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. 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.

Our Team​

Better to serve their patient’s needs.

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.

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.

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.