Meet The Team

Kyle is a graduate of the University of Sydney and St George’s University of London and brings a wealth of experience in Emergency Medicine and ICU. His previous positions with institutions such as Addenbrooke Hospital (Cambridge University Trust) and Gold Coast Hospital underscore his expertise. Kyle plays a pivotal role in bolstering our medical team’s efforts to deliver secure, well-coordinated, and effective care to Medmate patients.

Alice is a graduate of the University of Melbourne with special training in paediatric medicine. She has served as a paediatric doctor with Monash Children’s Hospital and the Royal Childrens Hospital (Melbourne). Alice has a passion for telehealth and helping young families, particularly those in rural and regional Australia.

Angela is a graduate of the University of Queensland. She has special training in obstetrics and women’s health and served in major public hospitals including Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne.

Michelle holds a Master of Medicine in Critical Care Medicine from the University of Sydney. She has served as an emergency doctor at major Australian health services including Broken Hill Base Hospital and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Lucy is passionate about medicine and bringing healthcare to rural areas.

Rhys has a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (2021) UON and is a Doctor of Medicine (2021) UON. He is based in NSW and enjoys all aspects of general medicine.

Meet Layth, a distinguished graduate from James Cook University, where he honed his skills and passion for healthcare. With a robust background in Emergency Medicine and general practice, Layth stands as a seasoned professional in the field. Drawing from a wealth of experience, Layth has dedicated his career to making a difference in healthcare, particularly in Emergency Departments. His expertise shines through as he adeptly navigates the complexities of medical emergencies and general medical practice.

My name is Dr Alex Patinkin. I was born and raised in the USA and moved to South Australia in 2013 to play lacrosse. I then spent my next few years working in the sales industry before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. After completing medical school at Deakin University,  I have worked at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne and am training to become an emergency physician. Outside of medicine I enjoy reading, ultra-marathon running and playing a variety of instruments.

British born and trained, Dr Doñah now resides in Melbourne. Having worked in several medical and surgical specialties within the British and Australian healthcare systems, she discovered that she cannot pick only one field to feel passionate about. As a self-acclaimed Jacky-of-all-trades, she believes the combination of emergency medicine and telehealth work is the best way to remain involved in all areas of her interest.

Marcus is a graduate of the Australian National University Medical School. He has had a wealth of experience across metropolitan and rural settings in a variety of medical fields including emergency and general medicine. He strives to deliver empathetic patient centred care in a timely fashion and has joined Medmate to help deliver this to everyone. In his spare time you’ll find him outdoors,, bushwalking and running through Australia’s National Parks.

Dr Spence completed her medical degree and residency in Sydney, Australia. She worked as a medical registrar for over 8 years for Queensland Health before starting GP training. She is passionate about all aspects of general practice. She is particularly interested in preventative health, chronic disease management, women’s health, mental health and geriatrics.
In her spare time, Dr Spence enjoys gardening, going to the beach, sailing and travelling.

Dr Reshma is a passionate Australian doctor serving patients all over Australia with strong interests in Women and Children’s Health. Dr Reshma has served as a doctor in some of Melbourne’s busiest public hospitals including Eastern Health and has served Victoria during the Covid pandemic by caring for patients in positive Covid Care Pathways.

Dinesh is a graduate from Imperial College London and brings with him a vast range of experience in General Medicine. Having worked in the East of England and Melbourne, he is well-versed in both General Practice and Hospital Medicine. Dinesh strives towards providing a patient centred, holistic approach to all his consults delivering safe and efficient care to all Medmate patients.

Dr Antara Karmakar is passionate Australian doctor having worked in some of Melbourne’s busiest hospitals including The Alfred and Northern Hospitals. She has special interests in surgical pathology including urology, general surgery, cardiothoracics and vascular. She is currently undertaking a Masters of Surgery. She won’t say no to coffee and food recommendations around Melbourne. She is also an advocate for junior doctors and improving the medical field work environment.

A passionate doctor with experience in emergency medicine, general medical, surgery, paediatrics, and psychiatry across the UK and Australia. Clea strives to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

Dr Julie is an Australian trained doctor. She is a senior medical officer with extensive experience in Emergency Medicine.

Dr Oine is dedicated to patient centered clinical practice, concentrating on Acute Care and Emergency services while striving to enhance health service delivery and the overall patient experience in healthcare on both local and global levels.

Dr Patel is a highly motivated doctor with experience in various clinical environments, such as Accident and Emergency, medical and surgical wards, and psychiatric settings. Samit has a passion for General Medicine, particularly in care of the elderly and medical education.

Dr Shi Han has broad internal medicine experience in several Australian public hospitals. She can speak in multiple languages including Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese and Malay.

It’s incredibly fulfilling to assist in the swift delivery of medications and pharmacy necessities to customers, particularly when they’re feeling under the weather. Knowing that I’ve contributed to their well-being brings me great satisfaction. Additionally, I take pleasure in developing strong relationships with our doctors, pharmacists and pharmacy staff members.

Lucas works as the Pharmacy Operations Coordinator for Medmate. With a Bachelor of Business, he brings his expertise in market research, social media management, and project management.

James serves as Medmate’s Chief front end developer. Holding a Bachelor of Mathematical Science from Western Sydney University, he is passionate about front end development and enhancing user experiences.

Full stack developer.

Harry is passionate about the experience for Medmate patients. He holds a diverse background in retail and corporate sectors, with expertise in marketing, operations, and commercial partnerships. Driven by his passion for digital marketing, he has collaborated with renowned global brands such as Hyundai, TaylorMade Golf, HSBC, Specsavers, Cricket Australia, and the NRL, delivering key outcomes across various engagement channels.

Dilip is a full stack technologist with specialisations in data security and automation. Dilip has a strong understanding of how technology, marketing and sales come together to meet customer and staff experience and expectations. He leads the software development team, developing short and long term technology strategies, project management, team development, change management, technical consultancy, process engineering and user experience.

Marcus excels in executive management, operations, capital management, investor relations, managing financial accounting teams, as well as overseeing compliance and product development teams.

Cassie O’Connor, holding dual degrees in BMedChem-Hons and BPharm, serves as the Director of Pharmacy. In this role, Cassie offers clinical oversight and operational guidance to our extensive network of over 150 doctors and 1000 pharmacists. She also spearheads the strategic vision of the Pharmacy division, ensuring the secure and streamlined provision of pharmaceutical services.

Dr. Ganesh Naidoo BSc(biomed), MBBS, FRACGP is a leading digital health expert, medical doctor, co-founder and CEO of Medmate Group. He is an Australian General Practitioner based in Melbourne, Victoria.

He previously held senior executive roles as Head of Primary Care for Fullerton Healthcare and National Medical Director for Health & Co (a division of Healius Limited). Dr. Naidoo is a strong advocate for patient-centered health and well-being, passionate about empowering patients with digital health.

He holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Monash University, a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Queensland, a graduate of the General Management Program from the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.