Experienced GPs, genuinely invested in your care
At The Community Doctor in Ringwood, the GPs bring decades of combined clinical experience and a shared commitment to patient-centred care. Each of the doctors has their own areas of special interest — from women's and men's health to paediatrics, skin checks, and lactation support — so you can find the right GP for your specific needs.
Broad clinical expertise
The GPs collectively cover the full spectrum of general practice — from acute illness and chronic disease management to specialised areas like women's health, men's health, paediatrics, and procedural medicine.
Multilingual care
The GPs speak English, Dari, Farsi, Burmese, Malay, Cantonese, and Bahasa Indonesia between them — helping connect with and understand patients from diverse backgrounds across Ringwood.
Committed to ongoing learning
Several of the GPs hold supervisor and medical educator roles, actively mentoring junior doctors and staying current through continuing professional development and evidence-based practice.
Genuinely patient-centred
Every GP at the clinic shares a commitment to listening carefully, explaining clearly, and working with you — not just for you — to support informed decisions about your health.
Meet The GPs
Click through to any doctor's profile to learn more about their background, qualifications, and areas of special interest.
Dr. Bahareh (Bahar) Soleimani Zadeh
FRACGP · 20+ years' experience
A dedicated and compassionate GP with a particular focus on women's health and antenatal care. Known for empathetic communication and strong diagnostic skills. Speaks English, Dari, and Farsi.
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Dr. Thiri (Tiffany) Swe
11+ years' GP experience
An experienced female GP practising in Australia since 2015, with prior experience in Myanmar. Cares for patients across acute and chronic conditions, obstetric and gynaecological issues, and paediatric illness. Speaks English and Burmese.
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Dr. Roy Othman
MBChB, FRACGP · GP since 2000
Takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to patient-centred care. Highly experienced across general practice, with a particular interest in skin checks and men's health. Speaks English and Malay/Bahasa Indonesia.
Please note: Dr. Roy does not provide referrals for medical abortions.
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Dr. Meindert Van Der Veer
FRACGP, FACRRM · GP since 2000
A highly experienced Procedural Generalist and GP supervisor since 2002, also working as a Medical Educator with the Rural Vocational Training Scheme. Brings broad procedural and emergency medicine expertise to general practice.
View full profile →Services provided by The GPs in Ringwood
Between them, the doctors cover a comprehensive range of general practice and specialised services for patients of all ages.
Women's Health
IUD & Implanon insertion, cervical screening, breast checks, pregnancy care, menopause management, and more.
View women's health →Men's Health
Men's health checks, prostate and testicular health, erectile dysfunction, and infertility assessments.
View men's health →Children's Health
Paediatric consultations, childhood vaccinations, and developmental health checks for the whole family.
Vaccinations & immunisations →Skin Checks
Comprehensive skin cancer checks, biopsies, excisions, and minor surgical procedures performed in-clinic.
Skin checks & procedures →Iron Infusions
IV iron infusions for iron deficiency and anaemia, administered under GP supervision with on-site pathology.
Iron infusion services →Why choose The GPs in Ringwood?
Choosing the right GP matters. Here's what sets the GPs at this clinic apart for patients across Ringwood and the Maroondah region.
A range of GPs with different special interests, so you can find the right fit for your needs
Multilingual care across English, Dari, Farsi, Burmese, Malay, Cantonese, and Bahasa Indonesia
Combined decades of clinical experience across general and procedural practice
Specialised services including women's health, men's health, and paediatric care
GP supervisors and medical educators at the clinic, reflecting strong clinical standards
A consistent, patient-centred approach to care across the entire practice