SOUTHSIDE DENTAL GROUP - Key Persons


Dr Jasmine Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Dr. Jasmine Nguyen joined the team at Southside Dental group in 2021. Jasmine works at our Richlands practice and is fluent in Vietnamese and English, if you would like to see her specifically please advise our receptionist when you call.

Dr Leanne Just

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Australian Dental Association
Leanne is also a member of the Australian Dental Association.

Dr Pateel Garabet

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Dr Vi Truong

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Dr Vishnu Sivakumar

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Dr Vishnu Sivakumar graduated from Anglican Church Grammar High School in Brisbane in 2003. Upon graduation he accepted an offer from Griffith University in 2008. He graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Graduate Diploma in Dentistry. Doctor Vish has been practicing dentistry since completing his tertiary studies in 2008. His first foray into dentistry, was working at a private practice in Lismore servicing patients living in rural New South Wales. This period allowed him to master all aspects of dentistry focusing on wisdom teeth extractions. In 2009 Dr Vishnu Sivakumar was offered a position at a private practice in Manly, enabling him to bring his skill and experience to the Brisbane community. During this time he worked under the guidance of dentists who had been in the industry for over 30 years. Dr Vishnu Sivakumar works at the Richlands and Springfield practices. If you would like to see him specifically, please advise our receptionist when you call.

Saraniya G Vishnu

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
Born in Sydney Australia, Saraniya completed her education and Business degree majoring in Marketing at University of Technology Sydney. After completing her tertiary education Saraniya worked in various marketing roles in Sydney in the Hotel and FMCG industry. Saraniya then moved to Brisbane to be with her partner and worked in marketing roles within the Education and Retail industry in Brisbane, prior to coming on board as the Marketing Manager for Southside Dental Group. Saraniya is currently overseeing all aspects of marketing for the group. With an interest in furthering her professional development, Saraniya recently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing with the University of California, Irvine. Saraniya has also been elected Associate with the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Outside of work Saraniya enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, cooking and reading.

Tamara Lees

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Tamara oversees the day-to-day management of both the Richlands and Springfield practices, and has been with the Southside Dental Group since 2016. Tamara has also obtained a Cert III Qualification in Dental Assisting. "I grew up in the area, so I'm happy to be working here and watching our community grow. When I'm not at work, I'm usually at cultural festivals or taking my son Zion on adventures." - Tamara