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MBBS, FRACGP, PhD
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Mental Health, Chronic medical conditions, teaching and education.
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Dr. James Smith
Dr. James Smith
Dr. James Smith: James graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Medicine (with Distinction).He then worked across Melbourne at The Austin Hospital, Northern Hospital, Frankston Hospital and Rosebud Hospital. James enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has experience in Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Aged care, Cardiology, Neurology. He has special interests in Chronic Medical Conditions, Paediatrics, (completing the Diploma in Child Health) Women’s Health and Psychiatry, he also works as a locum Dr in the Aspendale area. Outside of work James loves to Fish and spend time with family and friends.
Meet The Team
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A/Prof. Miodrag Dodic
Director, MBBS, FRACGP, PhD
Consulting
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Special Interests
Mental Health, Chronic medical conditions, teaching and education.
Graduated from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and he has a PhD from Melbourne University. He has also had his scientific work published in highly quoted papers and has written a number of book chapters on diabetes and hypertension. A/Prof. Dodic is also an Associate Professor with Peninsula Medical School, which is a part of Monash University, and is heavily involved with teaching, lecturing and assessment of medical students. He is married to Dr. Aleksandra Dodic and they have a son and daughter. A/Prof. Dodic is one of the three Principal Doctors of Aspendale Clinic and is also fluent in Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and Macedonian. -
Dr. Aleksandra Dodic
Director, MBBS, FRACGP
Consulting
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Special Interests
Women’s health, Antenatal care, Travel medicine, Chronic medical condition including diabetes.
Graduated from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. She has been in General Practice since 1996 and enjoys all aspects of family medicine including women’s health and antenatal care. Dr. Dodic has been an educator and examiner with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners since 2004 and is involved in the training of student Doctors. In her spare time, Dr. Dodic enjoys doing yoga. Dr. Dodic is one of the three Principal Doctors of Aspendale Clinic and is also fluent in Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and Macedonian. -
Dr. Paul Smith
Director, MBBS
Consulting
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Special Interests
All aspects of General Practice particularly cardiovascular disease and pediatrics.
Graduated from Monash University. His medical training was at the Alfred Hospital, Prince Henry Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital and Ballarat Hospital. Dr. Smith enjoys all aspects of family medicine with special interests in paediatrics, cardiology and respiratory disease. His outside interests are his family, conservation, sail-boarding and cross-country skiing. Dr. Smith is one of the three Principal Doctors of Aspendale Clinic. -
Dr. Rodney Hain
MBBS, DIP.OBST. (R.C.O.G)
Consulting Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Special Interests
All aspects of General Practice particularly cardiovascular disease and paediatrics.
Completed his medical training at the University of Melbourne and then worked in the Alfred, Royal Women’s, Royal Children’s Hospitals and also at Royal Park Psychiatric Hospital. Further experience was gained in Alice Springs Hospital and General Practice in England and around Melbourne. He joined Aspendale Clinic in 1972. He enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has a special interest in obstetrics, for which he has had extra training and qualifications, and has a strong commitment to total family care. Dr. Hain has an interest in bush-walking, cycling and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. -
Dr. James Smith
Dr. James Smith: James graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Medicine (with Distinction).He then worked across Melbourne at The Austin Hospital, Northern Hospital, Frankston Hospital and Rosebud Hospital. James enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has experience in Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Women’s Health, Aged care, Cardiology, Neurology. He has special
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Dalija Jovanovic
Dietitian
Dalija is available for appointments on Fridays and you can book appointments with her through our friendly reception team. Dalija grew up in Melbourne, before moving to Queensland to complete a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University. Her dietetic training was completed at Mater Public/Private Hospital and Cairns Base Hospital. Dalija has been in private practice for 2 years. Today Dalija stays at the forefront of medical research and continues her passion for sports and nutrition as a practicing dietitian. Dalija, works with an extensive list of clients that vary from busy working professionals to mums and professional athletes. One of Dalija’s goals is to produce practical eating strategies that improve the quality and lifestyles of her clients. Practical strategies that allow her clients to get the most out of the foods they enjoy but also lead them to more sustainable and healthier eating habits.
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Nader Attia – Podiatrist
Nader studied at La Trobe University in Melbourne where he obtained a Bachelor degree in Health Sciences and a Masters of Podiatric practice. Since then Nader has developed a passion for the management of sports related injuries in athletes and active people as well as treating patients suffering with Diabetes. In his time working as a podiatrist Nader established himself as a podiatry mentor, assisting and training new graduate podiatrists in their first year of podiatric practice. He looks to the ever-evolving field of sports podiatry and is able to construct customised biomechanical treatment plans for his patients.
In his spare time you will find Nader doing small projects around the house and spending time with his wife. He’s an avid soccer fan and is involved with his local church community.