DOCTORS

Dr Primo Bentivegna MBBS, FRACGP
Practice Principal since the inception of The Chadstone Clinic in 2001. He graduated from Monash University in 1991, practicing medicine in this local area for over 20 years, with interests in all aspects of medicine from Paediatrics to Geriatrics. He has a great passion for General Practice, and he is very proud of the wonderful team of staff and doctors that work with him at The Chadstone Clinic.
Other interests include dermatology and minor surgical procedures.
Also with Dr Ross he is also a Supervisor of GP Registars who are in the process of specialising in General Practice.
Consulting Hours as follows:
Mon, Tues & Fri 9.15am to 5.30pm
Thurs 2.00pm to 5.30pm
1 Saturday per month 9.00am to 12.30pm

Dr Adam Braithwaite MBBS, FRACGP
Graduated from Monash University in 2006 and has worked extensively in Emergency Medicine primarily through Monash Health since then. He has also worked in rural hospitals and clinics throughout the NT, NSW and QLD. As a result, Adam is interested in minor procedures and injury management, but enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
In his spare time Adam enjoys brewing the perfect cup of coffee, and can occasionally be found on a golf course.
Consulting Hours are as follows:
Tuesday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Wednesday 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Thursday 8.00am to 5.30pm
Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm
1 Saturday per month 9.00am to 12.30pm

Dr Leonie Ross
MBBS (Hons.), FRACGP, DCH, PGCert MSM, Cert Sexual Health
Graduated from Melbourne University in 2001, and enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with special interests in Women’s Health, Children’s health and Chronic Disease Management.
She has 3 children including a set of twins, and in her spare time enjoys keeping fit, eating yum cha, learning music and volunteering with the Multiple Birth Association. Along with Dr Bentivegna she is involved in mentoring GP Registrars.
Dr Ross is not taking on new patients at this time.
Consulting Hours as follows:
Tuesday 9.15am to 1.00pm
Wednesday 9.15am to 1.00pm
Thursday 8.00am to 1.00pm
Friday 10.00am to 12.30pm every fortnight only
Every 2nd Saturday 9.00am to 12.30pm

Dr Lina Happo MD, PhD, BBiomedSc (Hons), FRACGP
Completed her medical training at the University of Melbourne in 2015, and has since worked at a variety of public hospitals including Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Health.
She is interested in all aspects of General Practice, in particular Women’s Health.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, brunches in the sunshine, and keeping fit.
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Consulting hours are as follows:
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
1 Saturday per month 9.00am to 12.30pm

Dr Kate McCabe-Simon MBBS, MPH, BPod
Completed her medical training at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle in 2015. Early in her medical career she worked at Eastern Health having gained experience in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Emergency Medicine.
Prior to Medicine, Dr McCabe-Simon practiced for many years as a podiatrist. She is interested in all aspects of general practice including women’s health, paediatrics and low carbohydrate weight loss management.
While not at work she enjoys spending time with her two preschool aged children and is a novice gardener.
Consulting Hours are as follows:
Monday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm
1 Saturday per month 9.00am to 12.30pm