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SwiftDoc offers online doctor services through video consultations for a range of medical services. We cover a wide range of health issues via video link, and, in addition to GP services we offer specialist services such as mental health and counselling, diet and nutrition.

Introducing the SwiftDoc team of online doctors

Dr Richard McMahon

GP - MBBS, BSc (hons), MRCS, MRCGP, FAIDH, FRACGP

SwiftDoc founder Dr McMahon is not only our occupational specialist, but is also an experienced GP with interests in all aspects of general medicine, dermatology, surgery and psychiatry. Dr McMahon is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of GPs. University College London trained, Dr McMahon has an Honours degree in Neuroscience, and holds a Post Graduate Award in Medical Education. He has also taught medical students in the UK and is a SIRA accredited injury management consultant.

Dr Barri Phatarfod

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Barri Phatarfod graduated from Monash University, Victoria in 1988 and has been in general practice for 25 years. Dr Phatarfod takes an integrative approach to healthcare, and has studied Ayurveda in both the USA and India. She has worked within her own solo general practice in Bondi for many years. She is part of the Antenatal Shared Care program at the Royal Hospital for Women and also has a special interest in aged care.

Dr Kenny Parra-Guasca

MBBS

Intensive care CMO at St Andrews War Memorial Private Hospital with 12 years of intensive care experience and focus on Cardiothoracic intensive care and heart valvular disease. Also staff Senior Medical Officer GP Anesthetist at Mt Isa Hospital. Have 8 years of retrieval medicine experience with the RFDS and 4 years of GP experience with interest in skin cancer and cardiology.

Dr Michelle Chan

MBBS MiPH FRACGP

Dr Michelle Chan completed her medical degree at the University of Sydney and medical training in NSW obtaining the fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2021. She has extensive training in women’s health including but not limited to pregnancy (including medical management of undesired pregnancy) and menopause and addiction medicine. She is skilled in workers compensation cases and also has a special interest in dermatology, smoking cessation, and cannabis as an alternative treatment where indicated. Originally from Canada she has called Australia home since 2006.

Dr Bai Xiao

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Bai Xiao is a fellow of the Royal Australia College of General Practice (RACGP). She has worked in public hospitals all over Australia for six years since 2007, where she gained extensive experience in medical and surgical conditions. She works as General Practitioner for about 10years. She is experienced in large range of medical, surgical, Gynaecological and Paediatrics conditions.

Dr Saman Zehra

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Zehra graduated in 2009 and has been working as a General Practitioner since 2016. She is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Saman has a special interest in Women's Health and Pediatrics. Dr Zehra is proficient in all aspects of general medicine, workers compensation and family medicine.

Dr Mohd Shahril Awang

Dr Shah is a highly qualified doctor with many years experience. He has extensive training in all aspects of General Medicine and has a special interest in Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing, smoking cessation, weight loss and General Practice. He is friendly and conscientious and a great listener.

Mr Jeremy Bastow

B Psych.(hons), Dip Prof Psych, M. Coach Psych

Jeremy is a positive psychology practitioner who has spent the past 10 years in diverse clinical and coaching environments including rehabilitation, government, corporate and health sectors. He has extensive experience assisting people in transitional spaces (career, relationships, health and other life changes), executive performance, life and wellbeing goals. Jeremy loves working with people from a diversity of backgrounds, with a multitude of interests and goals, as each new person gives him the opportunity to see the world in a new way. He particularly enjoys working with clients who are open-minded and motivated to change. Jeremy uses a trauma-informed lens and several different styles of therapy; he practises psychological flexibility by leaning into all of them throughout his engagement with clients. He uses his real-world experience alongside the scientific practitioner model, which combines psychological and coaching theories, to get the best outcomes for his clients. In his practice, Jeremy utilises simple strategies around goal structure, flexibility of thought, reframing and perspective-taking to support and sharpen one’s desires. He uses positive psychology to put his client in the driver seat, focusing on giving them the tools to challenge their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours to make informed and insightful changes. As a result, they begin looking at the world and interacting with others in a different way. Jeremy believes that although life is a struggle, there are always moments that we can choose to use to our betterment. In his sessions, Jeremy tries to touch upon the difficult questions in life with positivity, humour and insight. Above all, he is passionate about seeing individuals achieve their visions. When he isn’t working, Jeremy enjoys playing and watching soccer, travelling as wide and often as possible, or simply sitting in a sunny spot, drinking a strong coffee and contemplating about the wonders of life.

