Team

Our Team

Our Team

Deakin

Dr. Gerald Murphy

Dr. Gerald Murphy graduated in medicine from the University of London in 1979. He moved to Australia in 1990. Dr. Gerald is trained and proficient in skin conditions and the removal of skin lesions and skin cancers.
Deakin

Dr. Samsun Nahar

Dr. Samsun graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 2002 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked as a GP in the Ayr, Jandowae, and Toowoomba regions of Queensland and Portland in Victoria. Dr. Samsun has a special interest in women's and children's health.
Deakin

Dr.Nisha Rajee

Dr. Nisha graduated in medicine from India in 2003 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked in Mildura Base Hospital and local family practice in Mildura since 2007. Nisha loves all areas of general practice but especially enjoys women's and children’s health and preventive health care. She is trained in minor surgical procedures such as skin lesions and skin cancer excisions.
Deakin

Dr. Marina Messak

Dr. Marina graduated in medicine from Egypt in 2013. She is a GP registrar under the Murray City Country Coast (MCCC) GP Training Program. She has a special interest in women’s and children's health.
Deakin

Dr.Nisha Rajee

Dr. Nisha graduated in medicine from India in 2003 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked in Mildura Base Hospital and local family practice in Mildura since 2007. Nisha loves all areas of general practice but especially enjoys women's and children’s health and preventive health care. She is trained in minor surgical procedures such as skin lesions and skin cancer excisions.
Deakin

Dr. Prashanthi Godakumbura

Dr. Prashanti graduated in medicine from Sri Lanka. In 1993, she obtained her fellowship
from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Prashanti has previously
worked at Mildura Base Hospital. She has a special interest in youth health, and she also
consults at Red Cliffs Secondary College as part of the Doctors in School Health program.

Deakin

Dr SujayGanganaghatta Chandraiah

Dr. Sujay graduated in medicine from India in 2003 with a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. After working in rural India for 4 years, he moved to Australia to pursue further studies in public and child health. He returned to India in 2009 to work with the World Health Organisation (WHO) before moving to Echuca in 2011. He enjoyed working with the aboriginal community in Echuca. He has a special interest in men’s and children’s health, skin conditions, mental health, and anaesthesia. Dr. Sujay is a GP supervisor for the Murray City Country Coast (MCCC) GP Training Program.

Dr. Zinnat-E-Kulsum

Dr. Zinnat graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 1999. She is a general practitioner under the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) PFP program. She is working towards RACGP fellowship. She has worked as a general practitioner in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia and has gained a wide range of knowledge working in a multicultural community. Her special interests are women’s health and chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Omar Abdelrahman

Dr. Omar graduated Medical School in Egypt in 2007. He pursued further Training at Mildura Base Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. Currently he is a GP Registrar under FSP  Training Program. He has special interest in Endocrinology, Dermatology and Women’s Health.

Deakin

Dr. Samsun Nahar

Dr. Samsun graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 2002 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked as a GP in the Ayr, Jandowae, and Toowoomba regions of Queensland and Portland in Victoria. Dr. Samsun has a special
interest in women’s and children’s health.

Dr. Md Abdul Mannan

Dr. Abdul graduated in 1994 from Bangladesh with a postgraduate diploma in chest medicine and cardiology. Prior to relocating to Australia, he worked at Bangladesh medical college hospital. In Australia he worked at Toowoomba Base Hospital, Portland Hospital, and Mildura Base Public Hospital. He has a special interest in chest medicine, cardiology, and skin conditions

Dr. Anuja Pathak (Registrar)

Dr Anuja graduated from Kathmandu University, Nepal in 2010.

Our Team​

Better to serve their patient’s needs.

