Team

Doctors

Dr Alison Stacey

Doctor – Practice Principal

MBBS(Hons). She completed the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG) whilst working at Sunshine Hospital in 2008, and the Diploma of Child Health in 2009.
Alison attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2011, and worked in General Practice in Melbourne and Launceston before relocating to Gippsland in 2016.

Alison has an interest in all aspects of women’s health, including breastfeeding, antenatal shared care, contraception and medical terminations. Alison is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and is a Shared Maternity Care Affiliate with the West Gippsland Hospital.

Dr Janine Payne

Doctor

Janine graduated from Monash University in 1990 and moved to Gippsland in 1994 with her family. She enjoys all areas of general practice and feels privileged to be allowed to be involved in patients’ care and loves living in one of the most beautiful places in Australia!

Dr Kimberly Imperial

Doctor

Kimberly graduated from Monash University in Biomedical Science and then Medicine in 2018. She has been working in Gippsland since 2021. She is interested in all aspects of general practice and in her spare time enjoys running and doing aerial hoop.

Dr Romina Madappuli

GP Registrar

Dr Romina Madappuli was born in Sri Lanka, and has lived in Australia for over 10 years. Dr Madappuli graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical school in 2019, trained at Geelong for her internship and at Monash Health thereafter. Dr Madappuli has done rotations in Paediatrics, mental health, geriatrics, gastroenterology in addition to general medicine and surgery in hospitals. She commenced her General Practice training in Gippsland in January 2024 and commenced at Yarragon Medical Centre August 2024. Romina is interested in all aspects of General Practice, as it helps to build holistic and lifelong relationships with her patients. Outside of medicine, Romina enjoys running and keeping up with her young toddler.

Dr Rohit Rajpal

GP Registrar

A graduate of Deakin University with an MD and a Bachelor in Biomedicine, Dr. Rajpal has honed his skills through work across Victoria, from regional Warrnambool to bustling Melbourne hospitals. His diverse experiences have shaped his holistic approach to patient care, and he’s excited to build lasting relationships with patients on their health journeys.
Originally from Kenya, Dr. Rajpal is fluent in English, Swahili, Hindi, and Punjabi, making him a valuable asset to our community!
When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll find Dr. Rajpal hiking, playing soccer, or exploring local cafés for the perfect coffee.

Nurses

Coral

Nurse

Coral is a registered nurse who has been working in general practice for thirteen years. She is interested in all aspects of preventive healthcare. She loves caravanning, her chickens and her cute dog.

Narelle

Nurse

Narelle is a registered nurse who has worked in general practice since 2004. She enjoys meeting and helping people of all ages and advocating for patients about disease prevention and chronic health management. She loves spending time with her family, travel and cooking.

Kath

Nurse

Kath is a registered nurse, with an interest in preventative healthcare and helping to improve health outcomes for patients. In her spare time, Kath loves spending time outdoors with her family.

Administration

Naomi

Practice Manager

Naomi started working at Yarragon Medical as Practice Manager in 2014. She enjoys all aspects of her position but especially the interactions with patients and having a laugh with her colleagues.

Mandy

Administration

Mandy joined our reception team in 2014.

Cheryl

Administration

Cheryl joined as a receptionist in 2018. She lives on a small farm where she tends her beloved horses!

Michelle

Administration

Michelle joined Yarragon Medical Centre as a receptionist in 2024.

Matilda

Administration

Matilda joined Yarragon Medical Centre as a receptionist in 2025.