About HEMAC
Hawthorn East Medical & Aesthetic Clinic, located in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, is your trusted destination for exceptional healthcare and beauty treatments. Our integrated General Practice and Aesthetic Clinic prioritise your overall wellbeing, offering personalised medical and cosmetic services.
Our team of experienced and compassionate general practitioners is dedicated to providing attentive care, addressing your health concerns, and promoting holistic wellness. Whether you seek routine check-ups, preventive care, or specialised treatments, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal health.
In the realm of aesthetics, our skin and beauty specialists are committed to guiding you towards the best version of yourself. Leveraging extensive experience in the cosmetic field, we bring you the latest and most effective skin and laser treatments. Our commitment extends beyond enhancing external beauty to fostering confidence and overall wellbeing.
With a focus on personalised care and the utilisation of cutting-edge technologies, we strive to deliver exceptional results that leave you feeling radiant and rejuvenated. Trust our experts to accompany you on your journey to skin health and beauty excellence.
Experience the difference of patient-centric care at Hawthorn East Medical & Aesthetic Clinic—where your health and beauty are our top priorities.
Meet Our Team
General Practitioners
Dr. Sherrie Chew
Sherrie graduated from University of Tasmania in 2002. She completed her internship in a busy tertiary hospital in Sydney before moving to Melbourne to undertake a diploma in Obstetrics and gynaecology.
General practice and Skin became her passion when she worked in the country and also spurred her to complete her rural training of 3 years whilst she adapts herself to the country towns- its people, the scenery and the way of life for a medical profession in dealing with medical emergencies.
Due to the wealth of experience working in small and medium sized medical centres, being on call for satellite hospitals, Sherrie has gained invaluable insight into management of patients by providing wholistic care rather than treating diseases.
Having worked in a ‘boutique’ clinic in the western suburb voted ‘Victoria General Practice of the year award 2008’ she has learnt much in preventative medicine and in providing the utmost in modern medicine. She remains at the forefront of General Practice with continuing medical education so as to provide her patients with the best in evidence-based medicine.
She is proud to be part of the many services HEMAC provide to its patients.
Sherrie currently also works with a well-known dermatologist and is well trained in laser and cosmetic dermatology in a very busy clinic in Armadale.
In her free time, Sherrie enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young children.
Dr. Li Wan
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, FRACGP, PHD
Dr. Li graduated from medical school in 1995, and worked as an Intensive Care Doctor in China until 2003. In 2003 he began his medical career in Australia as an Intensive Care Registrar at the Austin Hospital and Warringal Private Hospital until 2008. During this period of time, he achieved his PhD in Philosophy and was published by Melbourne University for his papers of the management of acute renal failure due to Sepsis. Dr. Li worked as an Emergency Registrar until 2010 before he began his GP training in Melbourne and joined HEMAC in early 2014. He has a wide range of interests in Medicine and believes in building a strong patient-doctor relationship in order to best treat his patients. He is currently a University OSCE examiner and is fluent in Mandarin.
Areas of interest:
- Sports medicine
- Men’s health
- Pain management
- Childhood immunisations
- Family planning
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care
Dr. Premila Hewage
Dr. Premila Hewage joined HEMAC in 2017, bringing with her 12 years of experience in both general practice and Emergency medicine. She has a special interest in General Dermatology and Skin cancers, performing mole checks and minor skin surgeries, including Cryotherapy, biopsy, and skin lesion excisions. Dr. Hewage holds an Advanced Diploma in Dermatology and Skin Cancer, making her an expert in the field.
Dr. Hewage is highly experienced in women’s health, with a particular focus on HRT, contraceptives, Implanon insertion and removal, and Pap smear (Cervical Screening). Additionally, she is an authorized prescriber for Medicinal Cannabis.
As a busy mother of four, Premila enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, and involving her kids in sports when she’s not at work. She is fluent in English and Sinhala.
Her areas of interest and specialty include:
- General Dermatology: Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Acne and Hair loss treatment.
- Skin Cancer checks / mole checking
- Mole removal and biopsy
- Implanon insertion and removal
- HRT and Contraceptive prescription
- PAP Smear / Cervical screening
- Medicinal Cannabis
- Medical management of Obesity.
With her extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Hewage is committed to providing the highest quality care to her patients in the areas of Dermatology, Women’s Health, and other specialized services.
