SIA Medical Essendon
Medical Services available:
- General Practice
General Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Women’s Health, Men's Health, Pregnancy & Shared Care, Family Care & Vaccines, Sexual Health, Procedures & Minor Surgery, Acupuncture,
Skin & Mole Checks , Mental Health, Injury Management - Specialist
Gastroenterologist, General Surgeon, Endocrinologist - Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Hearing Tests
- Osteopathy
- Podiatry
- Chiropractor
- Diabetes Educators
- Physiotherapy
- Dental
- Travel Medicine
- Dietetics
- Psychology
Public Holiday Schedule:
Open 8:00am - 8:00pm
Easter 18-21 April (Friday to Monday)
Anzac Day 25th April (Friday)
Essendon (Mixed Billing)
Opening Hours
- Mon - Fri
- -
- Sat - Sun
- -
Public Holidays:
On Public holidays, our opening hours are 8am to 8pm.
**Walk ins are accepted however, please be advised that your waiting time could be extensive.
If you are unable to continue your wait, please let the receptionist know and they can schedule an appointment.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as the doctor takes the time to provide excellent medical care to every patient.
Cancellation Policy: Please provide 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. You will not be charged for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.
Essendon Cosmetic Clinic
SIA Medical Essendon proudly introduces Essendon Cosmetic Clinic. Read more below about our Cosmetic Clinic Consultations & Treatments with Dr Yi-Kai Chang:
Meet Dr Yi-Kai Chang at SIA Essendon Cosmetic Clinic
Dr. Kai, a dedicated doctor with 15 years of clinical experience in medicine, has a deep understanding of facial anatomy and strong commitment to enhancing patients' natural beauty and features.
His thorough attention to fine detail and collaborative approach allows him to formulate bespoke long term treatment plans for his patients, taking into account their aesthetic goals and priorities, whilst ensuring patient satisfaction and safety remains prioritised at all times.
Aesthetic medicine is both a science and art, and Dr Kai constantly strives to deliver the optimal balance of both in order to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Order Repeat Prescription Online
Great news for our existing patients! You can now effortlessly request a repeat prescription from the comfort of your own home!
- No more travelling
- Receive repeat E-scripts from your regular SIA doctor, delivered to your mobile
- Via HotDoc
- For $45 payment fee (no Medicare rebate)
Dr Melanny Ho (General Practitioner) at SIA Essendon Medical Centre
Dr. Melanny Ho is a dedicated General Practitioner with expertise in Women's Health, Sexual Health, Children's Health, Mental Health, and Skin Checks & Procedures. She is proficient in administering contraceptive implants (including IUD and Implanon), performing MTOPs, conducting skin excisions and biopsies, as well as providing iron infusions and travel vaccinations in Melbourne.
Dr Melanny Ho is a Melbourne native, who pursued her medical degree at Monash University. Following graduation, she completed her residency at various hospitals across Victoria and specialized in General Practice. Additionally, Dr. Ho holds a Diploma in Child Health.
For those seeking a women's health specialist, a child health expert, or a sexual health services provider in Melbourne, Dr. Melanny Ho offers comprehensive care. She also excels in mental health support and specialized skin checks and procedures, making her a well-rounded and highly skilled healthcare professional.
