Dr Fouad Dawood
Dr. Fouad Dawood graduated from Flinders University in 1995 and completed his internship and residency in Adelaide, South Australia. Dr F Dawood worked in the Australian Army till 2000. Dr F Dawood joined Hill Medical Services in 2001. He obtained his fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2001.
Fouad is passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge with registrars and medical students. He provides excellent health care to his patients.
He has special interests in: skin cancer medicine, emergency medicine, chronic disease management, youth health and general medicine.
Dr Fouad Dawood offers in-clinic treatment for painful or recurrent ingrown toenails. Using a quick and minimally invasive procedure under local anaesthetic, the affected nail edge is carefully removed to relieve pressure and prevent infection. When appropriate, a small chemical application can stop that part of the nail from growing back, reducing the risk of recurrence. This procedure is performed in a sterile setting with clear aftercare and follow-up support to ensure fast, comfortable healing. Patients typically return to normal activities within a few days.
Fouad works at Hill Medical Services Monday to Wednesday, and is fluent in English and Arabic.
He also assists a few Obstetricians in surgery.
Dr Kishara Galappatthi
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Hello! My name is Dr. Kishara Galappatthi, but you can call me Dr. Kish. I graduated with my medical degree from The University of Adelaide. I am originally from Sri Lanka, but I have completed all of my schooling and study in Australia, and grew up here. I have worked in South Australia and Victoria, both in hospitals and clinics, and have worked in regional and metropolitan locations. I enjoy and am confident in seeing all types of medical problems, and I have particularly experience and interests in chronic disease management, mental health problems, skin and dermatological problems, paediatrics (children's health), and men's health issues. In my spare time I like to stay up to date with my medical knowledge, but I am also a lover of sci-fi/fantasy books and movies, exploring the parks and trails in Victoria and particularly the Dandenong ranges, and playing board-games - often pulling my wife and friends into a nice long games session. I'd love to see you to help you out with any problems, so come down and let's have a chat.
Dr Kish is available for appointments Mondays-Fridays excluding Wednesdays from February. |
Dr Tereza Ghaly
Dr. Tereza Ghaly graduated from AIN-Shams University in 1989. Dr.Ghaly completed her Master Degree in Dermatology. Dr. T Ghaly came to Australia in 1995 and passed her AMC in 1998. In 2000 she completed her Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and received her fellowship in 2003. Dr. Ghaly joined Hill Medical Services in August 2005.
Tereza is also involved in teaching the next generation of GPs and medical students.
She has special interests in antenatal care and dermatology with extra qualifications in these areas.
Certified for IUD Insertions
Dr Mary-Ann is fully certified and experienced in intrauterine device (IUD) insertions, including Mirena® and other hormonal or copper IUDs. An IUD is a safe, highly effective, and long-lasting form of contraception that can also be used to help manage heavy or painful periods.
At our clinic, we provide:
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Comprehensive pre-insertion consultations to discuss your contraceptive options and ensure an IUD is right for you
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Skilled insertion by a trained and accredited GP
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Supportive care before, during, and after the procedure
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Follow-up to ensure your IUD is comfortable and working effectively
If you are considering an IUD or would like to learn more, please book an appointment with Dr Mary-Ann Boulos
Tereza works everyday except Fridays and is fluent in English and Arabic
Dr Mary-Ann Boulos
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Dr. Mary-Ann was born in Khartoum, Sudan, and moved to Perth, Australia with her family in 1998. She graduated from Notre Dame University with a Bachelor of Medicine and later earned a Diploma in Child Health. Dr. Mary-Ann joined Hill Medical Services as a registrar in 2016 and returned as a fellow in 2018. Fluent in Arabic, she brings valuable communication skills to her diverse patient base. With a strong passion for children’s health, she is dedicated to providing high-quality care for families. Her medical journey includes volunteering in various missions, where she has offered her expertise to underserved communities. Dr. Mary-Ann is committed to ensuring every patient receives compassionate and comprehensive care. Certified for IUD InsertionsDr Mary-Ann is fully certified and experienced in intrauterine device (IUD) insertions, including Mirena® and other hormonal or copper IUDs. An IUD is a safe, highly effective, and long-lasting form of contraception that can also be used to help manage heavy or painful periods. At our clinic, we provide:
If you are considering an IUD or would like to learn more, please book an appointment with Dr Mary-Ann Boulos Dr Mary-Ann works at HMS Monday-Friday.
