Advantage HealthPoint

Family-owned patient-centred general practice providing primary care, same-day and next-day appointments, urgent care, and collaborative support with local hospital and allied health services.

Dr Ari Kantzides

Dr Ari is our Practice Director, GP and medical acupuncturist at Advantage HealthPoint.

Dr Ari is committed to excellence in patient care and service, embracing change to enable a preferable and gentler patient experience.

Dr Ari sees patients with complex needs and has special field of interests in skin cancer, geriatrics and addiction medicine.

(BSc(Hons), PhD, MBBS, FRACGP)

Dr John Hambly

Dr John Hambly has completed training with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and is a General Practitioner and Senior Emergency Doctor.

Originally from Cornwall (‘Doc Martin’) he emigrated to QLD in 1996. He has worked in Emergency/ICU for twenty years, the RFDS (fixed wing) and QES (helicopter). He has worked remotely as a Cruise Ship Doctor, Expedition Doctor and TV Doctor. He has had ecotourism and recruitment businesses.
He has held formal education positions at Oxford and Monash Universities.
His interests are general medicine, care of the elderly, mental health, skin and surgical procedures.

Family time, fishing, camping and adventure are important to him.
He enjoys people and welcomes new patients.

(MBChB, MCEM)

Dr Mehdi Khodadadi

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences, Iran, 2009
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Practitioners, Australia,
• 2021 AMC Certificate, Australian Medical Council, Australia, 2016

Dr Mehdi Khodadadi has been a GP for more than 8 years, with vast working experience in remote and rural areas.

His special interests are as follows:

• General Family Medicine
• Chronic Disease Management
• Preventative HealthcareDiabetes Management
• Mental Health

(MD)

Dr Yuan Ding

Dr Yuan Ding has recently started with us at Advantage Healthpoint. He has come over from GLCH in Lakes Entrance.

Dr Ding specialises in all aspects of general medicine including ear micro suction (similar to ear syringing) Yuan works Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

(MBBS, FRACGP)

Dr Chris Kozlovski

Dr Chris Kozlovski specialises in Mental Health, Asthma, Hyper mobility issues and Migraines.

Chris works at Advantage HealthPoint from Monday-Thursday.

(MBBS, FRACGP)

Dr Kalhari Liyanage

As a dedicated GP, Dr Liyanage is passionate about providing comprehensive & compassionate healthcare to patients of all ages.

With a strong focus on preventive medicine, women's & children's health, patient education, and holistic care. She strives to build lasting relationships that empower individuals to take charge of their own well-being.

Whether diagnosing & managing acute conditions or supporting long-term health goals, she is committed to delivering personalised and evidence-based medical care.

She has more than 13 years of working experience as a hospital medical officer & as a GP in Sri Lanka and more than 2 years in a regional hospital In Australia.

Dr Niloufar Kazemisabzevar

Dr Niloufar Kazemi graduated from Hamadan University of Medical Sciences in 2011 and is a dedicated General Practitioner.

Special interest in women’s health, including reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy care and preventive healthcare. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care and enjoys building trusting, long-term relationships with her patients.

She also has experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions and is committed to providing personalised care for patients at every stage of life.

Dr Quan Findlay

Dr Findlay holds a Doctor of Medicine from the Australian National University and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. His medical career has spanned eye surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine and medical research, including senior clinical roles leading emergency and internal medicine services. He is also Medical Director of Refine Medical Aesthetics (Lakes Entrance), delivering services in primary care dermatology, advanced medical weight management and restorative cosmetic medicine.

Early in his hospital career, Dr Findlay was named ACT Doctor of the Year in the Junior Medical Officer division and subsequently a finalist for Australia and New Zealand Doctor of the Year.

(BSocSci,GDipPsych)

Tara Couzens

Clinical Psychologist

Tara provides onsite psychology support to adolescent and adult clients.

She has an eclectic, client-centred approach to therapy incorporating a range of evidence based techniques.

Her special interests and expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma and many other personal issues.

(BSocSci,GDipPsych)

Anna Kantzides 

Practice Nurse/Practice Director

Born and raised in Metung, Anna attended the local high school before setting off on a journey that would take her far from East Gippsland for over 20 years. She studied medical science and completed her PhD at Monash University, going on to begin a postdoctoral research program. When her now-husband's path led them to Perth, she followed — taking up a role as a lecturer in Medical Science at Curtin University, specialising in haematology and transfusion science.

Eventually, family brought her back to Melbourne, and from there, home called louder still — she found her way back to East Gippsland. In 2016, together with her husband Ari, they opened Advantage HealthPoint, where Anna played an instrumental role in building and managing the clinic from the ground up. In recent years, she sidestepped into nursing studies, and now splits her time between the clinic as a practice nurse and Bairnsdale Hospital.

Whatever the clinic needs, Anna is always ready to step in and support — a reflection of the dedication that's guided her whole career.

Elise Dart

Practice Manager

Elise holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science majoring in Environmental Management. She currently resides in Lakes Entrance with her family after moving from North East Victoria in 2022.

Elise began her career as a Laboratory Technician with Australian Defence Industries before moving into the banking sector, where she spent seven years working as a Specialist with Commonwealth Bank. These roles provided her with valuable experience in professional services, customer service, problem-solving, administration, and working within complex organisational environments.

Her transition into healthcare began when she joined Advantage HealthPoint as a Medical Receptionist in 2022. Through her commitment to the practice and passion for creating a positive experience for both patients and staff, Elise progressed into the role of Practice Manager.

Elise is involved in the day-to-day management and ongoing development of Advantage HealthPoint. She works closely with the practice's directors, doctors, nurses and administrative team, with responsibilities spanning staff management, recruitment, practice operations, compliance, systems and processes, and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

What Elise enjoys most about her role is the opportunity to interact with the local community and build genuine relationships with patients and those who contribute to the practice.

She is equally passionate about creating a supportive and positive workplace culture at Advantage HealthPoint, believing that a strong, valued and connected team is fundamental to providing an excellent experience for patients.