Doctors
Our team of doctors, nurses, and administrative staff is committed to managing your health with the highest level of expertise while emphasising preventive care. We focus on reducing your risk of illness and disease, so you can enjoy a healthier, longer life.
Meet our Team
Dr Chander Kantta
MBBS FRACGP
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and brings a wealth of experience to Woodberry Family Practice. Before joining us, he served as a GP at Rutherford Family Medical Practice in Rutherford. His background includes three years as a registrar in adult medicine at John Hunter Hospital, where he rotated through various departments such as Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Oncology, General Medicine, Geriatrics, Infectious Diseases, and Respiratory Medicine. He also spent a year as a registrar in Emergency Medicine at Armidale Hospital in NSW.
Known for his professionalism and compassion, he is particularly dedicated to adult medicine, with a focus on managing complex medical conditions. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, cycling, and spending quality time with his family.
Dr Ruchika Verma
MBBS FRACGP
She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and brings valuable experience to Woodberry Family Practice. Before joining our team, she spent five years as a GP at Rutherford Family Medical Practice in Rutherford. Prior to that, she completed a year-long registrar position in adult medicine at John Hunter Hospital.
Dr. Ruchika has a special interest in paediatric care, having completed a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. She also has a strong focus on women’s health and family planning, including Implanon and Mirena insertion.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Ruchika is a devoted mother of two and enjoys travelling
Courtney
Registered Nurse
Jessica
Registered Nurse
Lucy
Practice Manager
Cassandra
Receptionist
Jacqueline
Receptionist