Lara Medical Centre

13SICK
(137 425)

Nurse On Call
(1300 606 024)

National Home Doctors Service
(03 9429 5677 / 03 5243 1111)

For all emergencies, call triple zero (000) or visit the emergency department at your nearest hospital for urgent medical attention. 

If cancellation is necessary, we require you call the practice (during operating hours) at least 24 hours in advance. If you fail to attend your scheduled appointment without cancellation, you may incur a fee of $50 (not rebatable by Medicare). Your advance notice will allow another patient to access that appointment time.

General Practitioner 
Dr Cheng Ting graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne in 2007. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2015. With over 15 years of experience, Dr Ting has a passion for providing comprehensive care for all ages. 

Areas of interest:

• Family medicine 
• Weight and diabetes management 
• Skin cancer and skin lesion procedures 
• Sports injury management 
• Travel medicine 

Outside of work, Cheng enjoys spending time with family. 

Cheng speaks English, Malay and Mandarin. 

General Practitioner 
Dr Cherian Paul completed his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at Sri Siddhartha Medical College in India in 2000. He earned his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2021. Dr Paul has more than 20 years of experience in general practice, including time working in hospital emergency departments. 

Areas of interest:

• Chronic disease management 
• Paediatrics 

Outside of work, Cherian has a keen interest in both cricket and badminton. 

Cherian speaks English, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil. 

General Practitioner 
Dr Chris Yeaman graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University in 1988. He holds a Diploma from the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (1995). Chris is passionate about holistic general practice, providing care across all age groups. 

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics 
• Minor surgical procedures 
• Wound care 
• Shared antenatal care 
• Geriatric medicine 
• Palliative care 

In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends while being passionate about gardening, photography and travel. 

General Practitioner Registrar
Dr Damian Goodwin graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from James Cook University in 2021 and has completed the Associate Training Program with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). He has worked across community and hospital settings, gaining experience in general medicine, emergency care, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology.

Areas of interest:

• Obstetrics and gynaecology
• Sexual health
• Preventative health
• Paediatrics

Outside of work, Damian enjoys cooking and being outdoors.

General Practitioner 
Dr Daniel Mulroyan graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Deakin University in 2018. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023. Daniel was awarded the Richard Gutch Medal by the RACGP for the highest exam result in Victoria for the 2022.2 exams. 

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics 
• Minor procedures 
• General medicine 
• Men’s health 

When not in practice, Daniel enjoys teaching medical students at Deakin University. 

General Practitioner
Dr Nicole Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) from Monash University in 2007 before completing her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at Deakin University in 2016. She transitioned from paramedicine to general practice, bringing experience from Barwon Health across paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and palliative care. Nicole takes a collaborative approach, working closely with her patients to enhance their health and wellbeing at every stage of life. 

Areas of interest:

• Women’s and children’s health 
• Pregnancy management 
• Sexual and reproductive health 
• Preventative medicine 
• LGBTQIA patient care 
• Palliative care 

Outside of work, Nicole loves beach days with her family and dog, tinkering in the shed and riding her bike. 

General Practitioner 
Dr Primna Kenneth graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Calicut University, India, in 2002. She also holds a Diploma in Children's Health and a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2022). Primna is passionate about providing holistic care. 

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics
• Women’s health-IUD insertion 
• Dermatology/skin cancer management and skin checks 
• Chronic disease management 
• Weight loss and nutrition 
• Travel vaccinations

Outside of work, Primna enjoys spending time with family, reading books, and doing crafts like crochet and quilting. 

Primna speaks English, Malayalam and Hindi. 

General Practitioner 
Dr Teah Mogae graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University in 2009 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. She has completed extra training in obstetrics, gynaecology and children’s health. Teah is passionate about medical education and is a Royal Australian College of General Practitioners supervisor. 

Areas of interest:

• Chronic disease management 
• Women’s health (including antenatal care and contraception) 
• Children’s health 
• Preventative health 

Outside of work, Teah enjoys baking, reading novels and spending time with her young family. 

Teah speaks English and South African languages. 

General Practitioner 
Dr Vi Everton graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne in 2004. She went on to achieve Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2011. With over 20 years of experience, Vi provides comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of health needs. 

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics 
• Preventative health
• Women's health

When she’s not at work, you’ll find Vi trying to keep up with her four active boys. 

Vi speaks English, Vietnamese and Norwegian. 

Dietitian
Adele graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Deakin University in 2006. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with 16 years’ experience in diabetes care, including a long‑standing role at Diabetes Victoria. Adele also has experience in mental health and eating disorder informed settings, taking a calm, compassionate, practical approach to help build confidence and sustainable habits.

Areas of interest:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Eating disorders

Outside of work, Adele enjoys lifting weights, beach time, walking her dog and spending time with her young kids. 

Physiotherapist
Jack graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy Practice and a Bachelor of Applied Science from La Trobe University in 2021, following a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University in 2013. Jack holds additional qualifications in dry needling, strength and conditioning, and Pilates. 

Areas of interest:

• Return to sport/work
• Pre/post-surgical rehabilitation
• Tendon pain/tendinopathy
• Rotator cuff shoulder pain
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome 

When not at work, Jack enjoys tennis, working out at his home gym, and joining local parkruns. He’s also a fan of sci-fi movies and video games. 

Jack offers physiotherapy services at Lara Medical Centre on Mondays and Fridays.