Ms Renee Grandi

BSc. Health Science majoring in Naturopathy, Adv. Dip. In Nutritional Medicine, Adv. Dip in Naturopathy, BSc. Metaphysical Science

Renee is an accredited member of the Australian Naturopathic Practitioners Association (ANPA) and works as a Clinical Naturopath and Nutritionist in well-established and international holistic clinics based in Australia and Thailand. Renee is passionate about helping others achieve their health goals, with a complete understanding that disease manifestation is multi-factorial through mind, body and spirit imbalances. Renee believes that investigating biochemical pathways, mental health and nourishing imbalances with real achievable step-by-step support will improve overall health and wellness for lasting results. Integrating traditional wellness and scientific research is key to supporting the body’s own healing mechanisms and nourishing weakened systems. Renee is continuously fascinated by new industry research and development and completes regular health lectures at International Health Resorts. Naturopathy and Nutrition can significantly support hormone imbalances, menopause, mental health, sleep maintenance, fatigue, digestion, detoxification, immune conditions, pain management, nutrition, meal plans, weight-loss, and healthy lifestyle integrations. As a naturopath, Renee will look at all body systems and facilitate a comprehensive health analysis to help determine underlying factors contributing to dis-ease. “Life doesn’t always go to plan. Being imbalanced is physically and mentally draining, I truly understand this without judgment. We have every right to be happy and healthy.” – Renee Naturopathy and Nutrition can significantly support hormone imbalances, menopause, mental health, sleep maintenance, fatigue, digestion, detoxification, immune conditions, pain management, nutrition, meal plans, weight-loss, and healthy lifestyle integrations. As a naturopath, Renee will look at all body systems and facilitate a comprehensive health analysis to help determine underlying factors contributing to dis-ease. “Life doesn’t always go to plan. Being imbalanced is physically and mentally draining, I truly understand this without judgment. We have every right to be happy and healthy.” – Renee

Ms Susanne Angelis

B. Sci, Adv. Dip Naturopathy

Susanne is a registered Naturopath and is a Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) with 10 years experience as a Clinical Naturopath and a Complementary Medicine advisor. After the completion of a Bachelor of Science and Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Susanne is currently undertaking further Post Graduate study in Complementary Medicines Management. Susanne specialises in gastrointestinal conditions, female health complaints, allergies, and skin diseases.

Mr Sean Stecko

BA.FU.SCI.HU.NUT. BA.N&D, APD, RNUTR

Sean Stecko is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Registered Nutritionalist. With his wealth of experience and passion for nutrition, he is a source of knowledge you can trust. Sean offers video consultations covering all aspects of nutrition. He will help you understand and manage your symptoms, giving you the knowledge and tools you need to improve your nutrition and health. He dispels the myths surrounding nutrition and puts you back on the right track.

Mr Adam Rice

CMHN.ACMHN.RN.GRAD CERT (EMERGENCY). MHLTHSC (DRUG & ALCOHOL)

Adam Rice is a Credentialed Mental Health Clinician, NLP Master Practitioner, counsellor and coach. Adam has a particular focus and a genuine desire to help those affected by mental health. Through his counselling and coaching service, he combines different therapies to create an individual plan for each client. This interactive process gently challenges patterns of thinking and behaving, all with empathy and understanding. Adam has a solid foundation of experience in working with individuals, couples, groups and children that experience anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, personality disorders, grief, bullying and harassment, terminal illness, schizophrenia, bipolar effective disorder, guidance and coaching.