Culturally Sensitive and Inclusive Care
At Mooloolaba Surgery, we are deeply committed to providing respectful, inclusive, and culturally appropriate healthcare to all members of our community. Our doctors offer care that is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, ensuring services are delivered in a way that acknowledges and respects cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
We proudly embrace the diversity of our community and strive to create a welcoming environment for patients from all backgrounds. Our team is trained in delivering care that is both compassionate and culturally sensitive, helping to build trust and long-lasting relationships with our patients.
Dr. Zia, one of our experienced general practitioners, is multilingual and able to communicate effectively with patients who speak a variety of languages. This ensures that language is not a barrier to receiving high-quality care, and all patients feel heard, understood, and supported.
At Mooloolaba Surgery, cultural safety, inclusion, and personalised care are not just values—we practise them every day.
Male Doctors
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ziaullah (Dr. Zia) gained his medical degree in 2006 and has extensive experience gained in general practice in Australia and within the Australian public hospital sector.
Dr Zia provides all general practice consultations including Mental Health, chronic disease management, antenatal care, and men’s and women’s health.
Dr Zia has a special interest in medical cosmetic procedures, radio frequency and laser treatment of various skin types and conditions. He has successfully completed courses in skin cancer and Aesthetic Medicine in Australia and provides general skin cancer care and surgery.
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Dr Nick Krasner qualified as a doctor at Liverpool University (UK) in 1992. He gained his GP qualifications and his Masters in Sports Medicine in London, where he also lectured doctors and medical students and later worked for Tottenham Hotspur and Barnet soccer teams.
He has a special interest in psychology, having written the book on depression entitled ’10 Simple Paths to Happiness.’ Dr Krasner has been studying and treating skin cancers for the last 4 years and recently completed his initial ACNEM training, which leads to a fellowship in Nutritional and environmental medicine (Integrative Medicine).
Dr Krasner has also been an expert for BBC World News, a presenter on Channel 10’s Cruise Mode, a children’s author and International motivational speaker.
Areas of Interest
Skin cancer management
Sports medicine
Health assessments
General medicine
Chronic disease management
Skin cancer Checks
Mental health
Child and adolescent health
Women's & Men's Health
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Dr. Yan Carvalho brings nearly 10 years of diverse medical experience to his practice as a General Practitioner. He began his Australian medical journey in 2014, when he moved to Australia on a merit-based scholarship from the Brazilian government to attend the University of Sydney.
In 2021, Dr.Carvalho further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Master’s degree in Medicine from the University of Lisbon. His career has taken him across continents and various specialties, including working in Intensive Care Units (ICU), Coronary Care Units (CCU), and general practice in Brazil. Upon returning to Australia in 2022, he worked for a year and a half in Emergency Medicine (ED) followed by almost two years in General Surgery. He now focuses on providing comprehensive care as a full-time General Practitioner.
Dr.Carvalho is licensed to practice medicine in Australia, Brazil, and Portugal, which reflects his broad international experience. His approach to patient care emphasizes compassion, approachability, and a commitment to problem-solving. He strives to build strong relationships with his patients and is dedicated to providing personalized, tailored healthcare.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Carvalho enjoys spending quality time with his wife and baby daughter. He is a practising Catholic, and in his free time, he is an avid surfer and fisherman. Fluent in Portuguese and Italian, he also loves connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Areas of Interest
General medicine
Chronic disease management
Mental health
Child and adolescent health
Women's & Men's Health
Female Doctors