Team: Our Team

Dr. Zeshan Shaikh, GP, RMO, GPR, is a general practitioner and a volunteer from Canada.

Alamo Special interests: psychiatry, women’s health, pediatrics, surgery.

Dr. Zeshan graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2005 where he obtained his degree in Medical Science, before continuing his studies to complete his MBBS Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery where he graduated with Honors in 2007. 

In 2013, Dr. Zeshan achieved fellowship status with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP/AGPT). He also holds his CFPC Certificate, allowing him to practice medicine in Canada and has achieved membership status with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Dr. Zeshan has vast medical experience spanning across regional and remote areas of Australia. Dr. Zeshan has also completed work in Neurotrauma Research at the University of Tasmania.   

Between 2008 and 2011, Dr. Zeshan completed six terms at Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania, has worked as Pathology Registrar at Pathology New England, (NSW), and has worked as Resident Medical Officer at the Orange Base Hospital (NSW).

Since 2011, Dr. Zeshan has worked as a General Practitioner and Occupational Health Doctor at George Street Medical Practice (NSW), IPN (NSW), AIA Australia (VIC), and Millthorpe Medical Centre (NSW). 

In 2020, Dr Zeshan moved back to Canada and leads the team of Practitioners at Vityl.

Professional Memberships

• Medical registration with CPSO, AHPRA
• Member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada
• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
• Member of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Highlights

Dr Bekir is a health-care pioneer and an experienced General Practitioner treating sexual health treatment amongst a collective of speciality interests including allergy, mental health, nutritional treatment and family treatment.

After graduating from the University of New South Wales with Class 1 Honors, she has developed several highly successful patient-centric models of healthcare that have revolutionised care in Australia and abroad. She has had experience delivering world-class medical services in the high-tech clinic of Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

She spends her time consulting with patients of Vityl Medical and clinically supervises GP Special Skills programs medically educating and up-skilling GP’s in Sexual Health, Allergy, ENT, Skin, Laser, and Nutritional Med. As a medical entrepreneur, her collective model for health care is a physician-built model seamlessly incorporating nurses, doctor, allied health and specialists within a patient-centred framework.

Her approach is 100% patient-centric. Everything part of the treatment process is intended to achieve the patient’s health goals in the most convenient manner. Patients describe her consultations as extremely relatable and honest.

Amongst this Dr Bekir also enjoys medical journalism including video journalism, Qi Gong & healing practices.

Medical School and Residency

• UNSW (University of New South Wales) Medical School with class 1 honours: 2004
• RACGP college training and fellowship: 2009
• ACNEM Primary Foundations 2015

Linda is a Registered Psychologist with an interest in helping people create meaning and purpose in their lives. 

Qualifications

Linda holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree from the University of New South Wales. She is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has served on the board of Mental Health Carers (ARAFMI) NSW Inc.

Experience

Linda has experience within the public and NGO sector, including: Westmead Depression Clinic, Brookvale Community Mental Health Services, the University of New South Wales Child Behaviour Clinic and WayAhead (former Mental Health Association NSW). She is committed to using evidence-based treatments and draws from modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Practice, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Psychotherapy and Person-Centered Therapy (PCT).

Approach

Linda’s approach is warm, supportive and empowering. She prefers to work with the patient as a complex individual with their own capacity to heal and overcome life’s challenges. Linda is committed to upholding the highest standards in ethical practice and enjoys tailoring practical strategies from evidence-based treatment modalities to help meet her patient’s specific needs and maximise their therapeutic experience.

Richard Marston, VR GP, is a registered specialist and general practitioner from Perth, Australia.

Kericho Special interests: health care, family medicine, medical education.

Richard Marston started his medical education by attending the University of Oxford in 2003. He graduated in 2007, in Biochemistry. Richard completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biochemistry.

The following year, Richard applied to the University of Cambridge to get his medical degree. He obtained his MB BChir – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree in 2012.

He also started doing a fellowship at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2017. He received his FRACGP certificate in 2017, and he became a full member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners the same year.