Independent Practitioners
Dr Amer Gilani
Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, Punjabi, and Urdu
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Children's Health
- Mental Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Health Care
- Iron Infusions
Dr Andrey Brodsky
Languages Spoken: English and Russian
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Iron Infusions
- Implanon
- Q- Fever Vaccine
- Pre-Employment Medical
Dr Bill Panos
Languages Spoken: English and Greek
Areas of Interest:
- Men's Health
- Iron Infusions
Dr T K Vishakantegowda
Languages Spoken: English and Hindi
Areas of Interest:
- Iron Infusions
- Chronic Disease Management
Dr Violette Tadros
Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, and French
Areas of Interest:
- Women's Health
- Shared Care
- Shared Antenatal Care
- Children's Health
- Cardiology
Dr Lucy Doan
Languages Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Woman's Health
- Chronic Disease
- Mental Health
- Childrens Health
- Preventative Health Care
- Antenatal Care
Dr Elahe Arbabiaval
Languages Spoken: Farsi & English
Areas of Interest:
- Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- General Medicine
- Sexual Heath
- Respiratory
- Orthopedics
- Minor Surgical
- Travel Vaccine
- Travel Medicine
- Antenatal Care
- Mental Health
- Paediatrics
- Occupational Health
- IUD Insertion
Dr. Azadeh Karimi
Languages Spoken: English, Kurdish and Farsi
Areas of Interest:
- Cosmetic
- Skin Check
- Skin Cancer Checks
Dr Aous Abduljabar
Language Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Yellow Fever Vaccine
Dr Jee Hao Lim
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Areas of Interest:
- Family Planning
- Women's Health
- Implanon Insertion and Removal
Dr Melanny Ho
Language Spoken: English and Cantonese
Areas of Interest:
- Women's health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Implanon insertion & removal
- Mirena
- Preventative Health
- Travel Medicine
- Mental Health
- Minor Surgical
- Sexual Health
Dr Salman Zaheer
Languages Spoken: English, Punjabi and Urdu
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
Dr Richard Sia
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
Areas of Interest:
- Iron Infusions
- Men's and Women's Health
- Children's Health
- Implanon
- Skin Checks
- Skin Procedures
- Shared Care
Dr Jason Chua
Language Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental Health
Dr Sara Rostom
Languages Spoken: English and Arabic
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Children's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- IUD Removal
- Implanon
Dr Van Hung Tran
Languages Spoken: English and Vietnamese
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Yellow Fever Vaccine
Dr Martin Sia
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
Areas of Interest:
- Men's and Women's Health
- Acupuncture
- Implanon
- Iron Infusions
- Pre-Employment Medical
Dr Daniel Stojkovich
Language Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Implanon
- Men's health
- Medical Termination
- Child's Health
- Preventive Care
- Sexual Health
- Chronic Diseases Management
Dr My Huong San
Language Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Women's Health
- Antenatal Care
- Sexual Health
- Skin Procedures
- Implanon
Dr Choo-Yin Yek
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
Areas of Interest:
- Iron Infusions
- Chronic disease management
- Implanon
Our Onsite Allied Health
David Lovatt (Acupuncturist)
Schedule:
Thu & Fri 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Drew Thompson (Chiropractor)
Schedule:
Mon 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Melissa Chiang (Chiropractor)
Schedule:
Tue 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Albert Yeap (Diabetes Educator)
Schedule:
Sun 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alyssa Tan Zhi Ying (Dietician)
Schedule:
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (fortnightly)
Joe De Francesco (Physiotherapist)
Schedule:
Tue 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Special Interest: Spinal pain, Osteoarthritis, Work cover/ TAC clients, Post-op rehabilitation, Osteoporosis, Balance issues
Peter Shaker (Podiatrist)
Schedule:
Tue 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lilian Ghattas (Podiatrist)
Schedule:
Thu 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Susanne Hall (Psychologist)
Schedule:
Tues-Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Alison White (Psychologist)
Schedule:
Sun 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Leigh Doolan (Osteopath)
Schedule:
Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue & Thu 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed & Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ivy Batticciotto (Dietician)
Schedule:
Mon & Thu 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat 11: 00 am - 3:00 pm
Independent Specialists
Dr Jal Bathawalla (Surgeon)
Schedule:
Thu 8:00 am - 12:00 pm / 3:30 pm
Minor surgical procedures, including:
- Ingrown toenails
- Skin lesions
- Adult circumcisions
- Vasectomies
Dr Ghassan Alhami (Endocrinologist)
Schedule:
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Dentists
Dr Claire Tan
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
Areas of Interest:
- Root Canal Therapy
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Childrens Dentistry
Dr Edmund Kwong
Languages Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Management of Gum Disease
- Sleep Apnoea Devices
Dr Kelly Sin
Languages Spoken: English
Areas of Interest:
- Preventative Dental Care
- Clear Aligner Therapy
- Splint Therapy
Onsite Pathology
Melbourne Pathology
Mon – Fri: 7:30am to 4pm
Sat: 8am to 12pm