Meet Our Doctors

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Dr Rafal Hirmiz

Specialist General Practitioner
MBChB | FRACGP

Owner and Principal GP of Gisborne Medical Clinic
Founder of Turning Point Medical

Dr Hirmiz 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 particular 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.

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Dr James Al-Israel

Specialist General Practitioner
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.

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General Practitioner

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.

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Dr Inushka Perera

General Practitioner

Dr Perera has been a GP since 2008, and her interests include women’s health, paediatrics, and mental health. She has 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 the middle-aged and elderly.