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A/Prof Michelle Rodrigues

A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues is an Australian dermatologist based in Melbourne. After completing her six-year medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) with honours at Monash University in Melbourne, A/Prof. Rodrigues completed her internship and medical residency at Southern Health (Monash Medical Centre). She then gained admission into the dermatology training program where she worked in various tertiary referral hospitals around Melbourne over four years including a six month placement at the National Skin Centre in Singapore.

Upon completion of her dermatology training, A/Prof. Rodrigues was awarded the Founders Medal by the Australasian College of Dermatologists for attaining the highest aggregate marks in the national specialist examinations in procedural dermatology. She was also awarded an international scholarship from the American Academy of Dermatology for this academic achievement.

A/Prof. Rodrigues’ passion for pigment disorders, laser and dermatology in skin of colour has taken her to centres of excellence around the world including The Skin of Colour Centre in New York, UT Southwestern Medical Centre in Dallas, The National Skin Centre in Singapore, PGIMER in Chandighar, India and Ghent University, Belgium. Here, A/Prof. Rodrigues worked for lengthy periods alongside world-renowned pigment and skin of colour experts, produced medical publications and textbook chapters.

A/Prof. Rodrigues serves in private (Laser Dermatology and Peninsula Dermatology) and public healthcare sectors in Melbourne. She holds esteemed consultant positions at St. Vincent’s and the Royal Children’s Hospitals and is co-founder of Australia’s first multi-disciplinary Vitiligo clinic. In addition to her special interests, she manages those with skin cancer, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), acne, rosacea, birthmarks and other general skin, hair and nail problems.

Prof Michelle Giles

Dr Michelle Giles is an Infectious Diseases Physician who combines her private practice with public hospital appointments at the Alfred Hospital, Monash Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital and Sunshine Hospital. Dr Giles is able to provide specialist consultation in all aspects of general infectious diseases but particularly specialises in infections and pregnancy.

Dr Giles graduated from Monash University with Honours and then proceeded to complete her physician training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In her final year of specialist training in infectious diseases Dr Giles was appointed the inaugural fellow in infectious diseases at the Royal Women’s Hospital which facilitated research and clinical experience in managing infections in pregnancy and gynaecology. After completing her specialist training Dr Giles was awarded an NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship and completed her PhD through Monash University.

Following this, Dr Giles was awarded an NHMRC Australian Based Clinical Research Fellowship and completed her post doctoral research in hepatitis B and pregnancy. She now holds an Associate Professor position with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University.

Dr Giles continues to maintain a broad interest in all areas of infectious diseases and given her private practice structure is generally able to see all new patients within four weeks. She is available to discuss urgent referrals or clinical issues with general practitioners or other specialists.

Clinical A/Prof Talat Uppal, Dr Sara Whitburn

Clinical Associate Professor Talat Uppal is a Gynaecologist and Visiting Medical Officer at Macquarie University and Hornsby Hospital. She is the Director of Women’s Health Road, an RACGP-accredited, national hybrid, multidisciplinary practice offering private menopause management services. Her niche expertise lies in managing abnormal menstrual bleeding (AUB), having pioneered Australia’s first digitally enhanced AUB Management Hub. She also leads the charity based, Bleed Better initiative, and founded the International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day to raise awareness. With a passion for digital health, Dr Uppal researches how technology enhances patient journeys and healthcare practices and is a RANZCOG service medal award recipient for excellence in GP clinical education.

Dr Sara Whitburn (she/her) is the Medical Director at Sexual Health Victoria. She has a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice, has Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Family Planning. Sara specialises in genital health, menopause, and IUD insertion training. Sara is excited about enabling healthcare professionals to deliver great sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Dr Stephanie Daly, A/Prof Paul Yates

Dr Stephanie Daly is GP with an interest in dementia and cognition. She is a medical educator, a GP and a researcher. She runs a cognition clinic, Sensus Cognition based in Adelaide.

Associate Professor Paul Yates is a geriatrician and early career clinician-researcher with expertise in dementia and geriatric medicine in hospital and community settings (including residential aged care). He is Director of Research and the Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service, Continuing Care division, Austin Health, and Clinical Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne. He has previously been Medical Lead for the Residential InReach Service and Community Programs.

Expert panel – Prof Rod Baber AM, Dr Sonia Davison, Dr Marita Long, facilitated by Dr Jane Elliott AM

Prof Baber AM is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney. Prof Baber is a life member and Past President of both the Australasian menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. He was editor in chief of Climacteric from 2016-2024 and chair of the scientific programme committee for the 2024 World Congress on Menopause held in Melbourne. His awards include the RANZCOG Distinguished service medal, The IMS Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards and Membership of The Order of Australia for service to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr Sonia Davison MBBS FRACP PhD is an Endocrinologist with a special interest in Women’s Health, and has worked in this field for over 20 years. She is a Clinical Fellow at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and has worked at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. Sonia is in private practice at the Melbourne Endocrine Clinic, Malvern, and at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Her PhD and postdoctoral research examined hormones in women, including measurement of androgens and their relationships with age, mood, sexual function and cognition. Sonia is Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and former editor of its newsletter, ‘Changes’. She is a current Board member of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation. Sonia has published widely in the field of women’s health, and has presented at women’s health conferences, scientific meetings, podcasts, webinars, and community seminars. She has frequently been invited to appear in the media, including the TV show, “The Truth about Menopause”, featuring Myf Warhurst.

Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.

Dr Jane Elliott AM has been a general practitioner in Adelaide for many years, with a special career interest in women’s health, including menopause and premature menopause. She is a clinical senior lecturer in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Adelaide University and teaches medical students, GPs and RANZCOG trainees. She has been an investigator in clinical research trials in many areas of women’s health including menopause, contraception, osteoporosis, and low libido. Jane is a Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and is a member of Healthy Bones Australia National Consumer and Community Advisory Committee.

Dr Marty Smith

BSc, BMBS, FRACS, DClinSurg Dr Marty Smith is the head of the Alfred HPB (Hepatopancreaticobiliary) Surgical Unit, and acting Head of the Department of General Surgery. After completing a degree in Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Melbourne (BSc.). Dr Smith went on to study Medicine at the Flinders University of South Australia (BMBS). Dr Smith then trained in general surgery at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne completing his fellowship in January 2004 (FRACS). He then undertook an Upper GI and Hepatobiliary fellowship at the Western Hospital in Melbourne before travelling overseas for further training. In the UK, he completed an Upper GI (Oesophagogastric) fellowship at Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge then a Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Surgical fellowship at the Royal London Hospital. He then spent time working with the Liver transplant unit at Kings College hospital in London before returning to Australia In addition to his clinical work at the Alfred, Dr Smith also works with the Victorian HPB surgery Group at Cabrini and provides general surgery consulting and operating at Kyneton hospital Recently Dr Smith completed a Doctorate in Clinical Surgery (DCS) through the University of Sydney submitting a thesis on quality measures in acute general surgery-Quality in surgery remains an active area of interest in his work. Dr Smith is actively involved in surgical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he is the current Deputy Senior Examiner in the RACS Court of Examiners (General Surgery) and is a past Board-Member of the ANZ HPB Association.
Rodrigues, Michelle

A/Prof Michelle Rodrigues

A/Prof. Michelle Rodrigues is an Australian dermatologist based in Melbourne. After completing her six-year medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) with honours at Monash University in Melbourne, A/Prof. Rodrigues completed her internship and medical residency at Southern Health (Monash Medical Centre). She then gained admission into the dermatology training program where she worked in various tertiary referral hospitals around Melbourne over four years including a six month placement at the National Skin Centre in Singapore.

Upon completion of her dermatology training, A/Prof. Rodrigues was awarded the Founders Medal by the Australasian College of Dermatologists for attaining the highest aggregate marks in the national specialist examinations in procedural dermatology. She was also awarded an international scholarship from the American Academy of Dermatology for this academic achievement.

A/Prof. Rodrigues’ passion for pigment disorders, laser and dermatology in skin of colour has taken her to centres of excellence around the world including The Skin of Colour Centre in New York, UT Southwestern Medical Centre in Dallas, The National Skin Centre in Singapore, PGIMER in Chandighar, India and Ghent University, Belgium. Here, A/Prof. Rodrigues worked for lengthy periods alongside world-renowned pigment and skin of colour experts, produced medical publications and textbook chapters.

A/Prof. Rodrigues serves in private (Laser Dermatology and Peninsula Dermatology) and public healthcare sectors in Melbourne. She holds esteemed consultant positions at St. Vincent’s and the Royal Children’s Hospitals and is co-founder of Australia’s first multi-disciplinary Vitiligo clinic. In addition to her special interests, she manages those with skin cancer, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), acne, rosacea, birthmarks and other general skin, hair and nail problems.

Giles, Michelle

Prof Michelle Giles

Dr Michelle Giles is an Infectious Diseases Physician who combines her private practice with public hospital appointments at the Alfred Hospital, Monash Health, the Royal Women’s Hospital and Sunshine Hospital. Dr Giles is able to provide specialist consultation in all aspects of general infectious diseases but particularly specialises in infections and pregnancy.

Dr Giles graduated from Monash University with Honours and then proceeded to complete her physician training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In her final year of specialist training in infectious diseases Dr Giles was appointed the inaugural fellow in infectious diseases at the Royal Women’s Hospital which facilitated research and clinical experience in managing infections in pregnancy and gynaecology. After completing her specialist training Dr Giles was awarded an NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship and completed her PhD through Monash University.

Following this, Dr Giles was awarded an NHMRC Australian Based Clinical Research Fellowship and completed her post doctoral research in hepatitis B and pregnancy. She now holds an Associate Professor position with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University.