Once Richard graduated from medical school, he did a foundation program that lasted two years. That program involved 4 monthly rotations in cardiology, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, acute medical assessment, and general practice. 

Upon completing the foundation program, he continued to work as a Foundation Doctor at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn, United Kingdom, up until 2017.

In 2014, Richard took up a position as a General Practitioner at St Mary’s General Practice in Southampton England. He worked there until 2017, and he completed several specialist jobs in psychiatry, elderly care, and rehab medicine during his time there.

When Richard relocated to Australia he started working at the Highland Medical Centre in Madeley, Western Australia.

Richard’s most notable professional associations are:

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – AHPRA, registered member
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – fellowship, FRACGP certificate
• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners – full membership.

Dr. Lucy graduated from medical school at Monash University (Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery) with a distinction average. Having presented medical research projects locally and globally, including in Canada and the States, Dr. Lucy is passionate about evidence-based medicine and learning about the most up-to-date treatments for her patients.

During her medical training, Dr. Lucy has worked on the Addiction Medicine, Cardiology, and Stroke teams at Royal Melbourne hospital, and has a strong interest in preventative medicine- helping our patients prevent heart attacks and strokes from early aggressive lifestyle interventions.

Dr. Lucy is an empathetic listener and enjoys a holistic approach to patient care. She has previously been active in global medical volunteering, organizing health checks for nannies in foster homes in China, and helping with eye checks and cataract surgeries in Unite for Sight in Ghana, West Africa.

Since the Covid pandemic, Dr. Lucy is active in learning about various technological platforms to deliver the best patient care possible.

Overview

Dr. Eddy Watkins has a keen interest in treating patients with cardiovascular concerns and has served time as a member of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Prior to becoming a doctor he spent decades as a paramedic and has developed a style of clinical troubleshooting that is efficient, personable, and calming.

Donating his medical expertise and experience is very important to Dr. Eddy and he spends hundreds of hours each year volunteering for multiple organisations. Helping people in emergencies is a huge passion for Dr. Eddy and has strengthened his empathetic consulting style.

In his free time, he is an avid golfer and sportsman and understands the struggles men have to stay fit, healthy, and happy in today’s busy society.

Dr. Eddy is known for his friendly and relaxed consultations, providing an open and safe space for our patients to discuss difficult topics.

Memberships

• Australian College of Ambulance Professionals (Member)
• Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (Past Associate Member)
• Australian Institute of Management (Past Member)
• Australian College of Rural and Remote Med. (Student Member)
• Oceania University of Med. (Academic Board Student Member)
• Oceania University of Med. Dean’s Award Academic Excellence

Publications

• Prehospital 12-Lead ECG to Triage ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Emergency Department Activation of the Infarct Team Significantly Improves Door-to-Balloon Times – Ambulance Victoria and MonashHEART Acute Myocardial Infarction (MonAMI) 12-Lead ECG Project (circinterventions.ahajournals.org/content/2/6/528/tab-article-info) Adam W. Hutchison, Yuvaraj Malaiapan, Ian Jarvie, Bill Barger, Edward Watkins, George Braitberg, Tony Kambourakis, James D. Cameron, Ian T. Meredith

Voluntary work

• State Emergency Service -20 years’ Service
• St John Ambulance- 4 years’ service
• Country Fire Authority- 3 years’ service

Education

• Cardiac Technician Certificate (Mayfield Centre)
• Associate Diploma of Health Science (Monash)
• Certificate MICA Paramedic (Monash/AOTC)
• Graduate Certificate Business Administration (CSU)
• Bachelor Paramedic Studies (Monash)
• Diploma Frontline Management (Monash/Mt Eliza)
• Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (Monash)
• AIIMS/ICS/Health Commander course
• HEMS course HMCAS
• HUET training HMCAS
• MBBS Oceania University of Med. Graduated
• AMC MCQ
• ARC BLS
• ARC ALS 
• AMC MCQ
• AMC Certificate

Overview

Dr June Selim is a highly experienced GP who has spent decades owning medical centres across Australia. She has also held various roles in research and operations in the pharmaceutical and wellness space.

