Dr Mar Mar Thet

Originally graduating from Myanmar, Dr Mar Mar worked for a few years as a GP, before joining her husband in Fiji who was working as a United Nations volunteer under UNDP. For 20 years, Dr Mar Mar worked in various fields of medicine in Fiji and New Zealand before migrating to Australia where she has continued to work as a GP.

 

Dr Alicia Altson

Beginning her studies at Melbourne University, Dr Alicia worked hospital medicine for three years and then started work in general practice in 2013.

Thriving in general practice, Dr Alicia enjoys that it gives her the opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with her patients. Getting to know her patients and their families enables Dr Alicia to provide care that suits their individual circumstances and needs.

During her years in general practice, Dr Alicia has grown her own family and now has 4 busy little boys aging from 3 years to 11 years old. Being a mum takes up most of Dr Alicia’s time that is not spent at work. The weekends at Dr Alicia’s house revolve around community sport, family and friends. A guilty pleasure of Dr Alicia’s is when she gets to enjoy early mornings and time to herself so she can exercise and listen to an audiobook.

 

Dr Richard Sacks

Although born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr. Sacks grew up and spent most of his life in London before moving to Sydney in 2017.

After first completing an undergraduate degree in psychology, Dr. Sacks qualified as a doctor at the University of Southampton in the UK in 1996. Rotating through a number of medical and surgical specialties at the prestigious St. Mary’s hospital in London, Dr. Sacks then moved into general practice. Founding his own private family medical practice in central London, Dr. Sacks worked there for over 12 years before moving to Australia.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Sacks is married and has twin teenage children. They all very much enjoy the outdoor life in Australia and are very passionate about travel.

 

Dr Yliana Dennett

An experienced doctor who has been practicing for over 15 years, Dr. Dennett is passionate about women’s health.

Although she enjoys all aspects of family general practice, Dr. Dennett has special interests in women’s health, sexual health, mental health, and travel medicine.

Dr. Dennett is registered for shared antenatal care and is also skilled in performing IUD and Implanon insertions.

 

Dr Jessica Murphy

Graduating from University of Manchester in 2011, then qualifying as a GP in 2017, Dr Jessica remained in the UK working for a year before emigrating to Australia in 2018.

With a special interest in women’s health, Dr Jessica is affiliated for antenatal shared care with Royal Hospital for Women, RPA and St. George hospitals.

Outside of medicine, Dr Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, swimming and learning Spanish.

 

Dr Myra Kamene Mpungu

A worldly woman, Dy Myra grew up in Mombasa, Kenya, went on to study in India and South Africa, then lived in South Africa before moving to New Zealand and eventually settling here in Australia.

Outside of medicine, Dr Myra enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children and 3 grandchildren, as well as gardening, reading, designing and sewing.

 

Dr. Palmyra de Banks

Dr Palmyra has been a doctor for more than 22 years, has trained in maternity care and is also registered for shared care provision. 

Moving from the UK to Australia with her family over a decade ago, she became a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Dr Palmyra is known for her love of caring for her patients and helping people in need to achieve better health outcomes. 

Dr. Imelda Te

Originally finishing her medicine degree in the Philiipines, Dr Imelda moved to Australia and has been practicing here as a GP since 2009.

Outside of medicine, Dr Imelda enjoys dining out with family and friends, watching movies, reading novels and travelling. Some hidden talents of hers include being a member of a university table tennis varsity team and singing karaoke. 

Dr Elahe Arbabiaval

Dr Elahe has been a Doctor for 10+ years. She is a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She graduated in 2008 from the Azad Medical University in Iran.

Dr Rahul Verma

Dr. Rahul finished his medical studies in India with an internship in 2008, then worked at the university hospital for about a year before moving to Australia in early 2009. After completing Australian Medical Council examinations over the next few years, he started work in the emergency department in Warragul and then Werribee Mercy Hospital for over 4 years.

In 2019, he decided to pursue GP training, and one of the main reasons for that decision was the ability to provide continuity of care to the patients.

He commenced his GP training in 2019 at Echuca, Victoria. He joined Campaspe Family Practice in February 2020 and stayed until he moved to Maddingley Medical Centre in February 2021. He attained his fellowship in February 2022.

He has completed a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Werribee Mercy Hospital and can provide shared care to patients who are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy.

With his mental health skills training, he can provide comprehensive mental health treatment plans to patients with mental health conditions.

Outside of medicine, Dr Rahul enjoys spending time with his family (especially his cheeky 4-year-old daughter) and friends the most. He also enjoys cricket, PlayStation, photography and travelling.