Our Team

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At East Geelong Medical Centre, our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff is committed to providing exceptional healthcare tailored to your individual needs. Each member of our medical team brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to patient care. We are proud to offer both female and male general practitioners, ensuring you have the option to choose the doctor who best suits your preferences and needs. We’re here to support you and your family with a wide range of general practice services, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions.

We understand the importance of building a trusting relationship with your healthcare provider, and our EGMC team is here to listen, guide, and offer expert medical advice. Get to know our doctors below, and feel confident that you are in capable and caring hands at East Geelong Medical Centre.

Dr. Joseph Virgona, founder of East Geelong Medical Centre, is deeply committed to the well-being of his patients. A lifelong resident of Geelong, Dr. Virgona pursued his medical education at the University of Melbourne and honed his skills through intensive training at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne.

Joseph has diverse interests, focusing on internal medicine, geriatric medicine, sports medicine, and industrial medicine to reflect his commitment to providing comprehensive patient care.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Joseph is a dedicated family man and passionate about sports. He actively supports the Geelong Football Club and the local St. Joseph’s Football and Netball Club, reflecting his strong connection to the community. His approach to medicine centres on building lasting relationships with his patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care in a compassionate and supportive environment.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 AM – 6.00 PM

For over 30 years, Dr Jo has been a distinguished general practitioner at the East Geelong Medical Centre. Her extensive medical expertise has grown long before at Monash University, which has shaped her experience in medicine.

Jo is extremely passionate about all aspects of family medicine, including preventative medicine, small surgical procedures, and counselling. Her compassionate care is what stands out the most and is cherished among her patients.

Throughout her life, Jo has lived in various parts of Melbourne, particularly in McKinnon and Glen Waverly, and later moved to Moe and Cobram before deciding to settle in the beautiful city of Geelong. Outside of her profession, Jo is an avid sports fan, especially the Geelong Cats and Australian Netball Diamonds.

Hours: Tuesday 9.00 – 5.45 pm, Thursday 9.00 am – 4.15 pm

Charles Wilson completed his medical degree at The University of Melbourne in 1981 and has lived in Geelong since 1983. He joined the East Geelong Medical Centre in 1987. He also supervises Exercise Stress Tests at the Geelong Hospital.

Outside of work, he enjoys running and bushwalking.

Hours: Every second Monday 2:00pm – 4:30pm,Tuesday 2:00pm – 4:30pm, Wednesday 2:00pm -4:30pm, Thursday 2.00 pm-4.30pm, Every second Friday 8.30 am – 11:45am

Amanda is a proud Monash graduate from 1985 before she began to dedicate her strong passion for medicine to the Geelong community.

Together with her postgraduate qualifications in obstetric care and sexual health, she also has a keen interest in all aspects of general practice, focusing on improving the well-being of her patients through preventative care, managing acute illnesses, and supporting those with chronic diseases in all age groups.

When not at EGMC, Amanda enjoys her medical volunteer work in Vanuatu and exploring travel destinations with her family.

Hours: Monday 9.00 am – 12.15 pm, Thursday 9.00 am – 3.45 pm

Cath is a proud Monash graduate who provides expert care in general practice at the East Geelong Medical Centre. She supervises our fully qualified registrar doctors who are completing their GP training and exams and also teaches medical students.

She is passionate about providing women’s healthcare, particularly for IUD and Implanon insertions and provides shared antenatal care in conjunction with Barwon Health.

Cath also has an interest in Menopause medicine and is a member of the Australasian Menopause Society.

During her free time, Cath loves to head to the coast and get some quality time by travelling with her family.

Hours: Monday 9.15 am – 4.45 pm, Wednesday 12.00 pm – 4.45 pm, Thursday 9.15 am – 4.45 pm

Dr Cameron graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1985 and has been dedicated to serving the Geelong community since 1986. He enjoys all aspects of general practice at East Geelong Medical Centre, especially chronic disease management, ensuring that the best possible care will be provided for everyone.

His involvement in forensic medicine further developed his critical understanding of medical settings.

Beyond his medical profession, Dr. Cameron enjoys tennis and watching the Demons at the MCG, and he is looking forward to another premiership. Above all, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, who keep him happily busy.

Hours: Tuesday 8.30 am – 12.15 pm

Anna is originally from the United Kingdom, where she completed her medical training in 2004 before furthering her training with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG) and a Fellowship of General Practice (FRACGP). She has been living and working as a GP in Australia since 2009.

Anna enjoys all aspects of general practice, including the relationships formed with patients and their families whilst caring for and managing their health and well-being. She has a keen interest in women’s health and can offer obstetric shared care ( with Barwon Health) and insertion of Implanon. Anna’s other interests include children’s health and chronic disease management and prevention. Anna is passionate about helping patients live well at every stage of their life. Anna strives to provide an individualised care approach, listening carefully to patients and tailoring personal care to each patient to help them manage their health needs.

