General Practitioner
Dr Zahraa Alassaf
FRACGP
Women's healthChronic disease managementFamily medicine
HomeOur team
Meet the GPs who know Rutherford.
Eight GPs, a nursing team and a friendly reception team, all under one roof on Hillview Street. All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed.
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Our general practitioners
General Practitioner
Dr Comfort Ogidi
MRCGP, MBBS
Women's healthPaediatricsGeneral medicine
General Practitioner
Dr Emmanuel Bukajumbe
MBBS, PhD Medicine
Telehealth appointments only, Tuesday to FridayGeneral medicineFamily medicineInternal medicine
General Practitioner
Dr Syed Fawwad Qaiser
MBBS, MRCP (Ireland), MRCP (UK), FRACGP
Chronic disease managementSkin lesion assessmentSkin cancer biopsy and excision
Speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu
General Practitioner
Dr Maryia Badshah
MBBS
Preventative healthcareAcute careGeneral medicine
General Practitioner
Dr Abdullah Haddid
MBBS, FRACGP
Not currently taking new patientsSkin checksSkin cancer medicine and surgeryDermatology
General Practitioner
Dr Agga Nabukeera
MBChB, FRACGP, MMed Int Med
Accepting new patientsGeneral medicine
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Allied health.
Visiting allied health professionals who work alongside our GPs at Rutherford Doctors.
Diabetes Educator
Andrew Maher
Diabetes Nurse Practitioner and owner of On Point Diabetes
Bachelor of NursingGrad. Cert. Diabetes Education and ManagementADEA Credentialled Diabetes EducatorMaster of Nurse PractitionerInsulin Pump and CGM Trainer
Andrew is a Diabetes Nurse Practitioner and owner of On Point Diabetes. Andrew grew up in Dungog and has completed a Bachelor of Nursing (University of Western Sydney, 2003), a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management (University of Technology Sydney, 2013), ADEA Credentialled Diabetes Educator (2013) and a Master of Nurse Practitioner (University of Newcastle, 2020), and is a fully trained Insulin Pump and Continuous Glucose Monitor Trainer.
Andrew has practised in diabetes education and management since 2012 in the Hunter New England area, in the public and private sectors of NSW as well as the Northern Territory, and has presented at international conferences on diabetes technology. Andrew enjoys running, cricket, gardening and being in the outdoors with his family.
Fees
$115.00 consultation fee
Medicare rebate $73.80
Out-of-pocket $41.20
Nurse Practitioner rebates are based on time alone.
Billing
This is a private billing service for all clients. An EPC (care plan referral) is not required.
Hours
8:30am to 5:00pm, once a month. Call reception for the next clinic date.
Our nursing and reception team.
The friendly faces who look after you before, during and after your appointment.
Our registered nurses, including Alison, work alongside your GP so your care is thorough and connected.
ImmunisationsChildhood, flu and travel vaccines, given by our nurses with your GP.
Wound careDressings, wound reviews and suture removal.
Health assessmentsChecks that support your GP, from older adults to heart health.
Care plan supportHelping you set up and review your chronic condition care plan.
Our reception team is your first point of contact, here to make every visit simple.
BookingsHelp to book the right appointment, online through HotDoc or by phone.
RemindersRecalls and reminders for checks, screening and follow-ups.
MyMedicareRegistering you and your family with the practice.
Billing questionsClear answers on bulk billing and any fees before your visit.
Meet our nurses.
Our registered nurses work alongside your GP, helping with immunisations, wound care, health checks and care plans.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Alison
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Rasmi
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Melanie
Practice Manager [Confirm title]
Lucy
[Bio to come] A short introduction to Lucy: her background in practice management, how long she has been with Rutherford Doctors, what she looks after day to day (for example patient feedback, privacy requests and the running of the clinic) and something personal about her. Around 50 to 70 words.
For feedback, complaints or privacy requests, ask reception to speak with Lucy or email info@rutherforddoctors.com.au.
Meet our reception team.
The friendly faces at the front desk, here to help you book, check in and find your way.
Choosing your GP.
Prefer a female GP?
Dr Zahraa, Dr Comfort, Dr Maryia, Dr Sharon and Dr Agga are female GPs. Choose them when you book on HotDoc.
Need another language?
Dr Qaiser speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. Interpreters are available through the free TIS National service.
Want continuous care?
Seeing the same GP helps keep your care connected. Registering for MyMedicare with the clinic can support this.
About MyMedicareWe are a bulk billing practice.
All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card. Some items, including privately purchased vaccines and consumables, attract a fee.
What will my visit cost?
$0Standard GP consultations are bulk billed. Just bring your valid Medicare card.
mymedicare
Join us on MyMedicare.
MyMedicare is free and voluntary. It formally links you with Rutherford Doctors and your regular GP, so your care stays connected over time.
- Connected care with your regular GP
- Access to some longer telehealth consultations with your practice
- Free to join, and you can still see other doctors
Meet your GPs
View availabilityGeneral Practitioner
Dr Zahraa Alassaf
FRACGP
Special interest in women's health, including Mirena and Implanon insertion, chronic disease management, preventive medicine and children's health.
General Practitioner
Dr Comfort Ogidi
MRCGP, MBBS
More than 15 years in medicine, with a special interest in paediatrics, women's health, general medicine and care of the elderly.
General Practitioner
Dr Emmanuel Bukajumbe
MBBS, PhD Medicine
Telehealth appointments only, Tuesday to Friday
Interested in disease prevention, internal medicine, clinical nutrition and the care of older patients.
General Practitioner
Dr Syed Fawwad Qaiser
MBBS, MRCP (Ireland), MRCP (UK), FRACGP
Experienced in internal and geriatric medicine, with special interests in chronic disease management and skin cancer care.
General Practitioner
Dr Maryia Badshah
MBBS
Broad hospital experience in Queensland across emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics and haematology.
General Practitioner
Dr Abdullah Haddid
MBBS, FRACGP
Not currently taking new patients
Focused on dermatology and minor surgery, and accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
General Practitioner
Dr Sharon Liu
MBBS, FRACGP
Moved into general practice after three years in emergency medicine across Hunter New England hospitals.
General Practitioner
Dr Agga Nabukeera
MBChB, FRACGP, MMed Int Med
Accepting new patients
Australian trained General Practitioner with a focus on general medicine.
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Bulk billed for Medicare-eligible patients
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Choose your GP and a time that suits you through HotDoc, day or night. All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed.