Dr.Nisha Rajee
Dr. Nisha graduated in medicine from India in 2003 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked in Mildura Base Hospital and local family practice in Mildura since 2007. Nisha loves all areas of general practice but especially enjoys women's and children’s health and preventive health care. She is trained in minor surgical procedures such as skin lesions and skin cancer excisions.
Dr. Nisha graduated in medicine from India in 2003 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked in Mildura Base Hospital and local family practice in Mildura since 2007. Nisha loves all areas of general practice but especially enjoys women's and children’s health and preventive health care. She is trained in minor surgical procedures such as skin lesions and skin cancer excisions.
Dr. Prashanthi Godakumbura
Dr. Prashanti graduated in medicine from Sri Lanka. In 1993, she obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Prashanti has previously worked at Mildura Base Hospital. She has a special interest in youth health, and she also consults at Red Cliffs Secondary College as part of the Doctors in School Health program.
Dr. Prashanti graduated in medicine from Sri Lanka. In 1993, she obtained her fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Dr. Prashanti has previously worked at Mildura Base Hospital. She has a special interest in youth health, and she also consults at Red Cliffs Secondary College as part of the Doctors in School Health program.
Dr SujayGanganaghatta Chandraiah
Dr. Sujay graduated in medicine from India in 2003 with a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. After working in rural India for 4 years, he moved to Australia to pursue further studies in public and child health. He returned to India in 2009 to work with the World Health Organisation (WHO) before moving to Echuca in 2011. He enjoyed working with the aboriginal community in Echuca. He has a special interest in men's and children's health, skin conditions, mental health, and anaesthesia. Dr. Sujay is a GP supervisor for the Murray City Country Coast (MCCC) GP Training Program.
Dr. Sujay graduated in medicine from India in 2003 with a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. After working in rural India for 4 years, he moved to Australia to pursue further studies in public and child health. He returned to India in 2009 to work with the World Health Organisation (WHO) before moving to Echuca in 2011. He enjoyed working with the aboriginal community in Echuca. He has a special interest in men's and children's health, skin conditions, mental health, and anaesthesia. Dr. Sujay is a GP supervisor for the Murray City Country Coast (MCCC) GP Training Program.
Dr. Zinnat-E-Kulsum
Dr. Zinnat graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 1999. She is a general practitioner under the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) PFP program. She is working towards RACGP fellowship. She has worked as a general practitioner in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia and has gained a wide range of knowledge working in a multicultural community. Her special interests are women’s health and chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Zinnat graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 1999. She is a general practitioner under the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria (RWAV) PFP program. She is working towards RACGP fellowship. She has worked as a general practitioner in Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia and has gained a wide range of knowledge working in a multicultural community. Her special interests are women’s health and chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Omar Abdelrahman
Dr. Omar graduated Medical School in Egypt in 2007. He pursued further Training at Mildura Base Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. Currently he is a GP Registrar under FSP Training Program. He has special interest in Endocrinology, Dermatology and Women’s Health.
Dr. Omar graduated Medical School in Egypt in 2007. He pursued further Training at Mildura Base Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. Currently he is a GP Registrar under FSP Training Program. He has special interest in Endocrinology, Dermatology and Women’s Health.
Dr. Samsun Nahar
Dr. Samsun graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 2002 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked as a GP in the Ayr, Jandowae, and Toowoomba regions of Queensland and Portland in Victoria. Dr. Samsun has a special interest in women's and children's health.
Dr. Samsun graduated in medicine from Bangladesh in 2002 and obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She previously worked as a GP in the Ayr, Jandowae, and Toowoomba regions of Queensland and Portland in Victoria. Dr. Samsun has a special interest in women's and children's health.
Dr Md Abdul Mannan
Dr. Abdul graduated in 1994 from Bangladesh with a postgraduate diploma in chest medicine and cardiology. Prior to relocating to Australia, he worked at Bangladesh medical college hospital. In Australia he worked at Toowoomba Base Hospital, Portland Hospital, and Mildura Base Public Hospital. He has a special interest in chest medicine, cardiology, and skin conditions.
Dr. Abdul graduated in 1994 from Bangladesh with a postgraduate diploma in chest medicine and cardiology. Prior to relocating to Australia, he worked at Bangladesh medical college hospital. In Australia he worked at Toowoomba Base Hospital, Portland Hospital, and Mildura Base Public Hospital. He has a special interest in chest medicine, cardiology, and skin conditions.
Dr Anuja Pathak (Registrar)
Dr Anuja Pathak (Registrar) Dr Anuja graduated from Kathmandu University, Nepal in 2010.
Dr Anuja Pathak (Registrar) Dr Anuja graduated from Kathmandu University, Nepal in 2010.
Deakin

Carolyn Whitehouse

Practice Manager

I am a local who has lived in Mildura my whole life. I have been the practice manager at Deakin Medical since 2006. My husband and I are now empty nesters and love travelling—Bali is a favourite!

