Our Practice

Meet the Team

Our experienced and dedicated team of medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest standards of care for you and your family.

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Our Team

Your Care Is in Expert Hands

At Pioneer Health Centre, you will be looked after by a dedicated team of experienced doctors and allied health professionals, each bringing years of expertise in general practice and their respective specialities.

Our General Practitioners hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and international Royal College qualifications, ensuring you receive care grounded in the highest clinical standards.

Complementing our medical team, our allied health professionals deliver on-site physiotherapy, psychological support and counselling, and dietetic advice — so you can access a comprehensive range of care all under one roof.

Read on below to learn more about each member of our team and their areas of expertise.

Our Doctors

Meet the Team

Dr Amir Vakil

Dr Amir Vakil

General Practitioner | Skin Cancer Doctor | Family GP in Illawarra

MBBS, MRCGP(UK), FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology (UK), Professional Diploma Skin Cancer Surgery (Australia)

Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong

With over 15 years of experience in the UK and Australia, Dr Amir Vakil provides comprehensive, patient-centred care for individuals and families across Illawarra.

With a strong clinical background and experience across diverse specialties—from Accident & Emergency to Intensive Care—he offers a safe, thorough, and evidence-based approach to every consultation.

Areas of Interest

Skin Cancer and Minor Surgeries, Aged Care, Chronic Disease Management, Workers Injury Management and Paediatrics, Mental Health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Issues, Health Promotion, GP Trainer and Educator

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi

Advanced training in dermatology and skin cancer surgery makes Dr Vakil a trusted choice for skin cancer care in Illawarra.

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Dr Emilija Sokolovska

Dr Emilija Sokolovska

General Practitioner

MBBS FRACGP AMP Graduate

Dr Emilija Sokolovska now works at Pioneer Health Centre but has been proudly servicing the local community for thirty years.

Areas of Interest

Travel Vaccinations, Gynaecology, Women's Health, Chronic Disease Management, Immunisations, Paediatrics

Languages Spoken

English, Croatian, Bosnian, Macedonian

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Dr Abid Raza

Dr Abid Raza

General Practitioner

MBBS, MRCGP(UK)

Dr Raza is an experienced GP from the UK and has recently moved to Wollongong. He has expertise in Diabetes and Age Care.

Areas of Interest

Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Pain Management, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Conditions, General Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight Management, Hypercholesterolaemia and Hyperlipidaemia, Women's Health (PCOS, Endometriosis), Paediatrics, Skin Conditions

Languages Spoken

English, Urdu, Pashto, Hindi

Dr Raza enjoys spending time with his young family and kids while he is not working.

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Allied Health

Our Allied Health Professionals

Uzma Malick

Uzma Malick

Physiotherapist

Uzma provides expert physiotherapy services at Pioneer Health Centre, helping patients with rehabilitation, injury management, and physical wellness.

Gynette Reyneke

Gynette Reyneke

Dietitian

Gynette offers personalised dietary advice and nutritional counselling, supporting patients in achieving their health and wellness goals.

Susana - Step Ahead Psychology

Susana

Psychologist — Step Ahead Psychology

Susana provides professional psychological support and counselling services at Pioneer Health Centre through Step Ahead Psychology.

To book an appointment with any of our allied health professionals, please contact reception on (02) 4288 2518.

Trusted Care

Accreditations & Associations

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At Pioneer Health Centre, we acknowledge the Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land. We value and celebrate Dharawal culture and language, and acknowledge the Dharawal people's continuing connection to the land, the sea and the community. We pay respect to the Elders and their families, past, present and emerging, and through them, to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.