Southern Cross Medical Centre Health Professionals
Our doctors are assisted by a team of friendly, experienced reception and nursing staff. Also on site are a podiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker, and a dietician.
Medical Staff
Our doctors are assisted by a team of friendly, experienced reception and nursing staff.
Also on site are a podiatrist, a psychologist, a diabetic educator, and a dietitian. You can book an appointment with a doctor by clicking their picture.
Medical Professionals
Dr. Ron Roth M.B.B.S. (Monash)
Dr. Roth has been in General Practice at Hampton Park for more than 30 years. Experienced in all aspects of family care and very involved in the training of younger doctors.
Dr Roth has supervised doctors undertaking advanced studies for many years and was awarded the Victorian General Practice supervisor of the Year Award in 2007.
Dr. Gayle Troedson M.B.B.S. (QLD 1983)
Dr. Troedson has been in General Practice at Southern Cross Medical Centre since 1987.
Dr Bryan Winthrope M.B.B.S MSc.
Dr Winthrope is interested in all areas of family medicine with particular interest in, skin conditions, Mental Health, Chronic disease and Travel Medicine. Dr. Winthrope has an M.B.B.S and a Msc. from Melbourne University. He has been in General Practice for thirty one years (1990), twenty seven of those at Southern Cross Medical Centre.
Dr. Paul Sandhu M.B.B.S. FRACGP
Dr. Sandhu has been in General Practice in Hampton Park since 1997. He completed a Medical Certificate with the Australian College of Skin Cancer in February 2010.
Dr Sandhu is interested in paediatrics, skin issues, womens contraceptive issues, workcover/TAC, and acute-musculo-skeletal injuries. He is also involved in the training of doctors and has been a Medical Educator for EVGPT since 2011.
Dr. Timothy Voon M.B.B.S. (Monash) FRACGP
Mental health,asthma management,workcover,childrens health, and mens health. Dr. Voon has been in General Practice for nearly 20 years.
Dr. Christine Won M.B.B.S. Hons (Monash) FRACGP
Women and childrens health,and mental health. Dr. Won has been in General Practice at Southern Cross Medical Centre for over 17 years.
Dr. John Forsyth M.B.B.S.(Melbourne) FRACGP
Dr. Forsyth has a special interest in Aged Care. Dr.Forsyth has been at Southern Cross Medical Centre for 13 years.
Dr. Celeste Nguyen M.B.B.S. (Monash) FRACGP
Womens health, adolescent health, palliative care, and general family practice. Dr. Nguyen has been in General Practice for 13 years at Southern Cross Medical Centre.
Dr Cheryl Skadiang M.B., B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P.
Dr Skadiang first joined the team at Southern Cross Medical Centre in 2011. Dr Skadiang works Monday morning, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday mornings.
Dr Chaw "Su" Htwe M.B. B.S. DRANZCOG, F.R.A.C.G.P.
Dr Htwe joined Southern Cross Medical Group in early February 2010 working at Fountain Gate Medical Centre. She is fluent in Burmese and has a special interest in womens health. "Su" moved to Southern Cross Medical Centre in August 2010.
Dr. Varun Kommidi M.D., BBiomdSc
Dr Varun Kommidi joined Southern Cross as a full time Registrar for 2019. Dr Kommidi now consults Tuesday and Wednesday at Southern Cross and Monay and Thursday at Fountain Gate Medical Centre. Dr Kimmidi sees all patients but has a special interest in Occupational Medicine, Men’s Health, Diabetes, and other chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Srabonti Hazra M.B., B.S., F.R.A.C.G.P
Dr Srabonti Hazra joined Southern Cross in June 2019. Dr Hazra consults Monday, Thursday, Friday and some weekends. Dr Hazra provides shared care with Monash Health for expectant mothers and sees all patients.
Dr. Melissa Wong M.B., B.S.,
Dr Melissa Wong joined Southern Cross in February 20. Melissa will be consulting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.
Dr. Joel Jaya M.B., B.S.,
Dr Joel Jaya joined Southern Cross in February 21. Joel will be consulting Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays. He sees patients across the entire spectrum of general practice but has an interest in paediatrics, skin conditions and heart health.
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Ms. Barbara Mitchell APD AN
Barbara Mitchell is at Southern Cross Medical Centre every second Wednesday. Appointments can be made by calling reception on 9799 2233.Barbara is an Accredited Practising Dietician and Accredited Nutritionist. She has over 33 years of experience specialising in Diabetes Education, Womens’ Health, Weight Management, Gastrointestinal Nutrition and PCOS. She also has extensive experience in all facets of nutrition education and clinical diet therapy. Barbara is DVA and Medicare registered and registered with all major health funds. Referrals are not necessary for general nutritional concerns.
Mr. Andrew Plewa Dip. Applied Psych; Dip. Ed
Andrew consults at Southern Cross Medical Centre as needed. To book an appointment please call him directly on 0420 636 313. Andrew has many years of counselling experience, is accredited with the Australian Psychological Society and is a member of the College of Counselling and Organisational Psychologists. Services offered help patients deal with depression, anxiety, panic, stress, communication, relationship issues, trauma, life direction and coaching, parenting issues, grief and loss, anger management, workplace and medication issues. Andrew also has particular expertise in men’s issues, PTSD and the interplay between physical and psychological issues.
Dr. Tom Carr
Tom Carr graduated from LaTrobe University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Podiatry. His employment background is varied, having practiced across a variety of settings including St Vincent’s Hospital and Monashlink Community Health in Melbourne, Rural North West Health in Warracknabeal, East Grampians Community Health in Ararat and Rural Remote Health Service in the Northern Territory. A great deal of his experience has been geared toward the management of Chronic Disease, in particular Diabetes and the subsequent complications. .
Mrs Ana Paula Schaper BA(Hons), BSW, GradDipArts (Family Therapy), MSocPol, MAASW
Ana Paula is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering counselling services at Southern Cross Medical Centre. To book an appointment please call her directly on 0417 792 443 or discuss with your GP. Ana Paula has over 25 years’ experience working in a wide range of clinical settings including adult and aged mental health services, schools, child, youth and family health and disability services. Ana Paula has specialist training in family therapy and mental health. She takes referrals for depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, suicidal ideation, psychotic illness, life crises, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief and loss. Ana Paula works to help individuals resolve their presenting mental health issues and reduce the impact these have on their quality of life and their relationships .