Meet Our Team
Dr. Melinda Dalman
MBBS (Hons) FRACGP DRANZCOG Certificate Skin Cancer Medicine and SurgeryDr. Dalman is a general practitioner who has been working exclusively in the dual fields of skin cancer diagnosis and management and cosmetic medicine for 17 years. She enjoys skin cancer medicine for the thrill of finding elusive early skin cancers and removing them in a timely and convenient manner. She also offers surgical management of non-cancerous skin “lumps and bumps”. She takes a patient-centred approach to cosmetic medicine, tailoring interventions to exactly what each patient wants, aiming for subtle, natural and impactful results for all life stages. She was born and raised in Ballarat and is passionate about bringing high-quality, kind and collaborative health care to our region.
Dr. Dalman is now taking appointments. To book phone 4329 0799.
Please click here to view Dr. Melinda Dalman’s Skin Cancer billing schedule. For Aesthetics price enquiries please click here: admin@chhn.com.au.
Dr. Jude Jonasson
BSc (environmental science) MBBS FRACGP Diploma Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery
Dr. Jonasson is a general practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer medicine and surgery. She brings 14 years of experience in holistic general practice, as well as nine years dedicated to the detection and removal of skin cancers. She is an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor through the Skin Cancer College Australasia and also performs some cosmetic mole removals. Dr. Jonasson enjoys getting to know her patients and their stories, and incorporating this knowledge into treatment decisions. She hails from Oregon, in the United States, and has been in Australia since 2000.
Dr. Jonasson is now taking appointments. To book phone 4329 0799.
Please click here to view Dr. Jude Jonasson’s billing schedule.
Dr. Richa Sabharwal
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOG, SCHP
Dr. Richa Sabharwal is a General Practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer medicine and surgery. She worked in Australian hospitals for 8 years, before moving into General Practice. Richa is on the educational pathway through the Skin Cancer College of Australia. She believes in providing compassionate and holistic care to her patients. Richa lives locally with her husband and two small children.
Dr. Sabharwal is now offering appointments for skin checks, biopsies, and procedures at Raglan Street Clinic on Wednesdays. Please call 4329 0799 to book
Dr. Michael Veal
MBBS FACCRM Dip Obs
Dr. Michael Veal is a General Practitioner with an interest in emergency medicine and rural health. He has worked in locations across Australia, from Broome to Ballarat, and has many years of experience in emergency departments.
Dr. Veal is now offering appointments at Raglan Street Clinic on Monday afternoon and Wednesday nights and in addition to his practice at our Creswick and Avoca clinics. For all enquiries and bookings please call 4329 0799.
Dr. Veal offers bulk billed appointments for all concession card holders
Dr. Edward Clarke
BSc Biology Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience & Enterprise MBBS Emergency Medicine Certificate FRACGP
Dr. Edward Clarke has a special interest in trans and gender-diverse medicine, sexual health and acute general practice presentations. He has gathered a range of experience in the 8 years he has been practising medicine, with diverse roles in Naarm/Melbourne, Ballarat and multiple stints in Garramilla/ Darwin
Dr. Clarke is now taking appointments. To book phone 4329 0799.
Dr Randika Halwatura
MBBS FRACGP
Dr Randika Halwatura is a Fellow GP with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and joins us at Raglan Street Clinic as our newest General Practitioner.
She completed her MBBS at the Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University in 2010. Prior to starting at Raglan Street Clinic Dr Randika has worked as an Emergency department doctor at Campbelltown & Camden and Bowral Hospitals and completed her fellowship training at Silverline Medical in Mildura. Within her work as a General practitioner Dr Randika has a particular interest and passion for Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Acute Medicine and Chronic Disease Management.
We are thrilled to have her at Raglan Street Clinic Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
To book call us ph. 4329 0799
Cameron Ivchenko
BSc. PGDip (Psych) BAppSc (Phty) MSc. Med. (Sleep Medicine)Cameron has 20 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist (Musculo-Skeletal/Respiratory). He holds post-graduate qualifications in Psychology and a Masters of Sleep Medicine through Sydney University.
Cameron specialises in the following areas: General musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Biomechanical analysis, Hands on joint mobilisation and manipulation, Exercise prescription, Gait training and balance assessment, Headache assessment, Sleep Disorders Diagnosis in conjunction with accredited Sleep Disorders Physician, Sleep Apnoea, Management, Acclimatisation, Provision of clearance for VicRoads.
Please click here to view Cameron Ivchenko’s billing schedule.
Heather Dalman
Bch Physio (Hons)
Heather graduated from Melbourne University with Honours in physiotherapy in 1999.
She was born and raised in Ballarat and has worked as a physiotherapist here for 20 years. Heather is passionate about maximising health and function for all ages, from sporting injuries to rehabilitation after illness, surgery or injury, pregnancy care, and keeping elderly patients thriving at home. She completed full accreditation for dry needling in 2016. She prides herself on individual care strategies and loves being a physio.
Heather is now taking appointments. To book phone 4329 0799.
Heather’s appointment fee is $105/half hour.
Staci Peters
Practice Nurse and Immunisation Coordinator
Staci acts as Practice nurse both for Raglan Street Clinic (Monday to Wednesday) and CHHN Avoca (Thursdays). In 2025 Staci will also be taking on the role of Immunisation Coordinator for CHHN Workplace Services.
Outside work, Staci runs Trawalla Wildlife Shelter and is our resident volunteer wildlife rescue carer.
Kelly Rowlands
Practice Nurse
Kelly is a qualified Clinical Nurse Consultant. She also has additional qualifications in Acute and Chronic wound care management and Continence nursing.
Lisa Troon
Practice Manager
Catherine Abel Home
Administration
Renee Weyers
Administration
Miranda Veal
Administration and Social Media
Lisa Donovan
ACL Pathology collector