Apurva Desai

Mr Mustafa Sarwari

(ABN: 15 574 070 593)

Dietitian

Mustafa is a qualified Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) who possesses well rounded knowledge in various dietetic areas including:

– Chronic disease management and General medicine; diabetes & cardiovascular disease management (Hypertension/Hypercholesterolemia)

– Gastrointestinal pathologies management (IBS & Low FODMAP diet, celiac disease, lactose intolerance etc.)

– Type 1 & 2 Diabetes diet management.

– NAFLD & PCOS/Hormonal Health – Malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies

– Weight management (loss or gain) for adults and children, VLCD/VLED, and much more.

– Paediatric nutrition management

Mustafa strives to make a positive impact towards the clients under his care by ensuring nutritional adequacy through the provision of medical nutrition therapy.

Mustafa’s approach involves educating, motivating, and empowering his clients to implement practical, realistic, and sustainable evidenced-based interventions to achieve their health and nutrition related goals.

Accepts: Medicare (EPC / care plan) – Referral required (no gap payment charged on EPC referral), DVA & Private Health insurance

Mustafa’s credentials include

  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science

  • Master of Dietetics (BNutr Sci + MDiet) from Deakin University

  • Member of Dietitians Australia

  • First People’s Health Yuwahn Wupin Course (2023) from Griffith University

  • Publications: Dietary Intake and Arterial Stiffness in Children and Adolescents – (Nutrients – 2022)

Mustafa Speaks

  • English

  • Farsi / Persian

  • Hindi

CLINIC HOURS

Mon – Fri 08:00 – 19:00
Saturday 08:00 – 16:00
Sunday 08:00 – 16:00
Public Holidays* 08:00 – 16:00

* Except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter

  • 10 O’Brien Parade,

    Pakenham VIC 3810

  •  +61 03 5925 7777

  •  +61 03 5947 6860

WHEN HEALTH MATTERS MOST

For us, health is a priority. We strongly believe better health leads to a stronger community. Together we can redefine local care.

Areas of Interest

  • Chronic disease management and General medicine; diabetes & cardiovascular disease management (Hypertension & Hypercholesterolemia)

  • Gastrointestinal pathologies management (IBS & Low FODMAP diet, celiac disease, lactose intolerance etc.)

  • Type 1 & 2 Diabetes diet management.

  • NAFLD & PCOS/Hormonal Health – Malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies

  • Underweight and Weight management (loss or gain) for adults & children, VLCD/VLED, and much more

  • Malnutrition in adults and children.

Our Promise

Quality care, closer to home

Here at Mercy Family Doctors, we are committed to making communities healthier. Caring for you means more than just diagnosis and treatment. It is about providing quality care where you and our local community call home.