Introducing the people here to help you...
Doctors
DR SAM AUTERI
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Acupuncture, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Acupuncture, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine
MBBS, BSc, Dip RACOG, FRACGP, FACAM
STUDIED AT: Monash University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Italian
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 1978
DR TOM EVERITT
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health, Acupuncture, Sports Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health, Acupuncture, Sports Medicine
MBBS, Dip RACOG, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 1985
DR ROGER SMITH
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health, Immunisations, Asthma, General Family Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health, Immunisations, Asthma, General Family Medicine
MBBS(Hons), FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 1985
DR KIM TEO
Currently ONLY taking on new antenatal patients.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Antenatal Care, Women’s Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Antenatal Care, Women’s Health
MBBS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 1991
DR BRETT OGILVIE
Now Consulting From Our Clyde Practice.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Antenatal Care, Children’s Health, Preventative Medicine, Men’s Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Antenatal Care, Children’s Health, Preventative Medicine, Men’s Health
MBBS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2004
Currently NOT seeing any TAC or Workers Compensation patients
DR JUSTIN CURRAN
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health, Men’s Health.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health, Men’s Health,.
MBBS(Hons), FRACGP, DCH
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE : 2009
DR CLIFFORD MORRISON
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health and Men’s Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health and Men’s Health
MBBS, B Med Sci, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Melbourne University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2013
Dr Sugu Thevasagayam
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health and General Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Children’s Health and General Medicine
MBBS, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Monash University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Tamil
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2013
DR BAHADIR CEM DEMIRDES
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Paediatrics and Preventative Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Paediatrics and Preventative Health
MBBS
STUDIED AT: Sydney University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Turkish
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2022
DR ROBYN NEWNHAM
Currently NOT taking on new patients.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health
MBBS (Hons), Dip RACOG
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 1986
DR SHARLENE TAN
ONLY taking New patients for skin checks and Hypermobility Spectrum disorder Consultations.
please only call to make skin check and Hypermobility appointments
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women's Health, General Medicine, Hypermobility Spectrum disorder and Skin cancer.
Dr Tan is currently ONLY taking new patients for SKIN CANCER CHECKS. Dr Tan is NOT taking NEW regular patients.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women's Health, General Medicine, Hypermobility Spectrum disorder and Skin cancer.
MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, DCH, FRACGP, Certificate of Dermoscopy, Advanced certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine
STUDIED AT: Melbourne University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Conversational Mandarin
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2015
PERFORMS SKIN CHECKS
Hypermobility consulting service
https://blissfullybendy.com.au/dr-sharlene-tan
DR CHRISTINE AZOUZ
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All aspects of general practice, in particular paediatrics.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All aspects of general practice, in particular paediatrics.
MBBS
STUDIED AT: Monash University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Conversational Arabic
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2023
DR SABINA ALI
Currently NOT taking on new NDIS patients.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Mental Health & Counselling, Youth and Women’s Health, Contraceptive Advice, Sexual Health, Weight Loss and Travel Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Mental Health & Counselling, Youth and Women’s Health, Contraceptive Advice, Sexual Health, Weight Loss and Travel Medicine
MBBS, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: University of the Punjab, Lahore c/- Fatima Jinnah Medical College.
OTHER LANGUAGES: Hindi & Urdu
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2018
DR MALAVIKA SUSARLA
ONLY taking new patients for Allergy Testing.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: ENT Medicine (Ear, Nose and Throat) Allergy Management including Hay Fever, Asthma, Eczema and Food Allergies. Paediatrics, Obesity Management as well as Lifestyle Modifications.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: ENT Medicine (Ear, Nose and Throat) Allergy Management including Hay Fever, Asthma, Eczema and Food Allergies. Paediatrics, Obesity Management as well as Lifestyle Modifications.
