Meet the Contracting Doctors & Specialists

Special Interests: I like working with people of all ages to keep them as healthy as possible, Provide antenatal shared care with Northern, Mercy and RWH, Can do implanon insertion and removal, Simple skin excisions

My favourite thing about General Practice is the variety of practice and forming lasting therapeutic relationships with my patients. I believe in a whole person approach to health care with a focus on mental health and preventative health for the whole family as well as dealing with acute illnesses. I am trained to Implanon removal and insertion, minor surgical procedures such as mole removals. I am affiliated with the Royal Women's Hospital, Mercy and Northern for Shared Antenatal Care.

Not Accepting New Patients except for shared care or family members of existing patients only

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr Amy Nicholas
MBBS FRACGP

I enjoy the day to day work of a General Practitioner and like meeting the broad spectrum of patients who come my way for their first point of medical care visits. I have a number of special interests including skin cancer, travel medicine, paediatrics and minor surgical procedures.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Tuesday

Dr Matthew Long

Special Interest: Diabetes, Paediatrics, Travel Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Minor Surgery

I have been a General Practitioner for over 25 years and I have experience in all aspects of family medicine. I am particularly interested in Diabetes, Asthma, Children's Health, Sporting and Back Injuries, Skin Surgery, including all surface lumps and bumps, and Travel Medicine. I am qualified to provide Yellow Fever vaccinations certificates. In my private time I enjoy family life with my wife and three daughters. My interests include cooking, road cycling, tennis and attending gym classes.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr Michael Huang

Special Interests: Women's Health, Paediatrics, Diabetes Management, Smoking Cessation

I have worked at Harding Street Medical Centre for more than 30 years. I enjoy General Practice and am happy to see anyone who needs our care. 

Not Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Dr Margaret Eagle (She/Her)

MBBS

Special Interests: Preventative Health, Counselling, Smoking Cessation

I started in General Practice in 1979 and still enjoy patient contact. The most exciting aspect for me is the ability to prevent the most common causes of death and illnesses. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and renal failure in Australia which can largely be prevented. We are able to prevent heart attacks completely with medication and life style changes. A majority of my consultations revolve around these exciting illness prevention areas. Dr Day prides himself on his punctuality.

Not Accepting New Patients

Dr Paul Day

MBBS, FRACGP Grad Dip DP, Dip Crim

Special Interests: Counselling, Women’s Health, Antenatal Share Care, Paediatrics, Preventative health

I joined Harding Street Medical Centre in 1996. I enjoy the diversity of patients in these communities. I am interested in Preventative Health and Well-Being. I am affiliated with the Royal Women's Hospital, Mercy and Northern Hospital for Shared Ante-natal/Pregnancy care.

Not Accepting New Patients except for shared care

Available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr Susan MacGill

MBBS, Dip RANZCOG

Special Interest: Preventive health

I arrived in Australia as a 7 year old Vietnamese boat-person and a generous Australia supported my path to a career in medicine. As a GP I am interested in building long term patient-doctor relationships founded on trust and mutual respect. I am particularly interested in preventative health. I work part-time and devote the rest of my time to my wife and twin daughters, and to my love of oil painting 

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Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Dr Minh Phan (He/Him)

MBBS, FRACGP

It's been a pleasure being part of the high quality team at Harding Street Medical Centre . My favourite thing about General Practice is the diversity of healthcare and patients I get to meet every day. My special interests are Women’s Health, Sexual Health, Paediatrics, Travel Health.  I have attained a Paediatric Diploma of Child Health and currently attaining a Certificate in Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health. I believe in promoting an all round healthy lifestyle, and preventative health is an important part.

I can do removals and insertions of  Implanon, Mirena/Hormonal  and Copper Intra Uterine Devices.

Accepting New Patients

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Dr Archana Aran

MBBS, FRACGP, Dip. Child Health

I am very excited to be joining the team at HSMC in 2024. I’ve been a northern suburbs local for most of my life and so it’s particularly meaningful for me to be able to serve my community.

Prior to working in general practice, I worked for several years as a hospital doctor in general medicine and the emergency department. I have a special interest in children’s health and also in musculoskeletal and sporting injuries having previously worked as a physiotherapist.

I look forward to seeing you around the clinic!