Deakin

Kerri McCleary

I have worked at Deakin Medical since 2004. My husband and I have two young daughters, and we are kept busy with their social activities, including swimming and dance classes.

Deakin

Simone Watson

I have been at Deakin Medical since 2008. I love my job and Dachshund dogs!

Deakin

Jessica White

Since 2018.  My husband and I have two young teenagers, and we take any opportunity we get to hitch up the van and travel the country. Many weekends throughout the year, we find ourselves travelling with friends to support our children's race.

Deakin

Kylie Tonkin

I have been working at Deakin Medical since 2011. I love travelling the world and spending time with my family, including my three grandchildren.

Deakin

Ross Murphy

I joined Deakin Medical as part of the additional pandemic work force. I enjoy meeting and helping people who attend the clinic. My favourite part of working in medical reception is being able to help people smile.

Abbie Cattermole

RECEPTIONIST

I’ve been working at Deakin Medical Centre since November 2023. In my free time I love spending time with my family, listening to music and travelling across Australia!

Hannah Wright

RECEPTIONIST

I was born and raised in Mildura. I began working at Deakin Medical Centre in May 2023. When I’m not in the clinic I am kept busy by my two young children and working on my families Flower Farm.

Deakin

Afa Asmin

Registered Nurse

I have worked as an RN since I was 19. I moved from Singapore to live the bush life and fell head over heels for it! When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking, watching motorsports, riding my dirt bike, and going to the gym.

Deakin

Megan Gigg

Registered Nurse

In May 2023, I began working at Deakin Medical Centre. I have worked in various hospitals, residential care facilities, and clinics throughout Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin.
I like to spend my free time on the river with my young son, going out for coffee or dinner.

Shelby Trigg

Registered nurse

A country girl from Cohuna, Vic. Moved to Mildura and began working at DMC in November 2023. I lived in Bendigo for 7 years prior where I graduated university and did a graduate year in Critical Care nursing at Bendigo Health. I enjoy playing netball & adore my British Bulldog Rondo & Ragdoll cat Luna.

Yeliz Doydu

Registered Nurse

Deakin

Carolyn Whitehouse

Practice Manager

I am a local who has lived in Mildura my whole life.  I have been Practice Manager at Deakin Medical since 2006.  My husband and I are now empty nesters and love travelling – Bali is a favourite!

Deakin

Kerri McCleary

I have worked at Deakin Medical since 2004.  My husband and I have two young daughters and we are kept busy with their social activities including swimming and dance class.

Deakin

Simone Watson

Have been at Deakin Medical since 2008.  I love my job and Dachshund dogs!

Deakin

Ross Murphy

I joined Deakin Medical as part of the additional pandemic work force. I enjoy meeting and helping people who attend the clinic. My favourite part of working in medical reception is being able to help people smile.

Deakin

Kylie Tonkin

I have been working at Deakin Medical since 2011.  I love travelling the world and spending time with my family, including my three grandchildren.

Deakin

Jessica White

I have worked at Deakin Medical since 2018.  My husband and I have two young teenagers and we take any opportunity we get to hitch up the van and travel the country. 

Many weekends throughout the year we find ourselves travelling with friends to support our children race motorbikes across the state.

Deakin

Afa Asmin

Registered Nurse

I have worked as an RN since I was 19. Moved from Singapore to live the bush life & fell head over heels for it!  When I’m not working, I enjoy, cooking, watching motorsports, riding my dirt bike & gym.

Deakin

Emma Page

Registered Nurse

I have been nursing since graduating from La Trobe University in 1996.  Most of my nursing career has been in Medical/Surgical/Rehab wards in the public hospital system. I have been working the majority of the last 8 years in general practice.

Deakin

Megan Gigg

Registered Nurse

I started working at Deakin Medical in May 2023. I have worked in various hospitals, residential care and clinics throughout Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin.

My spare time consists of being with my young son on the river or having coffee/meals out with friends.