Our Doctors
Supportive, friendly General Practitioners offering bulk billed medical treatment.
- general health
- check-ups
- children’s health
- aged care
- women’s health
- maternal and postnatal care
- family planning
- iron infusions
- sexual health, including Implanon insertion and removal
- diabetes
- disease prevention
- mental health
- mindfulness
- musculo-skeletal conditions
- chronic disease management
- minor procedures
- new hep B testing and treatments
- new hep C treatments
- alcohol and drug treatment
- methadone and Suboxone (eligibility criteria apply)
- HIV testing and treatment
- working with interpreters.
Dr David Isaac
GP
Note: Dr David Isaac is not taking new patients
David has been working at North Richmond Community Health since the 1980s, and has always enjoyed the involvement with the various communities in Richmond and surrounds. He really values working with great colleagues and loves the excellent facilities of the new North Richmond building, which our community so richly deserves.
Special interests:
- Management of chronic medical problems, including diabetes and musculo-skeletal conditions
Dr Elizabeth Segal
GP
Libby has worked at North Richmond Community Health for many years. She enjoys working with patients from a variety of different cultural backgrounds and being part of a health care team.
Libby provides shared antenatal care with Melbourne’s public maternity hospitals. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, singing and walking.
Special interests:
- Women’s health
- Children’s health
- Chronic disease management
- Mindfulness training for patients with a range of medical concerns
Dr John Furler
GP
John has been a GP at North Richmond Community Health since 1994. John works part-time at North Richmond Community Health and also works as a Research Fellow at the Department of General Practice at the University of Melbourne.
Special interests:
- Long-term conditions such as diabetes
- Problems related to alcohol and drug use
Dr Jessie Rafeld
GP
Note: Dr Jessie Rafeld is not taking new patients
Eligibility criteria applies, please call to on (03) 9418 9800 for more information
Preferred pronouns: They/Them
Jessie has worked at North Richmond Community Health since 2022. They enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, in particular members of the LGBTQIA+ community and young people. Jessie has a special interest in sexual health, LGBTQIA+ health and preventative health.
Special interests:
- Gender affirming healthcare
- PrEP prescribing
- Insertion/removal of contraceptive implant (Implanon)
- Medical terminal of pregnancy (MTOP)
- Minor skin biopsies/excisions
- Iron infusions
Dr Ha Tran
GP
Note: Dr Ha Tran is not taking new patients
Eligibility Criteria applies, please call the Clinic on (03) 9418 9800 for more information.
Dr Jessie Rucker
GP
Note: Dr Jessie Rucker is not taking new patients
Eligibility Criteria applies, please call the Clinic on (03) 9418 9800 for more information.
Dr Jordan Barker
GP
Note: Dr Jordan Barker is not taking new patients
Eligibility Criteria applies, please call the Clinic on (03) 9418 9800 for more information.
Dr Laura Toscano
GP
Note: Dr Laura Toscano is not taking new patients
Eligibility Criteria applies, please call the Clinic on (03) 9418 9800 for more information.
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Laura enjoys all aspects of General Practice which include preventative care, management of chronic health conditions, mental health care, reproductive health and paediatric and geriatric care.
Laura is qualified to insert/remove contraceptive implant (Implanon).
Dr Tina Purdon
GP
Note: Dr Tina Purdon is not taking new patients
Eligibility Criteria applies, please call the Clinic on (03) 9418 9800 for more information.