Our Doctors

Dr Phillip Boltin has over 30 years’ experience as a general practitioner and GP teacher. He is committed and enthusiastic, with a deep interest in all aspects of family health and preventative health care including mental health, diet and well being. Dr Boltin believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to health care, and works collaboratively with nursing and allied health professionals. His special interests include occupational health, including pre-employment medicals, aviation medicine, travel medicine advice, and skin checks.

Dr Andrei Grigoras was born in Romania and is a graduate of Carol Davila University of Medicine in Bucharest. He has worked and trained in the UK, and completed the Wessex General Practitioner training programme in 2021. He has special interests in mental health, respiratory medicine and sexual health medicine.

Dr Saba Movassaghi has been practising for over 11 years since graduation from Azad Tehran Medical University in 2010. He has fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Dr Saba teaches and supervises medical students from Monash University. His clinical interests include chronic disease management, preventative medicine, travel medicine, urology/infectious diseases, and mental health. Dr Saba joined Brunswick Betta Health in 2014 and consults in English and Farsi (Persian).

Dr Ghassan Markabawi has over 24 years’ experience in general practice in Australia, practising in Tasmania and Melbourne over this time. Dr Markabawi consults in Arabic and English, and has been practising at Brunswick Betta Health for 14 years. His special interests include skin cancer checks and skin surgery, travel medicine, occupational health including work injury assessment and pre-employment assessments, and women’s health.

Dr Stephen Whiteside graduated from medicine in 1978 and has been working in general practice since 1983. He joined Brunswick Betta Health in 2016. Dr Whiteside has worked in a variety of settings and his particular interests include the treatment of asthma, migraine, children’s health and mental health.

Dr Sridevi Naidu is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and has been practising at Brunswick Betta Health for over 20 years. She has over 30 years’ experience in family medicine. Dr Naidu has a gentle compassionate approach to patient care and her special interests include maternal health, women’s health, paediatrics and travel medicine. She offers shared care for pregnant women in association with local maternity hospitals.

Dr Ramond Khoosal has been practising at Brunswick Betta Health for over 20 years and has over 30 years’ experience. His special interests include travel medicine, allergies and mental health.

Dr John Jory is a graduate of Sydney University and has 47 years’ experience in general practice. He is a trained family counselor and martial arts master. His special interests include the development of healthy lifestyle patterns, exercise, diet and meditation in the prevention and resolution of illness.

Dr Michael Wilmott is a Melbourne University graduate and has been practising at Brunswick Betta Health for over 10 years. Dr Wilmott is a registered Rail Safety Worker Medical Practitioner, and his special interests include transport medicine, travel medicine, and surgery.

Sarah Leech graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Masters’ Degree in Doctor of Physiotherapy. She also completed a Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Musculoskeletal Therapy from the Australian College of Natural Medicine. Sarah’s interests are in musculoskeletal health; assisting with joint and muscle pain, occupational health; helping with return to work after an injury and also has interests in women’s and men’s health.

Sri Vanapalli is a highly skilled and dedicated podiatrist with over a decade of experience across private and public practice. Sri has provided podiatry at Brunswick Betta Health since 2016. Sri adopts a holistic approach, addressing various podiatry aspects such as sports injuries, biomechanics, and diabetic foot care management.
You can find out more about his services on the ProPodiatry Clinic website.

B. Nutrition & Dietetics, Accredited Practising Dietitian

Michelle Ryan is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who joined Fuel Your Life Dietitians in mid 2020 as a new graduate dietitian. She has spent the last two years living and working in Townsville, specialising in veteran health. She has since relocated to her hometown of Melbourne. She has a passion for chronic disease management such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Michelle has a friendly, confident and considered approach to nutrition, with her clients feeling supported towards their nutrition goals. Outside of work, she can be found at the tennis courts or dinning at a new restaurant.

Dr David Morrell holds a diverse educational background with qualifications including a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Post Graduate Degree in Psychology, and Doctorate of Psychology from Melbourne University. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, as well as the Forensic and Clinical Colleges.

Dr Morrell is a dedicated clinical and forensic psychologist who is passionate about skiing, travel, and hiking. He values time spent with his family and finds fulfilment in his work and the meaningful connections he forms. He provides clinical and forensic-based services and uses a therapeutic approach to evidence-based counselling for any patient over the age of 15 years.

Areas of interest:

• Depression and mood disorders
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Family violence/domestic violence
• Sleep problems
• Grief and loss
• Pain management
• Motivation and performance
• Stress management
• Life crises
• Weight management
• Rehabilitation
• Sport and exercise psychology
• Alcohol and substance use issues
• Gambling addiction
• Smoking cessation
• Health management
• Vocational counselling