Dr. Jason Xu
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, FRACGP, Dip. Child Health, Cert. Dermoscopy, MDR(Usyd)
Dr. Jason graduated from medical school in 2003 and worked as Urologist trainee in his home country, China. In 2010, he obtained a Masters of Diagnostic Radiography at the University of Sydney. Since then, he’s worked as an Emergency doctor at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Angliss Hospital, and Canberra Hospital.
Dr. Jason relocated back to Melbourne back in 2017 where he now enjoys seeing his patients regularly within a General Practice setting.
Jason takes a preventative approach to health care and consults fluently in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Family Health
- Implanon insertion & removal
- Women’s health
- Minor surgical procedures
- Mens health
- Chronic disease management
- Skin cancer
Dr. Mark Dalgleish
General Medical Practitioner | MBChB (Aberdeen) FRACGP
Dr Mark Dalgleish identifies as Scottish, and comes from a large family, born and bred in the east end of Glasgow before going on to study medicine in Aberdeen, Scotland, and graduating in January, 2004. After working in Palliative Care in Geelong Mark returned to the UK to complete General Practice training in London. On completion of General Practice Specialist Training in 2010, Mark moved to Geelong in 2011 and then worked for several years with particular focuses on young person’s mental health and sexual health, and on palliative and end of life care.
Mark has always been passionate about quality health care and about improving health for the marginalised and vulnerable members of our communities such as young people, First Nations communities, and sexuality or gender diverse groups. Dr Mark Dalgleish is well known for having a holistic and person-centred approach to medicine and is committed to ensuring people accessing care remain informed at every stage in their care and achieve the most optimal outcomes possible.
Additionally, Mark teaches medicine at Deakin and Monash Universities, with a particular focus on teaching clinical skills and communication skills.
Areas of interest:
- Mental Health (including providing Focused Psychological Therapy / Psychotherapy
- Palliative Care
- Sexual and reproductive health (including men’s and women’s health)
- LGBTQIA+ health
- HIV Treatment and Care
- Spiritual Health
Dr. Michelle Chee
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, BMedSci(Hon), FRACGP,DRANZCOG (Dip. Obstetrics), Cert. Dermoscopy
Michelle graduated from Monash University in 2015. She completed her internship in Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania before advancing her career in mainland Victoria. She obtained her Diploma in Obstetrics with Ballarat Health Services and continuing to train as a O&G registrar with Eastern Health before undertaking her GP specialty training in regional Victoria. Her exposure in rural medicine has provided her with a vast variety of skills. During the covid lockdown, she took a further step in her training as a psychiatry registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital to address the demands in mental health.
Michelle loves all aspects of family medicine. She believes in establishing a trusting and empathetic relationship with her clients, actively involving them in their healthcare journey. She adopts a holistic approach and committed to providing personalized care addressing their health concerns.
When not at work, she enjoys being a mother and spends quality time with her family. She also loves all forms of Pilates exercises.
Area of interest:
- Women’s Health
- Family Planning including Mirena and Implanon insertion/removal
- Pregnancy Care (Shared-Care)
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Preventive Care and Health Screenings
- Chronic Disease Management
- Skin Checks (Excisional/ Punch Biopsy)
- Minor Procedures
- Mental Health and Well-being
Dr. Sui Lin, Li
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, FRACGP
Dr. Sui Lin, Li graduated from Faculty of Medicine, Shanghai Medical University back in 1982. He then admitted to specialist programme and trained as a Neurosurgeon worked for Beijing Neurosurgical Institute for many years.
He later moved to Australia with his family in 1990 and has been practicing medicine in major hospitals in Victoria since then. He also speaks fluent Mandarin & Shanghainese.
Besides working as a General Practitioner, he is the Doctor in-charge of the Emergency department for Williamstown and Knox Private Hospital.
His other interest also ranges from Paediatrics, Dermatology, General Medicine, Men’s health, Orthopaedics, Trauma and Minor Surgery.
Areas of interest:
- Trauma
- Emergency medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Neurological conditions
- Minor procedures
Dr. Matthew Payne
General Medical Practitioner | MD,BMedSci, FRACGP
Area of interest: surgical procedures, skin checks, skin Cancer removal, child and adolescent Health, sports Medicine, men’s Health, travel medicine. Matthew graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2015, beginning his career at St Vincent’s Hospital before training as a registrar in Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Emergency Medicine. Matthew has worked/ trained all over Victoria, including The Royal Children’s, Royal Melbourne, St Vincent’s, Goulburn Valley and Warrnambool Base hospitals.
