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Our mission is to ensure Wyndham House Clinic remains committed to providing its patients with the best standard of care. We have therefore incorporated a group of healthcare Specialist from varying disciplines dedicated to providing quality care in physical and emotional health.
Our specialists visit our Maude St Medical premises on a regular basis:
- Dr Nicholas Crump - Neurologist & Neurophysiologist
- Dr Gayatri Jain - Neurologist
- Dr Adrian Chazan - Respiratory & Sleep Disorders Physician, General Physician
- Dr Saji Joseph Chathanchirayil - Psychiatrist
- Dr Tejraj Tawde - Psychiatrist
- Dr Vijay Raj - Psychiatrist
- Dr Desmond Gan - Dermatologist
- Dr Alice Rudd - Dermatologist
- Dr Ryan De Cruz - Specialist Dermatologist
- Dr T H Goh - Cardiologist (Congenital Heart Disease - Paediatric & Adult)
- Associate Professor David Clark - Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr Katy Over - Rheumatologist
- Dr Peter McClelland - General Physician/Consultant Nephrologist
- Mr John Rophael - Vascular Surgeon
- Dr James Wei - Geriatrician
- Mr Milan Pavlovic - Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Dr Ilan Freedman - Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Dr Rashmi Dixit - Infectious Disease, Metabolic Medicine, Paediatrics
- GENE - Clinical Genetic Services
Specialist Bio Information
Dr Nicholas Crump - Neurologist & Clinical Neurophysiologist
Dr Nicholas Crump is a Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist. As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Nicholas completed Neurology training, in particular with subspecialty training in Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic medicine, achieving the highest level of qualifications under the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologist (ANZAN) guidelines for neurophysiology. He offers subspecialty training, qualifications and experience in:
- General neurological disorders
- Immune mediated and inflammatory conditions that affect the brain spinal cord nerves and muscles
- Common neurological conditions such as migraine, epilepsy and Parkinsons disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Peripheral neuropathies muscle diseases and Myasthenia Gravis
- Routine nerve conduction studies and EMG, seeing patients requiring both a consult and NCS/EMG in a comprehensive single session
As a Physician, Nick collates information from patient history, physical examination, x-ray and conduction test results to determine an accurate diagnosis. Nerve conduction studies record and analyse electrical impulses between muscles and nerves to diagnose evaluate and treat neuromuscular musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders
DR Gayatri Jain - Neurologist
After completing her Bachelor of Medicine at the Australian National University in 2008, Dr Jain undertook postgraduate training at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, completing her RACP physician examination in 2012.
Her neurology specialist training was undertaken at the Austin and St Vincent's Hospitals, culminating in a subspeciality fellowship in Neurophysiology and Nueroimmunology.
She is currently staff specialist at the Austin Hospital and The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne.
She offers comprehensive, patient-centred care for general neurological conditions including headache, epilepsy and movement disorders. Within neurology, she has a special interest in neuromuscular conditions, multiple sclerosis and disorders of balance and dizziness. She also offers botoxulinum toxin injection for migraine.
Dr Adrian Chazan - Respiratory, Sleep & General Physician
(MBBS Melb FRACP)
Dr Chazan is a Respiratory & Sleep Physician, and General Physician. Born in Melbourne, he undertook his basic medical training at the University of Melbourne. With a passion for sleep and breathing, he trained at world-renowned centres of excellence in Melbourne and Sydney, including Westmead Hospital, the Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre.
Adrian has been involved in research activities in the fields of sleep apnoea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and exercise physiology.
Adrian utilises the latest findings in sleep research as well as the emerging technologies in diagnosis and treatment. He takes a patient-centered approach to medical care with the aim of empowering his patients to achieve better sleep and optimal long-term health outcoms
Dr Alice Rudd - Dermatologist
Dr. Alice Rudd, is a dually registered (Australia and UK) and highly experienced Dermatologist, consulting at two of Melbourne’s most established and respected Dermatology Clinics, Caulfield Dermatology and Skindepth Dermatology
She is an expert in the correct diagnosis of skin disease and its optimal management. Not only does she deal with medical dermatology but her keen eye for detail, and eye for the aesthetics beauty has made her one of the up and coming stars in the cosmetic dermatology sphere. She is passionate about skin health and adopts a truly holistic approach to the detailed management of the skin and its needs. She has featured in many academic publications, and international dermatology journals. As well as contemporary media publications such as Vogue Australia.
