Our Health Professionals

Meet Our Health Professionals

PVH Medical has an extensive range of health professionals able to cater to your health and wellbeing needs.

Dr Raymond Gornall
GP

Dr Ray has an interest in all areas of family medicine, especially paediatrics, allergies, asthma, dermatitis, diabetes, cardiology and respiratory issues and minor surgery. He has a Diploma in Obstetrics and is also a Fellow of The Royal College of General Practitioners.

Dr Theo Hajicosta
GP

Dr Theo has worked in Pascoe Vale since 1995. He has extensive experience in general practice including general medicine, aged care, men's health and paediatrics. He has a keen interest and is involved in improving and developing health services in the local area.

Dr Bill Harvey
GP

Dr Bill enjoys all aspects of general practice and has special interests in paediatrics, shared care obstetrics and minor surgical procedures. Bill is skilled in insertion of Implanon and Intra Uterine device (Mirena/Copper IUD). He is an avid Collingwood supporter.

Dr John Kirmos
GP

Dr John graduated from Monash University and has been working as a GP in Pascoe Vale for over 25 years. His interests are in chronic disease management, paediatrics and sports musculo-skeletal medicine.

Dr David Martinelli
GP

Dr David is one of the clinic’s founding doctors. He is an experienced GP with over 25 years of clinical practice. He enjoys all aspects of his work and has special interests in chronic disease management and aged care.

Dr Tina Zuccarello
GP

Dr Tina enjoys all aspects of general practice, particularly women and children's health, chronic disease management and undertaking skin excisions. For her, being part of a patient's health journey is a rewarding experience.

Dr Elizabeth Williams
Dr Elizabeth Williams
GP

Dr Elizabeth is an experienced GP who enjoys the wide variety of her work, whilst having a special interest in women’s and children’s health. She also likes to work with people to help them be well, both mentally and physically.

Dr Louisa Ennis
GP

Dr Louisa undertook her GP training in the Northern Territory and has practiced in country Victoria and Melbourne, working at PVH Medical since 2005. She is interested in illness prevention, mental health, chronic disease management, and women's health.

Dr Hilary Donald
GP

Dr Hilary is an experienced general practitioner who has worked in Pascoe Vale for more than 30 years.

Dr Immi Jayawardena
GP

Dr Immi has been with PVH Medical since 2012. She is a fellow of the Australian College of General Practitioners and has a special interest in chronic disease management, mental health and children's health.

Dr Stephen Lew
GP

Dr Stephen works part time at both PVH Medical and the University of Melbourne. His main interests are medical education and all of general practice including children’s health, skin diseases and eye diseases.

Dr Huda Marcus
GP

Dr Huda started at PVH Medical in 2010 as a registrar. She enjoys all aspect of general practice with special interest in paediatrics and women's health. She also speaks Arabic and Chaldean language.

Dr Claire Ravenhall
Dr Claire Ravenhall
GP

Dr Claire completed her medical training at Melbourne University. She has a special interest in preventative medicine, women’s and children’s health and enjoys the continuity of care that general practice provides.

Dr Ian Stokes
GP

Dr Ian completed a science degree at Melbourne University followed by medicine at Flinders University in Adelaide, graduating at the end of 2000. He commenced GP training at the start of 2014, having spent the intervening years working primarily in paediatrics.

Dr Mahirun Molla
GP

Dr Mahirun graduated medicine in 2005 and has worked in hospitals in various specialties before starting general practice training in 2013. She has special interest in shared antenatal care, women's health, preventative health and chronic disease management.

Nayana-Prematilaka, doctor in Pascoe Vale
Dr Nayana Prematilaka
GP

Dr Nayana has interest in chronic disease, women’s health, children’s health, skin disease and aged care. She is passionate about supporting terminally ill patients and has gained advanced training in palliative care.

Dr Louise Spillman
Dr Louise Spillman
GP

Dr Louise Spillman studied and trained in Western Australia, and worked for two years in regional Western Australia. She's passionate about women’s health.

Dr Rachel Melhem
GP

Dr Rachel works at PVH Medical and Headspace. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, particularly paediatrics, women’s and mental health.

