Dr. Shafinaz
Medical Practitioner
Authorised Prescriber
Sydney, NSW
Bio & Qualifications
+ Doctor of Medicine (MD)
+ BSc Hons (Neuroscience)
+ MBBS
+ RACP Trainee
+ ANZCCP
Special Interests:
+ Palliative Care
+ Immunology
+ Neurology
+ Geriatrics
+ Cardiology
+ General Medicine
About the doctor
Dr. Shafinaz Karim is a deeply experienced and compassionate Medical Practitioner based in Sydney, New South Wales.
With over a decade of hospital-based clinical experience across a wide range of specialties, including Oncology, Haematology, Neurology, Immunology, and more. Her work has spanned across both public and private hospital settings, where she has cared for patients with complex and chronic health needs.
Dr. Shafinaz brings this wealth of medical knowledge into a more holistic, and patient-centred model of care here at Polln. She's passionate about helping people manage chronic symptoms like pain, nausea, low appetite, and poor sleep – with a focus on exploring the benefits of natural medicine and finding practical ways to enhance quality of life.
She takes the time to listen and understand what matters most to you, and tailors her patients' care with genuine warmth and clinical insight. It's her goal to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported at every step of your health journey.
Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Shafinaz loves attending live music gigs, swimming, unwinding in a sauna, and heading off on scuba diving adventures when she can.
What is an Authorised Prescriber?
An Authorised Prescriber (AP) is a doctor that has already received authority from the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) to write medicinal cannabis prescriptions which means you’ll experience none of the wait time associated with other access pathways, such as the SAS pathway. Learn more about access here.
Real experiences from real patients
Our Prescribers
We place the utmost care into our prescriber selection process to ensure we’re providing our patient community with the best care possible.
Unlike some clinics where consultations with a nurse are the only option, Polln consultations are conducted solely by specialist doctors. All of our AHPRA-registered doctors have extensive experience in natural medicine plus individual areas of specialty.
When you book with Polln, you can feel confident that you’re connecting with a compassionate, experienced doctor who puts your needs first.
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