Our Clifton Hill General Practitioners
Dr Joanna Hickey
Integrative Doctor CLINICAL DIRECTOR, GENERAL & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MBBS, FRACGP, Dip. IM, MACNEM After 15 years as a partner in a medical practice in Clifton Hill, Dr Hickey realised general practice had to evolve further and faster if it was to serve patients effectively. “A competent and caring family GP is our first line of
Dr Colleen Toner
MBBS, FRACGP Originally from Scotland, Colleen graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England, where she completed her medical degree in 2005 and subsequently her General Practice training. In addition to her GP qualifications, she has developed particular interests in the following specialties: Obstetrics and Gynaecology – in particular,
Dr Lydia Senycia
MBBS FRACGP BEd Born in Melbourne, Lydia has over 30 years experience as a GP and has treated a wide range of patients and medical conditions. Lydia’s speciality is in consultation and her ability to find a solution, a treatment or an action plan, that works for individual patients. Lydia believes in the importance of
DR Alireza Shafizadeh
MD, FRACGP Professional Diploma in Medicine for the Older Person Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine Dr Alireza [“Ali”] Shafizadeh earned his medical degree in 2000 and began his career in Iran, accumulating 10 years of experience before relocating to Dubai. From 2010 to 2015, he served as an emergency physician at the Canadian Specialist
Dr Cemira
MD, FRACGP Dr Cemira is a warm, pragmatic GP who values creating a supportive and judgement-free environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their health concerns. She believes quality healthcare begins with listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions and ensuring patients feel informed, respected and supported throughout their care journey. After graduating with Honours from the University
Allied Health Practitioners
Dr Mattie (Martha) Sempert, PhD
Registered Acupuncturist (AHPRA/CMRB Vic) BSc, MA, PhD Mattie Sempert graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture (Boston, USA) in 1991, and is a Registered Acupuncturist with the Chinese medicine Registration Board (Victoria) Her style of acupuncture combines classical Chinese with the more dynamic, hands-on Japanese approaches, where it is crucial to find the live