Female Doctors in Point Cook
Some patients simply feel more at ease talking with a woman, whether the visit is about cervical screening, contraception, pregnancy or something they have never raised with anyone. If you would like to see a female doctor in Point Cook, our clinic has several female GPs. Let reception know your preference when you book.
Our female GPs
Each doctor’s full profile explains her background. In brief:
- Dr Nasibeh Hasanijabali: over 17 years in general practice and women’s health, with a specialist background in obstetrics and gynaecology from Iran. Her interests include pregnancy care, IUDs, PCOS and menopause. Speaks English and Persian.
- Dr Eswarasamy Rajini: over 20 years of experience, a Fellow of the RACGP, with UK diplomas in family planning and in child health.
- Dr Shumaila Yasmeen: interests in children’s health, women’s health and antenatal care, with training in IUD and Implanon insertion and removal. Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
- Dr Mahshid Roohravan Benis: interests include menopause management, cervical screening, breast checks and child health checks. Speaks English and Persian (Farsi).
- Dr Maria Sahira: a Fellow GP with interests in women’s health, sexual and reproductive health, menopause and Implanon insertion and removal.
- Dr Hina Tariq: over a decade of experience, with interests in children’s health, women’s health, chronic disease, minor procedures and immunisation.
- Dr Puneet Dhaliwal: currently in GP training, with interests in women’s health, children’s health, chronic pain and weight management. Speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi and Marathi.
Booking a female GP in Point Cook
You can book online or call (03) 7300 7780, and reception can tell you which of our female GPs have appointments free. If none is available on the day you need, you can wait for a later time or see another doctor.
The whole team is listed on Our Team.
Care patients often book a female GP for
- cervical screening
- contraception, including IUD insertion and Implanon
- pregnancy care and pregnancy planning
- menopause and perimenopause
- heavy or irregular periods and PCOS
- STI testing and other sexual health concerns
- breast changes or pelvic pain
Our women’s health page gives an overview of each area.
Language and communication
Between them, our female GPs speak Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Marathi as well as English. If you need help with communication, tell reception when you arrive: a phone interpreter may be available, and an Auslan interpreter can be booked through NABS on 1800 246 945.
Bringing your children
Several of our female GPs list children’s health among their interests, so the doctor you see can often look after the family too. Our children’s health page explains the checks and care available.
Common questions
What if I need more time with the doctor?
Tell reception when you book. If you feel you may need extra time, the clinic asks you to say so, so a longer appointment can be arranged.
Can I request a female doctor for my daughter?
Yes. Mention it when you make the booking, just as you would for yourself.
Is seeing a female GP bulk billed?
Yes, on the same terms as any GP: standard consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card, and procedures attract fees listed on Patient Info and Fees.
Can I have a phone appointment with a female GP?
Phone consultations are available for issues that do not need an examination. The doctor calls during the day rather than at a set time, and you need at least one face-to-face visit a year to stay eligible.
Do female GPs here insert IUDs and Implanon?
Several list these procedures in their profiles: Dr Nasibeh Hasanijabali for IUDs, Dr Maria Sahira for Implanon, and Dr Shumaila Yasmeen for both. Procedures attract a fee, so check the cost when you book.
Good to know
Before your appointment
If you are a new patient, please arrive at least five minutes before your consultation and bring:
- Photo ID
- A valid Medicare card
Fees and billing
We offer bulk billing to all patients with a valid Medicare card for standard consultations. All procedures are subject to fees.