - $200 for 50-minute session (patients with a valid GP referral and MHCP will receive a Medicare rebate of $93.35 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year).
Natasha is also available for telehealth appointments for patients who would prefer to access services from home. For telehealth appointments, patients can book online at hopehealpsychology.com.au
If you have any questions you can contact Natasha via phone 0412 365 192 or email hopehealpsychology@outlook.com
At Northwest Health our experienced and friendly team of Nurses and Midwives assist in providing patients with a range of medical treatments across our locations. Services include:
