OUR TEAM
High-Quality Healthcare You Can Trust
Our practice is led by talented and experienced practitioners committed to sustaining a high-performing healthcare system responsive to the needs of the community Burwood Brickworks Medical Centre serve.
Dr Nawaf Al-Obaydi
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr. Nawaf graduated from College of Medicine – Baghdad University in 2005 and completed hospital training in Eastern Health (Box Hill, Maroondah and Angliss Hospital) then the Australian general practice training with the Victorian Metropolitan Alliance in Melbourne. He has obtained the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners fellowship in 2015 and the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners fellowship in 2016.
He has special interests in cardiovascular disease including Hypertension and Diabetes management, Paediatrics, Dermatology including skin cancer, infectious disease, Men’s Health and travel medicine.
Allied Health
Reliable Allied Health Services You Can Count On
Devni Meewathuraege
BSc Health Science, MDiet (Australian Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Devni is a passionate Accredited Practising Dietitian who believes nutrition advice should be practical, realistic, and tailored to each individual. She enjoys helping people build confidence with food and develop sustainable habits that support their health without unnecessary restriction.
Growing up in a Sri Lankan family, Devni understands the importance of culture and tradition in the way we eat. She is passionate about helping clients make nutrition changes that fit their lifestyle while still enjoying the foods they love. Her goal is to create a supportive and welcoming environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make lasting changes.
Outside of work, Devni enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring Melbourne’s food scene, and trying new recipes inspired by different cuisines.
Special Interests
- GLP-1 and weight management
- Chronic disease management for older adults
- Paediatric nutrition
- Fussy eating
- HAES (Health at Every Size) approach to weight management
Languages
- English
- Sinhala