Anna also works in a teacher/mentor role for general practice trainee doctors, which requires her to learn and update her knowledge constantly.

When not at EGMC, Anna is kept busy with her three young children.

Special interests:

Womens Health
Obstetric shared care, pregnancy planning, perinatal health, breastfeeding concerns.
Child and family health
Perinatal mental health
Perimenopause/menopause management
Chronic disease management and prevention

Dr Claire Griffits graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Deakin University in 2016. She went on to complete 3 years hospital training with Barwon Health and attained her Fellowship with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2022.

Claire is passionate about promoting the health of women, children, adolescents and families. She has additional training in neuroprotective developmental care (Possums Program) and can assist with breastfeeding, infant cry-fuss behaviours, sleep and parental mood concerns. She aims to provide flexible and workable strategies which align with your family’s values.

Claire grew up in Newcastle, NSW. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her young family and French Bulldog Margaux.

Hours: Tuesday 9.00 am – 4:00 pm, Thursday 9.00 am- 4.00 pm, Friday 2.00 pm-4.30 pm

From Thailand, Dr Kit moved to Australia in 2002 where he began his education, particularly in Ballarat, and later pursued his medical degree at Monash University. He began proving his valuable experience as a hospital resident in Ballarat, Geelong and Sydney before completing his GP training in Warrnambool.

With a FRACGP fellowship, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH), and a Master of Public Health (MPH), Dr Kit is committed to providing compassionate care for his patients at East Geelong Medical Centre. He is also a strong advocate for gender equality and specialises in sexual health medicine. His dedication continues within public hospital appointments and a one-day-a-week schedule at Barwon Reproductive and Sexual Health Clinic (BRaSH) at Barwon Health North.

Beyond his profession, Kit is passionate about arts and it shows through his antique collections, interior design magazines and exploration of museums.

Hours: Monday 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm, Thursday 9.00 am – 12.30 pm

Lucia grew up in Melbourne, where she completed her medical degree at Monash University. She honed her medical expertise through her experience working in multiple rural and metropolitan hospitals across Victoria before deciding to settle in Geelong with her young family and finish her general practitioner training.

One of her goals is to provide attentive and personalised treatment for all patients at East Geelong Medical Centre, along with her special interest in paediatrics, adolescent health, and women’s health, so that every patient feels heard and well taken care of.

During her time off from work, Lucia enjoys bonding with her family, participating in sports activities like swimming, and indulging in her love for baking.

Hours: Monday – Wednesday 9 am -12.30 pm, Thursday 1.15 pm-4.30 pm

Dr Andrew Donald completed his medical degree (1984) and postgraduate studies in Epidemiology (2008) at the University of Melbourne. He has been working in General Practice in Melbourne for over 35 years until moving to the Bellarine in 2022.

Andrew has special interests in Epidemiology and Diabetes Mellitus. He also works part-time as a GP Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Outside work, Andrew’s interests include running, trailwalking, contemporary/electronic music and spending time with family.

Hours: Thursday 9:00 am-5.30 pm

Tamara joined the team at East Geelong Medical Centre after gaining her wealth of knowledge during her 12 months working at Drysdale Clinic and her previous roles with Ballarat Health Services and Barwon Health.

She continues to specialise in general practice following the completion of her training to become a fully qualified doctor at Deakin University.

Her dedication to providing the utmost care for her patients aligns with her interests in women’s health, child and adolescent health, medical education, and preventative medicine, along with dermatology, and minor procedures.

On her days outside work, Tamara enjoys cheering on the Geelong cats and exploring the great outdoors through an exciting camping experience.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 am-5.00 pm

Dr Eva Deutscher graduated from University of Melbourne in 2017 and completed further training with a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and Fellowship of General Practice (FRACGP). She has gained extensive experience working in inpatient adult medicine at Royal Melbourne Hospital, as well as emergency adult and paediatric medicine in Wangaratta Hospital.

Born & bred in Ballarat, Dr Eva is thrilled to return to the South West region. Her special interests include chronic disease management, aged care, minor procedures as well as women’s and children’s health.

Outside of medicine, you’ll find her either nose-deep in another cookbook, enjoying music events with her husband, trying her hand at something artsy or planning a trip overseas to see her little nephews!

Specialty interest areas

Chronic disease management
Aged care
Minor procedures
Women’s and children’s health

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.00 am-4.45 pm and Friday 9.00 am-12.30 pm

Gabby Pinge is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Remedial Massage Therapist. She has specialised in Exercise Physiology for Chronic Disease Management for the last ten years and has worked generally in the health and fitness industry for the past thirty years. She enjoys many activities, including walking, swimming, riding, and going to the beach.

Gabby’s sessions include both one-on-one and group sessions.

