OUR TEAM
You can always count on our friendly, expert team for care and advice you can trust.
As well as offering General Practice medical health, our Doctors are specialised across a range of other health services such as:
- Family health care for the entire family including all baby checks and immunisations.
- Pre-conception advice, antenatal and postpartum care.
- Elderly care including chronic disease and care plans.
- Psychological advice and care for all age groups.
- Women’s health, cervical screening, breast examinations and HRT
- Specialising in Men’s health and care.
As well as offering General Practice medical health, our Doctors are specialised across a range of other health services such as:
- Family health care for the entire family including all baby checks and immunisations.
- Pre-conception advice, antenatal and postpartum care.
- Elderly care including chronic disease and care plans.
- Psychological advice and care for all age groups.
- Women’s health, cervical screening, breast examinations and HRT
- Specialising in Men’s health and care.
Dr Thanujah Yogarajah
Focus: General Practice, Chronic Disease Management, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Medicine.
Qualification: MBBS, BSc (Hons), DRCOG, RCGP, FRACGP
Dr Thanujah Yogarajah gained her medical qualifications from Kings College London School of Medicine, London in 2009. Outside of work, Dr Thanujah enjoys practising Vinyasa Flow Yoga, latin/ballroom dancing and discovering more about the wonderful things Melbourne has to offer.
Available: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Dr Camilla Holdstock
Focus: General Practice, Mental Health, Children’s Health
Qualification: BSc (Hons), MBBS, PhD, FRACGP
Dr Camilla is local and enjoys lifestyle medicine, mental health, women’s and men’s health, paediatrics and minor procedures. She really thrives on looking after an entire family over many years.
Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Dr Peter Huang
Focus: General Practice, LGBTQIA Health, Men’s health, Elderly Health & Mental Health
Qualification: M.D., FRACGP
Dr. Peter graduated from University of Melbourne and has worked in various departments in the hospital including pediatrics and rehabilitation medicine before going into training in general practice. Peter is a conscientious and compassionate doctor who really tries to get to know his patients as people. He collaborates with his patients to achieve their individual medical goals and make sure at the end of the consultation his patients felt heard. His Goal is for his patients to feel empowered about their own health and to know they could talk to him about anything big or small.
He has several years of experience in various specialties in the hospital setting, including aged care, rehab, paediatric and addiction medicine. Outside of medicine, he often goes hiking, camping or just hanging out with friends at a local cafe.
Available: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Dr Michael Pech
Focus: General practice, Sexual Health and Aged Care
Qualification: MBBS, B.Med.Sc
Dr Pech graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical school in 1992 and has worked in clinical medicine since that time both here in Australia and overseas. Dr Pech has gained particular experience in Rheumatology, Aged Care and General Medicine. He has a particular interest in Preventative Medicine. He is also an S100 prescriber for hepatitis B treatments.
Available: Mondays and Wednesdays
Dr Mathew Pittappillil
Focus: General Practice, Chronic Disease management and Mental Health
Qualification: MBBS, FCGP, FRACGP
Dr Mathew Pittappillil completed his Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Mysore University, India in 1976 and has been working in Australia since 2000. He received his Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2007.
Dr Pittappillil is a valued member of our team with over 47 years of experience in General Practice. He completed his medical degree and worked in multiple community health organisations and hospitals, including Northern Hospital Epping & Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. He loved working with families and being involved in their care over the long term, so he undertook further training to complete his specialisation in General Practice. He holds both the FCGP and FRACGP (Australia).
Over his many years of practice as a Family Physician, Dr Pittappillil has developed many areas of special interest within General Practice, such as Men’s Health, Children’s Health, including the management of allergies and Immunisation. In addition, he enjoys the challenges and rewards of working in partnership with his patients to treat their chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and asthma, and mental health conditions requiring ongoing counselling.
Dr Pittappillil is a versatile doctor who speaks multiple languages such as English, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil.
Available: Monday – Friday
Dr Alexander Cotter
Focus: Women’s, Adolescents & Children’s Health
Qualification: MBBS, Certificate of Women’s Health, Dip. in Children’s Health, FRACGP
Dr Alex Cotter graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2013 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Medical Science. Whilst working in Melbourne hospitals, she completed further training and studies, achieving a Certificate of Women’s Health through the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Diploma in Child Health through Macquarie University and the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Dr Cotter was admitted to the fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018, and has experience working as a general practitioner in Melbourne and Warrnambool in regional Victoria. She enjoys providing healthcare for the whole family and the opportunity to get to know her patients well in the general practice setting.
