Meet our Staff

Doctors

At Singleton Doctors, our doctors have extensive knowledge in their field and are committed to provide quality service. We look after each patient with great detail.

Dr. Muhammad Akram

Dr. Muhammad Akram

GP | FRACGP, MBBS

Dr. Akram is our principal GP and Fellow with several years of experience at Singleton Doctors. Before settling in Singleton, Dr. Akram worked at Shoal Haven Hospital in 2011, spent some time working in emergency medicine in Sydney in 2012, and then headed out to Kalgoorlie for a year in 2013. Since 2014 Dr. Akram has been busy working at Singleton Doctors and busy raising his young family. Dr. Akram performs Skin Checks, Cryotherapy, Biopsies, Ear Syringing with interests in Family Medicine, Critical cases and Crisis Care.

Dr. Akram speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

Dr. Akram is currently not taking on new patients.

Dr. Roshika Mendis

Dr. Roshika Mendis

MBBS, DEM, Cert EM (ACEM)

Dr Roshika is a medical professional born and graduated in Sri Lanka with experience in General Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Elderly Medicine, Family medicine and Emergency Medicine, gaining a diverse set of skills. 
 
During her time in Australia, she served as an unaccredited Trainee in Emergency Medicine in Campbelltown and Camden ED NSW since March 2022, and also as a Medical Registrar at Campbelltown Hospital where she also completed the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC). Dr Mendis joined Singleton Doctors full time to work towards her Fellowship with RACGP.
 
Dr Roshi is passionate advocate for promoting health with behaviour change, with particular interest in Women’s health, chronic disease management, Elderly falls prevention and Lifestyle Medicine.
 
In her free time, she enjoys exploring her new home – the beautiful Hunter region with family.
 
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery MBBS Colombo Sri Lanka (2014)
PG Diploma in Elderly Medicine Pg DEM Colombo Sri Lanka (2018)
Diplomate International Board of Lifestyle Medicine Dip IBLM (2020)
Certificate in Emergency Medicine Cert EM ( ACEM) (20
 

Speaks English and Sinhalese.

Maternity leave from Saturday 26th September until January 2026

Dr. Usman Niaz

GP | MBBS

Dr. Usman joins singleton Doctors as a full time doctor. He has recently moved to the Hunter Valley from country Victoria. He is experienced in many areas and has a speciality in skin excisions. He is taking on new patients.

Dr. Niaz speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Dr. Madhushani Bandara

MBBS

I worked as a Medical Officer in Anaesthesia and ICU in base and tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka for nearly 10 years. I have also worked as a General Practitioner in Sri Lanka.

I have worked in Campbelltown, Camden and Fairfield Hospitals as an unaccredited trainee in Emergency Medicine for 1.5 years. Then I moved to central coast in 2021 and worked in various departments including General Medicine, Rehabilitation, Emergency, Orthopaedic and Geriatrics, as a Resident Medical Officer, before moving onto general practice at Singleton Doctors. 

My career goal is to become a qualified general practitioner in Australia through FSP pathway. I like general practice as it involves all the specialties in medicine and I get the opportunities to treat a wide variety of medical conditions, social and ethnic groups and age groups. I am also particularly interested in Women’s health and dermatology.

I enjoy swimming and going to the beach. I also love music and travelling.

Languages spoken English, Sinhalese

Dr. Madhushana Bandara has now returned from maternity leave and has appointments available. 

Dr. Thilini Hewage

Dr. Thilini Hewage

GP, MBBS, DTCD

Dr. Thilini Hewage worked overseas prior to working in Australia. She completed her intern in Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics. Post intern she worked in Gynecology, Obstetrics, Eye, ENT, Chest Medicine, Adult and Pediatric Anesthesia. She also completed a time in Private OPD, ETU, ICU and Covid ICU.
 
Dr. Thilini Hewage has also worked in Campbelltown Emergency Department as a registrar from 2/8/2022 till 26/10/2024. She is now completing her training as a GP Registrar.
Her hobbies and interesting outside of work include travelling and reading.
 
Speaks English and Sinhalese.
Dr. Rakitha Fernando

Dr. Rakitha Fernando

GP MBBS

Dr. Fernando is a highly skilled and dedicated medical practitioner with over six years of extensive clinical experience in Sri Lanka. He has developed expertise across a broad spectrum of specialties, including emergency medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal intensive care, and the care of critically ill patients in COVID-19 intensive care units. His diverse experience has equipped him with advanced skills in acute patient assessment, emergency interventions, complex procedures, and holistic care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Fernando worked in the Emergency Department at The Maitland Hospital as an unaccredited trainee for 1.5 years, where he gained valuable experience in caring for patients with a wide range of urgent and acute medical needs.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors, and keeping up with the latest advances in medical science.

Speaks English and Sinhalese.

 

Practice Manager

Emma-Louise Bussey

Emma-Louise Bussey

Emma has over 10 years general practice experience in a variety of roles including reception, medical technician, pathology and practice management. She is currently finalising her Medical Practice Assistant training so she is able to better assist the staff and practice with clinical skills.

Nurses

Navdeep Kaur

Navdeep has been working at the practice for over 3 years now. Previously she worked in general practice for a few years in Sydney, before that she was working as a pathology collector. She also is still doing some hospital round shifts to ensure she keeps her nursing skills up to date. She is currently completing a chronic disease management course to improve her skills in this area, so she can better assist patients with chronic disease.

Completed her graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education.
Sam Stewart

Sam Stewart

I was born in Singleton many years ago. I left Singleton when I was 18 years old for the 1st of my 3 stints in London. I have returned to Singleton now after 35 years and it still feels like home!
Overseas Working Experience:
I have been fortunate enough to live in London and the UK 3 times, all up for 7 years at different ages. I have worked as a casual nurse in many areas including surgical, A&E, aged care and pediatric burns unit. But more recently in London I worked as a backing extra in a UK miniseries and as a character model.
Australian Working Experience:
I have been a RN since 1992. I have worked in palliative care, community nursing (Sacred Heart Hospice Sydney), oncology ward and chemotherapy ward. I have also worked as a recovery nurse, theatre nurse (scout & scrub), day surgery nurse, indigenous health nurse and practice nurse (Newcastle, Gippsland Victoria and Singleton).
Hobbies/ Interests:
Family always comes first for me. I love travel and have been to 14 countries in the past 3 years. I enjoy ocean days, hiking, bike riding, fashion and interior design. I would love to learn how to play piano, if there are any teachers out there willing to teach let me know! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 rescue cats (Violet & Arlo).

Reception Staff

Courtney

Cheryl-lea

Training to be a Medical Practice Assistant

Amy

Britt

Natalie

Bree