Dr Rudd consults from two private practices in Melbourne. She also holds consultant positions at both The Alfred Hospital, and The Western Hospital. Further to this, she runs a highly regarded psoriasis clinic at the Skin and Cancer Foundation, treating patients with a range of modalities from light based therapies to the new, and life-changing, biologics. Dr Rudd holds a position on the committee of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists, and is actively involved in ongoing training of young dermatologists, as well as pro-bono work..
Dr Desmond Gan - Dermatologist
(MBBS BMedSc FACD)
After completing his MBBS degree with Honours at The University of Melbourne, Dr Desmond Gan undertook his dermatology specialist training (FACD) at St Vincent's Hospital, The Royal Children Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Monash Medical Centre, The Alfred Hospital and the National Skin Centre in Singapore. In his first year of training, he received the College President's Medal for Pharmacology. Through his final year fellowship exam, he received a scholarship to attend the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, and most recently was awarded Florence Bequest Fellowship for which he undertook further training in India, Belgium and France for management of vitiligo.
Dr Gan also has a Biomedical Science Degree in the research of epidemiology of androgenetic alopecia, and has published in both Australasian and International peer-reviewed dermatological journals, as well as co-authored a few textbook chapters.
Dr Gan is currently an appointed consultant at the Alfred Hospital, the Monash Medical Centre and the Skin and Cancer Foundation. He has an interest in skin cancer management pigmented skin disorders, hyperhidrosis, inflammatory skin diseases and laser therapy,
Dr Ryan De Cruz - Specialist Dermatoloigist
MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, FACD
Ryan completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne graduating in 2009 with honours. He was awarded the Australasian College of Dermatologists'Hermann Lawrence Prize in Dermatology and completed a Bachelor of Medical Science in hair disorders. He published his findings in the British Journal of Dermatology and has presented at the International Congress of Hair. After completing internship and residency at St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Ryan was selected to undertake part of his training at St George's Hospital NHS, London, United Kingdom
Throughout his training, Ryan worked in a variety of tertiary referral hospitals across melbourne and the United Kingdom. He gained vast experience across a range of medical, surgical, adult and paediatric fields of dermatology. He has been appointed Consultant positions at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Medical Centre and has a keen interest in teaching medical students and junior doctors. In 2015 Ryan was awarded two prestigious awards - The Paul Eddington Scholarship (Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc) and the FC Florance Bequest Fellowship ( Australasian college of Dermatologists) Ryan intends to undertake further study in the role of immunosuppression on the skin, particulary in the field of bone marrow and solid organ transplant recipients.
Dr De Cruz is passionatre about providing personalised, holistic and proficient Dermatological care. His interests include eczema, acne, and rosaceq,psoriasis, skin cancer management, laser treatment and hair loss disorders. Ryan takes pride in his clinical acumen and communication. He is committed to providing excellent service to all his patients. He consults at four locations across Melbourne and welcomes referrals from general practitioners, medical specialists and surgeons.
Dr De Cruz will be consulting at Maude St Medical rooms in Shepparton once a month.
Associate Professor David Clark
Interventional Cardiologist
Associate Professor David Clark gained his MBBS with 1st Class Honours, from Monash University in 1990. He obtained his Fellowship of the Australasian College of Physicians in 1997, specialising in cardiology through Austin Health. He completed a further two year fellowship in interventional cardiology at Yale University, USA with additional study Boston in peripheral vascular disease and carotid stenting.
In 2013, he obtained his Doctorate of Medical Science through Melbourne University, for his thesis “The Clinical Utility of Single and Multicentre Registries in Interventional Cardiology.” The work details the development of registries in Interventional Cardiology to study key areas including : acute intervention for myocardial infarction, complex coronary lesions, drug-eluting stents, carotid stenting, cardiogenic shock, coronary disease and obesity, and comparison of stenting with coronary artery bypass grafting.
Since 2001, he has been an interventional cardiologist at Warringal Private Hospital and Austin Health where he is Director of Interventional Cardiology Research and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. He has mentored many Melbourne and overseas interventional cardiologists and has had a role in establishing invasive and interventional cardiology at the Northern Hospital and Bendigo Health.