Available: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Maria Fedele
” Maria Fedele is a registered Psychologist with over 25 years in the community and private sectors, helping people live healthy, enriched and emotional connected lives. Maria’s approach to counselling is based on warmth, collaboration and integrity. She believes in establishing a supportive therapeutic relationship which forms the basis to successful counselling, helping you to explore your emotions and experiences safely. Using the brain-based approach of Neuropsychotherapy, Maria works with people aged 16 years and over to understand behaviours and emotions, exploring the interplay between the mind, body and relationships and the environment.
Using a range of evidence based practices, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Techniques, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, working together to increase your ability to achieve wellness and make lasting change.
Melissa D’Elia
Melissa is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who has completed a Masters of Dietetics at Monash University. She translates evidenced-based scientific information into individualised, practical advice. She has a caring and supportive nature and is dedicated to creating a tailored diet plan that is right for you and will help you to achieve your goals.
Melissa believes that diet plays a role in all areas of health, not just physical, but also emotional, social, intellectual and environmental. She takes all these aspects into account to provide a holistic approach to solving nutrition problems and achieving your health goals.
Melissa has a special interest in:
•Plant-based nutrition
•Gastrointestinal health
•Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the Low FODMAP diet
•Heart health
Book now and learn more at: https://www.thefoodclinic.com.au/
or call 1300 877 139
Dr. Maureen Pianta
Doctorate of Psychology (Counselling Psych.), Swinburne University of Technology; Master of Counselling Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology; Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis, Australian Society of Hypnosis.
Registered Psychologist endorsed as both a Clinical Psychologist and a Counselling Psychologist by Psychology Board of Australia. Highlight of career – treating patients with cystic fibrosis in Dept. of Respiratory Medicine at Royal Children’s Hospital.
Sees older adolescents and adults for individual counselling. Major interests: Anxiety disorders, phobias, pain management, weight management and eating disorders, stress management, trauma, OCD, post-natal depression.
Joshua Milanes
Joshua is a compassionate osteopath who has experience in treating people of all ages and backgrounds. Joshua has worked in residential aged care facilities, home care for the elderly, and worked with athletes, pregnancies and children.
Joshua enjoys treating a diverse range of musculoskeletal issues, and uses a range of techniques such as soft tissue, joint mobilisation, dry needling, cupping, taping and exercise prescription.
He loves empowering his patients, and getting them back on track to what they love doing.
Joshua is a registered member of AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
In his spare time, he will often be found rock-climbing, exploring new eateries around Melbourne, and binging TV series.
Book now and learn more at: https://www.striveosteopathy.com.au/
or call/text 0416 733 680
Denise Burbidge
Denise is an Accredited Pracitising Dietitian and member of Dietitians Australia with over 15 years in clinical practice. She holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Monash University and a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education from Deakin University. As a Dietitian, Denise is experienced to help out with a range of nutrition issues. Whether you are looking to improve your cholesterol, prevent or manage diabetes, understand how to live with a food intolerance or just learn to eat foods that will nourish your body Denise can assist you achieve your health goals. Denise accepts referrals for a range of conditions:
- Diabetes, Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational
- Carbohydrate counting for flexible insulin regimes
- Coeliac Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Swallowing difficulties in adults
- Adult malnutrition
- Cardiovascular Disease and Cholesterol Management
- Pre-diabetes and diabetes prevention
- Weight management
- Digestive concerns (e.g reflux, altered bowel habits)
Book now and learn more at: https://www.thefoodclinic.com.au/
or call 1300 877 139
Grace Laws
Grace is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and also a New Zealand Registered Dietitian. She holds a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Human Nutrition, and a Master’s of Science; Nutrition and Dietetics, both from Massey University in New Zealand, along with the Advanced Diabetes Management Course Waikato University. Grace is able to help with a range of conditions and nutritional concerns. However, has specialist experience in management of diabetes, including type 1, type 2 and diabetes in pregnancy as well as helping people pre- and post-bariatric surgery.
She works with her clients in fostering a positive relationship with food and their bodies and enjoys working with both mature and young people.
Outside of dietetics, Grace enjoys spending time with her dog, trying new foods, tending to her garden, and practicing yoga.
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