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Experienced health care professionals

Our experienced team of health care professionals includes general practitioners and allied health practitioners. We love helping our patients achieve optimal health and offer personalised care, to help you through every stage of life.

Doctors

Our general practitioners at Village Family Medical Centre can assist with all general health concerns and also specialise in Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Paediatrics, Preventative Health and more:

Allied Health Practitioners

We have a number of visiting specialists providing allied health services on a regular basis for our patients:

Doctors

Our general practitioners at Village Family Medical Centre can assist with all general health concerns and also specialise in Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Paediatrics, Preventative Health and more:

Allied Health Practitioners

We have a number of visiting specialists providing allied health services on a regular basis for our patients:

Dr. Sugantha Jagadeesan

MBBS, FRACGP, MCFP (Canada), MMED (Skin Cancer,UQ)
ABN: 58431336323

Special Interests include Women's Health including IUCD and Implanon insertion, Paediatric Health, Skin Cancer checks, mole scans and removal of skin lesions and Shared Maternity Care.

Dr. Madan Mariappan

MBBS, FRACGP, MCFP(Canada), GCertTravM(JCU)
ABN: 61188383630

Special interests include Complex Medical Issues, Mental Health, Travel Medicine, Men's Health and Chronic Disease Management.

Dr. Selina Jacob

MBBS, DCH, FRACGP
ABN: 57348159341

Special interests include Women's Health including Implanon insertion, Paediatric Health, Chronic Disease Management, Shared Maternity Care, Mental Health and Skin Cancer checks.

Dr. Adefemi (Femi) Adelaja

MBBS, FRACGP, MSC
ABN: 66825629228

Special interests include Men's Health, Paediatrics, Chronic Disease Management and Travel Medicine.

Dr Melanie Teo

MBBS, FRACGP
ABN: 59911066490

Dr Melanie graduated from Monash University, and worked for several years at Alfred and Eastern Health prior to completing her general practice training in regional Victoria. She completed the Sydney Child Health Program. Her special interests include paediatric health, women's health and chronic disease management. Dr Melanie enjoys spending time with family and friends and travelling.

Dr Raksha Hegde

MBBS

Dr Raksha graduated from Monash University and worked in various hospitals at Monash Health with experience in Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Women's Health, Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics. She has an interest in Paediatrics and is currently completing the Graduate Diploma in Child Health. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, reading and exploring her creative side.

Dr Lavanya Baheerathan

MBBS

Lavanya completed her medical degree, internship, residency and senior residency year across several health networks in Sydney. Lavanya is interested in all aspects of General Medicine, especially child health, mental health and women's health. Outside of work, Lavanya enjoys spending time and traveling with family and friends.

We are proud to be an accredited teaching practice for General Practitioner Registrars. A GP Registrar is a fully qualified medical doctor who is undertaking advanced training in order to specialise in General Practice. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners requires aspiring GPs to complete an advanced General Practitioner training program. This advanced training is undertaken over at least two years and involves placements at up to four different Medical Practices. Being fully qualified medical doctors, GP registrars are knowledgeable and skilled and once their training is completed they may continue their careers at Village Family Medical Centre.

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Brenton West

Podiatrist
Available for appointments on alternating Saturdays and Wednesdays

Southern Cross Podiatry, a community-based podiatry clinic, offers commitment to provide a high standard of care at affordable prices. Our foot clinics were established to allow all individuals of any age or background to get quality podiatry services. Our fully qualified and registered podiatrists take a client-first approach to everything they do, ensuring all care provided is tailored to the needs of each individual.

Fees and Charges
We are a Private Billing Clinic.
EPC referrals do attract a Medicare Rebate which can be deposited into your bank account.
DVA clients will be Bulk Billed.

Please call 9783 0045 for more information about our fees.

What is Podiatry?
A Podiatrist focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the health of your feet. We often see patients who are suffering from:
•  Calluses and corns
•  Fungal nail and skin infections
•  Ingrown toe nails
•  Heel spurs
•  Plantar fasciitis
•  Cracked heels
•  Acute or chronic pain in the toes, foot, ankle or leg  Additional services we provide include:
•  Podiatric surgeries
•  Advice on choice of footwear
•  Analysis of walking and running action
•  Orthotic prescription and review
•  Assessment of peripheral vascular disease, diabetes foot health, and those with immunosuppression, autoimmune and neurological conditions For further information call (03)9783 0045 or see our website www.scpod.com.au.

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Kali Saint-Germain

Social Worker: Pregnancy Support Counsellor

Support service available to pregnant women or anyone who has been pregnant in the past 12 months. This service can address all pregnancy-related issues including parenting issues, personal life and relationship issues, anger guilt and anxiety and depression grief and loss. 

This service is Bulk Billed with a GP referral.