AINSLIE FAMILY PRACTICE - Key Persons


Dr Amil Balu

Job Titles:
  • General Practitioner

Dr Anisha Harper

Job Titles:
  • General Practitioner
Dr Anisha Harper graduated from Newcastle Medical School and then returned to her hometown of Canberra to complete her initial postgraduate years (working at both Canberra and Calvary Hospitals) and then her Fellowship in General Practice. Dr Harper enjoys all parts of general practice with a particular interest in: women's health and children's health antenatal and pregnancy care men's health contraception and sexual health preventative health Dr Harper enjoys creative and craft activities in her leisure time, as well as spending time with her family and friends.

Dr David Brand

Job Titles:
  • General Practitioner

Dr Shanika Samuel

Job Titles:
  • General Practitioner
Dr Shanika Samuel completed her medical degree at the University of New England in the rural clinical school. She recently received her specialist general practice qualification (FRACGP) in 2023. She is interested in all areas of general practice, particularly in preventative health. She has worked both in Canberra (at Canberra hospital and Calvary hospital) and rural NSW regions (including Wagga Wagga and Young). In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, listening to music and cooking/baking.

Dr Shilpa Dahal

Job Titles:
  • General Practitioner
Dr Shilpa Dahal graduated from James Cook University in 2008 and received her Specialist General Practice qualification (FRACGP) in 2013, but soon discovered her love for Skin Cancer and Aesthetic Medicine. (For Aesthetic appointments please view Dr Shilpa Dahals Aesthetic/Skin Cancer Profile)

Dr Stephanie Dakin

Job Titles:
  • General Practitioner
Dr Stephanie Dakin completed her medical degree at the University of Wollongong. Stephanie enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a particular interest in using the power of nutrition to prevent and manage a range of chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, overweight/obesity, and gastrointestinal issues. Stephanie enjoys bushwalking and tending her veggie garden, and is currently navigating the joys and challenges of parenting two teenagers.

Jacqui Bampton

Job Titles:
  • Accredited Practising Dietitian
Jacqui Bampton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is passionate about helping patients to create healthy relationships with food and has a practical, holistic approach to the nutrition care process. Her professional interests include geriatric, women's health and oncology. Jacqui has experience within community dietetics, alongside organisation such as Nutrition Australia. Jacqui is happy to see complex patients, together with adults and children aiming to simply improve their health and wellbeing.