innovate Health – Medical Centre
innovate Health – Medical Centre
Innovate Health Group is a modern, accredited medical centre established in 2020 in the heart of Albury, NSW. Owned and operated by experienced healthcare professionals, the practice was founded to improve access to high-quality medical care for the local community.
After the closure of Albury’s after-hours clinic in 2020, our founder recognised the need for accessible healthcare and established Innovate Health to support the region during a critical time.
Today, our experienced and collaborative team is committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality family medical care to the Albury community.
Dr Jaya is a clinician with nearly 30 years of clinical experience, with 15 years of experience in Women's health, Obstetrics, and Gynae.
Dr Jaya has been a General Practitioner since 2006, initially in UK and then Australia. Dr Jaya is passionate about holistic, personalised and the latest evidence-based care for all patients and believe that patients should be well-informed and involved in their health care. Along with being a GP, Dr Jaya has also worked as a specialty Doctor in Contraception and Sexual Health and as a senior educator for GP trainees internationally.
Dr Jaya’s special interests are women’s health early pregnancy management and full range of contraceptive services including coil insertions and removals and contraceptive implant (rod) insertions and removals; chronic disease management, diabetes and cardiology including early identification tools and primary prevention . Dr Jaya is also trained in skin cancer checks and skin lesion removals.
Dr Jaya can speak Hindi, Urdu and Telugu along with English. In Dr Jaya’s spare time, she enjoys Yoga, Aerobics and exploring Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language.
Qualifications: MBBS FRACGP MMED MD (Obs and Gynae) MRCOG MRCGP DFSRH
Dr Nessie is passionate about providing the best quality of evidence-based care in a compassionate manner, while working in a team environment.
Having worked as an emergency medical officer in one of the busiest emergency departments in NSW, and then having worked as a general practitioner is the Hunter region, Dr Nessie enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life. She is especially interested in promoting mental health and wishes to pursue further in this field.
Her passion is to constantly focus on working to bring the best outcome for each patient, everyday.
Nessie speaks Sinhalese as well.
During her spare time, she enjoys painting and spending quality time with her family.
Dr Elizabeth has worked as a rural GP for the past 2 years after making a career change from emergency medicine. Note: Dr E Castiglia does not provide contraception services
Note: Dr E Castiglia does not provide contraception services
Graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Dr Elizabeth interned at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and gained invaluable experience continuing on as a surgical medical officer. Dr Elizabeth later commenced emergency medicine training as a registrar at Monash Hospital, working with high acuity and complex presentations.
Although she still has an interest in emergency medicine, Dr Elizabeth has always been passionate about quality primary care and, growing up in the country, wanted to contribute to improving health inequities for rural patients in this setting. For the past 2 years, she has worked as a GP in Coffs Harbour, where she provided compassionate and high quality, holistic care to a wide range of patients, demonstrating proficiency in all aspects of primary care medicine. Dr Elizabeth has recently relocated to Albury with her young family in 2025.
Dr Chathushka is a Specialist International Medical Graduate with over 15 years of clinical experience in general practice and emergency care. She completed her medical degree at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and holds an MBBS and MRCGP International (UK).
Dr Chathu enjoys caring for patients of all ages and managing both acute and ongoing health concerns. Dr Chathu has a special interest in women’s health, paediatric care, chronic disease management, mental health, and minor surgical procedures.
Dr Chathu is known for her warm, patient-centred approach and takes time to listen and support her patients. Dr Chathushka speaks English and Sinhalese fluently and has working knowledge of Arabic.
Dr Fatima is a Specialist International Medical Graduate with over 18 years of clinical experience in general medicine. After graduating in 2006, she worked in Pakistan and then moved to UAE, before relocating to Albury with her family in early 2024.
Dr Fatima is confident in providing holistic, patient-centred medicine and evidence-based care. Dr Fatima has a special interest in Mental health issues, migraines, and chronic disease.
Dr Fatima enjoys regularly undertaking further education and training in these fields. Dr Fatima relocated from the United Arab Emirates in 2024 with her family where she had significant experience working in primary health care. Dr Fatima enjoyed working and taking care of her patients globally.