Hours: Group Classes enquire at reception

Assessment Appointments: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday – various times

Sara has been practicing for more than a decade and has worked in both public and private practice both in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Sara covers all areas of general podiatry in her practice, including Routine podiatric care, clinical diagnosis of skin and nail conditions, painful feet and ankles related to biomechanical issues, footwear appraisal and prescription, ortho-mechanical intervention (custom and prefabricated orthotics), nail surgery and Diabetic foot assessment and treatment.

Having also completed training in yoga and meditation, Sara has a unique whole-health approach, understanding that clients’ individual goals and lives must be at the centre of all treatment planning. Sara feels proud to work with an excellent multidisciplinary team and regularly refers to her allied health colleagues to ensure the best client outcomes.

Sara loves nothing more than ensuring her clients feel happy, health-informed, and completely comfortable. She aims to ensure everyone leaves with ‘feel good’ feet and smiles on their faces.

Hours: Monday 9 am-2.30 pm, Tuesday 9 am-5 pm, Wednesday 9 am-2.30 pm, Thursday 9 am-5.00 pm

Robyn qualified as a Dietitian in Geelong, then gained experience in country Victoria, and then overseas for four years at Diabetes UK.

She has worked as a Senior Dietitian at the Baker Institute in Melbourne for 15 years and, more recently, at Deakin University School of Medicine and as the Manager of the International Journal of Health Promotion.

Main areas of interest include Type 1 and 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and gastrointestinal disease.

Hours: Tuesday 9:00am – 4:30pm and Thursday 1:00pm – 5:30pm

A former international and professional rugby union player, Nick came into physiotherapy as a mature student. During his time in professional sport he developed a keen interest in the body and how it works. After graduating from Northumbria University, England, Nick spent 3 years as head physiotherapist for a professional Rugby Union team before moving to continue his work in the NHS (the UK’s public care system). Nick has worked full-time in musculoskeletal physiotherapy since this move. His last job before moving to Australia with his wife at the start of 2014 was as a Clinical Specialist physiotherapist in Lower Limbs.

This job involved advanced assessment and treatments, including imaging and injection therapy. Although his speciality focuses on the lower limb, Nick is experienced in treating a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, spinal pain, shoulder problems and vestibular/balance conditions, as well as rehabilitation of post-operative patients. Nick also enjoys working with patients suffering from a variety of cardio-respiratory and neurological conditions.

Nick has postgraduate qualifications in Mulligan techniques, Orthopaedic Medicine and Msk Therapeutic Injection Therapy. His approach to his work in Australia utilises most of these skills, and he enjoys developing a personalised rehabilitation program based around his patient’s needs and expectations.

When not at work, Nick can be found in the sea, free diving and spearfishing to satisfy his love of fresh seafood or doing his best Bear Grylls impression in the countryside foraging for free food!

Hours: Monday 8.30 am-5 pm, Wednesday 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Madeleine is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (Bachelor of Dietetics and Nutrition Science (Honours)), a current practising Member of Dietitians Australia and an ANZAED Eating Disordered Credentialed Dietitian.

Madeleine has specialized in eating disorder recovery through her work in an eating disorder inpatient program and private practice, with experience working across acute hospitals in Melbourne and Geelong.

Madeleine practices a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach to nutrition counselling, keeping a client’s own beliefs, values and experiences in mind. Madeleine is committed to providing a caring and supportive environment for her clients to help them find joy, flexibility with eating and form healthy relationships with food and their bodies.

Hours: Mondays 9 am – 1 pm

Meghan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with both research and clinical experience. Since completing her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) with Monash University, she has practised across public tertiary hospitals and private practice settings. She holds a PhD in Nutritional Psychiatry from Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre, and currently works as a research fellow investigating links between diet and mental health.

Meghan has a special interest in mental health and gastrointestinal conditions, in particular anxiety, mood disorders and irritable bowel syndrome. She is trained on the use of a low FODMAP diet for IBS by Monash University. She offers support with other gut health concerns (diarrhoea, constipation, reflux, bloating), women’s health conditions such as endometriosis and pelvic pain, and cardiovascular health, including the management of high blood pressure and cholesterol. Meghan uses a non-judgmental, weight-inclusive approach to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your individual health goals.

Anne brings 15 years of expertise in medical centre management, specializing in human resources, financial records, and quality systems to ensure the clinic operates smoothly and efficiently. We are proud to provide an exceptional standard of care to our patients and welcome your comments, suggestions, or concerns.

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TEAM

OUR TEAM

Dr Joseph Virgona

Dr Johanne Horman

Dr Charles Wilson

Dr Amanda O’Brien

Dr Catherine Callan

Dr Cameron Profitt

Dr Anna Harris

Dr Claire Griffits

Dr Kittirut Rojanabenjawong

Dr Lucia Hadinata

Dr Andrew Donald

Dr Tamara Goodwin

Dr Eva Deutscher

Gabby Pinge

Sara Fearnside

Robyn Perlstein

Nicholas Williams

Madeleine Bowles

Meghan Hockey

Anne Pease

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