Doctors
Each General Practitioner consulting from our premises is independently registered and has satisfied the training requirements of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
We also have General Practitioner Registrars who are completing their higher degree in General Practice Medicine.
Dr Niraj Desai
Dr Niraj Desai is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Desai enjoys all aspects of family medicine, including paediatrics and aged care, and has a special interest in dermatology and skin cancer management. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients across all stages of life.
- Dermatology and skin checks
- Paediatrics
- Aged care
- General family medicine
Dr Tahera Adamjee
Dr Tahera Adamjee is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Graduating in 1995, Dr Adamjee brings a wealth of medical experience to her practice and is fluent in multiple languages. She consults every day except Friday and resides locally with her husband and two children.
- Women's health
- Children's health
Dr Maal Yoganathan
Dr Maal Yoganathan is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He completed his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne in 2005 and worked at Eastern Health for several years, gaining experience in various specialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, paediatrics, and obstetrics. He also holds a Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University.
Dr Yoganathan enjoys all aspects of general practice and is passionate about supporting patients to stay healthy and manage chronic conditions. He takes a friendly, collaborative approach and values building long-term relationships with his patients.
Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, playing soccer, spending time with his young family, and cheering on Manchester United and the Demons.
- Chronic disease management
- General medicine
- Family medicine
- Preventative health
- Travel medicine
Dr Alyssa McNaught
Dr Alyssa McNaught is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of New South Wales and went on to complete her Diploma in Child Health while undertaking training in paediatrics at the Children's Hospital Westmead before specialising in General Practice. Dr McNaught enjoys all aspects of general practice and offers contraception consultations and procedures.
- Paediatrics
- Contraception consultations and procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Preventative health
- Women's health
Dr Dhruv Pal
Dr Dhruv Pal is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He graduated in the first cohort of the Doctor of Medicine program from The University of Melbourne. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy at Monash University and worked as a hospital pharmacist. Dr Pal is interested in all aspects of Family Medicine.
- Chronic disease management
- General medicine
- Preventative health
- Family medicine
Dr Samantha Ware
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Dr Samantha Ware is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Ware obtained her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University in 2011 and gained her fellowship in 2020. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and focuses on establishing therapeutic relationships with her patients and their families.
When she is not working, she is busy raising her two daughters with her husband in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
Dr Karen Sun
Dr Karen Sun is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
She studied medicine at Monash University and holds a Certificate of Women’s Health.
- Women's health
Dr Samuel Schlegel
Dr Samuel Schlegel is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Before entering General Practice, Dr Schlegel spent several years working at Monash Health across different specialty teams, including geriatrics, palliative care, paediatrics, and various other medical, emergency, and surgical units.
Outside of work, Dr Schlegel is passionate about playing soccer, supporting Liverpool FC, mountain biking, engaging in community service, and spending time with his wife.
- Travel medicine
- Skin procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Wedge resections and ingrown toenails
- Musculoskeletal medicine
Dr Nicholas Pergaminelis
Dr Nicholas Pergaminelis is an independent General Practitioner consulting from the clinic and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2016 and worked as a junior doctor at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Eastern Health. He holds additional qualifications in paediatrics and skin cancer medicine, having completed the Sydney Child Health Program and a Certificate of Dermoscopy.
Outside of work, he enjoys going to the gym, playing soccer, running, travelling, and supporting the Richmond Football Club.
- Men’s health
- Sports medicine
- Preventative health
- Skin cancer
- Travel medicine
Dr Cerys Chau
Dr Cerys Chau consults at the practice as a General Practitioner Registrar.
She completed her medical degree at Monash University and spent several years working across hospitals including Eastern Health and the Royal Children's Hospital before moving into General Practice, with experience in internal and emergency medicine as well as paediatrics and women's health. Dr Chau enjoys caring for patients of all ages and life stages.
Outside of work, Dr Chau enjoys staying active, painting, and going for walks with her husband and their golden retriever, Sunny.
You can book an appointment online anytime or call us on 03 9736 2393 during business operating hours.