The Team

Our experienced doctors provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients of all ages.

Dr Vasilios (Billy) Stoupas

Principal GP

MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, ClinDipPallCare, BBMedSci (Hons)

Dr Billy Stoupas is a specialist General Practitioner and the principal of The General Practitioner. He completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with First Class Honours at Monash University, followed by a postgraduate Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Deakin University. Dr Stoupas has since completed a Clinical Diploma of Palliative Care Medicine, a Diploma of Child Health, and the practical component of the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He also holds a Professional Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery. Dr Stoupas is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Special Interests

Preventative Medicine
Aged Care
Sports Medicine
Skin Cancer Medicine
Children's Health

Languages

English, Greek

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Dr Lakshmie Kariyawasam

General Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Kariyawasam has been practicing as a medical practitioner since 1994. She is actively involved in continuing education and has an interest in Women's Health, paediatrics and geriatrics. Dr Kariyawasam undertakes chronic disease care plans and mental health care plans. She has worked at the clinic site since 2003 and is well known and respected by our patients.

Special Interests

Women's Health
Paediatrics
Geriatrics

Languages

English, Sinhala

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Dr Tian Tu

General Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Tian Tu graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012 and undertook his hospital training at The Alfred Hospital. He obtained his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018 and completed a Diploma in Children's Health in 2017. Tian is actively involved in medical education, teaching medical students as a lecturer with Monash University and supervising GP registrars in training. He takes a holistic and compassionate approach to patient care, focusing on the whole person and promoting long-term wellbeing. With over ten years of experience practising yoga, Tian often integrates elements of mindfulness and movement into his approach to health.

Special Interests

Musculoskeletal Medicine
Aged Care
Men's Health
Preventative Care
Children's Health

Languages

English, French, Mandarin

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On Maternity Leave

Dr Esther Tan

General Practitioner

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Esther Tan completed her medical degree at the University of New South Wales. Since then, she has worked in various hospitals around South Australia, Tasmania and New South Wales in various specialities. Dr Tan obtained her RACGP Fellowship after completing her training in regional Victoria. As a GP, Dr Tan enjoys the interactions with patients from babies to adults and managing a variety of presentations.

Special Interests

Geriatric Medicine
Chronic Disease
Children's Health

Languages

English, Malay

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Dr Leo Popp

General Practitioner

MBBS

Dr Popp graduated from Melbourne University in 1980 with 3rd Class Honours in Medicine and Surgery. He was invited to sit the Jamieson Prize in Medicine which is for the top 20 students. Dr Popp completed his intern year at Maroondah hospital and then completed a residency at Dandenong Hospital. In 1983, Dr Popp became a General Practitioner at Poath Road Medical Clinic focusing on Child and Family Medicine. Dr Popp is affiliated with Monash University's Department of General Practice assisting with clinical training of medical students and has previously lectured in Medical Ethics.

Special Interests

Care Plans
Over 75 Health Assessments
Complex Medical Conditions
Minor Skin Procedures
Children's Vaccinations

Languages

English

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Dr Tarannum Rahman

General Practitioner

BBiomedSc (Hons), MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Tarannum completed her Medical degree at Monash University (graduating with Distinction) in 2012, after completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) in 2008. She completed her General Practice training in New South Wales and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2018. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice medicine and has a passion for patient-centred care and particularly the opportunity to work in a team environment with patients, GP colleagues, nurses and specialist providers to ensure the best ongoing care and advocacy for her patients.