Our Team
Meet the people that make up the
friendly team at Dickson GP.
Each and every person on our team is here to help you. They are experienced, skilled and genuinely compassionate
people who strive to make every interaction with us a positive one
Doctors

Dr Balaji Pillalamarry
Doctor
Dr Balaji has owned and run Dickson General Practice since October 2016. A popular doctor among patients here at the practice, he has over 15 years of post-graduate experience working in India, the UK, Russia and Australia. Dr Balaji is passionate about providing holistic healthcare

Dr Balaji Pillalamarry
Doctor
Dr Balaji has owned and run Dickson General Practice since October 2016. A popular doctor among patients here at the practice, he has over 15 years of post-graduate experience working in India, the UK, Russia and Australia.
Dr Balaji is passionate about providing holistic healthcare with clinical excellence to people of all backgrounds.
He has special interest in the following areas:
· Child Health: Over 5 years of training and working in Paediatrics and the Canberra Hospital and the Westmead Children’s Hospital.
· Skin Lesions and Cancers: Skin checks and diagnosing as well as extraction of skin lesions.
· Minor Surgeries: Including removal of skin cancers, wounds and more.
· Mental Health: Provide ongoing support and advice as well as keep track of your health as well as referring to other mental health professionals.
Dr Balaji also speaks three languages (Russian, Hindi and Telegu) and enjoys spending time with his family.

Dr Sandra Ssentamu
Doctor
Dr Sandra brings with her to the practice, extensive post-graduate experience in various aspects of medicine with special interests in Emergency Medicine, Women’s Health and Family. She also works part-time at the Emergency Department at Calvary Hospital to keep her interest and skills up to

Dr Sandra Ssentamu
Doctor
Dr Sandra brings with her to the practice, extensive post-graduate experience in various aspects of medicine with special interests in Emergency Medicine, Women’s Health and Family.
She also works part-time at the Emergency Department at Calvary Hospital to keep her interest and skills up to date.
Dr Sandra is well loved and has patients regularly following her between the two practices she works at.
She is available for consultations on Thursdays and Fridays and willingly accepts new patients.

Dr Pradeep Padala
Doctor
Dr Pradeep Padala: MBBS, FRACGP Obtained fellowship in 2017, he is experienced across all areas of General Practice with special interest in Geriatrics, Women’s and Children’s Health. He also have a special interest in skin cancer and conducts minor procedures including excision of skin cancers.

Dr Pradeep Padala
Doctor
Dr Pradeep Padala: MBBS, FRACGP Obtained fellowship in 2017, he is experienced across all areas of General Practice with special interest in Geriatrics, Women’s and Children’s Health. He also have a special interest in skin cancer and conducts minor procedures including excision of skin cancers.

Dr. Vinay Gujjeti
Doctor
Dr. Vinay is a GP Registrar who comes to us with 10 years of experience working at both Canberra and Calvary hospitals in Canberra. He graduated from NTR University Health Sciences in India in 2002 and made his way to Australia in 2006 where he

Dr. Vinay Gujjeti
Doctor
Dr. Vinay is a GP Registrar who comes to us with 10 years of experience working at both Canberra and Calvary hospitals in Canberra. He graduated from NTR University Health Sciences in India in 2002 and made his way to Australia in 2006 where he lived in Tasmania for a year. He then made his way to Canberra where he worked in The Canberra Hospital for two years before he transferred to Calvary Emergency Department for the next 7 years.
He has a special interest in the following areas:
Acute Care
Men’s Health
Dr. Vinay is bilingual speaking, Hindi, and Telegu alongside English. He enjoys having a laugh with colleagues.
Nurse

Brad Jolley
Nurse

Brad Jolley
Nurse
Admin Team

Umang Dabhi
Practice Manager

Umang Dabhi
Practice Manager

Jess
Practice Manager

Jess
Practice Manager

Amber
Receptionist

Amber
Receptionist

Samantha
Receptionist

Samantha
Receptionist

Vanessa
Receptionist

Vanessa
Receptionist

Olga
Receptionist

Olga
Receptionist
Allied Health

Aaron Fernandes
Osteopath B.Sc (Clin Sc) M.H.Sc (Osteo) My Canberra Osteopath
As an allied health practitioner, an Osteopath takes a holistic approach to musculoskeletal and neurological pain. Aaron is widely experienced, treating people from all walks of life, from the weekend warriors to desk workers or athletes looking to gain that competitive advantage. Aaron’s treatment approach

Aaron Fernandes
Osteopath B.Sc (Clin Sc) M.H.Sc (Osteo) My Canberra Osteopath
As an allied health practitioner, an Osteopath takes a holistic approach to musculoskeletal and neurological pain. Aaron is widely experienced, treating people from all walks of life, from the weekend warriors to desk workers or athletes looking to gain that competitive advantage.
Aaron’s treatment approach encompasses hands on techniques – massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation – exercise prescription, dry needling, and ergonomic and chronic pain management.
Speak with your doctor to see if you are eligible under the Chronic Disease Management plan to access Aaron’s services with a Medicare rebate.
Follow the link http://www.mycanberraosteopath.com.au to make an appointment with Aaron or speak with reception

Vanessa Chan
Dietitian
Vanessa is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian based in Canberra. She holds a Bachelor of Human Nutrition, and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, from the University of Canberra. She has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in International Health from Curtin University. Since completing her studies,

Vanessa Chan
Dietitian
Vanessa is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian based in Canberra. She holds a Bachelor of Human Nutrition, and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, from the University of Canberra. She has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in International Health from Curtin University. Since completing her studies, Vanessa has been working as a dietitian in community aged care and private practice. Vanessa has special interest in areas that include weight management, and diabetes. Vanessa is bilingual, and is fluent in both English and Cantonese.