Specialist support, all under one roof.

Nader Attia

Nader holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Masters of Podiatric Practice from La Trobe University (2014). He is passionate about managing sports-related injuries in athletes and active patients, and has extensive experience treating patients with diabetes — including diabetic foot screening, ulcer prevention and orthotic prescription.

Nader has also served as a podiatry mentor, training new graduate podiatrists in their first year of practice. He combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence in sports podiatry to construct personalised biomechanical treatment plans.

Agnes Chow

Agnes is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition, University of Auckland) and a Master of Dietetics (Monash University). She is passionate about helping people find their best selves through customised nutritional plans that build a healthy relationship with food.

Her clinical interests include weight management, diabetes (type 1, type 2 and gestational), cardiovascular health (cholesterol and blood pressure), gastrointestinal conditions (IBS, coeliac disease, food intolerances), women's health, fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Born and raised in Hong Kong, Agnes consults in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Shrutika Namle

Shrutika brings more than a decade of physiotherapy experience to Botanic Ridge, with deep training in orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation injuries. She is a certified Mulligan therapist and a Parkinson Disease (PD) Warrior therapist, and has a special interest in women's health (pre and post pregnancy).

She has worked across both private and public health settings in Victoria over the past eight years, giving her a strong, evidence-based grounding. Outside the clinic she enjoys travelling, badminton, reading and spending time with family.

Nital Tawde

Nital graduated from Maharashtra University of Health Science (India) in 2010 and brings over 13 years of physiotherapy experience to Botanic Ridge. He has special interests in lower limb injury management and spinal rehabilitation, with a strong focus on injury prevention through evidence-based strategies.

Nital effectively manages acute injuries in weekend warriors, growth-related injuries in school-aged athletes, and the multi-faceted needs of master athletes. For older patients with chronic pain, his treatment focuses not only on pain reduction but on improving day-to-day functionality through task-oriented exercise. He runs group sessions in functional strengthening, balance and clinical Pilates.

Outside work, Nital is a medium-pace bowler with Cranbourne Cricket Club, loves hiking with his son, and is the family pizza chef on Friday nights.

Harleen

Harleen completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2018 and is certified in Dry Needling and Women's Health. She is passionate about treating and preventing musculoskeletal injuries, including back, neck, shoulder, hand and arthritis pain — and tailors individualised exercise plans for every patient.

Her women's health expertise covers pre- and post-pregnancy care, pelvic floor pain and weakness, and urinary incontinence. She also specialises in fall prevention for older adults.

Maida Kanwal

Maida is a fully Registered General Psychologist passionate about working with individuals from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and across all age groups. She uses a strength-based approach, helping clients and their families gain control over difficult situations and reach their personal goals.

Her practice is grounded in respect, empathy and open, honest communication — values she believes are central to genuine therapeutic understanding. Her motto is "Sharing Helps Heal" — and she invites anyone needing professional support to reach out.

Dr Alex Adel

Dr Alex Adel graduated from Monash University and completed basic physician training at Eastern Health, followed by three years of advanced training in Cardiology at Austin Hospital and Western Health. He undertook further fellowship training in non-invasive cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, stress echocardiography, cardiac CT and MRI.

His special interests include heart failure management (including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy), valvular heart disease and heart disease prevention. Dr Adel's published work includes assessment of coronary plaque burden on CT coronary angiography. He visits Botanic Ridge for monthly consultations.

Silver Gum Therapies

Silver Gum Therapies began consulting from Botanic Ridge Doctors in January 2024, providing speech pathology services for both children and adults. They support speech and language delays, stutters, selective mutism, childhood apraxia of speech, and adult dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and complex communication needs.

For appointments and enquiries, contact them directly on 0467 280 969 or office@silvergumtherapies.com.au.

Duoshao Wu

Duoshao is the owner of Viva Hearing on Main Street, Mornington, and visits Botanic Ridge to provide audiology services. With five years of clinical experience and a Master of Clinical Audiology from the University of Melbourne, she's an all-rounder when it comes to diagnosing, treating and managing hearing and tinnitus issues.

A certified member of Audiology Australia, Duoshao is passionate about personalised care and modern hearing technology. She also mentors future audiologists, helping shape the next generation of the profession.

Malie

Malie migrated to Australia from Sri Lanka in 2005 and completed her Bachelor of Nursing locally. She brings over 25 years of nursing experience, having worked across major hospitals in Victoria including Nhill Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital and Monash Hospital.

After completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management in 2012, Malie now practises as a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) and Clinical Nurse Consultant. She has extensive experience in endocrine units across Australia and remains committed to ongoing learning. Known for her warm, client-focused approach, Malie was awarded the People's Choice CDE of the Year 2024.