In his private practice, at 226 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg and 260 Cotham Road, Kew, he sees the full spectrum of cardiology patients whilst maintaining his sub-specialty focus in Intervention. He places great emphasis of evidence based cardiology with the additional goal that patients fully understand the reasons for different cardiac investigations and treatments.
He is part of the Heidelberg Heart Centre, a new and growing non-invasive cardiology service offering echocardiography, holter monitors, blood pressure monitors, and in 2017, stress testing and stress echocardiography.
David is married with three teenage children and enjoys running marathons, snow skiing, holidays and family time. He also enjoys reading, although this usually takes the form of cardiology manuscripts and the following the fortunes of the Geelong Football Club.
Mr John A Rophael MBBS Hons.(Melb) FRACS (Vasc)
Vascular, Endovascular & Laser Surgeon
Mr John A Rophael is an experienced Vascular, Endovascular and laser surgeon who has been in practice for a number of years. He has established vascular surgical services in a number of regional centres in both Victoria (Bendigo) and New South Wales (Albury and Wagga Wagga)
He treats all arterial and venous disorders as well as excessive sweating. He has a special interest in the modern treatment of varicose veins with endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound guided and surface sclerotherapy. He also has a keen interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome.
Mr Rophael trained in Sydney and in Melbourne and has authored quite a number of publications.
Our primary aim at Victorian Vascular Clinic is to combine a surgical consultation with Mr Rophael and a non-invasive diagnostic vascular ultrasound at the same visit. This ensures most patients have a preliminary diagnosis and treatment plan in place at the time of the initial consultation. This reduces the need for additional visits and provides prompt efficient treatment.
All vascular diagnostic ultrasound scans are bulk billed.
Mr Rophael is committed to providing a comprehensive, reliable and readily accessible service for hispatients and referrers.
Dr James Wei MBBS ( Uni of Melb) RACP
Geriatrician
Dr James Wei will commence consulting from our Maude St Medical Specialis Suites, one session per month from January 2018
Dr Wei has extensive Geriatric experience including:
- Continence including urodynamics
- Memory
- Chronic pain management
- Orthogeriatric
- Acute care of the elderly
- Transition care
- Falls and balance
- ACAS
- Movement disorder
- Parkinson disease restoriative rehabilitation
- Palliative care
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Mr Milan Pavlovic, Orthopaedic Surgeon, MBBS, FRACS, DSc
Mr Milan Pavlovich is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon who has practiced in Echuca, Kyabram and GVBH Shepparton for more that 15 years.
His Orthopaedic interests include Reconstructive and Prosthetic Knee surgery, Hip joint replacement surgeruy and Forefoot surgery. He utilises computer assisted surgical navigation and computer generated patient specific insturmentation.
GENE, Clinical Genetic Services
GENE offers a range of clinical genetics services at the Austin Hospital, the Mercy Hospital, Northern Hospital, Albury/Wodonga, Ballarat and Shepparton.
The Clinical Genetics Service offered in Shepparton is to help people make informed decisions about their family history of cancer through genetic assessment, diagnosis, counselling and support.
The Clinical Genetics team at Austin has clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, medical oncologists and support staff, we work alongside other Austin Health and local doctors and specialists.
Appointments at our service are government funded and there are no out of pocket costs for attending an appointment.
We support research, and we can provide information about ethics approved research should patients who wish to learn more.
Dr Vijay Raj, Psychiatrist
BMedSci, MBBS(Hons), FRANZCP, Cert. Child Adol.Psych
Dr Vijay Raj is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and is also a certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. He provides private specialist outpatient psychiatric appointments at Wyndham House Clinic and private in-patient specialist care
at The Sherbourne Clinic in Shepparton Private Hospital. Dr Raj sees patients of all ages. He is interested in the assessment and management of a wide variety of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. Dr Raj strongly believes in making the latest technologies and treatment advances available for his patients to provide them care that is uniquely tailored to their needs. To achieve this he uses multiple tools including medications and brain stimulation therapies such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) whilst maintaining a strong psychotherapeutic leaning and focus in his approach to understanding and treating his patients.
