ABOUT US

Our Team

Dealing with health issues can be a difficult situation. You shouldn’t have to go it alone. The Hamilton Health Hub team of certified, highly skilled, and experienced care providers always has our patients’ best interests and well-being at heart. Meet the faces that are running our Medical Center, and schedule an appointment today.

Team

Our Doctors

Dr Irshad Rasheed,

GP Principal

irshad@hamiltonhealthhub.com.au

Dr Chelliah Sekar,

General Practitioner

Dr Rasheed has more than 20 years of experience as a doctor. He completed his primary medical education in India, worked in the Middle East and then moved to Cairns, Australia in 2011. He completed his FRACGP in 2015 and recently moved to Brisbane to work here full time GP. He is interested in children's health, psychiatry and Aboriginal health. He loves both dogs and cats and he is learning to fly the Cessna 172!

Dr Sekar has been a GP for more than 30 years and more than 15 years in Australia. He completed his primary medical education in India and after working there for a few years moved to New Zealand and then subsequently to Australia.

Dr Wasim Shaikh,

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Wasim Shaikh is a leading Brisbane psychiatrist known for delivering high‑quality, culturally attuned mental health care. With more than a decade of clinical experience and a primary practice in Hamilton, he blends deep medical expertise with a warm, human approach that helps patients feel understood from the very first conversation.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, Dr Shaikh builds strong therapeutic connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds. His work focuses on mood disorders and work‑related psychiatric conditions, and he is recognised for evidence‑based treatment plans that empower patients to regain clarity, confidence, and balance.

Respected across the medical community, Dr Shaikh is trusted by patients seeking a psychiatrist who combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion — someone committed to helping them move toward lasting wellbeing.

Dr Eli Shirzaei,

General Practitioner

Qualifications

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
AMC Certificate
Trainee, Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine

Dr Eli is an FRACGP‑accredited doctor specialising in skin cancer care, dermatology, cosmetic medicine, and women’s health. With a warm, supportive style, she helps women feel confident through every life stage — from hormonal changes to skin concerns.

Currently completing her Fellowship with the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine and a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australia, she provides advanced cosmetic treatments apart from expert family‑planning care, menopause support, and advanced cosmetic treatments.

She provides comprehensive skin checks, dermoscopy, biopsies, and surgical skin‑cancer management, always prioritising safety, early detection, and excellent cosmetic outcomes.

Our Allied Health Staff

Vanessa Elliott,

Registered Psychologist

Bhupinder Kaur

Audiometrist

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), MAPS
Available:

Monday and Thursday
Special interests:

Depression, Anxiety (phobias, ill health anxiety), Adjustment Difficulties, OCD, Grief and Loss, Trauma Management, Pain Management, Sleep Problems, Workplace Stress, Burnout and Work-life Balance and Leadership Coaching.

Vanessa Elliott is an experienced registered psychologist with a strong background across clinical, corporate, and health settings. With 25 years in the field, she blends deep psychological expertise with practical insight into the factors that shape wellbeing at work and in life. As founder of iFlexis, she delivers evidence‑based therapy, executive coaching, and tailored mental‑health solutions that help individuals create meaningful, lasting change.

Known for her warm, authentic approach, Vanessa works collaboratively with clients to overcome barriers, build resilience, and develop lifelong tools for mental wellbeing. She draws from ACT, CBT, EMDR, and other proven frameworks to ensure every client receives personalised, ethical, and effective care.

Vanessa welcomes private clients, Mental Health Care Plan referrals, private health, NDIS, WorkCover, and third‑party insurance. For relationship counselling, she conducts individual sessions first to ensure suitability.

Bookings: reception@iflexis.com.au | iflexis.com.au | 3558 0818

Bhupinder Kaur is an experienced audiometrist at Hamilton Health Hub with over 20 years in hearing care, holding qualifications in Audiology, Speech Therapy, and Psychology, and additional clinical training in hearing device prescription. She has worked with prominent Australian audiology organizations and founded Clear Hearing Solutions to provide professional, transparent, and patient-focused hearing services. Her expertise includes hearing assessments, ear wax removal, tinnitus management, pediatric audiology, hearing protection, and hearing aid services, while also offering culturally inclusive care in Hindi and Punjabi. Outside her profession, she values mindfulness, yoga, and cultural exploration.

Contact Her:

Email: info@clearhearingsolutions.com.au

Call: +61 435 883 554 or visit:

https://clearhearingsolutions.com.au/

Marie Benton

Clinical Hypnotherapist,

Clinical Hypnotherapist Marie Benton, originally from the UK, travelled extensively before settling in Brisbane in 2004. She has pursued academic qualifications in clinical hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and counselling at various institutions worldwide, developing a unique approach to helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve lasting transformations.

Marie recognises the uniqueness of each person she works with, creating a trusting and supportive environment that allows clients to comfortably navigate and overcome personal challenges, fostering rapid personal growth and self-empowerment.

Imagine freeing yourself from unwanted habits, releasing stress, anxiety, and depression, and boosting your self-confidence to the point where you feel truly in control. Whether it's releasing weight or quitting smoking, you can achieve all this and more through the comfort and safety of hypnosis.

Book Now:

Email: marie@hypnotherapyinbrisbane.com.au;

Call: +61 447 715 815 or visit: http://www.hypnotherapyinbrisbane.com.au/