Specialists
Dr Romil Jain
Founder and Medical Director
Dr Jain is a qualified Specialist Pain Medicine Physician and Interventional Pain Specialist. He completed his post graduate qualification (MD) in Anaesthesia from world renowned L.T.M.G Hospital in Mumbai before moving to Australia. He completed his Fellowship in Intensive care (CICM) from Sydney. He then completed his Fellowship in Pain Medicine under mentorship of Prof Sundaraj in Sydney and later Fellowship in Interventional Pain through World Institute of Pain.
Dr Michael Cooper
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Cooper was born in Zimbabwe and completed his National Service as a Pilot in the Army. He moved to Johannesburg, South Africa and undertook a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Anatomy and Physiology.
Dr Gopi Elango
Surgical Oncologist/General Surgeon
Dr Gopi Elango (MBBS;Grad Dip-Anatomy Dissection;FRACS) is a highly skilled General Surgeon with dual subspecialty training in Head & Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Dr Neera Jain
Glaucoma Specialist, Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon, General Ophthalmologist
Dr Neera Jain is a highly regarded cataract and glaucoma surgeon, as well as a comprehensive ophthalmologist committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred eye care.
Dr Andrew Mcmahon
Interventional Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
He embraces a comprehensive, whole-person approach to pain management, recognizing the profound physical and psychological impacts of persistent pain. His clinical philosophy focuses on tailoring evidence-based strategies that restore function, improve quality of life, and empower patients to achieve their goals.
Dr Parth Shah
Director of opthamology
Dr Parth Shah is a prominent ophthalmologist serving the Canberra region, with a passion for cataract surgery, strabismus surgery and paediatric ophthalmology. He performs a high volume of surgical procedures, especially cataract surgery. Dr Shah strived to achieve the best possible outcome for all patients through evidence-based practice, cutting-edge technology and a commitment to continuous surgical audit and innovation.
Dr Anandhi Rangaswamy
Interventional Pain Specialists
Dr Rangaswamy completed her Pain Fellowship and Anaesthetic Fellowship from Nepean Hospital Sydney. She then went on to do Paediatric Pain Fellowship from Westmead Children’s Hospital Sydney. Dr Rangaswamy has a whole person’s approach to pain management and follows a multidisciplinary approach to get the best outcome for her patients. Her area of interest includes back pain, neuropathic pain, CRPS, pelvic pain, paediatric and adolescent pain management.
Dr Ragu Krishnamurthy
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Ragu Krishnamoorthy is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who specialises in treating a wide range of conditions of the mouth, face, teeth and jaws.
Dr Jerome Ha
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Jerome Ha is an Australian-trained ophthalmologist specialising in Cataract Surgery and Medical Retina care (Eye Injections).
Dr Chamil Dayajeewa
Ophthalmologist
Dr Chamil Dayajeewa is an experienced Canberra-based ophthalmologist specialising in cataract surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma. He graduated from the University of Colombo in 2000 and completed his specialist ophthalmology training in Sri Lanka in 2007. He then undertook fellowship training in the United Kingdom, gaining expertise in cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases.
Management
Roya Behnia
CEO
Roya joined ACT Pain Centre in 2019.
Roya has worked for over 30 years in the areas of financial and administration management.
She moved to Canberra in 1998 and since then she has been managing large medical practices and specialist centres in Canberra.
Lucy Clark
Perioperative Manager
Lucy is the Perioperative Manager at ACT Day Hospital, bringing over 13 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. She specializes in post-anaesthetic care, with experience in acute and chronic pain management, and nursing education. Currently pursuing her Master’s degree, Lucy is deeply committed to advancing healthcare standards and enhancing patient outcomes.
Nicole Gebert
Day Hospital Manager
Nicole is a Registered Nurse with a specialised background as an Operating Theatre Nurse and extensive expertise in interventional pain management, developed through years of dedicated clinical practice.