Psychiatry
Dr Asha Sadasivan
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
INTEREST
She has special interest in management of treatment resistant mood disorders, anxiety disorders and substance use related disorders.
Approach to Care
Dr Asha Sadasivan follows a biopsychosocial model, combining medical expertise with psychological insight and practical lifestyle support. She works closely with patients, families, and GPs to deliver integrated, individualised care that supports recovery and long-term wellbeing.
About
Dr Asha Sadasivan is an experienced consultant psychiatrist with over 22 years of clinical expertise across the United Kingdom and Australia. She offers evidence-based, compassionate care for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns.
Her approach is holistic and person-centred, recognising that mental wellbeing arises from the balance of biological, psychological, and social factors. She strives to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Training & Experience
- Trained in Mersey Deanery (UK); Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych, London)
- Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)
- Over eight years at Gold Coast University Hospital in senior clinical roles
- Former Associate Professor and Clinical Lead in Psychiatry at Bond University
Qualification
MBBS, MRCPsych (UK), FRANZCP
Consulting days
Monday to Thursday
Clinical Expertise
Dr Asha Sadasivan provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for:
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- OCD and PTSD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Alcohol and Addiction Disorders (excluding opiate-related conditions)
Special Interests
- Treatment-resistant mood and anxiety disorders
- Substance-use–related conditions
- Integrating mindfulness, lifestyle, and stress-management strategies with pharmacological and psychotherapeutic care
Affiliations
- Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
- Member, Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)
- Former Associate Professor, Bond University
Leadership & Community Work
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Asha Sadasivan is the founder of Shakti Global, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting preventive health and wellbeing. Through initiatives such as health education workshops, meditation and yoga sessions, and community cooking programs, Shakti Global aims to bring preventive health to the forefront fostering social connection, awareness, and early intervention in the community.
Endocrinologist
Dr Harish Venugopal
ENDOCRINOLOGIST
INTEREST
He has special interest in Diabetes Type 1 and 2, and insulin pump management.
Experience
Dr Harish Venugopal provides treatment for all Endocrinology including management of thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, adrenal disorder, pituitary disorder, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and hypertension.
I think the most important thing is that it (the thyroid) kind of regulates energy use, metabolism, it helps with growth development and a lot of other bodily functions like the heart rate and temperature.
Qualification
MBBS, FRACP
Consulting days
Saturday Morning
Approach
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr Sadasvian is specialised in general adult psychiatry. She uses a holistic approach to treat conditions.
Areas of interest
- Diabetes
- Throid and parathyroid disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders
- Insulin Resistance
- Dyslipidaemia
- Hypertension
- Gestational Diabetes
- Endocrine conditions during pregnancy
geriatrician
DR Ganesamoorthy Subakumar
geriatrician
Experience
Dr Subakumar has been practicing for over 20 years. He is currently a Specialist Geriatrician at the Gold Coast Hospital. Dr Subakumar is instrumental in establishing the first ever multi-disciplinary Memory Clinic and Falls and Balance Clinic in the Gold Coast district. He is the Director of Geriatrician training program in the Gold Coast HHS district which was established by him in 2012.
Qualification
MBBS, FRACP
Consulting days
Tuesday and Wednesday Morning
Additional Services
- Nursing Home Visits
- Family member or Friend to attend appointments for collateral information.
- Fees for Cognitive assessment
Areas of interest
- Dementia
- Capacity Access
- Falls and Balance Assessment
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Polypharmacy
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Comorbidity Assessment
- Cognitive assessment [Driving]
- Chronic Pain Issues
nephrology
Dr Thomas Titus
nephrology
INTEREST
Dr Thomas Titus is a Consultant Nephrologist working at the Gold Coast University Hospital as well as the private sector. He is also an Associate Professor of Nephrology at Bond University of Medical Sciences.
Experience
Dr Titus completed MBBS and MD in General medicine in India in 1991. He relocated to the United Kingdom in 1993 and obtained MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians. He completed specialist training in General Medicine and Nephrology from the teaching hospitals in Northern England and Oxford. He has worked as a Consultant Physician in Boston, Lincolnshire before he relocated to Australia.
He has extensive experience in Nephrology and sees all patients over 18 years of age.
Qualification
MBBS, MD, MRCP, D.Phil, FRACP
Consulting days
Monday Afternoon
Additional Services
- Nursing Home Visits
- Family member or Friend to attend appointments for collateral information.
- Fees for Cognitive assessment
Areas of interest
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dialysis
- Hypertension
- Transplants
Affiliations
- Associate Professor Bond University
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians RACP
- International Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
Research
In addition to clinical training, Dr Titus undertook basic science research at the University of Oxford, he completed the Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Pancreatic Islets transplantation.