Doctors & Staff

Dr Natalie Taft graduated from Monash University Medicine in 1985. She completed a certificate in Family Planning in 1989 and worked in the Department of Community Medicine, Monash University, during which time she was involved with teaching medical students. Natalie joined Glen Iris Medical Group in 1992 and became a partner in 1995.

Dr Jane Healy graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2001 and obtained FRACGP in 2008. Jane worked in general practice in Tasmania prior to joined the practice in 2009. Jane became a partner of the practice in 2014.

Dr Sharon Woolf has retired from General Practice after 42 years.  However she will continue to work at Glen Iris Medical Group with her special interest in reversing Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes and weight loss with a low carbohydrate approach. 

Sharon is offering continuing care to a small number of her patients who require continuity and are completing a treatment plan. 

Please call 9509 7633 for availability.

Dr Lisa Prichard graduated from Monash University Medicine in 1986 and has completed her Certificate of Training in Family Medicine. Lisa joined the practice in 1993.

Dr Meredith Day  graduated from Monash University in 1989.   Meredith joined GIMG in 2006. Meredith also has a keen interest in surgical assisting.

Dr Jadwiga Kapusta graduated from Jagiellonian University Krakow, Poland in 1986, and gained her FRACGP 2003. Jadwiga joined the practice in 2010.

Dr Sumudu Cooray graduated from Monash Health including completion of a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2008, this allows her to offer her patients shared maternity care.

Sumudu is passionate about general practice and has a keen interest in Women’s and Sexual Health and is trained in inserting Implanon and Interuterine Devices (Mirena, Kyleena & Copper IUDs).  Sumudu also enjoys paediatrics and has completed a Diploma of Child Health. However, it is the variety and holistic aspects of general practice including chronic disease and preventative medicine that Sumudu truly relishes.

Sumudu also enjoys teaching medical students and in her free time enjoys running around after her four children (and husband!), travel, indulging in good food and watching the mighty Hawthorn Hawks!

Dr Saul Cohen graduated from Stellenbosch University in South Africa in 1991. He spent 10 years in general practice in Napier, New Zealand where he gained his FRNZGP.  Saul settled in Melbourne where he worked for 10 more years at a general practice in the city. Saul has particular interests in all aspects of general practice and family medicine. Saul enjoys bike riding & gardening in his free time. 

Since joining the clinic in 2021, Tara has stepped up into the role of Clinical Manager. Tara will be collaborating with the doctors, nurses and staff for continual improvements in patient care, while still performing nursing duties such as ear syringing, immunisations, wound care, chronic disease management and health assessments.  Tara works part time and has a love for the great outdoors! 

Peta has extensive nursing experience and further education and qualifications in wound care, immunisation, ear syringing, health assessments, and chronic disease management. Peta works part time and has an interest in ballroom dancing. 

As past consulting suites team leader and secretary, Kathryn brought fresh eyes and skill to GIMG when she joined us in 2021. After completing Fundamentals of Practice Management and New Leader at AIM, we are excited to see where Kathryn can help take the clinic.