Independent Medical Practitioners
at Eastern Medical Centre
Doctors
Eastern Medical Centre are proud to have such a dedicated team of Doctors, Health Care Professionals and Support Staff to take care of you or your loved ones. We offer a diverse range of services in a vast range of health areas.
Dr Sebastian Pavone
M.B.B.S, B.Sc., Med. Sci. MRACGP
Bio
Dr Pavone is the Practice Principal. He works Tuesday and Wednesday. He speaks Italian, Spanish and French. His special interests are Trauma and Emergency Medicine
Dr Pavone has a strong passion to ensure the future success of all doctors and to help with this dream. Dr Pavone is accredited with the VMA (Victorian Metropolitan Alliance), Melbourne University and Monash University and is approved to supervise, mentor and train GP registrars and medical students.
He also provides mentoring for overseas trained Doctors
Dr Tony Palleschi
MBBS. (Hons), FRACGP
Bio
Dr Palleschi special interests are in Men’s health, Children’s health and immunisation. Dr Palleschi is an accredited Registrar supervisor with EVGP and also mentors Medical students from various universities.
Dr Palleschi consults at Eastern Medical Centre on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Dr Palleschi speaks Italian.
Dr Cely Goeltom
M.D
Bio
Dr Goeltom brings with her experience and enthusiasm in a wide spectrum of General Practice. She has particular expertise in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Menopause. Dr Goeltom is accredited with Monash University to supervise, mentor and train medical students.
Dr Goeltom is available by appointment and works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Dr Goeltom speaks Indonesian/Malay.
Dr Leena Ayala
M.D., FRACGP
Bio
Dr Ayala’s special interests include Preventative Medicine, Mental Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Women’s Health.
Dr Ayala works four days a week and speaks fluent Spanish.
Dr Anh Truong
BBiomedSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), FRACGP.
Bio
Dr Truong enjoys the diversity and surprises that General Practice provides.
She enjoys baking, crocheting and spending time with family outside of medicine.
Dr Truong consults Wednesday to Friday. Dr Truong speaks conversational Vietnamese.
Dr Mariam Hassan
MBBS
Bio
Dr Mariam completed her medical degree at Monash University then worked at Monash Health across various specialties. She is currently undertaking her final term of general practice training as a registrar at our clinic.
Mariam is interested in all aspects of family medicine, with a special interest in Women’s and Children’s Health. She recently completed the Sydney Child Health Program.
When she’s not at work Mariam is busy keeping up with her 2 young children and tending to her chooks.
Additional languages spoken: Arabic
Dr Devani Fernando
GP
Bio
Dr Devani Fernando is a GP who graduated from Monash University. She brings a wealth of experience from working across a range of medical, surgical, and paediatric specialties. Prior to joining general practice, Devani began her training in Emergency Medicine and worked in various Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units.
Her decision to transition to general practice was driven by a passion for holistic care and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients. She values the continuity of care that general practice offers and enjoys supporting patients through all stages of life.
Outside of medicine, Devani loves baking and is an avid dog lover. She shares her home with two energetic Border Collies who keep her on her toes.
Dr Vinisha Siddulugari
GP
Bio
Dr Vinisha Siddulugari is a GP who graduated from Monash University. She worked at Monash Health across various specialties for a number of years before joining our team. She has a special interest in Women’s Health and has completed her certificate in Women’s Health.
Outside of work, Dr Vinisha enjoys travelling, cooking and spending quality time with her 1 year old.
She is keen to learn and make a difference to our community.
Additional languages spoken: Tamil and Telugu