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 Michael Pech
Focus: General practice, Sexual Health
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.
“What I enjoy most about my work is managing chronic conditions optimally, and discussing preventative care.”
Dr Shumaila Panhwar
Focus: General Practice, Women’s Health, Aged Care, Mental Health.
BBNSc, BMBS, FRACGP
Dr Shumaila completed her medical and General Practice training in Adelaide and has recently moved back to Melbourne to re-join her community. She has a particular interest in women’s health, preventative health, medicine, and aged care.
“It’s so humbling to be a part of someone’s life during major milestones, whether they be happy or challenging. Just being there to support people as they move through life phases makes this job incredibly rewarding.”
Dr Maureen Pianta
Clinical
Psychologist
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.
Dr Peter O’Brien
Focus: General Practice
Dr. O’Brien worked as a general practitioner in rural Australia for forty years. During that time he accumulated vast experience and skills as a general practitioner. His interests include: all areas of general practice and mental health.
“One of my fondest memories is working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta.”
Dr Bambie Lee
Focus: General Practice
Dr. Lee has been practicing Medicine for over 7 years. In addition to General Practice she has a Diploma of Pallative Care, Diploma of Child Health & Diploma of Clinical Dermatology.
“As a Doctor i enjoy helping my patients truly appreciate and enjoy their lives”
Dr Camilla Holdstock
Focus: General Practice, Mental Health, Children’s Health
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.
Camilla’s interests include playing with her children, keeping fit, meeting friends, refugee health, politics and travelling.
Dr Christina Tuke
Dr Tuke Flanders is a Psychologist and Educator with over a decade’s worth of experience in the private and public sector. She is experienced in assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children, adolescents and adults.
Denise Burbidge
Denise Burbidge is an Accredited Dietitian with 10 years experience. Having Qualified as a dietitian in 2007, Denise went on to study Diabetes Education. Her special interests include diabetes, gastrointestinal nutrition & geriatrics.
“It’s rewarding seeing client successes and helping them work through challenges. I get to
combine nutrition science, cooking and counselling skills to help clients improve their health
or live better with chronic disease.”
James Dickinson
James has been practicing physiotherapy since 2009 where he graduated from the La Trobe University.James has a special interest in shoulder injuries and has undergone postgraduate study to develop his skills in the area. He has experience with VFL team Port Melbourne FC where he was the head physiotherapist for 3years. James has utilised his treating skills in the private setting but also community rural health in locations such as Trentham and Daylesford. James is a keen cricketer and still plays at a sub district level after playing over 10 years at Essendon CC.
Venetia Lafazanis
Massage Therapist
Katie Overmars
Podiatrist
Coming Soon in 2019!
Gina Ilievski
Practice Nurse
Gina has been a registered nurse since 1996 with additional Oncology nursing qualifications and experience. She loves meeting people from different cultures and ages groups and helping them on their path to good health.
Maria Serner
Practice Nurse
Esra Turkoglu
Reception
Siedi Nur
Reception
Deelan Hanna
Reception
Peta Kennedy
Reception
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