MBBS, FRACGP, FRSPH
STUDIED AT: James Cook University
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Hindi and Telugu
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2023
DR AMANDA OSBORNE
Now Consulting From Our Clyde Practice.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Children & Adolescent Health, Lifestyle Medicine/Coaching
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Children & Adolescent Health, Lifestyle Medicine/Coaching
MBBS, FRACGP, Certified Physician in Lifestyle Medicine
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2000
Currently NOT taking on new patients
DR CORDELIA EZEH
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Chronic Diseases, Child and Women’s Health, Aged Care, Skin Cancer Medicine, and Preventative Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Chronic Diseases, Child and Women’s Health, Aged Care, Skin Cancer Medicine, and Preventative Medicine
MBBS, FRACGP, MSpMed, DipMed (skin cancer), Master Of Medicine (Skin Cancer)
STUDIED AT: University of Queensland, University of Benin, Nigeria
OTHER LANGUAGES: Igbo
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2018
PERFORMS SKIN CHECKS
Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College Australasia
DR ANGEL AGARWAL
Currently On Maternity Leave Will Return in 2026.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Skin Cancer Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Preventative Health, Chronic Disease Management
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Skin Cancer Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Preventative Health, Chronic Disease Management
MBBS, FRACGP, Advanced Clinical Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine
STUDIED AT: University of Newcastle
OTHER LANGUAGES: Hindi
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2019
PERFORMS SKIN CHECKS
Dr Angel Agarwal is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor with the Skin Cancer College Australasia. This means that she has successfully completed a high level of training with the College and has proven skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of skin cancer.
Dr Narayan Mohanakrishnan
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Skin cancer medicine, Men's Health, Children's Health, Preventative Medicine & Travel Medicine.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Skin cancer medicine, Men's Health, Children's Health, Preventative Medicine & Travel Medicine.
STUDIED AT: BOND UNIVERSITY
DR ANKI FONSEKA
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Children’s Health & Geriatric Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Children’s Health & Geriatric Medicine
MBBS, BBNSc (Hons).
STUDIED AT: Deakin University and Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2018
DR GIHAN DE MEL
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Preventative Medicine, Children and Adolescent Health, Sports and Emergency Medicine, Men’s Health, Occupational Health/WorkCover, Travel Medicine, Health Informatics.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Preventative Medicine, Children and Adolescent Health, Sports and Emergency Medicine, Men’s Health, Occupational Health/WorkCover, Travel Medicine, Health Informatics.
MBBS, BBioMedSc, AFAIDH, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: University of Notre Dame & Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2020
Dr Sharon Chao
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Children’s Health, Early Antenatal Care, Preventive Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Children’s Health, Early Antenatal Care, Preventive Medicine
STUDIED AT: Monash University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Mandarin
Dr Rachel Stewart
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Womens’ Health, Children’s Health, Preventative Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Womens’ Health, Children’s Health, Preventative Medicine
MD
STUDIED AT: Deakin University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Nil
Dr SUSIE TANG
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Preventative Medicine
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Preventative Medicine.
STUDIED AT: Deakin University.
OTHER LANGUAGES: Teochew
Dr Tang is now taking appointments at our Cranbourne site.
Dr Sorcha beirne (Registrar)
Special interests: Woman’s health, paediatrics, preventative health, chronic disease management
Special interests: woman’s health, paediatrics, preventative health, chronic disease management
Sorcha Beirne is a GP Registrar currently undergoing training as part of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) program. She completed her medical degree at University of Limerick, Ireland in 2020. Since then, Sorcha has gained diverse experience in both Ireland and Melbourne across various hospital rotations in general medicine, paediatrics, ENT, mental health, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology. Sorcha is dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centred care. She is passionate about building strong, long-term relationships with patients and supporting their overall health and wellbeing. Outside of work, Sorcha enjoys experiencing different cultures, having travelled and hiked different parts of the world. She loves to spend time with her husband, baby son and her playful Cavoodle.
Dr madeline loughridge (Registrar)
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Preventative medicine, diabetes management and women's health.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: BIO: Studied at Monash University. Dr Madeline has a breath of experience across the hospital system, with particular interests in preventative medicine, diabetes management and women's health. Outside of work Dr Madeline loves getting outdoors in nature, and can often be found hiking or fishing on the weekends
STUDIED AT: University of Melbourne
Qualifications: Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (BmedSci, MD
Dr Ruvina Perera (Registrar)
Special interests; Women's health, Antenatal care, STI health, chronic health disease.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Special interests; Women's health, Antenatal care, STI health, chronic health disease
Graduated at Monash University with MD and worked at Monash Health. Languages English and Sinhala
Qualifications: MD
Dr jennie phan
(Registrar)
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Preventative health, Children's Health, Women's Health
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Preventative health, Children's Health, Women's Health
STUDIED AT: Monash University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Vietnamese
STUDIED AT: Monash University
Dr Joel Wheatley Price
(Registrar)
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Preventative Health Antenatal Care
Dr Joel Wheatley-Price is a General Practice Registrar with experience across emergency medicine, general medicine, and intensive care, supporting a calm, thorough, and patient-centred approach to care. He values clear communication and takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, supporting individuals and families through all stages of life. Outside of medicine, Joel enjoys staying active through soccer, cricket, and golf. He has represented Australia at the World Medical Football Championships and is actively involved with local sports teams. He also enjoys travelling and spending time with his wife and dog and believes balance outside of work is essential to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
STUDIED AT: BOND UNIVERSITY
Dr sheraz majoka
(Registrar)
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All aspects of general practice, in particular preventive health and children's health.
