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10/Dec/2025

Welcoming Dr Mindy Da to South Steyne Medical Centre, Manly

Comprehensive care in women’s health, menopause, youth mental health and family medicine

South Steyne Medical Centre is delighted to welcome Dr Mindy Da, an experienced and compassionate General Practitioner now consulting in the heart of Manly. With a warm, patient-centred approach to care, Dr Da supports individuals and families across a wide range of health needs – from women’s health and menopause to youth mental health, sexual health, and travel medicine.

Book an appointment with Dr Da here.

A GP in Manly Dedicated to Women’s Health

Dr Da brings extensive experience in women’s health, offering personalised, evidence-based care at every stage of life.

Her services include:

  • IUD insertions and removals
  • Implanon procedures
  • Contraception counselling
  • Perimenopause and menopause management
  • Sexual and reproductive health

Patients value her thorough approach and her ability to explain complex health issues in a clear and reassuring way.

Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults in the Northern Beaches

A unique aspect of Dr Da’s practice is her strong focus on youth mental health.

She is experienced in managing:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional regulation challenges
  • Video game addiction
  • School, social and developmental concerns

Dr Da is known for her calm, approachable style and the time she takes to build rapport with young people, making her an excellent choice for families seeking supportive, accessible care in Manly.

Comprehensive Family Medicine

Beyond her specialist interests, Dr Da provides high-quality general practice care for the whole family. She manages common childhood illnesses, provides thorough health checks, and works collaboratively with patients to create tailored treatment plans that align with their goals.

As part of SSMC’s Travel Medicine Clinic, she also offers:

  • Travel vaccine advice
  • Malaria prophylaxis advice
  • Travel health preparation
  • Prevention strategies for common travel-related illnesses

Care in Mandarin for Multilingual Families

Dr Da consults fluently in Mandarin, enabling her to provide culturally sensitive, accessible care for Mandarin-speaking patients living in Manly and the Northern Beaches.

Part of the SSMC Menopause Clinic

Dr Da consults within the SSMC Menopause Clinic, supporting women experiencing perimenopause and menopause with personalised assessment, hormone and non-hormonal treatment options, and holistic midlife health care.

If booking online, patients are encouraged to select the Perimenopause/Menopause Appointment Type so adequate time is allocated.

Book an Appointment with Dr Mindy Da

We are proud to welcome Dr Da to South Steyne Medical Centre and excited for the outstanding care she brings to our Manly community.

Whether you need support with women’s health, youth mental health, menopause, family medicine or travel advice, Dr Da is now welcoming new patients.

Book an appointment with Dr Da here.


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10/Sep/2025

Dr. Mohammad Khalesi is Consulting at South Steyne Medical Centre

MD, FRACGP, PhD (Skin Cancer), Dip. Skin Cancer Surgery, Dip. Aesthetic Medicine (USA)

General Practitioner – Manly, Northern Beaches

Dr. Mohammad Khalesi consults as an independent GP at South Steyne Medical Centre. With 17+ years in family medicine and additional training in skin cancer care, he offers thorough skin checks, minor procedures, and comprehensive general practice care for individuals and families in Manly. Dr. Khalesi will be consulting as a GP and also as part of the Manly Skin Cancer Clinic.

To book an appointment with Dr. Khalesi please visit his appointment page here.

What Dr. Mohammad Khalesi offers

  • Skin cancer checks (with dermatoscopy)

  • Minor surgical procedures: removal of skin cancers, moles, cysts & lumps

  • General practice: acute and chronic care across the lifespan

  • Chronic & preventive care: obesity & weight management, diabetes, cardiology, respiratory and endocrine conditions

  • Men’s Health & sexual health

  • Implanon insertion and removal

  • Travel medicine and pre-travel advice

Areas of interest

  • Surgical Removal of Skin Cancers, Moles, Cysts & Lumps

  • Skin Cancer Check

  • General Medicine

  • Obesity & Weight Management

  • Cardiology

  • Diabetes Management

  • Respiratory Medicine

  • Skin Diseases

  • Hair Loss

  • Endocrine Disorders

  • Sexual Health

  • Men’s Health

  • Implanon Insertion / Removal

  • Travel Medicine

Qualifications

MD, FRACGP, PhD (Skin Cancer), Diploma in Skin Cancer Surgery, Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (USA)

Teaching & research

Dr. Khalesi has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and is an accredited clinical supervisor mentoring GP trainees. He has contributed to medical student education with the University of Sydney and the University of New England since 2018.

Preparing for your skin check

For the most accurate assessment, please avoid makeup or tinted sunscreen on the day of your appointment.

Bookings & location

  • Book online here or see here for more details on how to contact us.

  • Where: South Steyne Medical Centre, Manly (Northern Beaches)
    Dr. Khalesi consults independently at South Steyne Medical Centre.

Outside the clinic

Dr. Khalesi enjoys travelling, weight training, and bushwalking along the coastline. He also loves cooking for family and friends – and his toy Pomeranian is never far away.

Learn more about Dr. Khalesi in the local news publication The Tawny Frogmouth here.


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26/May/2021

Meet Dr. Vivian Chan: Experienced GP Supporting Families at South Steyne Medical Centre

When it comes to finding a trusted and highly experienced general practitioner on the Northern Beaches, Dr. Vivian Chan stands out as a compassionate, skilled, and deeply knowledgeable clinician. With more than 20 years of medical experience across emergency medicine and general practice, Dr. Chan brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, broad real-world expertise, and a warm, patient-centred approach.

Exceptional Medical Training and Global Experience

Dr. Vivian Chan graduated with honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 1995 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Her medical career has included senior emergency medicine roles, including serving as Senior Registrar at Mount Elizabeth Hospital’s emergency department in Singapore.

She has also been involved in overseas medical evacuations and provided on-site medical support for major international events such as:

  • The ASEAN Games

  • The Youth Olympics

  • The APEC Summit in Singapore

This extensive emergency and international experience has shaped Dr. Chan into a highly adaptable and clinically astute GP who can confidently manage a wide range of medical concerns.

Comprehensive Care for All Ages

As a dedicated family doctor at South Steyne Medical Centre, Dr. Vivian Chan provides holistic and accessible healthcare for patients at every life stage. Her services include:

  • Women’s Health (including Implanon insertions & removals)

  • Menopause support as part of the SSMC Menopause Clinic

  • Chronic Disease Management

  • Travel Medicine, including Yellow Fever vaccination

  • Family Medicine

  • Wound Repairs

  • Iron Infusions

  • Children’s Health

Her broad skill set ensures patients receive high-quality care without needing to travel far or see multiple providers.

Clear Communication Across Languages

Understanding and being understood is essential in healthcare. Dr. Vivian Chan speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Bahasa, and Hokkien, allowing her to communicate clearly with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. This helps ensure her patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care.

A Warm and Personable Approach

Patients appreciate Dr. Chan’s calm, friendly manner and her ability to make complex health information easy to understand. Outside the clinic, she enjoys running, playing the piano, and spending time with her family, bringing balance and positivity into her practice.

Your Family GP at South Steyne Medical Centre

Whether you need support with women’s health, chronic conditions, family medicine, travel vaccinations, or menopause care, Dr. Vivian Chan is committed to providing thoughtful, thorough, and continuous care.

To book an appointment with Dr. Vivian Chan or to learn more about the SSMC Menopause Clinic, contact South Steyne Medical Centre today or book via HotDoc here.




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