OUR TEAM
Meet our specialised team of PRP and stem cell therapy doctors that are ready to support and advise you. Coming from major cities across the country and globally, the Surecell team offers some of the world’s most innovative technology and treatments.
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MBBS, FAARM, Dip. Sports Med
Dr Peter Lewis
Medical Director and Founder
Dr Peter Lewis has been an Australian registered medical practitioner since 1983, being a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery graduate from Monash University. In 1988, he completed a post-graduate diploma in Sports Medicine.
He is an expert in the field of sports medicine, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a regenerative medicine treatment. This can be used for many sport injuries such as tendon tears, as well as medical conditions such as osteoarthritis. He was one of the first clinicians in Australia to offer PRP treatment, and is now widely considered the most experienced.
In his role as a general practitioner, he is involved in the clinical training of medical and nursing students. He is the current chairman of the Australian Ringside Medical Association and the presiding doctor for most boxing and kickboxing fights in Victoria.
Dr Lewis is the CEO of Central Melbourne Institute, a forerunner institute providing health sciences and management courses. He also has a wealth of experience working, lecturing and educating on the topics of PRP and stem cell therapies in Australia and other countries worldwide.
Dr Patrick
FRACGP
Bio coming soon
Aaron Bigham
Managing Director of Surecell Thailand
Aaron is the Managing Director of Surecell Thailand. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinic, from managing medical staff to handling patient interactions and enquiries.
Aaron has been with Surecell Thailand for over a year and is the person of contact for all matters related to the clinic.
Outside of his professional life, Aaron enjoys cycling, running and fishing.
Kem Kang
Director Legal & Business Affairs
Bio coming soon
Surecell Thailand
Surecell Victoria
Dr David Sacks
MBBS, FRACGP, Dip. Dermatology
Dr Sacks graduated from the University of Birmingham (UK) in 2001. Working in London and South Africa, he and his family now reside here in Australia. Dr. Sacks has had 13 years of experience in sports and regenerative medicine and is experienced with PRP and cell therapies.
Dr Azadeh Mehrvarz
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Azi graduated from medicine in 2005, and gained experience working as a Hospital Medical Officer in a variety of disciplines across public health services for over four years. She went on to pursue a career in general practice and obtained her RACGP fellowship in 2016. She has worked in Bendigo, Cohuna and Melbourne.
Dr Azi has a special interest in Women’s Health, Sports Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. She is dedicated to providing the best level of care to her patients.
She enjoys spending time with her children, living an active lifestyle, baking and trying new healthy recipes in her spare time.
Dr John Finkelstein
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Finkelstein has over 30 years experience working in general practice and family medicine.
He works in all areas of general practice and has special interest in men's health and the elderly.
Steve Moar
BAppSc (Phys Ed), Dip Acup, Grad Dip. Human Nutrition
With more than 25 years experience and tertiary level qualifications and accreditation in exercise physiology and exercise science, acupuncture, nutrition, and remedial massage, Steve is one of the country's most highly credentialled allied health professionals.
Find out more about Steve here.
"App" Punwisa Srisang
Nutritionist
App holds a Masters degree in Biotechnology and food science from RMIT university and has a genuine passion for natural and regenerative medicine.
With a great depth of knowledge and experience locally and internationally, App is responsible for planning and delivering dietary and nutritional advice to our patients and manages the coordination of nutritional programs on a global scale.
"On" Sirion Hongsopha
Registered Nurse
On is a Registered Nurse and an Australian Catholic University graduate. She has extensive experience training other nurses how to administer PRP injections in Thailand and Australia.
On is passionate about regenerative medicine, and is highly knowledgeable and skilled in the area of cosmetic PRP.
Dr Atef Asham
FRACGP
Dr. Asham graduated from Medical School in 1992, he then went on to gain a Masters degree in Cardiology in 2000. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. His medical interests include chronic disease management, cardiovascular care and PRP treatments in joints.
Dr Teong Chua
MBBS, FRACGP, Dip. Dermatology
Dr Teong has been a rural GP for the past 15 years. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine, PRP treatment in osteoarthritis, back pain, bursitis and musculoskeletal injuries, diabetes, skin cancer procedures including ear and nose skin graft, weight loss, PRP cosmetic procedures and stem cell procedures.
