MEET THE TEAM
Meet our friendly and experienced team of GP medical professionals and learn more about their skills and experience.
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (GP'S)
Dr Rafal Hirmiz
A bit about me:
Specialist General Practitioner
Owner and Principal GP of Gisborne Medical Clinic, and Founder of Turning Point Medical.
She has been practising General Practice since 2019, with experience across the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury.
Dr Hirmiz provides holistic, evidence-based care across General Practice, with interests in menopause and women’s health, sexual health, musculoskeletal medicine, mental health and neurodiversity.
Menopause and women’s health are key areas of her practice. She provides comprehensive, individualised care, taking time to discuss symptoms, hormonal changes, sleep, mood, sexual wellbeing and libido. She offers detailed consultations around MHT, including testosterone therapy where appropriate, helping women make informed decisions about their health.
Dr Hirmiz also has extensive additional training in sexual health and provides a safe, confidential and inclusive space to discuss sensitive concerns, including STI screening and treatment, HIV prevention and care, PrEP and PEP, contraception, sexual wellbeing, psychosexual concerns and gender-affirming care.
Musculoskeletal medicine is another strong area of interest. She manages joint, muscle, tendon and sports-related conditions using a practical, evidence-based approach. She incorporates musculoskeletal ultrasound into assessment where appropriate and provides ultrasound-guided injections when clinically indicated. She has undertaken advanced ZedU training and regularly uses point-of-care ultrasound.
Dr Hirmiz also has an interest in mental health, ADHD and neurodiversity, providing a supportive and non-judgemental environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their individual needs.
Turning Point Medical was born from Dr Hirmiz’s experience in General Practice and her desire to create a place where every patient feels genuinely heard and cared for. Her vision is to provide individualised, compassionate care that meets each person where they are and helps make their own turning point possible.
Come and see Dr Hirmiz in her Turning Point room at Gisborne Medical Clinic.
I can speak
English
Dr James Al-Israel
A bit about me:
MBChB, FRACGP
Dr James Al-Israel graduated from the College of Medicine at Duhok University, Iraq, in
2011. Following graduation, he spent three years gaining broad clinical experience in Duhok
before relocating to Australia.
In Australia, Dr Al-Israel continued his medical career at Ballarat Base Hospital,
completing rotations across a wide range of specialties, including general medicine,
emergency medicine, cardiology, general surgery, intensive care, urology, oncology and
psychiatry. This diverse hospital experience has provided him with a strong foundation in
managing both acute and chronic health conditions.
Dr Al-Israel is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
(FRACGP) and is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-
centred care.
He has a particular interest in skin cancer medicine, dermatology and minor surgical
procedures, alongside all aspects of general practice. He values taking the time to understand
each patient's individual needs and believes strongly in preventative healthcare, continuity of
care and building trusted, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
Outside of medicine, James enjoys spending time with his family, travelling, walking, playing
video games and following soccer.
I can speak
English
A bit about me:
I'm Dr. Pariya Alirezaei, a dedicated and accomplished female doctor specializing in Pediatrics, IUD Implanon, and Geriatric care. With a holistic approach to patient care, I prioritize Women’s Health and the well-being of children, adolescents, and the elderly. Additionally, I am proficient in procedures such as Implanon Insertion. My special interests extend to General Medicine, Women’s Health, and Adolescent Health.
I can speak
English, Persian, Azerbaijani and Turkish
Dr Inushka Perera
A bit about me:
I’m Dr Inushka and I have been a GP since 2008, and my interests include women’s health, paediatrics, and mental health. I have experience in minor surgical procedures, pregnancy care, Implanon insertion and removal, cervical screening, STI screening and management, peri-menopausal care, and chronic disease management in middle-aged and elderly patients.
I can speak
English
