General Practitioners

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MD, FRACGP 

Dr Cecile Arcena obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 1998 and became a Fellow of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians in 2004. Having acquired a diverse experience in different aspects of family medicine, she migrated to Australia in 2007 and worked as a rural GP in Queensland. Ultimately, she obtained her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2010 and has since then settled down in Melbourne and continued practicing as a GP. 

Her love for General Practice inspired her to pursue further training in the area - notably women’s and children’s health, occupational medicine, travel medicine, and skin diseases including skin cancer. She also has a keen interest in fertility, infertility and preconception care and undertook further studies related to these.

Dr Arcena is an accredited Shared Maternity Care provider for the Royal Women’s Hospital, Sunshine Hospital and Mercy Hospitals. Having done further training, she is also highly-experienced in Implanon and IUD procedures.

She applies her passion for medical education in her roles as a GP educator for University of Melbourne and GP Training Supervisor and  examiner for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Dr Arcena believes in empowering her patients to be responsible of their health. This inspires her to pursue further training and learning so she can serve as a guide to her patients in making informed choices and in their journey to achieve optimum well-being.

A note from Dr Khan:

It is with mixed feelings that I make this announcement of leaving Hampstead Medical. I was warmly welcomed here in 2019 and was provided with a very caring and incredibly supportive environment. I have been very fortunate to have met and shared wonderful and courageous therapeutic relationship with my patients, both new and old.

I am however finishing 'conventional' General Practice at the end of September 2024. I've always had an inclination to explore the complex and ever changing biopsychosocial world that every individual inhabits (often subconsciously) rather than purely physical presentations and have decided to step  into that domain of medicine and set up my own practice. I will not be managing physical conditions, organising investigations, referrals, prescriptions or doing procedures there. I will be seeing patients/professionals in the capacity of a mental health GP for counselling, coaching and supporting them in their well-being journey. I will not be seeing any patients on Workcover, TAC, or those involved in family court or other legal proceedings. All the consultations will be billed privately regardless of patients having concession or pension cards. My minimum appointment time will be 30 minutes and I will only see those patients for a mental health care treatment plan who do not have one and/or are not engaged with a GP but intend to see me for their counselling. They will be advised to follow up with a different GP for other issues though. 

Although this venture has been on my mind for a long time, it has only been the last few weeks that have helped it to materialise emotionally and practically.

My practice is called THOUGHTSPOOL THERAPY and I'll be opening my schedule after all Medicare and administrative takes have been finalised over the next few days.

I wish you all the very best in your lives and thank you once again for the humbling opportunity to have been a part of this lovely team and community.

MD, FRACGP, BSc (Hons)

Dr Stephen Tsimos completed his Doctor of Medicine in 2016 at the University of Melbourne and gained his RACGP fellowship in 2021.

He is passionate and dedicated to all areas of general practice, fully embracing the patient-centred approach to medicine. His pecialities include: Men’s Health, Children’s Health, Chronic Disease Management, Minor surgical procedures as well as Implanon procedures.

Dr Tsimos has a keen interest in sharing his knowledge and teaching the new generation of doctors which led him to become an accredited GP Supervisor for GP Registrars.

Dr Tsimos enjoys going on a hike or attending sporting events as his recreational activities.

M.B.Ch.B, PGDipSurgAnat, MPH, FRACGP

Dr Aous has worked in multiple hospitals throughout Australia -  from Melbourne to Canberra and Townsville. He enjoys all aspects of General Practice. 

He has multiple presentations in International conferences and has interest in Medical research and training. 

MBBS, AMC Certification, FRACGP

Dr Ahmed is a General Practitioner with over 15 years of extensive experience within the Australian Healthcare sector.

He obtained his Australian Medical Council certification in 2008 and commenced his career at Bundaberg Hospital as Principal House Officer the same year. Transitioning to General Practice in 2010 after two years in General Medicine, he achieved his FRACGP in 2013. Since then, Dr. Ahmed has served in various clinics across Queensland and currently practices in Victoria.

He has furthered his expertise with certifications in skin cancer medicine and surgery.

MBBS, AMC Certification, FRACGP

Dr Banu is a seasoned General Practitioner with over 11 years of dedicated experience in the Australian healthcare system.

Her journey began with the completion of Australian Medical Council Certification in 2013. She honed her skills at Bundaberg Hospital, gaining invaluable experience across rotations in General Medicine, Emergency, Cardiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics. Transitioning to general practice in 2016, Dr Banu has since contributed her expertise to various surgeries in Queensland and Victoria, culminating in the achievement of her FRACGP in 2023.

Dr. Banu has furthered her professional credentials with a Certificate Course in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, alongside specialized training in Implanon insertion.

MBBS, BSc

Dr Haikal Johari graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 and has trained in various hospitals across South East Queensland.

Prior to starting in general practice he has worked primarily in critical care including intensive care, emergency and anaesthetics.

Outside of medicine Haikal enjoys rock climbing and can often be found in the Grampians.