Matthew has enjoyed working in General Practice since 2021 and utilising his years of surgical training, Matthew specialises in minor procedures including but not limited to vasectomy, laceration repair, skin checks and skin cancer removal, ingrown toenails, Implanon insertion, wart removal.
Additionally, an avid traveller through Europe, Central/South America, and South East Asia, he is also happy to provide advice on travel medicine to these regions and more!
Matthew consults at HEMAC on Tuesdays and Fridays and when he is not working you will find him on the tennis court or at the beach with his dog
Dr. Jinni Zhu
Dr Jinni Zhu is a compassionate and caring GP registrar who enjoys working collaboratively with patients to provide person-centred care. Jinni enjoys the diversity and breadth of general practice, and she offers a holistic approach to care that considers patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing.
Jinni graduated from Deakin University in 2019. She has worked in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency Medicine across several health services in Victoria including Eastern Health, Monash Health, West Gippsland Hospital and Central Gippsland Health.
Outside of work, Jinni enjoys reading, nature, and exploring with her partner and two children.
Dr. Rachel Stewart
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, FRACGP
Rachel is a GP registrar who graduated with her MD from Deakin University. Rachel has worked at Box Hill Hospital and Eastern Health in many areas of medicine including paediatrics, emergency medicine, respiratory medicine and geriatrics.
Rachel is a caring and compassionate doctor who values patient centred care. She has particular interests in geriatric and paediatric medicine.
Outside of work she likes spending time with family, cooking and going to the beach.
Allied Health
Yvonne Lin
Yvonne is also trained in French Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She enjoys educating people through hands on activities and has extensive experience in consulting to food industries and running cooking and baking demonstrations across different setting including, Dandenong Market, Arabic Women’s Club, MASDAC Church and Mallalieu Boutique and Artisan Deli.
Yvonne also has a strong interest in integrative health as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is intrigued by way different foods, herbs and spices are incorporated into Asian diets to prevent illness and promote health.
Finding joy in sharing a meal, a baked good or two and seeing the world.
You will find Yvonne creating delicious and nourishing recipes, photographing, and creating workshops in her spare time.
Referral
Dietetic consultations are eligible for Medicare rebate under EPC.
Ask you GP if you are eligible for a care plan referral.
Referrals are not required for private health patients
Services
Your initial session usually lasts about 45mins to an hour. At this visit it is all about getting to know and understand you as a unique individual so we can provide you with personalised advice.
During this session, we get to know your health, health history, and eating and lifestyle habits and your current health and wellbeing goals. At the end of this session, you will have walk away with an action plan and easy to follow strategies so you can immediately start working towards your goals.
Before your first appointment, we ask that you download and complete the 7-day food diary, and complete at least 3 days prior to your consultation and bring it a long with any other test results.
Specialty
Yvonne can help you with establishing smarter eating and use food as medicine for all the conditions listed below, but not limited to.
Women’s health
Adrenal fatigue and related autoimmune disorders such as Hashimatos
Gastro-intestinal disorders ie IBS, bloating
Weight Loss
Diabetes
Iron Deficiencies
Insulin Resistance
PCOS
Fatty Liver
High blood pressure
Eating for overall wellness
High cholesterols
Qualification
Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist
Certificate in French Patisserie, Le Cordon Bleu Paris
Wendy Yeung
Wendy is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who completed her Bachelor of Applied Science & Master of Dietetic Practice at La Trobe University. Her aim is to encourage individuals to feel empowered to achieve their nutrition-related goals through making long-term and sustainable dietary changes as part of the journey towards improved health.
She is able to provide tailored nutrition and dietary advice in the areas of:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cardiovascular disease prevention/management
- Diabetes and prediabetes management
- Fatty liver disease
- Gastrointestinal disorders i.e. Diverticulitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Malnutrition and weight gain
- Nutrient deficiencies
- PCOS
- Vegetarian and vegan nutrition
- Weight loss
Outside of working as a Dietitian, Wendy is an avid tennis fan and also a big fan of the Eurovision Song Contest. She also enjoys taekwondo and swimming, watching horror movies and true crime documentaries in addition to having the opportunity to travel overseas and experience different cuisines and cultures.
Qualification
Bachelor of Applied Science & Master of Dietetic Practice
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Nurses
Administration
