Residents of Home Hill now have a new female doctor available for appointments thanks to the incoming Dr Pavani Ganapathi who has just joined the team of five other doctors at Home Hill Doctors Surgery. Another female doctor in town retired several months ago and many residents are relieved this essential role has now been filled.
It has been a long journey for Dr Pavani and her husband Dr Sarat Tata who have been waiting for the day they can work alongside each other in the surgery they own. And while Dr Pavani is a familiar face to many, today is the first official day of duties for the young and inspiring local GP.
Medical services in Home Hill have just expanded significantly with Dr Pavani Ganapathi becoming another female practitioner in town to be able to cater to female health issues. She joins her husband, Dr Sarat Tata, in the Home Hill Surgery after several years of dedicated study which has seen her specialise in women’s and children’s health.
The couple bought the practice in 2014, but for the past 10 years Dr Sarat has been working as a GP, alongside other doctors, while his wife studied. During this time, he has worked with four doctors on-staff and, by adding Dr Pavani to the team, this will allow the surgery to open up more appointment times and take additional bookings.
It has been a long road for Dr Pavani who has completed years of tireless study. During this time, she undertook a Diploma in Child Health through the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland and also holds an Advanced Certificate in Women’s Health.
Most recently, Dr Pavani completed a one-year placement at Sarina Clinic where she gained the experience to now take on her own patients at the Home Hill Surgery. During this period, the couple spent a lot of time apart, visiting each other most weekends. This makes the reunion at their shared practice even more special.
“It’s great to be back and finally able to work in the surgery together,” said Dr Pavani.
“I’ve been here since 2014 so I know a lot of the patients well. I am now excited to meet them all again and see them on my own.”
Dr Sarat said it’s been a long few years and that he is grateful to now work alongside his wife.
“I’m looking forward to working with my wife to improve the services we provide to the community! Also, we won’t be as busy and can take more bookings and walk-in patients” he said.
Dr Sarat and Dr Pavani are originally from India and moved to Australia in 2013 where they spent one year in Western Australia. During their time there, they saw an advertisement for a surgery for sale in Home Hill and jumped at the opportunity of moving to regional North Queensland.
“We are originally from South India, so the weather is the same here as it is back home,” said Dr Sarat.
“I liked the previous owner, Dr Griffiths, as soon as I met him, and I liked the way he ran the surgery.
“I also really liked the community here which is why we decided to move here.”
Dr Sarat said he is thrilled to now be working alongside his wife at last.
“This has been a long time coming and we’ve struggled to get here – it is good for us and good for the community!” he said.
“Please call in, we would love to meet you and look after your medical services. We are good at making you better”
Dr Pavani is the new female doctor working at the Home Hill Surgery. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
Dr Sarat and Dr Pavani own the Home Hill Doctors Surgery. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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