Dr Tom Denton
Dr Tom Denton
GP

Dr Tom is passionate about family and paediatric medicine, chronic disease management, and caring for elderly patients. He has worked as a physiotherapist and has a strong interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr Joshua Geraghty
Dr Joshua Geraghty
GP

Dr Josh has interest in all aspects of general practice including men's health, mental health, and child and maternal health. He has a special interest in chronic disease management.

Dr Jason Nguyen
Dr Jason Nguyen
GP

Dr Jason prides himself on building long-term patient-centered relationships. He focuses on your individual circumstances to help you make informed health decisions.

Dr Luiz Cavalcante
Dr Luiz Cavalcante
GP

Dr Luiz has a patient-centred holistic approach, with a particular interest in emergency medicine, preventive medicine, and musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr Gabbie Lodge
Dr Gabbie Lodge
GP

Dr Gabbie has completed a Masters of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, and a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has special interests in women’s health, pregnancy care, mental health, and paediatrics.

Dr Matthew Poulter
Dr Matthew Poulter
GP

Dr Matthew completed medical training at Melbourne University. He is interested in all aspects of general health and well-being, and has a special interest in preventative health and men’s health.

Dr Amy Liu
Dr Amy Liu
GP

Dr Amy graduated from Deakin University. She has a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology through the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr Amy speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Dr Elizabeth Chong
Dr Elizabeth Chong
GP

Dr Elizabeth graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2011 and obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. She practises with her therapy dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Dash.

Naveena Seethapathy is a physiotherapist in Pascoe Vale
Ms Naveena Seethapathy
Physiotherapist

Naveena’s hands-on approach to acute care enables expert assessment and treatment to commence straight away. Her strong multidisciplinary focus for holistic care engages patients and other team members to achieve their health goals.

Mouhamed Ziftawi
Mr Mouhamed Ziftawi
Physiotherapist

Mouhamed believes that your best results start with a great connection between physio and client. You’ll notice as soon as you walk into Mouhamed’s consulting room that you’re the most important person in the room.

Mr Tim Mulholland
Podiatrist

Tim is a podiatrist who understands how important your feet are to your overall wellbeing. He has spent years honing his skills as a podiatrist in Melbourne's north and is continually trying to enhance the profession by teaching to podiatry students at La Trobe University.

Hannah Moloney
Ms Hannah Moloney
Podiatrist

Hannah completed has an interest in all aspects of podiatry and incorporates a holistic approach to her care. She strives to not just treat her patients presenting complaints, but to find the underlying cause of the problem for better long-term results.

Zainab Alnajar
Ms Zainab Alnajar
Podiatrist

Zainab believes that communication is the key and ensures all her clients are comfortable when attending to their podiatric needs. And, as a podiatrist with valuable bilingual skills, Zainab is able to help both English and Arabic speakers achieve their goals.

Exercise physiology in Pascoe Vale, Melbourne
Mr Mike Fitzsimon
Exercise Physiologist

Mike has over 20 years of clinical experience. He specialises in the delivery of evidence-based exercise services that can enhance your health. He provides education, guidance and support to enable you to make better exercise decisions.

Aidan Rogers
Mr Aidan Rogers
Exercise Physiologist

Aidan is an accredited exercise physiologist. He enjoys using exercise to manage a range of chronic health conditions. He has special interests in cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, and falls prevention.

Jessica is a dietitian at PVH Medical
Ms Jessica Fuller
Dietitian

Jessica is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian. She is enthusiastic about food and helping clients fulfil their health goals. She has a special interest in working with clients to manage weight, diabetes, heart disease, and food intolerances.

Mr Gregory Jack
Specialist

Greg is a urologist and international lecturer. He specialises in kidney stone prevention and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He performs various kidney procedures.

Dr Jason Tan
Dr Jason Tan
Specialist

Dr Jason Tan is an endocrine and general surgeon. He has a specialised interest in thyroid surgery, parathyroid surgery, adrenal surgery and general surgery.

Dr Jong Chin
Dr Jong Chin
Specialist

Dr Jong Chin is a general gastroenterologist who graduated from University of Adelaide. He completed advanced physician training in gastroenterology and hepatology from Flinders Medical Centre. He can perform gastroscopy, colonoscopy and more.

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Ms Gulsema Temel
Audiologist

Gulsema is an accredited audiologist who believes a hearing assessment is more than just about hearing. It’s about building sound bridges with your loved ones. Gulsema is personable, a great listener, and empathetic to the concerns of her patients.