Doctors
General Practitioner, Male
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Paddy Collins has been practising in Brighton since 1995. Originally in Bay Street, he moved in 1999. Completing his fellowship with the College of General Practitioners in 1995, he is interested in all aspects of being a family Doctor. He is married to Alison, and they have three daughters. Dr Collins enjoys swimming, classical music, and the occasional game of golf.
Consulting Sessions: Monday afternoon, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday morning and Friday all day.
Areas of interest:
- Geriatric medicine
- Family medicine
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS (Hons)
Fiona graduated from Monash University in 1983 and has been working in general practice in Brighton since 1987. Fiona and her husband Grant have two sons who keep them very busy. Fiona enjoys home renovating and golf.
Consulting Sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
Areas of interest:
- Women’s health
- Paediatrics
- Travel medicine
General Practitioner, Male
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Rod Trevena has a medical degree and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He has a broad range of General Practice experience over many years and enjoys seeing patients of all ages.
He enjoys playing basketball, bike riding, snowboarding and has looked after a marine aquarium in his waiting room for over 20 years.
Consulting Sessions: Monday to Friday and rostered weekends.
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS
Shui graduated from Melbourne University in 1990 and has worked for many years in general medicine and shared-care obstetrics at Frankston Hospital. Shui speaks Malay, Cantonese, and French.
Consulting Sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Areas of interest:
- Women’s health
General Practitioner, Female
BMBS BBNSc (Hons) DRANZCOG FRACGP
Dr Mahila Abbass completed her medical degree in 2011. She also has an undergraduate Bachelor degree in Behavioural Neuroscience and an Honours degree.
She has completed postgraduate training in Women’s Health with the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG). Mahila has a special interest in the area of Women’s health and is an accredited provider of Shared Antenatal Care at all local public hospitals.
Mahila has been a practising as a General Practitioner since 2014. She has knowledge and experience in all aspects of medicine and enjoys looking after patients of all ages from children to the older generations.
Mahila loves to keep active at the gym, pilates, or walks with her friends and family.
Consulting Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Areas of interest:
- Women’s health
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS
Dr Sally Fisher graduated from Melbourne University in 1984 and has been practising at NSMC since 1997. She especially enjoys being able to offer care across the whole family spectrum from the grandparents down to the newest family members. Sally is married to fellow GP Dr Stephen Rowles and has 3 children.
Consulting Sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday all day.
Areas of interest:
- Mental health
- Women’s health
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS
Peti graduated from Monash University in 1990 and has broad interests in all aspects of Family Medicine. Peti also speaks Greek.
Consulting Sessions: All day Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Areas of interest:
- Women’s health
General Practitioner, Female,
MBBS, FRACGP, MBBS (Hons)
Dr Karina Stolyarsky joined New Street in 2008. In addition to general practice, Karina has a special interest in paediatrics and women’s health. Karina also has additional experience in ENT medicine and ophthalmology. Outside of general practice, Karina also does surgical assistance in many fields of surgery
Karina and her husband have three children.
Consulting Sessions: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Karina also works other sessions – please contact reception for dates and times.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Women’s health
- Weight loss
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS
Dr Taryn Lurie joined the team of Doctors at New Street Medical Centre in 2006. Taryn qualified in South Africa in 1991. After completing a Diploma in Child Health, she ran her own solo General Practice for five years. Taryn is a patient, caring and devoted GP. She has experience and interest in all areas of family medicine. Taryn is married to Clive; an Anaesthetist and they are kept busy by three adult children and 2 pet dachshunds. Taryn enjoys reading, gym, music, and travel.
Consulting Sessions: Tuesday and Thursday.
Areas of interest:
- Mental health
- Family medicine
- Weight loss
- Womens health
General Practitioner, Male,
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Vasant (Vas) Lagiseti completed his GP training in Melbourne after graduating from Adelaide University. Vas enjoys getting to know his patients and working with them to provide comprehensive holistic care.
Consulting Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
Areas of interest:
- Minor surgical procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Paediatric and adolescent health
- Travel medicine
- Dermatology and skin cancer medicine
- Preventative management
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Farag is skilled in Women’s Health, Skin Medicine, and minor procedures, as well as Shared Antenatal Care. Dr Farag lives locally and has two children working in the medical field.
Dr Farag loves art and history.
Consulting Sessions: Monday and Thursday.
Areas of Interest:
- Women’s health
- Minor procedures
- Skin checks
General Practitioner, Female,
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Tiffane McIntyre graduated from Monash University in 1990. She then held positions at Caulfield Medical Centre, Monash Medical Centre, Alfred Hospital, Sandringham Hospital and Royal Children’s Hospital.