Dr Sheraz grew up in Southeast Melbourne and completed his Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours at Monash University. He then moved to Canberra to pursue his Doctor of Medicine and Surgery at Australian National University. Following his graduation, Sheraz stayed in Canberra for an additional two years, gaining invaluable experience during his hospital training years, which he greatly enjoyed.
He returned to Melbourne at the start of 2025 to commence GP training and be close to his family. Sheraz enjoys all aspects of general practice.
In his free time, Sheraz enjoys hiking and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Qualifications - MChD, BBiomedSc(Hons)
Cardiologist
DR PHILLIP NGU
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Non-invasive imaging (Echocardiography, Cardiac CT, Cardiac MRI), General Cardiology
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Non-invasive imaging (Echocardiography, Cardiac CT, Cardiac MRI), General Cardiology
FRACP, MBBS (Hons)
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2019
General Medicine Physician And Nephrologist
DR YOGESHWAR RAJARAM
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All stages of Kidney Disease, Diabetic related Kidney Disease, Poorly Controlled Hypertension and Renal conditions like Glomerulonephritis
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All stages of Kidney Disease, Diabetic related Kidney Disease, Poorly Controlled Hypertension and Renal conditions like Glomerulonephritis
MBBS, FRACP, BMedSc
STUDIED AT: Melbourne University
OTHER LANGUAGES: French, Creole and Hindi
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2019
Orthopaedic Surgeon Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgery
MR GAYAN PADMASEKARA
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Specialises in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Upper Limb (Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist including Upper Limb Trauma)
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Specialises in Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Upper Limb (Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist including Upper Limb Trauma)
MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, MS(Orth), MSpMd
STUDIED AT: Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2019
Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
MR SHRIKKANTH (RAJ) RANGARAJAN
SPECIAL INTERESTS: RFA, Sclerotherapy, Glue (Venaseal), Laser for Varicose and Spider Veins, minimally invasive Aortic and Peripheral Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Endovascular and Open Arterial Reconstruction of the Lower Limb, Dialysis Access and Fistula Creation.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: RFA, Sclerotherapy, Glue (Venaseal), Laser for Varicose and Spider Veins, minimally invasive Aortic and Peripheral Aneurysm Repair (EVAR), Endovascular and Open Arterial Reconstruction of the Lower Limb, Dialysis Access and Fistula Creation.
MBBS, LLB (Hons), FRACS (Vasc)
STUDIED AT: Monash University
OTHER LANGUAGES: Tamil
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2019
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon (ENT)
MR THEO SDRALIS
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Specialises in Paediatric ENT including ear infections, hearing loss, tonsillitis, snoring, sleep apnoea and blocked noses. He also specialises in sinus surgery for both adults and children.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Specialises in Paediatric ENT including ear infections, hearing loss, tonsillitis, snoring, sleep apnoea and blocked noses. He also specialises in sinus surgery for both adults and children.
MBBS (Melb), FRACS
STUDIED AT: The University of Melbourne
OTHER LANGUAGES: Greek, French
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2020
Pain Specialist
DR MEENA MITTAL
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Pain medicine, Interventional Pain management, neuromodulation.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Pain medicine, Interventional Pain management, neuromodulation.
Dr Mittal is a highly qualified and experienced pain medicine specialist practising in Victoria. Dr Mittal’s practice is focused on helping patients obtain a better understanding of chronic or persistent pain and how best to manage it.
EDUCATION: MBBS, FANZCA, FFPMANZCA, GAICD
Other Languages: Hindi
General Surgeon and Renal/Pancreatic Transplant Surgeon
DR SHERRY SALTER
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Consultant General Surgeon and a Renal and Pancreas Transplant Surgeon.