Dr Chuah has been working with skin cancer medicine for more than 10 years.
Queensland
Dr Ananta Kolesky
MBChB, FACRRM, GEM, ACAAM, AMC
Dr Ananta Kolesky was born and raised in South Africa, graduating from the University of the Orange Free State in 1999.
She moved to Australia in 2003. Dr. Kolesky has 15 years experience in Emergency Medicine, as well as 8 years worth of experience in practicing General, Functional and Anti-Ageing Medicine.
Dr Kolesky's passion in medicine is to find the root cause of illness and address that by practicing preventative and lifestyle medicine. Her love of PRP stems from her belief that natural is always better.
You can find her here.
Queensland
Dr Taufiq Binjemain
MBChB, MRCGP, MRCS, CCFP, FRACGP
Dr Binjemain graduated from the University of Leeds, UK, in 2000. He then completed his basic surgical training and obtained his Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2005. Following that, he trained in Family Medicine and obtained his Membership from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011, the Canadian Family Physician Board Certification (CCFP) in 2012 and a Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012.
New South Wales
Dr Taciano Bantatu
FRACGP
Dr Taciano has earned specialist recognition as an orthopaedic surgeon in the Philippines. He now works as a GP and regenerative medicine doctor with a special interest in PRP. His clinic is located in Hornsby, Northern Sydney.
Tasmania
Dr Dianne King
B.Med Sci, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP, DPD, MMed (Skin Cancer), Dip. Aesthetic Medicine
Dr Dianne King graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1989 and has been practising as a family GP for over 20 years. She has special interests in skin cancer medicine, surgery, dermatology and aesthetic medicine.
Having seen the great results of the healing and regenerative properties of PRP through her use of it in her skin repair practice, Dr King undertook further training regarding its use in musculoskeletal indications and enjoys working in this new and exciting field of medicine.
Darwin
Dr Satbir Aulakh
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Satbir Aulakh has wealth of local experience and is an active community member. He has worked as a GP since December 2007, and completed his fellowship with Royal Australian College of GPs in 2009.
Dr Aulakh provides treatment and management of chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, seronegative arthritis, and neurological disorders including Parkinson’s Disease and tremors. He is also a qualified cosmetic physician and is skilled in treatment with anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers. He has a strong interest and belief in the benefits of regenerative medicine.
Dr Jon Cooke
MBBS, FRACGP GDOH
Dr Jon Cooke has been practising musculoskeletal medicine since 1976. Well respected in the community, Dr Cooke has a particular interest in musculoskeletal therapies including PRP, cell therapies, prolotherapy, and general practice.
Pakistan
Dr Muhammad Latif
MBBS, FCPS
Dr Muhammad Latif graduated from Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Pakistan. He completed his orthopaedic training at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi. He was appointed as consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2018 and also has an interest in Stem cell and regenerative medicine.
He joined Surecell Karachi as an Orthopaedic Consultant in 2018. He is able to use PRP and stem cell techniques to inject joints, and provides important rehabilitation post medical treatments. He is passionate about his work and enjoys working towards achieving patient goals.
Malaysia
Dr Daarshini
GP
Dr. Daarshini is from Malaysia and practicing wellness healthcare and regenerative medicine. She is registered with Ministry of Health Malaysia and obtained her Medical Degree (MD) from Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU), Moscow.
Dr A.K.M Mohiuddin
Consultant Orthopaedics & Sports Injury
Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine Specialist. Trained in orthopaedic, sports injury, stem cell and PRP (Australia, Thailand).
Dr Raihan Anwar
Plastic Surgery
Fellowship training in Microsurgery and Hand (India).
Dr Burhanuddin Ahmed Sadiq
Consultant Regenerative Cosmetologist
Trained in rejuvenation (Australia and Thailand). Trained in Surecell Therapy (stem cell and platelet-rich plasma PRP).
Dr Tauhida Rahman Ereen
Consultant Cosmetology and Dermatology
Dr. Ereen specialises in Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Dermatology, linking between nutrition and skincare. She completed her MBBS from Mymensingh Medical College, and holds a Diploma in Dermatology & Dermatosurgery from the department of Medical Science (Institute of Dermatology), Ministry of public Health Bangkok, Thailand.
She is an expatriate registered doctor in Nigeria, and is the only foreign female certified doctor in the last ten years.