Tiffane completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1993 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1996.
For the last 27 years she has thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of working in General Practice.
Tiffane grew up in Brighton and is very happy to be returning to the practice that she attended as a child.
Tiffane specialises in Aged Care, Women’s Health, Paediatrics and Psychological Health across all age groups.
In her spare time Tiffane loves keeping fit, cooking, and spending time with her husband, two teenage boys and their furry Cavoodle “Sparky”.
Consulting Sessions: Tuesday and Thursdays.
Areas of interest:
- Aged care
- Women’s Health
- Paediatrics
- Mental Health
General Practitioner, Female
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Julia Danne completed her Fellowship in General Practice, through the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2020.
Prior to General Practice Julia spent 6 years in metropolitan and rural Melbourne Hospitals undertaking and completing training in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine & Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Ear Nose and Throat Surgery.
Julia enjoys the breadth of General Practice and has a focused interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics. In addition, can perform small dermatological procedures.
Julia enjoys meeting new patients and working towards achieving the best possible healthcare outcomes.
Consulting Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays.
Areas of interest:
- Women’s health
- Paediatrics
General Practitioner, Female
MBChB(RSA), FRACGP(Aus), MFamMed(RSA), DCH(UK), Dipl Obst(RSA)
Areas of interest:
- Preventative Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental Health
- Women’s Health
Practice Manager
Debbie Cox joined New Street Medical Centre in 2010 and has over 30 year’s experience as a Practice Manager. With her high dedication and commitment to customer service, Debbie is focused on delivering quality patient service. For further information or to discuss any concerns that you may have please feel free to contact Debbie at the practice.
Nurses
The team of nurses at New Street Medical Centre assist our doctors in delivering continuous care to their patients that results in improved health outcomes. They offer the highest level of patient care in a caring and professional manner.
Services provided by the Practice Nurses are:
- Immunisations
- Travel vaccinations
- Wound Care
- Assistance with minor surgical procedures
- Chronic disease management
- Health Assessments
- Lifestyle education
- Health Promotion
- ABPI’s
Our nurses also provide extra services for aged care, including the Department of Veteran Affairs patients enrolled in the Co-ordinated Veterans Care (CVC) program, and Home Health Assessments for patients aged 75 and over.
Annalise has been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years and is our DVA CVC coordinator, currently managing all of our Department of Veterans Affairs patients enrolled in the Co-ordinated Veteran’s Care (CVC) Program.
The Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program is a team-based program designed to increase support for Gold Card holders with one or more targeted chronic conditions or complex care needs; and those who are at risk of unplanned hospitalisation.
Please contact reception if you would like further information on this service or to book an appointment with Annalise.
Our nurse Jana Kalebic specialises in home health assessments. A health assessment of an older person is an in-depth assessment of a patient aged 75 years and over. It provides a structured way of identifying health issues and conditions that are potentially preventable or amenable to interventions in order to improve health and/or quality of life.
The purpose of this health assessment is to help identify any risk factors exhibited by an elderly patient that may require further health management. In addition to assessing a person’s health status, a health assessment is used to identify a broad range of factors that influence a person’s physical, psychological and social functioning.
Please contact reception if you are aged 75 years or over and would like some more information on this service or to book an appointment.
Practice Nurses Availability: 08:30-5:30 Monday to Friday.
Administration/Reception
Our practice receptionists facilitate the smooth running of the practice. Our reception team are here to help with all of your enquiries and to book your appointments. To assist you promptly they will need as much information as possible from you, so that they can direct your enquiry to the most relevant person.
To contact reception please call 9595 9777.
Allied Health
Carmen Bouchier has been a practicing dietician since 1999 and joined the team at New Street in 2006. Carmen’s specialties include weight loss, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, eating disorders and sports nutrition. Carmen is passionate about teaching people how to live a healthy, balanced life that is free from the guilt that so often accompanies eating. She uses an individualised approach and tailors meals to suit individual’s specific requirements.
Consulting Sessions: Thursday all day and every second Tuesday morning.
Dr Jacinta Ryan – Clinical Psychologist, B.A. (Hons), Doctorate Clinical Psychology training (Monash D Psych coursework), Ph.D. Special interests include stress management, adjustment to life transitions, and parenting and personality issues.
Pathology
Melbourne Pathology provides on-site pathology to the patients of New Street Medical Centre, which includes blood tests, ECGs, breath tests, etc. They are open from 8am-5pm Monday to Friday and from 9am-12pm on Saturdays.
