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Meet our team of Doctors

  • Dr Ravi Morisetty
    Dr Ravi Morisetty
    MD, Dip Ortho, MRCS, DFSRH, MRCGP, FRACGP.
  • Dr Ovidu Merlas
    Dr Ovidu Merlas
    MBBS, FRACGP, Dip Skin Cancer Medicine, Dip Dermoscopy, MSc (Health Informatics)
  • Dr Mizanur Rahman
    Dr Mizanur Rahman
    MBBS FRACGP
  • Dr Javan Waller
    Dr Javan Waller
    MBBS FRACGP
  • Dr Larisa Merlas
    Dr Larisa Merlas
    MD (UWA 2021), FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health
  • Dr Zoya Khan
    Dr Zoya Khan
    MBBS
  • Dr Ayesha Arshad
    Dr Ayesha Arshad
    MBBS FRACGP
Dr Ravi Morisetty
MD, Dip Ortho, MRCS, DFSRH, MRCGP, FRACGP.

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Dr Ravi Morisetty joined Forrest Road GP in February 2015, bringing a wealth of international experience and knowledge to our medical centre and the Armadale community.

Dr Morisetty graduated in medicine in 1998 and has worked in various hospitals and practices in India, England and Scotland. He has undertaken placements in psychiatry and mental health, trauma and emergency medicine, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology to name a few. He has been involved in teaching students from various university medical schools, an experience he enjoys and hopes to continue.

He is passionate about all areas of family practice and primary care, with special interests and added training in orthopaedics and sports medicine, surgery, reproductive health, paediatrics and dermatology and skin cancer screening.

When asked what he loves the most about being a family doctor in Armadale, Dr Morisetty says, “I enjoy working in the Armadale community because it reminds me of ‘Annan’ a town in Scotland where I did my GP training. I enjoy the variety of patients I see and it is very satisfying to be able to provide the continuity of care for my patients.”

He is happily married with two young boys and plays cricket and badminton in his spare time. He is looking forward to continuing his relationship with the Armadale community and providing his patients with the best of care.

Dr Ravi Morisetty is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Russian.

Dr Morisetty is available Monday to Friday and Saturdays on a shared basis with other Forrest Road GPs. Appointments can be made online or by calling 9497 1900.

Available as well as one in four weekends

Dr Ovidu Merlas
MBBS, FRACGP, Dip Skin Cancer Medicine, Dip Dermoscopy, MSc (Health Informatics)

Dr. Merlas earned his medical degree in Romania before moving to the UK in 2005. He completed his General Practice training and became a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners UK in 2010. With extensive experience in both hospital and general practice settings, he developed a keen interest in health informatics, earning an MSc from City University, London, in 2011. In 2016, he relocated to Perth, where he achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

 Passionate about medical education, Dr. Merlas is an RACGP-accredited GP trainer and examiner, as well as a tutor and examiner for medical schools. He also has a special interest in skin cancer surgery and is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. His enthusiasm for innovation in medicine drives his exploration of new healthcare technologies.

 Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, staying active, taking on DIY projects, and exploring his passion for technology.

 Dr Merlas is fluent in English and Romanian.

 Appointments can be made online or by calling 94971900.

Dr Mizanur Rahman
MBBS FRACGP

Dr Mizanur Rahman graduated from Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital in Bangladesh with Bachelor degrees in Medicine and Surgery in 1998. He worked in various positions and department including haematology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, psychiatry, Accident and Emergency.

Dr Rahman also trained in Dusseldorf University Hospital in Germany and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA.

He enjoys clinical diagnostic challenges in the community setting, comprehensive health care that is offered in a GP setting.

His outside interests include reading, writing, travel, photography, astronomy and spending time with his family.

Dr Rahman is fluent in English and Bengali.

Dr Rahman is available Monday through Friday.  Appointments can be made online or by calling 9497 1900.

Available Monday to Friday, as well as one in four weekends

Dr Javan Waller
MBBS FRACGP

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Dr Waller is an Australian trained doctor.

Dr Waller has worked at various places including Armadale Hospital for many years gaining extensive experience before moving to Forrest Road GP, Armadale. He loves his work in the community providing comprehensive health care to people of all age groups. His professional interests include but are not limited to Men’s Health, Family Medicine and Mental Health.

Dr Waller has lived in the City of Armadale for 20 years and has been involved in a variety of community groups.

For many years he has been involved in the Sport of Olympic Weightlifting, running his own club and coaching lifters to National and International Success – including Commonwealth Games Representation.

He has a long association with the Armadale Highland Gathering – managing the Heavy Events (Caber Toss etc.) for over 20 years. In recent years he has been instrumental in introducing women’s events at the Gathering. He still competes each year and enjoys regular visits to the Gym to prepare.

Dr Waller has a strong connection with local Fire Brigades – he previously worked on the front line with the Armadale Fire and Rescue Service attending Bush Fires, Property Fires and Motor Vehicle Accidents for over 15 years.

In his spare he like to visit the beach with his family and dogs and enjoys getting away for day trips or weekends in WA – especially to Country Towns holding annual shows or markets.

Dr Waller will be working:

Monday and Tuesdays 8am to 6pm,

Saturday on a roster.

Available one in four weekends.

Dr Javan Waller is fluent in English

Appointments can be made online or by calling 9497 1900.

Dr Larisa Merlas
MD (UWA 2021), FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health

 After graduating from the University of Western Australia, Dr. Larisa gained extensive experience working in various hospitals across Western Australia before entering the GP training program.

 She has a keen interest in all aspects of general practice and is committed to providing the highest standard of care to her patients.

 Dr. Larisa has a strong background in family planning and is skilled in inserting and removing both contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (coils).

 Please note that she does not prescribe Schedule 8 medications.

Dr Zoya Khan
MBBS

Dr Zoya has been working in WA for many years where she has had opportunities to work across different hospitals in medical and surgical specialities.

She has experience in busy Emergency departments at Joondalup and Fiona Stanley Hospitals.

She is currently working towards her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of GPs.

Dr Khan’s favourite aspect of general practice is managing chronic medical conditions, women’s health, and children’s health.

In her spare time, she likes to read and spend time with her family.

Dr Zoya is fluent in English, Urdu

Dr Zoya is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Appointments can be made online Or by calling 9497 1900.

Dr Ayesha Arshad
MBBS FRACGP

Dr Arshad graduated from University of Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan and she has worked at SJOG Midland Hospital, in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, General Medicine and Paediatrics. She also has 8 years of experience working for a in Dermatology, Obstetrics &Gynaecology, General Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She enjoys cooking and reading in her spare time.

Dr Arshad loves all aspects of General Practice and has special interest in:

  • Women’s Health
  • Children’s Health
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Chronic health conditions
  • General Medicine

Dr Arshad is available Tuesday and Saturdays. Appointments can be made online or by calling 9497 1900.