Dr Giles continues to maintain a broad interest in all areas of infectious diseases and given her private practice structure is generally able to see all new patients within four weeks. She is available to discuss urgent referrals or clinical issues with general practitioners or other specialists.
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Clinical A/Prof Talat Uppal, Dr Sara Whitburn

Clinical Associate Professor Talat Uppal is a Gynaecologist and Visiting Medical Officer at Macquarie University and Hornsby Hospital. She is the Director of Women’s Health Road, an RACGP-accredited, national hybrid, multidisciplinary practice offering private menopause management services. Her niche expertise lies in managing abnormal menstrual bleeding (AUB), having pioneered Australia’s first digitally enhanced AUB Management Hub. She also leads the charity based, Bleed Better initiative, and founded the International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day to raise awareness. With a passion for digital health, Dr Uppal researches how technology enhances patient journeys and healthcare practices and is a RANZCOG service medal award recipient for excellence in GP clinical education.

Dr Sara Whitburn (she/her) is the Medical Director at Sexual Health Victoria. She has a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practice, has Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Family Planning. Sara specialises in genital health, menopause, and IUD insertion training. Sara is excited about enabling healthcare professionals to deliver great sexual and reproductive healthcare.
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Dr Stephanie Daly, A/Prof Paul Yates

Dr Stephanie Daly is GP with an interest in dementia and cognition. She is a medical educator, a GP and a researcher. She runs a cognition clinic, Sensus Cognition based in Adelaide.

Associate Professor Paul Yates is a geriatrician and early career clinician-researcher with expertise in dementia and geriatric medicine in hospital and community settings (including residential aged care). He is Director of Research and the Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Service, Continuing Care division, Austin Health, and Clinical Associate Professor with the Department of Medicine, Austin Health, University of Melbourne. He has previously been Medical Lead for the Residential InReach Service and Community Programs.
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Expert panel – Prof Rod Baber AM, Dr Sonia Davison, Dr Marita Long, facilitated by Dr Jane Elliott AM

Prof Baber AM is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney. Prof Baber is a life member and Past President of both the Australasian menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. He was editor in chief of Climacteric from 2016-2024 and chair of the scientific programme committee for the 2024 World Congress on Menopause held in Melbourne. His awards include the RANZCOG Distinguished service medal, The IMS Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards and Membership of The Order of Australia for service to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr Sonia Davison MBBS FRACP PhD is an Endocrinologist with a special interest in Women’s Health, and has worked in this field for over 20 years. She is a Clinical Fellow at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and has worked at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. Sonia is in private practice at the Melbourne Endocrine Clinic, Malvern, and at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. Her PhD and postdoctoral research examined hormones in women, including measurement of androgens and their relationships with age, mood, sexual function and cognition. Sonia is Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and former editor of its newsletter, ‘Changes’. She is a current Board member of the Asia Pacific Menopause Federation. Sonia has published widely in the field of women’s health, and has presented at women’s health conferences, scientific meetings, podcasts, webinars, and community seminars. She has frequently been invited to appear in the media, including the TV show, “The Truth about Menopause”, featuring Myf Warhurst.

Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.

Dr Jane Elliott AM has been a general practitioner in Adelaide for many years, with a special career interest in women’s health, including menopause and premature menopause. She is a clinical senior lecturer in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Adelaide University and teaches medical students, GPs and RANZCOG trainees. She has been an investigator in clinical research trials in many areas of women’s health including menopause, contraception, osteoporosis, and low libido. Jane is a Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and is a member of Healthy Bones Australia National Consumer and Community Advisory Committee.
Smith, Marty

Dr Marty Smith

BSc, BMBS, FRACS, DClinSurg Dr Marty Smith is the head of the Alfred HPB (Hepatopancreaticobiliary) Surgical Unit, and acting Head of the Department of General Surgery. After completing a degree in Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Melbourne (BSc.). Dr Smith went on to study Medicine at the Flinders University of South Australia (BMBS). Dr Smith then trained in general surgery at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne completing his fellowship in January 2004 (FRACS). He then undertook an Upper GI and Hepatobiliary fellowship at the Western Hospital in Melbourne before travelling overseas for further training. In the UK, he completed an Upper GI (Oesophagogastric) fellowship at Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge then a Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Surgical fellowship at the Royal London Hospital. He then spent time working with the Liver transplant unit at Kings College hospital in London before returning to Australia In addition to his clinical work at the Alfred, Dr Smith also works with the Victorian HPB surgery Group at Cabrini and provides general surgery consulting and operating at Kyneton hospital Recently Dr Smith completed a Doctorate in Clinical Surgery (DCS) through the University of Sydney submitting a thesis on quality measures in acute general surgery-Quality in surgery remains an active area of interest in his work. Dr Smith is actively involved in surgical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he is the current Deputy Senior Examiner in the RACS Court of Examiners (General Surgery) and is a past Board-Member of the ANZ HPB Association.

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