Dr Salter is a New Zealand-born Samoan and is the only female General Surgeon of Pacific Island heritage consulting in Australia. She is fluent in Samoan.
As well as performing surgery, she mentors surgical trainees and medical students. In balancing her life Sherry enjoys spending time with her husband and three active sons as well as travel, dining out and watching sport.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Consultant General Surgeon and a Renal and Pancreas Transplant Surgeon.
I am a General and Transplant Surgeon with expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures. I regularly perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy and appendicectomy, open inguinal and umbilical hernia repairs, and the excision of skin lesions such as lipomas and cysts. In my role as a Transplant and Renal Access Surgeon, I also specialise in the laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheters and the formation of arteriovenous fistulas.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially watching my three young sons play sport.
Consultant Gynaecologist
Dr Dimple D’Costa
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Management of abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain management, menopause, preconception counselling, contraceptive services including medical and surgical options.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Management of abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain management, menopause, preconception counselling, contraceptive services including medical and surgical options, laparoscopic surgery for Ovarian cysts, sterilisation/tubal issues, diagnostic, endometriosis, hysteroscopic procedures including polypectomy, removal of submucous fibroids, ablation, Mirena insertion, hysterectomy
Dr. Dimple D’Costa is a Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with over 15 years of practice in women's health. She currently consults privately at Casey Specialist centre. Dr D'Costa can offer surgeries in both public and private.
Orthopaedic Surgeon Upper Limb Surgery
DR RACHEL BLACKSHAW
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery – Including soft tissue, Upper Limb Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Microsurgery Arthroscopy, Complex fracture management
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Orthopaedic Surgery,
Hand Surgery – Including soft tissue, Upper Limb Surgery,
Paediatric Orthopaedics,
Peripheral Nerve Surgery,
Microsurgery
Arthroscopy,
Complex fracture management
BSc(hons), MBBS, FRACS(Ortho), FAOrthA
STUDIED AT: Melbourne University & Monash University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2023
Endocrinologist
DR RENATA LIBIANTO
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Diabetes, weight management, thyroid & parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal diseases
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Diabetes, weight management, thyroid & parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis and adrenal diseases
Renata is an Endocrinologist with expertise in managing diabetes, weight, osteoporosis, thyroid disorder and women’s health. She has a special interest in endocrine hypertension (hormone causes of high blood pressure) and adrenal diseases.
She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012 and completed her specialist training in Melbourne (Austin Health and Monash Health) and Sydney (St Vincent’s Hospital). She obtained her fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2019.
Renata is affiliated with Monash Health; she attends the general endocrine clinic, the endocrine hypertension service and diabetes clinic. She completed her PhD in 2023 through Monash University with funding from the prestigious NHMRC and National Heart Foundation to study Conn syndrome, the most common endocrine cause of hypertension. She continues her research work in primary aldosteronism as a Postdoctoral Scientist at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research.
MBBS, FRACP
STUDIED AT: University of Melbourne
OTHER LANGUAGES: Indonesian
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2023
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lower Limb/Hip and Knee
MR RUBAN AMBIKAIPALAN
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hip replacement surgery Revision hip replacement surgery Knee replacement surgery Revision knee replacement surgery Sports injuries of the hip and knee Knee arthroscopy including meniscal tears ACL reconstruction All fractures of the upper and lower limb
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hip replacement surgery Revision hip replacement surgery Knee replacement surgery Revision knee replacement surgery Sports injuries of the hip and knee Knee arthroscopy including meniscal tears ACL reconstruction All fractures of the upper and lower limb
Urological Surgeon
MR KENNY RAO
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers.
Kenny is an Australian trained Urologic surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Consulting and operating in Queensland and Melbourne, he sees adult patients with a broad range of Urological conditions. He has a subspecialty interest in Urological cancers, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, kidney stone disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2025
General Perioperative and Respiratory Physician
Dr David Charlesworth
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Respiratory, Perioperative & General Physician.
B.Sc (Hons) MBBS FRACP FCICM PGradDipPeriopEcho EDICM
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Respiratory, Perioperative & General Physician
B.Sc (Hons) MBBS FRACP FCICM PGradDipPeriopEcho EDICM
Dr David Charlesworth is a highly experienced Respiratory, Perioperative and General Physician with extensive training and background in Intensive Care Medicine. Although no longer practising in intensive care, Dr Charlesworth draws on his critical-care expertise to optimise the management of complex medical and peri-operative patients.
