Dr Leah Brown completed her Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees through the University of Melbourne.Thereafter she commenced her Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at Royal Hobart Hospital before returning to her hometown of Melbourne. Leah has gained invaluable experience through ongoing training at Northern Health, Mercy Hospital for Women, Northeast Health Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga Health services.

Leah is a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2020.

She holds a public appointment at Northern Health where she manages both low and highrisk pregnancies and general gynaecological conditions.

Leah is passionate about Women’s health and focuses on patient centred care.

Alison is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with a strong interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery. She completed her medical training at Melbourne University and underwent obstetric and gynaecology training at The Royal Women's Hospital, which included three years of experience working in London. She furthered her qualifications by obtaining a Master of Surgical Education from Imperial College London and completing a two-year advanced gynaecological laparoscopy fellowship with the esteemed A/Prof Alan Lam in Sydney.

Currently, Alison practices as a gynaecologist across three public health networks, including Northern Health. While her main private practice is located at the Maven Centre in Melbourne's west, she is excited to bring her skills and compassionate approach to patients in the northern corridor.

Dr Sascha Edelstein is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with sub-specialist training in reproductive medicine. Sascha has both a professional interest in, and a deeply personal connection to the field, having been through IVF with his wife to conceive their two children.

Sascha trained in Cape Town and began his career in obstetrics and gynaecology completing a certificate in reproductive medicine before launching his own successful fertility practice. Sascha relocated to Australia in 2016.

Sascha now joins a caring team of doctors establishing low-cost IVF in Melbourne. He remains committed to make IVF more accessible, increasing patients’ access to state-of-the art technology to assist with conception and to help couples take control of their own fertility. 

Dr Medhat Ilias is a well-known provider of treatment for women with various gynaecological conditions. He has extensive experience in all aspects of general gynaecology and has gained additional experience in urogynaecology and endoscopic surgery.

Medhat is an accredited Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who provides consultations and performs surgical procedures for both public and private patients. He has an interest in minimally invasive surgery and can treat most of the gynaecological conditions by Laparoscopy (keyhole) or Hysteroscopic approach.

Gynaecological procedures Medhat performs when indicated and safe to do so:

• Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical procedures.
• Hysteroscopic surgery (keyhold intra-uterine surgery).
• Vaginal and prolapse procedures,
• Open surgery (laparotomy).

Dr Dominika Mohoric-Stare is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who provides gynaecological services at Northern Private Hospital. She graduated from The University of Ljubljana, Slovenia in 1999 (MD). She completed her Master in International Public Health form Sydney University in 2002.

Dominika underwent specialist training and worked in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand college of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2014. She currently works publicly in The Northern Hospital in Epping. She also consults privately at the North Preston Specialists in Bundoora.

 As a generalist gynaecologist, Dominika offers consultations for a wide range of gynaecology problems.

Priya completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Chennai, India.

Priya moved to Australia in 2009 and pursued her advanced training in O&G across various health services in Victoria, primarily at Eastern Health. She was subsequently awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).

Priya currently holds Gynaecologist appointments at Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne.

Priya is actively engaged in teaching and training next generation of Doctors in O&G. She is a RANZCOG accredited training supervisor for junior doctors undertaking diploma in the field. She strongly believes in the importance of specialists maintaining and growing their knowledge and skills through continual professional development.

In her free time, Priya enjoys the outdoors and takes great pleasure in losing a game of tennis with her son.

Dr Priya provides vast range of gynaecological services for women through all stages of their life from adolescence till menopause. Conditions that Priya treats are:

• Menstrual disorders– Caused by Fibroids, adenomyosis or dysfunctional bleeding

• Prolapse and incontinence issues– Priya offers pessary insertion, medical management for incontinence and various surgical procedures to treat the condition.

• Abnormal pap smear– evaluation with colposcopy and LLETZ procedure.

• PCOS ( Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)– causes irregular periods, hirsutism, acne, ovulation problem, and insulin resistance.

• Ovarian cysts– some are physiological cysts and they resolve spontaneously. Some cysts that are not simple in nature or larger may need surgical management

• Endometriosis– causes significant period pain, chronic pelvic pain and this condition is also associated with infertility.

• Contraception– Implanon, Mirena, Permanent sterilisation.

• Menopause and Hormone replacement therapy

• Vulvovaginal disorders– Vulval itch, Lichen sclerosus,Chronic candidiasis etc.

She is an accredited colposcopist and member of the Australian Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology society (ASCCP) and the Vulvovaginal Society of Australia.(ANZVS).

Being a member of the Australian Menopausal Society (AMS) Priya incorporates the latest evidence based medicine in planning the individual hormone replacement therapy for menopause issues.

Dr. Priya is highly skilled in performing various gynecological surgeries. She offers the following minor as well as major surgeries:

• Mirena insertion– For contraception, heavy periods, pelvic pain

• Colposcopy and cervical biopsy– Procedure that is done to evaluate an abnormal pap smear.