Accepting New Patients

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr Eleanor Tangas (She/Her)

Dr Sarah Freeman (She/Her)

MD, B.Sc, Grad Dip Genetic Counselling

I have been working at Harding Street as a General Practitioner for more than 5 years. My special interests are Paediatrics, Sexual Health, Travel Health, Genetics and Womens Health. I have completed a Paediatric Diploma of Child Health. I also have a history in genetics with a Diploma of Genetic Counselling. I believe that a healthy lifestyle is important for everyone in order to maintain and improve health and that preventative medicine is a very important part of my job. Outside of work, my interests include cooking, travelling, and spending time with my dog, Frankie.

Not Accepting new patients

Available: Monday, Friday

Dr Rebecca Wong

MBBS, FRACGP, FACEM 

Not Accepting New Patients

Dr Angie Read (She/Her)

MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOG, MPHTM

It’s a privilege to be part of the excellent team providing high quality care at Harding Street Medical Centre, from clinical staff through to reception staff and managers. I have a broad range of general practice experience and prioritise good communication. My medical interests include Paediatric and Adolescent health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Travel Medicine. I work casual hours at Harding Street Medical Centre, so my days can change. I have skills in Contraceptive Implant and Hormonal Intrauterine Device insertion and removal, and Shared Antenatal Care.

Not accepting New Patients except for IUD, Implanon or Shared Care

Available: Monday, Tuesday

I enjoy looking after the whole person and seeing multiple members and generations of the same family. The relationships that we build with our patients over time are the most rewarding aspect of this work. 

I enjoy all aspects of General Practice. Our physical and mental health often take a backseat in our busy lives and I relish the challenge of helping people understand their health and improve where they can.

Not Accepting New Patients except for shared care or family members of existing patients

Available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr Melanie Simpson

MBBS

I studied medicine at the University of Melbourne upon completion of my undergraduate degree. After finishing medical school, I worked at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne where I was also seconded to Werribee Mercy and Warrnambool Base hospitals.

After working for a few years as a hospital resident, I decided that preventative medicine and the breadth of General Practice was what interested me. In 2018 I began my General Practice training and have greatly enjoyed working in the community.

I am particularly passionate about the health of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as sexual health and am always keen to discuss PreP.

Accepting New Patients

Accepting TAC and Workcover for my regular patients only

Available: Tuesday, Thursday

Dr Andrew Lin (He/Him)

MD FRACGP

Dr Martina Marinkovic - Currently on Maternity Leave

MD CWH DCH

I am thrilled to join the team at Harding Street Medical. I feel very lucky to work as a GP and enjoy working together with my patients and their family to improve their health outcomes and help them navigate our health system. I completed my medical training at University of Melbourne and then spent 3 years gaining hospital experience at Royal Children's Hospital, Sunshine hospital, Northern Hospital. I have also completed a Diploma of Child Health and Certificate of Women's Health. You will find that I like to focus on preventive health and have a holistic approach to your healthcare. When I am not working you will find me bike riding, bouldering, enjoying time with my young family and sipping on a good coffee. 

Special interests: Women's health, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management, Implanon insertion, Minor procedures and Skin checks. 

I love the variety of general practice. My interests include paediatrics, travel medicine, men's health, mental health and chronic disease management. My background prior to medicine includes arts, economics, global health and music. Outside work I enjoy cooking, travel and hanging out with the family.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Thursday

Dr Ned Molesworth

MD FRACGP

I am very happy to be joining the team at Harding Street Medical in 2021. I’m a Melbourne local and am fortunate to live in the melting-pot that makes our vibrant culture. General Practice has thus-far given me the opportunity to get to know patients along their journey and work with them to create positive health outcomes. I wish to continue that work here, in all aspects of General Practice. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family and sampling the delicacies on offer around town.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

I am delighted to be joining the team at Harding Street. My special interests include skin cancers and skin care, family planning, paediatric and adolescent health. I also like working with older people with complex health conditions. Before working in general practice I worked as a hospital doctor for several years in surgery, and enjoy applying the skills I acquired to perform small skin and other procedures.

