Our Specialists
Experienced medical specialists consult at Vineyard Medical Centre across a range of disciplines, providing specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing care.
Meet Our Specialists
Mr Alvin Cham
General Surgeon
Mr Alvin Cham is a specialist breast, endocrine and laparoscopic surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. His areas of practice include breast cancer surgery, thyroid surgery, obesity surgery, laparoscopic intra-abdominal procedures and complex hernia surgery.
Mr Cham also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese.
Appointments: 03 9372 8228
Mr James Huang
Urologist
Mr James Huang is a consultant urological surgeon with expertise in general urology, minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He completed subspecialty fellowship training in Urological Oncology at the Vancouver Prostate Centre in Canada and has particular expertise in minimally invasive treatment of urological cancers.
James is committed to individualised patient care and close communication with referring GPs.
Appointments: 03 9318 7551
Dr Latika Cilly
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr Latika Cilly is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with interests in high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery. She also has expertise in the management of abnormal cervical screening results, colposcopy, abnormal uterine bleeding and family planning.
Dr Cilly is a Fellow of RANZCOG and can consult in English, Hindi, Marathi and Tamil.
Appointments: 03 8686 9172
Mr Hai Bui
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon & Endoscopist
Mr Hai Bui is a general surgeon with a particular interest in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. His areas of practice include upper gastrointestinal conditions, gastric and oesophageal cancers, GORD and bariatric surgery.
He also performs a range of general surgical procedures and is committed to providing accessible surgical care and working closely with referring GPs.
Appointments: 03 9078 2184
Mr David Goh
Vascular Surgeon
Mr David Goh is a vascular and endovascular surgeon and a founding surgeon of Yarra Vascular Surgeons. He is experienced in contemporary vascular and endovascular treatment and is committed to providing high-quality, coordinated care for patients with vascular conditions.
Appointments: 03 9132 9828
Dr Zenia Chow
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon
Dr Zenia Chow is a dual fellowship-trained Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon with specialist training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She completed ENT training in Australia before undertaking further fellowship training in facial plastic, head and neck and reconstructive surgery in Australia and the United States.
Dr Chow treats a broad range of general ENT conditions in adults and children, with additional expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Appointments: 03 9081 9006
Mr Craig Mills
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Craig Mills is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon with training in Australia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States. His practice includes arthroscopic, reconstructive and replacement surgery for the shoulder, hip and knee.
He has experience in contemporary surgical approaches and navigation techniques and provides assessment and treatment for a broad range of joint conditions.
Appointments: 03 9419 3664
Mr Camdon Fary
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Camdon Fary is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery, including arthroscopy, sports surgery and joint replacement. He completed further subspecialty training in Lyon, Oxford and Melbourne.
Camdon also has a strong interest in medical technology and clinical research, including robotic surgery, sensor-assisted knee replacement and strategies to improve patient preparation and recovery following surgery.
Appointments: 03 8417 1023
Dr Chatwell Habana
Paediatrician
Dr Chatwell Habana is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Paediatrics and Child Health. He provides general paediatric care for children and adolescents from birth to 18 years, with particular interests in developmental disability and paediatric physical rehabilitation.
His training and experience span major paediatric hospitals in Ireland and Australia, including the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service.
Appointments: 03 8566 6764
Mr Wei-Han Tay
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Foot & Ankle
Mr Wei-Han Tay is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions and general trauma. He takes an individualised, evidence-based approach to care and works closely with patients throughout treatment, recovery and rehabilitation.
His areas of expertise include bunions and forefoot deformities, flatfoot, ankle instability and arthritis, midfoot arthritis, Lisfranc injuries and complex foot and ankle fractures.
Appointments: 03 9002 4621
Mr Richard Pennington
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Upper Limb
Mr Richard Pennington is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in upper limb conditions from the shoulder through to the hand, as well as general orthopaedic conditions and trauma. He trained in the UK and completed subspecialty fellowship training in the United States and Australia.
His areas of expertise include shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions, sports injuries, orthopaedic trauma and selected knee conditions. He takes an evidence-based approach to both operative and non-operative treatment and works collaboratively with allied health professionals throughout recovery.
Appointments: 1300 125 218
Mr Andrew Gogos
Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
Mr Andrew Gogos is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon with expertise in brain tumour and cranial surgery. He completed a specialist brain tumour fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
His areas of interest include brain tumours, trigeminal neuralgia and Chiari malformation, as well as minimally invasive treatment of spinal conditions including sciatica, disc protrusions, spondylolisthesis and spinal tumours.
Appointments: 03 8899 6294
Dr Lipi Shukla
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr Lipi Shukla is a Melbourne-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. She completed her plastic surgery training across major Victorian tertiary hospitals, including The Alfred, St Vincent’s, Royal Melbourne and Royal Children’s hospitals.
Her particular interests include hand surgery and reconstructive microsurgery for the treatment of cancer and trauma. Lipi takes a compassionate, individualised approach to care and also holds public appointments at The Alfred and St Vincent’s Hospital.
Appointments: 03 9928 6174
Dr Ashish Kumar Panigrahi
Clinical Haematologist
Dr Ashish Kumar Panigrahi is a clinical haematologist with experience in both malignant and non-malignant blood disorders. He trained at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and has also worked at Bendigo Hospital.
His particular interests include multiple myeloma, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). He is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care.
Appointments: 0447 863 076
A/Prof Sina Babazadeh
Orthopaedic Surgeon
A/Prof Sina Babazadeh is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in wrist, knee and hip surgery. Following his surgical training, he undertook fellowship training in Barcelona and developed further expertise in wrist surgery.
His clinical and research interests include wrist conditions, knee arthritis and replacement surgery, and hip arthritis and replacement surgery. He has a strong research background, including a PhD focused on knee replacement surgery, and is committed to evidence-based approaches that support recovery and long-term function.
Appointments: 03 7005 7635
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Cardiologist
Dr Ryma Terbah
Gastroenterolgist & Hepatologist
Dr Ryma Terbah is a consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who completed her specialist training at Austin Health and Western Health, where she holds public appointments.
She provides care across general gastroenterology and liver disease, with particular interests in chronic liver disease, iron deficiency and reflux disease. She also performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Appointments: 03 7023 0230
Dr Akilan Velayudhan
Anaethetist & Specialist Pain Medicine Physician
Dr Akilan Velayudhan is an Anaesthetist and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician with experience in the assessment and management of complex and persistent pain.
His areas of interest include musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain, persistent post-surgical pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and pain management in older patients. Telehealth consultations may also be available where appropriate.
Appointments: 03 7050 7999
Mr Roshan Ariyaratnam
General Surgeon
Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam is a General Surgeon with particular interests in abdominal wall and complex hernia surgery. He completed his medical training at Imperial College London before undertaking advanced surgical training in Australia, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2022.
His areas of practice include open, laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgery, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, proctology, gallbladder and bowel surgery, skin surgery and other general surgical procedures.
Appointments: 0492 953 440
Western Vascular Diagnostic
Vascular Ultrasound
Western Vascular Diagnostics provides comprehensive non-invasive vascular ultrasound services for patients with arterial and venous conditions. Their investigations can assist with the assessment and management of conditions including arterial disease, varicose veins, DVT, aneurysms and carotid disease.
Appointments: 03 7067 9956
Website: https://wvd.com.au/
Specialist Appointments
Specialists consulting at Vineyard Medical Centre manage their own appointments and enquiries. Please contact the relevant specialist directly using the contact details provided above.