• Endometrial ablation- This procedure destroys the inner lining of the uterus and is used to treat heavy periods. Suitable for women not planning any future pregnancies.

• Hysteroscopy D&C, removal of endometrial polyps, Resection of fibroids.

• Laparoscopy– for Ovarian cysts, endometriosis, Tubal ligation

• Hysterectomy– Vaginal, laparoscopic, Total abdominal.

• Myomectomy

• Prolapse surgery-Anterior vaginal repair, Posterior vaginal repair.

Vinay is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist located in central Melbourne.

He studied Medicine and Law at the same time and has been fortunate enough to have gained experience in some of the best known academic and clinical centres across the globe. His experience in England and Scotland inspired Vinay to pursue a career in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Through fellowships in the United States, he gained additional experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery.

In Obstetrics, he is known to be holistic, and respectful of your wishes as an expecting mother when it comes to making choices about labour and delivery.

In a TEDx talk, Vinay referred to beyond his job as the best job in the world, helping women from early on in life all the way to menopause. Vinay developed an interest in helping women who have their first baby after the age of 35 or in their forties. Quite often, women who pursue sports careers and business careers (athletes and working women), have appreciated Vinay’s approach to their particular women’s health needs. He also has expertise in assisting women who have suffered a previous traumatic birth and are now seeking a better experience.

Additionally, Vinay feels that the mode of delivery should be a choice of the woman. Women should not be made to feel guilty for opting for delivery via caesarean section. Vinay particularly enjoys working with his team in theatre to ensure that deliveries via caesarean section are as natural and as much fun as they can be. After all, the birth of a long-awaited new arrival should be a joyous occasion and not one marked by anxiety. We use various techniques including playing music that is familiar to our patients and adjusting the lighting and ensuring that there are several familiar faces in the room to ensure a memorable occasion.

As a gynaecological surgeon, Vinay has trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, both in Australia and The United States. He has an interest in endometriosis and assists women who want to maximise their fertility before looking into more invasive procedures such as IVF.

Melbourne Mothers, his private practice, is built around a family vision: as Vinay runs his practice with his wife, Dr Christine Sammartino - who is a specialist Nephrologist with an interest in Obstetric Medicine - you will occasionally meet their children and their dog at the practice. As a family working for families, Vinay and Christine also encourage their patients to bring their partner or children to an obstetrics appointment.

Vinay’s practice locations are intentionally placed outside of the hospital environment as Melbourne Mothers does not view pregnancy as an illness. Moreover, by having practices in the community where our patients are- and by having appointment times outside of normal business hours- the consultations are less stressful and traffic and parking become less of an issue.

Qualifications and background information:
Vinay has undertaken attachments at several institutions in the United States as a Fulbright Scholar, including the Mayo Clinic, the United Nations and Harvard University where he maintains collaborative relationships. His in-depth academic background and practical training (both in Australia and overseas) make him a leader in his field and abreast of all of the latest treatment options available.

Vinay also currently serves as a state councillor for the Australian Medical Association (AMA) where he also serves as the state secretary for specialists in private practice. Furthermore, he is the Victorian councillor for the National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG). He is also a board patron for the Australian World Orchestra and the former president of the Medicolegal Society of Victoria.

Vinay also consults and performs Gynaecological and fertility procedures at Northern Private Hospital with Thrive Fertility.

Emily works publicly at the Northern Hospital in Epping. Her private consulting rooms are in Preston. She has admitting rights at Northern Private Hospital in Epping and Frances Perry Hospital in Parkville. For patients living in the appropriate catchment, she can provide direct booking to the public operating waiting lists of the Northern Hospital.

Emily’s drive to become an expert laparoscopic surgeon is reflected in her training journey.  

After graduating as an obstetrician and gynaecologist (FRANZCOG) in 2019, she undertook a fellowship from the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery Society (AGES). She spent two years in a tertiary hospital in New Zealand upskilling in complex, minimally invasive surgery, especially the care of severe endometriosis.

Emily carried out her basic training at The Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville. Her senior registrar years were spent as the principal gynaecology registrar at RWH and pursuing extra rotations in Darwin, Sunshine and Epworth Freemasons. 

Emily was raised on the Mornington Peninsula and obtained a double degree in medicine and arts from the University of Melbourne in 2009.

Emily is known amongst her friends and family for loving a big task. She does event cooking, is an advanced seamstress and enjoys reupholstering furniture. She usually has a crossword tucked away somewhere and a podcast recommendation at the ready.

Dr. Linda Walmsley fully believes that life wants to happen, and reproductive services should be more accessible to all. She is from South Africa, where her work in both urban and rural centres opened her eyes to the significant inequality and differences that are present in access to women’s healthcare.

Linda completed her undergraduate and postgraduate training in South Africa. After receiving her fellowship, she worked and taught at a busy university hospital for 5 years, while continuing further training in reproductive medicine. Linda moved to Melbourne in 2016 to open a new low-cost IVF clinic where she worked in Fertility medicine for eight years.