Dr Ahmed Shetia (He/him)GP (General Practitioner)

Dr Ahmed Shetia
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Overview

An experienced GP and ED doctor with great skills in emergency medicine and authorized cannabis prescriber. Dr. Shetia earned his medical degree in 2009 and has been practicing medicine for the past 15 years in Egypt, Oman, and Australia. His expertise lies in chronic disease and child health, with extensive experience in managing conditions such as chronic and neuropathic pain, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, IBS/IBD, using medical cannabis. Alongside his medical knowledge, he is known for his dedication, compassion, and the lasting connections he builds with his patients. He is fluent in Arabic and English.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • AMC, MBBCH, ED Diploma, Professional Skin cancer certificate, TGA Authorized Prescriber Scheme (APS) to prescribe medicinal cannabis products for specified medical conditions

Accreditations

  • Authorised Prescriber for medicinal cannabis
  • Completed course of comprehensive medical cannabis prescriber
  • Course intermediate principles of medical cannabis: clinical case study-Anxiety, Depression, insomnia and allergies
  • Course intermediate principles of medical cannabis: clinical case study-chronic pain and liver dysfunction
  • Course intermediate principles of medical cannabis: clinical case study-chronic pain and heart issues
  • Completion of the course medical cannabis Fundamentals; the essential guide to prescribing for doctors
  • Member of The Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners

Certifications

  • AMC, MULTIPLE CANNABIS CERTIFICATES, Professional emergency medicine Diploma

Fees/Services

  • Cannabis initial consultA$159.00
  • Medical certificate (One day)A$59.00
  • Mental health consultA$100.00
  • SCRIPTA$59.00
  • Standard TelehealthA$159.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Cannabis Medicine
  • Skin cancers

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Infants
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men
  • People with disabilities
  • Children
  • Families
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Couples

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English

Services

  • Online consultations
  • Home Visits
  • Mobile service
  • Nursing home visits
  • Emergency after hours contact