General Practitioner, Female, FRACGP, MBBS
Dr Julie is a dedicated General Practitioner with over 40 years of comprehensive patient care experience. She graduated from Otago University in NZ and is a Fellow of the RACGP as well as being a member of the Australasian Menopause Society and the Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society.
Throughout her career she has worked across diverse healthcare settings, including rural practices and expatriate health care, with a particular interest in women’s health and sports medicine. She is skilled in various treatments, including Platelet Rich Plasma therapy and chronic disease management. She has a particular interest and experience in menopausal, perimenopausal and vulval health.
Known for her exceptional communication skills and patient-centered approach, Dr Julie is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and fostering long-lasting relationships with her patients.
Outside of work, Dr Julie enjoys spending time with her Basset Hound, Hugo and loves snorkeling, swimming, travel, music and reading.
Areas of Interest:
- Menopause
- Weight management
- Chronic disease management
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Vulval Health
General Practitioner, Female, FRACGP, MBBS
Graduating with honours from Monash University in 1996 and attaining her FRACGP in 2001, Dr Belinda Minc is an approachable, pragmatic and experienced GP, who has been practising in Melbourne for over 2 decades. Belinda is an empathetic, clear communicator and great listener who very quickly makes her patients feel at ease.
Belinda is interested in all aspects of family medicine, with special interests in women’s and children’s health, sexual and reproductive health (including being trained to perform insertion & removal of Implanon and all types of IUDs), mental health, preventative health, and travel medicine.
She is an antenatal care affiliate, registered to provide shared care with most of Melbourne’s major public hospitals. As one of the earlier GP adopters of medical termination of pregnancy, she is passionate about providing supportive and nonjudgmental access and choice to women. She is also very committed to continuing professional development and keeping up to date with changes in her field.
Outside of work, Belinda loves to travel with her husband Rob and 2 teenage children to far flung destinations, the more off the beaten track the better. She is a fluent French speaker, and GP to many of Melbourne’s French speaking community, cycles and walks regularly for exercise and loves gardening, and is a passionate greenie who does her best to minimise her ecological footprint.
Areas of Interest:
- Women’s and Children’s Health
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Mental Health
- Preventative Health
- Travel Medicine
- Family Medicine
General Practitioner, Female, FRACGP, MBBS
Dr. Yael Gold is a highly skilled and compassionate medical professional with over two decades of experience as a GP in the area.
Her extensive expertise covers all facets of general practice, with particular interests in women’s health, children’s health, mental health, lifestyle medicine, and dermatology.
One of Dr. Yael’s greatest passions is working with children, where her expertise truly shines.
She specialises in supporting families through the unique challenges of early parenting and has worked for many years at Masada Early Parenting Centre.
In addition to her broad expertise, Dr. Yael has developed a special interest in dermatology, offering regular skin checks and performing minor procedures.
Dr. Yael is dedicated to providing comprehensive care, rooted in her belief in the importance of trust and personalised attention.
She takes pride in being known for her empathy and attentiveness, providing care to patients from diverse backgrounds, genders, and ages.
Dr. Yael offers flexible options and evidence-based advice, empowering her patients to make informed decisions that align with their well-being.
She attained her Bachelor of Medicine degree at the University of Melbourne and completed her training at major public hospitals in Melbourne and regional Victoria, including St Vincent’s Hospital.
Dr. Yael looks forward to helping her patients navigate their health and being a trusted ally in their pursuit of well-being.
Areas of Interest:
- Women’s Health
- Children’s Health
- Mental Health
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Dermatology
General Practitioner, Female, MBBS
Dr. Sally Lapin brings over 30 years of experience in General Practice and is the founder of Armadale Family Clinic.
Her approach to medicine is centred on empowering her patients to make positive health choices with confidence.
Dr. Sally is deeply committed to educating the next generation of doctors and is a passionate advocate for third-world and Indigenous health.
Her pronouns are She/Her.
Areas of Interest:
General Practitioner, Male, FRACGP, MBBS, BMedSci
Dr. Bimsara Gurusinghe completed his medical training at the University of Melbourne and the Austin Hospital, where he gained valuable experience in General Medicine, Palliative Care, Emergency, and Cardiology. With over 10 years in General Practice,
Dr. Bims is dedicated to all areas of general practice, with a particular focus on chronic disease management and mental health.
He is also passionate about teaching junior doctors.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Bims enjoys travelling, art, and listening to music.
He is also an avid record collector.
Areas of Interest:
- Workcover
- Occupational Health
- Palliative Care
- Men’s Health
- Weight Loss
- Mental Health
- Paediatric Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Health
- General Medicine
Family Clinics specialise in all aspects of Family, Women’s, Men’s Health and have onsite Melbourne Pathology, allied health and specialists as part of its commitment to multidisciplinary healthcare.
