Our Doctors

 Our doctors have broad general practice experience, each complemented by having special interest areas. They consult in shared overlapping shifts during weekdays and participate in a rotating roster on Saturday mornings.

Dr Robert Hosking

Dr Robert (Rob) Hosking (MBBS, DRANZCOG, GradCertHealthInformatics, FRACGP, FAIDH) is a specialist General Practitioner who has been at The Elms since 1994. A graduate of Melbourne University, he is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and holds the Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Rob has special interests in men's health (including performing vasectomies), women's health (including inserting intra-uterine contraceptive devices), ante-natal care, paediatrics and skin conditions. He is involved with training Registrars as a Medical Supervisor in the post-graduate General Practice Training Program. Rob has a keen interest in the use of computers and technology in general practice, having previously completed a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics from Monash University, and he is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health. He is the current Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee - Practice Technology and Management (REC-PTM), which advises on matters relating to digital technology, information management and e-health standards.

Dr Woodrow Wu

Dr Woodrow (Woody) Wu (MBBS, DRANZCOG, GradDipFamMed, GradDipRural, MFM (Clin), DCH, FRACGP-RG, FACRRM, FARGP) is a specialist General Practitioner and co-owner who has been at the practice since 1999. He is a graduate of Melbourne University, and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, and a Rural Generalist Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Woody holds the Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and has interests in women's and men's health, orthopaedics, and paediatrics. He is a Medical Supervisor involved with training Registrars in the post-graduate General Practice Training Program, and an Affiliate Senior Lecturer at the Deakin University School of Medicine. He has completed a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Rural General Practice/Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice, and has a Masters degree in Family Medicine through Monash University. He has also been awarded the Diploma in Child Health through The Children's Hospital, Westmead and The University of Sydney.

Dr Amit Kumar

Dr Amit Kumar (MD, DA, FRACGP) is a specialist General Practitioner and co-owner who has been at The Elms since 2013. Along with his degree as a Doctor of Medicine, he has also completed a post-graduate diploma in anaesthesia and intensive care. Amit is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and has interests in men's health, emergency care, mental health, skin cancer excisions, travel medicine, paediatrics, and the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. He is involved with training Registrars as a Medical Supervisor in the post-graduate General Practice Training Program, teaching medical students from Deakin University, and also has a part-time role as an educator for candidates completing the Australian Medical Council examination. Outside of work, Amit enjoys playing cricket, flying radio-controlled planes, music, transcendental meditation and learning about quantum physics. Amit can consult in English, Hindi, Bangla and Punjabi.

Dr Ummu Rauf

Dr Ummu Rauf (MBBS, DCH, DRANZCOG, FRACGP) is a specialist General Practitioner and co-owner who has been at the practice since 2015. In addition to her undergraduate medical degree, she is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Ummu has also completed the Diploma in Child Health through The Children's Hospital, Westmead and The University of Sydney, and the Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She is a Medical Supervisor involved with training Registrars in the post-graduate General Practice Training Program, along with teaching medical students from Deakin University. Her other interests include paediatrics, women's health (including inserting intra-uterine contraceptive devices), obstetrics (shared care), mental health and aged care. Ummu performs skin cancer excisions, Mirena intra-uterine device insertion, and the insertion and removal of Implanon implants. Away from the clinic, Ummu is involved in community charity programs, and enjoys cooking, reading, walking, plus spending time with family and friends. She can consult in English, Sinhala and Tamil, with some Hindi and Urdu.

Dr Ayesha Munir

Dr Ayesha Munir (MBBS, FRACGP) is a specialist General Practitioner who has been consulting at The Elms since 2014. Along with completing her undergraduate medical degree, she is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Ayesha has a particular interest in women's health, ante-natal shared care, children's health, and chronic disease management of conditions including diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. She also inserts and removes the Implanon contraceptive implant. When not at work, Ayesha enjoys trips to the beach, going out to watch the latest movie, making the most of family time, and catching up with friends. In addition to English, Ayesha can also comfortably consult in Urdu.

Dr Andrija Pandza

Dr Andrija (Andrew) Pandza (BBioMed, MD, FRACGP) is a specialist General Practitioner who has been at The Elms since February 2023. Andrew graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Biomedicine degree, and as a Doctor of Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Andrew's medical interests include paediatrics, men's health, diabetes and chronic disease care, and preventative medicine. When not at work, he enjoys gardening, hiking, travelling and exploring local attractions.

Dr Tahmina Sultana

Dr Tahmina Sultana (MBBS, DRANZCOG, EMC(ACEM), FRACGP-RG) is a specialist General Practitioner who started at The Elms in July 2023. She is a Rural Generalist Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and has also completed the Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and the Emergency Medicine Certificate of the Australasian College For Emergency Medicine. Tahmina has a special interest in women's health (including inserting intra-uterine contraceptive devices), ante-natal and post-natal care, paediatrics, chronic disease management, sexual health, travel medicine, and emergency medicine. She also has formal qualifications in diagnosing and removing skin lesions, having previously been awarded the Certificate of Practical Dermoscopy through Dermatology Australasia. Outside of medicine, Tahmina enjoys gardening and writing fiction, including actively participating in a community writing awareness group. She consults in English, as well as being fluent in Hindi and Bangla.

Dr Laura Machan

Dr Laura Machan (BSc, MD, FRACGP) is a specialist General Practitioner who has been at The Elms since February 2023. She graduated in medicine at Melbourne University, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Laura has previously completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in physiology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her areas of interest include paediatrics, women's health, ante-natal management and post-natal care. Away from work, Laura spends her time juggling being a busy mum to her two daughters, performing pilates, and enjoying regular exercise.

Dr Christopher Ee

Dr Christopher Ee (BBiomed, MD, FRACGP) is a specialist General Practitioner and has been at The Elms since August 2024. He graduated in medicine at Deakin University, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Chris has previously completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine at Melbourne University. His areas of interest include chronic disease management, paediatrics, dermatology, and mental health. Outside of work, Chris enjoys playing badminton, nature walks, trying out new restaurants and cuisines, and spending time with his family and friends.

General Practice Specialisation

General Practice is a defined medical speciality in Australia. Doctors must complete certified post-graduate training to become a specialist General Practitioner. Achieving Fellowship in either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine qualifies a doctor as a specialist in Primary Care and Family Medicine.

Deakin University Medical Student

The Elms is affiliated with the School of Medicine - Rural Communities at Deakin University, and has been hosting third-year medical students since 2011. Each placement is for 12 months and during this time the student receives teaching from our doctors and nurses, plus experience through direct patient interaction and parallel consulting. Our medical student in 2026 is Louis Liu, with clinical supervision provided by Dr Woody Wu, Dr Amit Kumar and Dr Ummu Rauf. Prior to commencing postgraduate medical studies at Deakin University, Louis completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine with Honours through Melbourne University, with his research topic relating to neuronal development and plasticity. Outside of study, Louis enjoys playing badminton, hiking, and trying out new recipes from a wide range of cuisines.

▲ Louis