He is committed to providing highly personalised, evidence-based care for every patient, with particular focus on respiratory and peri-operative optimisation, long-term health outcomes, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr Charlesworth completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1991 followed by a Bachelor of Medicine (Honours). He is a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the College of Intensive Care Medicine. He also holds the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography. His specialist training included major hospitals in Cambridge, London and Melbourne.
Dr Charlesworth is a multi-trained physician providing expert care in:
• General Medicine
• Perioperative Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
First and foremost, Dr Charlesworth is dedicated to long-term patient care. He takes the time to understand each patient’s needs and to develop comprehensive, tailored treatment strategies that deliver the best possible clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Vasectomy Australia
DR MATTHEW VALENTINE
Dr Valentine completed his medical degree at the University of Adelaide in 2000. Following a two-year internship and residency at the Royal Adelaide Hospital Dr Valentine spent 5 years working full-time as a Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Dr Valentine completed his medical degree at the University of Adelaide in 2000. Following a two-year internship and residency at the Royal Adelaide Hospital Dr Valentine spent 5 years working full-time as a Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. This included several overseas deployments and the coordination and conduct of aeromedical retrievals both overseas and within Australia.
Dr Valentine is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and holds the position of Designated Aviation Medical Examiner with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Dr Valentine has been performing vasectomies in Brisbane since 2008, having initially trained in the traditional technique with Dr Greg Silver. He has subsequently undergone further training in the USA, specialising in the No Scalpel Vasectomy Technique. Dr Valentine currently performs vasectomies in metropolitan Brisbane, regional Queensland, Gold Coast, Victoria and Western Australia.
Dr Valentine is married and lives in Brisbane with his wife and daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys trail running, hiking and mountain biking.
QUALIFICATIONS
2000 Bachelor of Medicine + Bachelor of Surgery
2003 Designated Aviation Medical Examiner, CASA
2006 Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, and Advanced Colonic Interventional Endoscopist Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist.
DR ALI EQBAL
Dr Ali Eqbal is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist.
Dr Ali Eqbal is a consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, with subspecialty interests in
advanced colonic polyp diagnosis and resection as well as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Dr Eqbal has recently returned from a two-year fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the world-renowned Kings College Hospital in London, the United Kingdom. This fellowship involved
meticulous training in the diagnosis of complex colorectal polyps utilizing magnification
chromoendoscopy, as well as advanced endoscopic resection techniques including endoscopic
submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Through clinical research
and dedicated practice, Dr Eqbal strives for excellence in the optical diagnosis and management
of colonic polyps. Prior to this Dr Eqbal also completed a clinical research fellowship in 2022 in
complex IBD at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne under the tutelage of Professor Peter De Cruz.
His special interests include dysplasia surveillance and resection as well as the management of
acute severe ulcerative colitis. He has public hospital appointments at Peninsula Health and
Northern health.
General, Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgeon
DR CARLOS CABALAG
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cancers of the oesophagus and stomach, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Hiatus hernias and intrathoracic stomachs
Surgical treatment of achalasia.
In addition to English, Carlos speaks fluent Indonesian.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cancers of the oesophagus and stomach, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Hiatus hernias and intrathoracic stomachs
Surgical treatment of achalasia.
MBBS, BMedSci, PGDIpSurgAnat, PhD, FRACS, FAANZGOSA
Dr. Carlos Cabalag is a General and Upper Gastrointestinal surgeon. He graduated from Monash University and trained across a wide network in Victoria and Hobart to establish a solid foundation in surgery and related specialties. During his general surgical training, he was inspired in the area of gastro-oesophageal cancer treatment and completed a PhD with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Currently, Carlos actively maintains his research profile to be in the forefront of cancer care.
He then undertook further subspecialty training through the AANZGOSA (Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association) program at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth whereby he performed complex upper interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive cancer surgery. He continued his journey at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, United Kingdom and worked in an internationally renowned multi-disciplinary high-volume unit to gain further experience in complex gastro-oesophageal cancer and benign surgery. During his tenure there, he also serviced one of the busiest acute general surgical units in Scotland and obtained extensive experience in emergency general surgery and complex abdominal wall repair. Carlos currently works with the acute general surgery units at Northern and Austin health.
