Our Doctors
We are fortunate to host several fantastic independent General Practitioners at Endeavour Hills Medical Centre.
Our General Practitioners
Independent doctors working together for your ongoing health
Endeavour Hills Medical Centre is pleased to introduce a dedicated group of Independent Practitioners with a diversity of talent and experience to assist with your most basic or challenging health needs.
The clinic hours are dynamically updated in our AutoMed booking system, so you can choose the type and time of appointment with your doctor that best suits you.
MB BS. FRACGP
Dr Stephen Baum
Graduated from University of Melbourne 1981
Did basic physician training and spent 3 years additional training in General Medicine and Intensive Care at Repatriation General Hospital in Heidelberg.
After getting married, he decided to specialize in family medicine in 1986 and attained his FRACGP.
Apart from family medicine, has a special interest in Asthma and Respiratory Medicine, Diabetes and Sports Medicine.
He enjoys all sports including tennis, golf and pilates and is married with 2 girls and 1 cavoodle (Basil). He is a long-suffering but passionate supporter of the Richmond Football team.
www.drstephenbaum.com.au
MB BS. FRACGP
Dr Nick Spanos
Graduated from Melbourne University in 1993. He soon decided that his passion was for a career in General Medicine and he commenced his training as early as possible. He completed further training in Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Psychiatry in preparation for a career in General Practice.
He obtained a fellowship in General Practice in 1998. He has loved working at Endeavour Hills Medical Centre for the last 15 years.
His special interests include Children’s Health, Chronic Disease Management and providing care to members of the Greek community.
He is available to see new patients at request. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, keeping fit, running and working in his garden.
www.nickspanos.com.au
MB BS. FRACGP
Dr Joanne Keecha
Graduated from Monash University in 1995 and completed her Fellowship of General Practice in 2000.
She enjoys all aspects of General Practice but has special interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.
She works full time at the clinic. When not working, she enjoys reading, music, running and spending time with her family.
www.drjoannekeecha.com.au
MB BS. FRACGP BSC.
Dr Edgar Keecha
Dr Keecha studied at the University of Queensland after working in disability support for several years inspired him to pursue Medicine.
After working at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and The Alfred Hospital, he completed his General Practice training at Endeavour Hills Medical Centre, where he has remained working since 2010.
He is a generalist, but has special interests in Paediatric Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Allergies and Gastrointestinal Diseases. He is a practitioner of the Biopsychosocial model of Medicine and is a passionate patient advocate.
Dr Keecha is known for his friendliness and enjoys watching movies, singing/karaoke, all things sports (especially his beloved North Melbourne) and spending time with his wife and sons.
www.edgarkeecha.com.au
MB BS. FRACGP
Dr Malithi Jayasinghe
She has practiced as a Doctor at the Monash Medical Centre, Dandenong Hospital and Frankston Hospital since 1996. She commenced her career in General Practice in 2004.
She completed her Fellowship in General Practice (FRACGP) in 2006. She is interested in all aspects of Family Medicine, with special areas of interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.
Dr Jayasinghe also speaks fluent Sinhala. She is a proud mother of two teenage children and enjoys time with the family.
Dr Jayasinghe is available for consultations from Monday to Thursday and some Saturdays – she no longer sees Workcover or TAC patients.
www.drmalithijayasinghe.com.au
MBBS (hons), FRACGP, BA, SCHP
Dr Ella Rose
Ella graduated from medicine at UWA after first exploring a career in journalism.
Ella has completed the Sydney Child Health Program (formerly Diploma in Child Health)
She is also particularly passionate about women’s and mental health but loves all aspects of being a GP.
At home Ella is busy running after her three young boys and loves reading, playing sports and board games.
www.ellarose.com.au
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Rachel McDonald
Dr McDonald graduated from Flinders University 2009 and completed her Fellowship of General Practice in 2017.
She enjoys all aspects of general practice, with particular interest in preventative care, adolescent and women’s health. Rachel believes improving health improves happiness, a sentiment she tries to live by.
Outside of work, Dr McDonald is mum to two young children. She works part time and is available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
www.rachelmcdonald.com.au
MBBS
Dr Neethu Pynadath
Neethu has over 7 years of clinical experience in various specialties including in General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Mental Health.
Since completing her medical degree at Bond University, she enjoys all aspects of General practice with a special interest in women’s and mental health. She has also completed a Certificate of Child Health (previously known as Diploma of Child Health).
Neethu is passionate about holistic healthcare and empowering patients in their individual health decisions.
Outside of work, Neethu enjoys singing and dancing, particularly to Indian Bollywood music.
www.drneethupyandath.com.au
MD PhD BFormSci(Hons) GradCertCommRes
Dr Stephanie Parker
Stephanie completed a Doctor of Medicine at Deakin University and also holds a PhD in pharmaceutics from Monash University.
Prior to her career in medicine, Steph worked in the development of new medicines in the pharmaceutical industry.
She enjoys the diversity of general practice and appreciates the opportunity to build relationships with patients over time.
Outside of general practice, Steph enjoys running, playing basketball, scuba diving and spending time with her young family.
www.drstephparker.com.au