General Practitioners
Dr. Tania Siddiqui
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH
Tania graduated from Dhaka University, Bangladesh in 2002. After moving to Australia she completed her hospital training at Monash Health, and her general practice training in rural Victoria to be awarded fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners ( FRACGP) in 2014. She has also completed a Diploma in Paediatrics.
Tania has experience in all aspects of general practice, with key interests including Paediatrics, Preventative Health, Geriatrics, Family Medicine for people of all life stages, and Mental Health. Tania believes in whole person care, wellness promotion and disease prevention. Working for the community is very exciting for her.
Outside work, Tania enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and cooking. She is involved in medical missions, donating her time and expertise to clinics and hospitals, and medical student teaching. Tania is very enthusiastic about working with the patients at Canterbury, and with such a fantastic team of practitioners.
Dr. Coleen Wood
General Practitioner, Female, MBBS (Hons)
Speaks English
MBBS, DRCOG, DCH (London)
Coleen graduated from the University of London in 1987 then completed a three-year program specialising in General Practice. She has further Diplomas in Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Family Planning & Child Health. Coleen emigrated to Melbourne in 1992 has worked part-time at Canterbury Medical since 2004.
She lives locally in Canterbury with her husband, enthusiastic dog Arnie and has two delightful daughters, now both working interstates.
Coleen has special interests in general medicine, paediatrics, women’s health (including shared antenatal care), mental health and immunization/travel medicine.
Areas of interest:
- General Medicine, Paediatrics, Women’s Health (including shared antenatal care), Immunization, Mental Health and Travel Medicine.
- Enjoys travel, painting, good food, great stories and French movies!
Dr. Alexander Schiano
GP Registrar
Dr Alexander completed three years of Medical Training at Alfred Health and intern, resident and register roles in a wide variety of specialities (as a Physician Trainee), through which he gained skills valuable for Canterbury Medical Clinic.
He possesses desirable leadership and communication skills which under pin his endeavour to consistently provide holistic and high-quality work. His job experience in a range of resident and registrar role in Alfred Health supporting junior medical staff upgraded hid ability to communicate with all patients, no matter their backgrounds, ensuring that everyone receives the opportunity for equitability and safe care.
Dr Alexander demonstrates strong eligibility for advanced clinical roles through his comprehensive medical training, commitment to evidence‑based practice, and consistent engagement in professional development. His clinical background reflects a solid foundation in patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This breadth of experience positions him as a capable and dependable clinician prepared for long‑term contribution to primary care.
His joining in Canterbury Medical Clinic in February 2025 upgraded clinical competence on quality-of-care skills for all patients and teamwork with our staff at Canterbury Medical Clinic.
Dr Nuoya Fang
GP Registrar
Dr Nuoya Fang has recently joined Canterbury Medical Clinic, bringing with her a strong clinical background, diverse hospital experience, and a warm, patient‑centred approach to care. Her qualifications and professional journey position her as a valuable addition to the team, contributing positively to patient care, teamwork, time management, and the ongoing development of quality services.
After completing her Graduation from the University of Auckland, New Zealand (2021), Dr Fang completed postgraduate training and earned a Diploma in Paediatrics. She possesses special clinical interest in Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Mental Health.
After relocating to Melbourne in 2024, Dr Fang worked across multiple specialties in reputable Victorian health services in Frankston Hospital, Rosebud Hospital, Wantirna Health and Box Hill Hospital. These roles have strengthened her clinical versatility, diagnostic skills, and ability to provide holistic, patient‑focused care.
She values building long‑term therapeutic relationships and supporting patients through every stage of their health journey.
She speaks Mandarin Chinese and English fluently, enabling her to connect with a diverse patient population. Now residing in Burwood, Dr Fang enjoys a balanced lifestyle enriched by Pilates, Hiking, Crochet and Tennis.
Dr Nandhini Shan
GP Registrar
Dr Nandhini Shan joins Canterbury Medical Clinic with over twelve years of public and private practice experience, following her graduation from Flinders University in 2013. She is a compassionate and experienced General Practitioner dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient‑centred care.
Dr Shan takes a holistic approach to health, working closely with patients to understand their concerns and support their long‑term wellbeing. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, with interests in women’s health, preventative health, and supporting patients through all stages of life.
Committed to continuous learning and clinical excellence, Dr Shan is currently completing a Diploma in Child Health with the University of Western Sydney, further strengthening her skills in paediatric and family care.
She values teamwork and actively contributes to the clinic’s quality‑of‑care improvement initiatives, helping enhance patient safety, service efficiency, and overall patient experience.
Outside of medicine, Dr Shan enjoys cooking and taking her dogs to the park, bringing warmth and approachability to her interactions with patients and colleagues.