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Dr Fatima can articulate in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Outside of practice, she enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her family
Dr. Farheen Saboor is a Specialist International Medical Graduate with over 15 years of experience in general practice.
Dr. Saboor is dedicated to providing comprehensive care with a focus on geriatrics, women’s and children’s health, and chronic disease management. Certified in diabetes management and its complications, Dr. Saboor is also proficient in addressing common health issues in primary care, offering both holistic and empathetic care.
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In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Saboor holds a certification in Health Profession Education and is committed to staying abreast of the latest medical advancements to continuously enhance her practice.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Saboor enjoys baking, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.
Dr Muhammad is a Specialist International Medical Graduate with a great level of experience with occupational health and mental health.
Dr. Muhammad Nasir is an enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed General Practitioner/Family Physician with over 25 years of experience in managing day-to-day outpatient care and medical emergencies, both in his home country and abroad. With a strong background in clinical assessments, Dr. Muhammad is adept at accurately diagnosing ailments and creating effective, person-centered treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. His approach to medicine is rooted in empathy and a deep commitment to patient care.
Dr. Malalgoda has more than 12 years of clinical experience specially in emergency medicine and critical care,having worked in some of the busiest emergency departments in NSW as a registrar as well as a team leader.
Dr Malalgoda has all round experience in managing patients from all works of life and hopes to pursue further in sports medicine.
Dr Malalgoda is a passionate and enthusiastic doctor who thoroughly enjoys caring for patients and is a great team worker. He loves playing tennis regularly and also enjoys playing the guitar during his spare time.
Dr Shashi is passionate about Holistic approach and patient centered care. He loves every aspects of General Practice.
Dr Sasi (Shashi) is passionate about Holistic approach and patient centered care.
Dr Sasi loves every aspect of General Practice, particularly working with mental health, minor procedures, and children’s health.
Dr Shashi speaks Sinhalese, as well as English.
Dr James is an experienced General Practitioner (GP). A UWA graduate with both research and clinical degrees. Dr James became a Fellow of the RACGP in 2010. Dr James has broad clinical interests, particularly in dermatology, skin cancer, cardiology, endocrinology, and men’s health. Dr James is a VR practitioner who provides supervision to registrars and doctors on training programs
Kara returned to our beautiful region in 2014 after graduating from Physiotherapy in 2004 and gaining a wide experience in both hospital and private practice around Australia and overseas in Ireland.
She has a particular interest in shoulders and continuous to develop her skills and knowledge in this area to remain at the cutting edge of best practice. Her other passion is clinical Pilates with 11 years experience and soon to open her own studio.
Kara started her roots as a junior Physiotherapist in a multidisciplinary environment. She then found herself working in private practice and has been searching for a holistic approach in partnership with her clients.
Today she is excited about working at iHealth returning to this interdisciplinary approach.
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Briony has completed post graduate study in pelvic floor rehabilitation and specialises in physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions and women's health.
She returned to Albury after gaining experience in both hospital and private practices in Hobart, England, and Darwin, which has afforded her the ability to treat patients in high performance settings and provide excellence in patient care. Briony has special interest in the role of posture and core strength in lower limb, low back pain, and shoulder injuries. She is also interested in the biomechanics of running, swimming and cycling and provides screenings, setup and guidance back into activity for optimal performance, following injury or pre and post- natally.
She is experienced in whole body assessment and providing individualised hands on treatments, education and rehabilitation directed towards clients goals, optimising performance and prevention.
Working again in a multidisciplinary environment at ihealth is an exciting prospect.
Briony currently balances clinical work with part time university lecturing and enjoys mountain bike, running, swimming, and family adventures.
Jordan has brought his skills in ‘Strong Feet’ (a foot strengthening programme), Dry Needling and Foot Mobilisation to the community.
Loretta has experience with all areas of podiatry and is especially interested in working with children, managing and preventing injuries of the foot and ankle and improving general foot health.
Amanda’s main clinical focus is the management of complex musculoskeletal foot and ankle injuries, diabetic foot care and wound management.
We provide the full range of standard general practice services, including management of acute and chronic medical conditions and preventive health care.