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Dr Nina Chiang
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Dr Nina graduated with her medical degree from Monash University in 2012, and has returned to Hill Medical Services after attaining her fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She holds a Diploma of Child Health through the University of Westmead, as well as a Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health through Family Planning Alliance Australia. Prior to choosing a career in General Practice, Nina worked in various metropolitan hospitals throughout Melbourne, and has a broad range of experiences across the fields of general medicine, paediatric medicine, geriatric medicine and palliative care; managing patients from all walks of life. Nina enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with a particular interest in child and adolescent health, women’s health, sexual health (including Implanon insertion/removals) and travel medicine. She can speak conversational Mandarin and Cantonese. Outside of work, Nina enjoys travelling – especially hiking and spending time in the great outdoors, as well as down time doing yoga or reading a good book. Nina works Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at HMS. |
Dr David Lee
Dr David Lee graduated from Monash University in 2007. David has had a variety of training experiences in Melbourne hospitals including general medicine, infectious disease and endocrinology, prior to embarking on specialisation in general practice in 2013 and achieving fellowship in 2015.
He has particular interests in refugee health, adolescent health, travel medicine and chronic disease management.
David has a passion for teaching. He is a supervisor for medical students from both Melbourne University and Monash University. He is an accredited supervisor for training general practice registrars under the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Dr David offers in-clinic treatment for painful or recurrent ingrown toenails. Using a quick and minimally invasive procedure under local anaesthetic, the affected nail edge is carefully removed to relieve pressure and prevent infection. When appropriate, a small chemical application can stop that part of the nail from growing back, reducing the risk of recurrence. This procedure is performed in a sterile setting with clear aftercare and follow-up support to ensure fast, comfortable healing. Patients typically return to normal activities within a few days.
Outside of medicine he enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include board games and snowboarding, though not at the same time.
David works Monday-Fridays, excluding Tuesdays.
Dr Benjamin Liu
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Dr Ben Liu graduated from Monash University in 2017 and completed his internship and residency with Monash Health. He has returned to Hill Medical Services after completing his GP training and obtaining his fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023. Ben is interested in all areas of medicine, especially mental health, sexual health and preventative care. He has completed further training in Focused Psychological Strategies and is currently completing the Family Planning Alliance Australia Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health. Outside of work, Ben enjoys all things related to food and keeping abreast of current world events and pop culture. Ben does sessions at HMS on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. He is able to speak basic Cantonese. |
Dr KERRY MU
Dr. Kerry Mu completed his medical degree at Monash University in 2019. Kerry has worked in both regional and metropolitan settings with a variety of experience, predominantly in general medicine.
Kerry has particular interest in chronic disease management and geriatrics.
Outside of work, Kerry enjoys miniature painting and tennis. He speak English and conversational Mandarin
Kerry is at HMS weekdays excluding Tuesdays.
Dr Kelvin Chang
Dr Kelvin was born in Melbourne and completed his medical degree at Monash University. He worked at Hill Medical Services as a registrar while completing his fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has lived and worked in Central Asia providing humanitarian medical care and speaks Dari (Persian). He loves helping refugees and migrants to become healthier and happier. He enjoys helping in all aspects of health, including emergency care, chronic disease, mental health and children's health.
Outside of work, Kelvin tries to keep up with his three young kids, so spends a lot of time in parks and playgrounds. He likes books, music and soccer.
Kelvin is at HMS on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
dR RAMI DAWOOD
(not related to Fouad Dawood)
Dr Rami Dawood is a General Practice Registrar at Hill Medical Services. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Monash University in 2021 and holds a Master of Science from Georgetown University.
Rami undertook his clinical training at The Alfred Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, gaining broad experience across acute and community-based care.
He practices evidence-based medicine with a strong focus on prevention and chronic disease management, with a particular interest in lifestyle medicine.
As a lifelong learner, Rami is committed to continuous professional development and providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
He is fluent in English and conversational in Arabic.
Rami is at HMS weekdays excluding Tuesdays.
Dr YAZMIN VELARDE
Dr Yazmin graduated from Monash University with her medical degree in 2022. She has since gained experience across a wide range of medical specialties, including Paediatric Medicine, Emergency, Aged Care, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, and Palliative Care. Dr Yazmin has particular interests in mental health, children’s health and palliative care, and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages.
Born in the Philippines, she is fluent in both English and Filipino, and has a strong appreciation for supporting multicultural communities.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr Yazmin enjoys exploring Victorian national parks, playing guitar and dancing.
Yazmin is at HMS weekdays excluding Tuesdays.