Specialists in women's imaging
Our Radiologists
At The Women’s Imaging Centre we have an experienced team of dedicated radiologists who have further sub-specialty training and expertise in Breast Imaging.
All our mammograms are double read in line with RANZCR best practice guidelines.
In the case of a significant abnormality we will endeavour to contact the referrer and arrange a biopsy as soon as possible.
Final reports will be issued after the second read and biopsy reports will be issued by the pathology company.
Dr Nicholas Hall
MBBS, FRANZCR
Nick Hall graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Queensland in 1986 and then trained in radiology at the Greenslopes Repatriation Hospital (1992–1994) and the Princess Alexandra Hospital (1995), both in Brisbane.
He continued his training as the Senior Radiology Registrar at the Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital (1996–1997), where he gained valuable training in breast imaging and MRI.
Nick joined South Coast Radiology in 1997 and became a partner 2000. He has held Visiting Medical Officer positions at the Gold Coast and Tweed District Hospitals and is a current Visiting Medical Officer with Queensland BreastScreen.
His subspecialty interest areas include breast imaging and MRI.
Dr Sanna Kirmani
MBBS, MD, FRANZCR
Clinical Director - The Women’s Imaging Centre
Sanna Kirmani graduated from the School of Medicine at the Aligarh Muslim University, India in 2009 and also completed her radiology training (MD) from the same institution in 2012.
In the same year, Sanna and her family moved to Australia and she secured a paediatric imaging fellowship at the prestigious Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
In 2014, she started working at the Gold coast University Hospital as an advanced trainee focusing on women’s imaging, whilst also undertaking a mini fellowship in breast imaging at the South Coast Radiology.
Since 2015, Sanna has been working as a consultant Radiologist at SCR and Gold Coast Hospital. Her subspecialty interests include breast and pediatric imaging and MRI.
Dr Michelle Peterson
Dr Michelle Peterson is a dedicated radiologist with subspecialty training in breast, abdominal and pelvic imaging.
She completed a hybrid fellowship in these areas, bringing together her diagnostic acumen with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Michelle obtained her medical degree from Bond University in 2016, graduating with a cumulative distinction. She completed her radiology training at Gold Coast University Hospital in 2024. Her clinical interests include breast cancer screening and diagnostics, abdominal and pelvic pathology and procedural work.
Michelle is committed to education and mentorship. She is actively involved in teaching medical students and radiology trainees. She is a lecturer at Bond University and participates in academic events and regular teaching sessions. Passionate about ongoing professional development, Dr Peterson actively contribute to research.
In addition to her work with South Coast Radiology, Michelle holds a staff specialist appointment with BreastScreen Queensland and at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Outside of medicine Michelle enjoys time with her family, exploring the outdoors and staying active.
Dr Ashley Rossiter
MBBS, BBiotech(Hons)
Dr Ashley Rossiter has worked for South Coast Radiology for 5 years.
Dr Rossiter first graduated from the University of Queensland in 2003, completing a Biotechnology degree with honours and working as a research scientist in the field of molecular biology and genetics. Inspired by his work he decided to pursue medicine and completed his post graduate degree graduating for the University of Queensland medical school in 2009.
Dr Rossiter completed his residency on the Gold Coast with additional training in Brisbane and across Queensland, completing his specialist Radiology training in 2018. Dr Rossiter then perused a fellowship in interventional radiology which led him to a year long commitment in Melbourne's eastern health network. Following this year he moved to Wagga Wagga to work as a consultant interventionalist before finally returning to his hometown of the Gold Coast to start his family. Once settled at South Coast Radiology, he expanded his knowledge to include subspecialty training in Breast imaging and intervention which he is now primarily focussed on.
Outside of work Dr Rossiter plays competitive Underwater Hockey, recently representing the Australian team in the Asia Pacific games. He also enjoys camping and 4wding with his family.
Dr Sharanya Sankaran
MBChB, FRANZCR
Dr Sharanya Sankaran graduated from the University of Auckland in 2016 and completed her radiology training through the Auckland regional training scheme. Sharanya completed her subspecialty fellowship training in breast imaging in Melbourne, developing expertise in mammography, contrast enhanced mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI and image guided procedures.
Sharanya is passionate about delivering patient-focused care and is committed to working closely with multidisciplinary team members. She enjoys teaching and mentoring radiology trainees and is interested in ongoing clinical research.
Sharanya also holds a staff specialist appointment at Gold Coast University Hospital in addition to her work at South Coast Radiology.
Dr Phillipa Shine
B. Sc, MB(ChB), FRANZCR
Philippa Shine graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Otago, Dunedin, in 1987 and completed her training in radiology at Auckland Hospital in 1996. She worked as a consultant paediatric radiologist at Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland (1996–2005), while also working as a general radiologist at Mercy Radiology, Auckland.
Philippa and her family moved to Australia in early 2005, to work with Queensland X-ray Services, before joining South Coast Radiology in early 2006. Her subspecialty interest areas include paediatric and women’s imaging.
In her spare time, Philippa spends busy weekends with her family enjoying a typical Southeast Queensland lifestyle. Her sporting interests include tennis and boating.