Her experience has led her to always be at the forefront of cutting edge advancements in healthcare and wellness in Australia and globally.

As a co-founder of Vityl medical, she has cemented her desire to revolutionise the way patients access high-quality care in Australia and globally.

Dr Vincent Chung Ting Yiu, MBChB (Otago), FRNZCGP, is a General Practitioner based in New Zealand.

Special interests: health care, family medicine, emergency medicine, medical journalism.

Dr. Vincent’s medical experience spans New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong. Prior to joining the team at Vityl, his professional experience spans a variety of clinical settings, including both hospitals and medical centres. In New Zealand, Dr Vincent worked at Auckland District Health Board, Waitemata District Health Board, and Counties Manukau District Health Board (New Zealand). Dr. Vincent has also worked as a Surgical Registrar at the Alfred Hospital, Bayside Health in Melbourne (Australia) and also worked as a Service Resident in the Family Medicine and Primary Health Care NTWC, Hospital Authority (Hong Kong).

Dr. Vincent aims to extend his knowledge and his medical journalism work even further and hopes to present at many more conferences and seminars. 

Professional Associations

• Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners – Fellowship, FRNZCGP
• Cognitive Assessment and Empowerment Program – CAEP, Presenter
• Hospital Authority Convention, Hong Kong – Presenter
• Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference, England – Presenter.

Education

• Chinese University of Hong Kong [Diploma in Advances in Medicine]
• University of Otago, New Zealand [Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)] – 2003.

Dr Mandy Leideman is a highly experienced doctor who is also a cancer survivor. Since beating cancer, she has taken a proactive approach to her own mental and physical care and feels healthier and happier than ever.

After almost two decades of working in general practice, Dr. Leideman now focuses on long-term care, chronic illness prevention, and research. She holds a certificate in ethical conduct for research involving humans (TCPS 2: CORE).

Education

• University of Western Ontario [BSc. Biology] 1984-1988
• University of Toronto Medical School [M.D] 1988-1992
• University of Toronto St. Josephs Health Centre 1992 – 1993

Affiliations

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Canadian College of Family Physicians
• Ontario Medical Association
• Canadian Medical Association
• Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians
• Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine
• Canadian Medical Protective Association

Awards

• Walter F. Watkins Scholarship – U of T Medicine 1989

Karaminder Singh Gajebasia, MRCGP, CCFP, is a family physician and psychiatrist from the United Kingdom.

Special interests: psychiatry, family medicine.

Karaminder started his academic studies by obtaining a Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine degree from the JJM Medical College in Davangere, Karnataka.

Then, Karaminder applied for Nottingham University in the UK. He got a diploma in Mental Health. Later on, he attended the Royal College of General Practitioners in the United Kingdom. He studied MRCPsych Paper 1 and 2 at the Royal College.

Karaminder is also a holder of the CCFP certificate. Moreover, he holds a Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

In 2005, Karaminder began working at the Clinical Attachment Psychiatry at the Leicester Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom. 

In 2006, he took a new job as an SHO in the Psychiatry department in Leicestershire. The job was at the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

The following year, Karaminder took a new job where he stayed for 3 years. He worked as an associate specialist in Substance Abuse in Leeds PCT, in the United Kingdom.

The same year, Karaminder became an Associate Specialist in Substance Abuse at the Kirklees PCT in the United Kingdom. He provided primary care drug treatment for patients at this job.

In 2009, Karaminder started working and core training in Psychiatry. He worked at the Nottinghamshire NHS Mental Health Care Trust in the United Kingdom.

Karaminder’s career took a turn in 2011 when he took a job as a General Practician Registrar ST3. Part of the job was done as a General Practician trainee at the Ashby Health Center in Leicester, United Kingdom.

He worked in the A&E Department, Trauma and Orthopedics, as well as Psychiatry. From 2015 to 2020, Karaminder worked as a Principal General Practician at the Groby Surgery Leicester.

Karaminder’s goal is to expand his knowledge of psychiatry and advance his career.