Vitalis Family Medical Practice

01/05/2025

Meet our new dietitian, Nicola!

Nicola Tulissio is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-D). She completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours 1) (Dean’s Scholar), with her thesis focusing on Chronic Kidney Disease. As a specialist in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nicola is passionate about advancing research and aspires to pursue her research doctorate soon.

Nicola is known for her caring and empathetic nature, ensuring her patients feel supported and understood throughout their health journey. She specialises in eating disorders and disordered eating, guiding her patients with a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach. Nicola also has a special interest in oncology, women’s health, paediatrics, and chronic disease management.

Nicola believes in fostering a collaborative partnership with her patients, creating a supportive space where they feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Her philosophy centres on holistic and person-centred care.

Outside of her practice, Nicola enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and beach walks, embracing balance in her personal and professional life.

26/03/2025

Private Flu Vaccinations now available at Vitalis Family Medical Practice! Protect yourself and your loved ones this flu season!

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/kirrawee-NSW-2232/vitalis-family-medical-practice/doctors/dr-flu-vaccine

23/03/2025

👂 A message from Dr. Muneeb Syed - Struggling with blocked ears? Let us help! 👂

If you’re struggling with blocked ears, I’m here to help!

As a General Practitioner with expertise in Ear Microsuction, I offer a safe and effective way to remove stubborn ear wax, debris, and even small foreign bodies without the discomfort of syringing.

Microsuction is a gentle, dry procedure that can be especially helpful for:

✅ Impacted ear wax that won’t budge
✅ Fungal ear infections (Fungal Otitis Externa)
✅ Removing debris & dead tissue
✅ Patients who cannot have syringing due to infection or eardrum concerns

Unlike traditional syringing, microsuction does not use water, making the experience more comfortable and well-tolerated.

If you’re experiencing ear blockage or discomfort, book an appointment with me for an assessment to see if this procedure is right for you.

I look forward to helping you hear clearly again!

☎️ Call Vitalis Family Medical Practice on 02 8123 1133 to book your consultation.

Warm regards,
Dr. Muneeb Syed

30/01/2025

Meet our new GP Registrar, Dr Justin Yousef!

Dr. Justin Yousef is a mixed billing GP Registrar who holds a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, a Bachelor of Medical Science, a Diploma of Surgical Anatomy, and a Master of Surgery. Over the course of his career, he has worked in hospitals across Australia, gaining extensive experience in a wide range of specialties, including nearly a decade of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also contributed to medical research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at international conferences, and co-authoring surgical textbook chapters.

Justin’s expertise extends to managing skin cancer, burns, wounds, hand trauma, skin conditions, breast health, and pressure sores. In addition to his surgical experience, Dr. Justin has pursued further training in Paediatrics, General Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine, enabling him to care for patients across all stages of life. He is committed to providing thoughtful, comprehensive care to individuals and families, and he values the opportunity to support patients with various health concerns.

Outside of medicine, Justin is a father and husband, enjoys reading history, swimming, and drawing

30/01/2025

Meet our new GP Registrar, Dr Lucy Coles!

Lucy is a mixed billing GP Registrar who completed her medical degree at the University of Sydney in 2019 and received awards for Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Psychiatry. She has worked at Concord and Canterbury Hospitals, gaining wide experience in Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Internal Medicine.

Lucy is a GP registrar and enjoys the variety of general practice and has particular interests in Paediatrics, Women’s Health and Mental Health. She can insert and remove Implanon contraceptive implants. Lucy is interested in public health and immunisation, and recently completed a Masters of Public Health at UNSW. She also works at the University of Sydney, where she teaches medical students and conducts research into immunisation in General Practice.

In her spare time, Lucy enjoys running, swimming and reformer pilates.

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30/01/2025

Meet our new GP Registrar, Dr Sophie Armbrister.

Dr Sophie Armbrister is a mixed billing GP Registrar. She completed her medical degree with distinction at Griffith University in Queensland after earning her undergraduate degree in Medical Science at Sydney University. She has worked in both metropolitan and regional hospitals across Australia, gaining valuable experience in specialties including paediatrics, emergency medicine, and obstetrics & gynaecology.

Dr Armbrister is passionate about continuity of care and thrives on building long-term, meaningful relationships with her patients. She takes pride in delivering holistic, patient-centred care tailored to each person’s needs, ensuring patients feel heard, supported, and well-informed. Known for her warm and bubbly nature, she creates a welcoming environment where no question is too small and no concern too big.

Outside of work, Dr Armbrister enjoys travel, board game nights with friends, sports like tennis and netball, and escaping into nature through hiking and road trips. Her background in drama and teaching has shaped her ability to connect with people and think creatively, both in life and in her approach to medicine.

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18/12/2024

🎄✨ Christmas cheer is here, and so are our holiday hours! ✨🎅 Check out our special schedule below! Wishing you a joyful and safe season! 🌟"

10/10/2024

Telephone services are temporarily unavailable due to an NBN outage in the area. Our internet service provider is actively working to resolve the issue. In case of a medical emergency, please dial triple zero (000). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

11/08/2024

Meet our new GP, Dr Muneeb Syed!

Dr Muneeb Ahmed Syed is a private billing GP, he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in 2009. He obtained his Australian Medical Council (AMC) Certificate in 2014.

Dr Syed is a proficient doctor with a keen interest in all areas of general practice. He provides an individualised treatment plan, attention to detail and meticulous approach when delivering the treatment.

Dr Muneeb Ahmed Syed is multilingual and can speak Hindi, Telugu, Urdu and Arabic in addition to English.

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11/08/2024

Meet our new GP Registrar, Dr Rebecca Drygala!

Rebecca is a Registrar of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She is a mixed-billing GP registrar. She completed a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Western Australia in 2019 and a Masters of Public Health at the University of Sydney in 2022. She undertook her junior medical training at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, and St George Hospital in Sydney, before entering General Practice training in 2023. Rebecca has a special interest in women and children's health. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband & young daughter.

Billing: Dr Rebecca will bulk bill the following patients on weekdays after 8am: - Children under 16 years old - Healthcare card, pension card and DVA gold card holders.

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11/08/2024

Meet our new GP Registrar, Dr Crishna Kumar.

Dr Crishna is a mixed billing GP Registrar. He completed his medical degree at James Cook University in Queensland. He has worked in metropolitan and regional hospitals across Australia in a wide range of specialties including orthopaedics, geriatrics, paediatrics and emergency medicine.

Dr Crishna understands every individual's medical situation is unique, and believes in fostering a trusting relationship with each of his patients to develop a collaborative and tailored treatment plans.

Outside of work he loves hiking, playing touch football, and recreating food recipes with varying degrees of success.

Billing: Dr Crishna will bulk bill the following patients on weekdays after 8am: - Children under 16 years old - Healthcare card, pension card and DVA gold card holders

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