When I'm not at work you may find me on the bike path riding (fair-weather only) or running. I like spending time with my family, friends and most of all my new nephew. My passions apart from people are good journalism, interesting places,  good food, wine, the occasional hike, fashion and music.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Wednesday, Friday

Dr Clare Wilson (She/Her)

FRACGP

Dr Jon-Paul Chamoun

BSc MBBS(Hons) FRACGP

I graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2015 and went on to work at Western Health before beginning my training in General Practice. I enjoy the diversity that General Practice has to offer and welcome patients at all stages of life. I have undertaken extra training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. My interests include Women's Health, sexual Health, Travel Health and Preventative Medicine. 

Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, live music and hiking.

Accepting New Patients

Please note that I will be on maternity leave from March 2024.

Dr Julia Coote

MD BMedSci DRANZCOG, FRACGP

Special interests: chronic and complex disease management, preventative health, refugee health and paediatrics

It is a privilege and pleasure to join the Harding Street medical Centre Team. I completed my undergraduate medical degree at Monash University in 2012 and obtained Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2019. I am passionate about the holistic approach to patient care that General practice has to offer.

Note: Dr Abidi usually runs to time so we would ask that you please ensure you arrive a few minutes early to your appointment.

Accepting New Patients

Not Accepting Ear Syringing

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Dr Nobia Abidi

MBBS BMedSci, FRACGP

I am excited to begin my career in General Practice. Prior to GP I worked in internal medicine within metropolitan and rural hospitals. I ultimately realised my passion lays in community based healthcare, as it provides opportunity for longstanding therapeutic relationships and person-centred care. 

I am interested in all aspects of general practice, although I’m particularly passionate about chronic disease management, sexual health, mental health, and LGBTQI+ health. 

Outside of work, I love sewing, cooking, and spending time outdoor

Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Dr Natalie Astbury (She/Her)

BMBS

I am very delighted to join Harding Street Medical Centre. I am interested in all aspects of General Practice, but in particular I am interested in mental health, children and adolescent's health, sexual health and LGBTQIA+ health.

I have previously studied at Monash University and trained in hospitals across the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. I have also completed the Sydney Children's Health Program.

Outside of medicine my passions are baking and spending time with my family and friends.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Thursday

Dr Chris Phillips (They/Them)

MBBS (Hons), BMedSc (Hons), SCHP

Special interests: Preventative Health, Travel Medicine; Men's Health

I am excited to be joining the team at HSMC after recently moving to Coburg (2023). I have worked in General Practice since 2017 in a number of settings in regional Victoria and enjoy the broad nature of work that it brings. I aim to help patients improve their overall health, achieve their health goals and prevent chronic disease. 

In addition, I can provide Yellow Fever vaccinations, implanon insertion/removal and minor skin procedures. 

Outside of work I enjoy cooking, traveling and waiting in anticipation for the next Essendon finals win.

Accepting New Patients

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Dr Dion Lanfranco

BchBMedSci(Hons); MBBS; FRACGP; SCHP

The Specialists

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist: Dr Aysha Al-Ani

Area of Interest: Specialising in conditions and diseases of the gastro-intestinal system and endoscopies.

 welcomes referrals for management of general aspects of gastroenterology in adults, including inflammatory bowel disease, iron deficiency, gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel cancer screening, colonic polyp surveillance, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, and liver disorders.

Availability: Every second Friday

Appointments: Appointments made through our reception staff. To book an appointment call 03 9384 1321.

For more information - Dr Aysha Al-Ani

Currently on Maternity Leave

Geriatrician: Dr Chelsea Baird
Area of Interest: General and comprehensive health, medication and illness assessment, and support for living independently for elderly people.

Availability: Every second Tuesday

Appointments: Appointments are made through our reception staff. To book an appointment call 03 9384 1321.

Costs: Initial comprehensive health assessment and management - $572.85 with a medicare rebate of $604.90 - Out of pocket $160.

Review - $368.15 with a medicare rebate of $278.15 - Out of pocket $90.

Geriatrics

Harding Street Medical Centre is committed to providing compassionate healthcare of the highest quality to our community. We have a special focus on illness prevention and risk reduction in relation to chronic disease. We strive to care for our comnunity with kindness and respect. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri woi wurrung people of the Kulin nation, on whose land we work. We welcome people of any race, colour, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orentation, ability and age.

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