OUR MEDICAL TEAM
Dr Elia Botros
MB, BS, AMC, FRACGP
We’d like to introduce you to Dr Elia Botros (Elijah), our main General Practitioner. He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and a Fellowship Examiner who has been working in General Practice for many years.
Dr Elia finished medical training in 1992 and has been working as a doctor on a full-time basis since then, for 25 years.
He migrated to Australia early in 2001 and soon passed the required AMC exams as well as the fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
He has enjoyed working in Perth, Adelaide, Bendigo and Melbourne. While running his own solo practice in Bendigo, he won the Victorian State Award – 2009 for the Best Solo Practice of the year. He was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence.
Dr Elia is passionate about providing the best patient health service and continuing care for you. He is approachable and caring, and looks forward to welcoming you to Diggers Rest Medical Centre.
Dr Elia is the father of two beautiful girls and the husband of Mariam Botros who is the senior Dental Therapist and Director of Diggers Rest Dental Practice. For leisure he enjoys music, art, travelling and gardening.
Dr Natalie Mendis
MB, BS, FRACGP
Dr Natalie received her medical degree from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and worked predominately in women’s health before moving to Australia in 2013.
She gained additional experience by working in different specialities in the hospital sector in Western Victoria, including cardiology, critical care and emergency medicine for several years before settling in general practice.
Dr Natalie completed her GP specialist training in Australia and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2019. She has also received additional training and completed a Diploma in Paediatrics at the University of Sydney in 2016.
Her special clinical interests include Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Chronic Disease Management and Geriatrics.
Outside of work, she likes to spend time with family and friends.
Dr Mamdouh Melaik
MBBCh, FRACGP, AMC
Dr Melaik received his medical degree from the University of Zagazig, Egypt 1988.
He has a diploma in internal medicine, certificate of skin cancer medicine and extensive experience in general practice, and his areas of interest include cardiology, obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease management.
Fees apply for consultations, procedures, and iron infusions.
Procedures include Implanon insertion and removal, ingrown toenails, and mole removal.
Languages – English & Arabic
OUR NURSES
Kasun
Kasun graduated from RMI in 2012 and has been working in Aged Care, Community and General Practice industries as a clinical manager and registered nurse.
Alisha