Specialist Occupational Physician Clinical & Independent Medical Expert
DR JOSEPH SLESENGER
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Occupational Medicine, both clinical and as an Independent Medical Expert (IME)
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Occupational Medicine, both clinical and as an Independent Medical Expert (IME)
MB ChB, FAFOEM (RACP), MasterOCCHealthSafety, FRACGP
STUDIED AT: Manchester University
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2019
Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon
DR MATTHEW GUTMAN
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Brain mapping for brain tumours and epilepsy, spinal disorders as well as neurovascular surgery.
Dr Matthew Gutman is a Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon with a specific interest in brain mapping for brain tumours and epilepsy, spinal disorders as well as neurovascular surgery.
Dr Gutman currently serves as the lead for Epilepsy Surgery at The Alfred Hospital. He has undertaken further sub-specialized training around the world in flexible endoscopy, functional neurosurgery, neurovascular surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.
In 2024 Dr Gutman developed the first laser interstitial therapy (LITT) program in Victoria after being awarded The Dr Lena McEwan and Dame Joyce Daws Churchill fellowship to develop advanced neuromodulation and lesioning techniques for epilepsy and brain tumour surgery.
Allied Health
Dietitian
BROOKE DAVIDSON Cranbourne
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Renal Nutrition, Cardiac Health.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Renal Nutrition, Cardiac Health.
MScDiet, BSc, Certificate of Renal Nutrition
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Renal Dietitian
STUDIED AT: Victoria University, RMIT, Royal Adelaide Hospital
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2018
All Appointments to be booked through Casey Medical Centre on 03 5991 1222.
Action Rehab Hand Therapy
Cranbourne
Action rehab's team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists focus on treating only the upper limbs (your shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands, including your fingers and thumbs).
Action rehab's team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists focus on treating only the upper limbs (your shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands, including your fingers and thumbs).
Because we focus on this one area of the body, we’ve gained extensive experience in diagnosing and treating any pain, discomfort, or limited movement you may be experiencing.
All Appointments to be booked through Action Rehab on 1300 762 227 or at actionrehab.com.au
Audiologist
Aravind Unnikrishnan
Clyde
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Diagnostic hearing assessments, Audiological assessment for vestibular disorders, Tinnitus management.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Diagnostic hearing assessments, Audiological assessment for vestibular disorders, Tinnitus management.
MAudSA CCP-QP, Fully accredited Audiologist, Audiology Australia. More than 17 years of experience in providing Audiological care.
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2023
All Appointments are to be booked through Hearclear Hearing Solutions on 0499 797 949.
Credentialed Diabetes Educator
Mina Hana
Clyde
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Diabetes education and management.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Diabetes education and management.
Mina is a Credentialed Diabetic Educator as well an Accredited pharmacist and has a passion to help the community in medication management and lifestyle changes contributing to diabetes care.
STARTED AT CASEY MEDICAL CENTRE: 2025
All appointments are to be booked by contacting 5991 1222.
Physio on Clyde
Clyde
If you want to feel stronger, move freer and live better, excellent health care is the key. At Physio on Clyde, we’re all about excellent health care and living better. Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Pilates, Podiatry and Massage are all available at Physio on Clyde.
If you want to feel stronger, move freer and live better, excellent health care is the key. At Physio on Clyde, we’re all about excellent health care and living better. Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Pilates, Podiatry and Massage are all available at Physio on Clyde.
Physio on Clyde was born in 2019 with the expansion of Cranbourne Physio. The new, purpose-built clinic sits above Casey Medical Centre Clyde in Clyde. It has strong links with the Childers Street clinic with most therapists working at both venues.
Physio on Clyde has comfortable consultation rooms and a gym fitted with specialised clinical equipment.
All Appointments to be booked through Physio on Clyde on 5911 5155 or at cranbournephysio.com.au
Core Podiatry
Clyde
Core podiatry has a team able to help with all aspects of foot care and injury management, as well as guiding you to better foot health.
Core podiatry has a team able to help with all aspects of foot care and injury management, as well as guiding you to better foot health.
Our core services include:
heel and arch injuries, forefoot injury assessment, orthotics, children's assessment for what is normal, bunions, ankle injuries, diabetes foot care and general care to optimise foot health, nail care, leg and knee assessment, gait assessment and footwear recommendations.
All Appointments to be booked through Core Podiatry on 5902 7208 or at podiatrygroup.com.au