Meet Our Doctors
Experienced, caring GPs committed to your health and our community.
Practice Principal
Dr Eleanor Donelan
MBBS, BA, FRACGP - Note: Currently not accepting new patients
Special interests: Women's health, mental health and breastfeeding medicine.
Bio: Originally hailing from Melbourne, Dr Donelan completed her medical training in Geelong and Warrnambool before moving to Port Fairy. Two labradors and two children later, she and her husband are very happily settled here.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Wednesday & Friday) · Koroit (Monday & half day Tuesday)
Practice Principal
Dr Johanna Droppert
MBBS (Hons), FRACGP
Bio: Dr Johanna is a dedicated advocate for high-quality rural healthcare, providing comprehensive medical support for patients of all generations, with a focus on senior care within the community. ·
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Friday), Macarthur (Tuesday & Thursday)
Practice Principal
Dr Robert Reynolds
MBBS, B.Pharm (Hons), SCHP, EMC, FRACGP - Note: Currently not accepting new patients
Special interests: Child health and chronic disease management.
Bio: Rob completed his undergraduate degree in pharmacy and worked as a community pharmacist for seven years, including four years in Warrnambool. He then returned to Deakin University in 2013 to undertake a postgraduate degree in medicine, completing the final two years in Warrnambool. Following this, Rob worked at Warrnambool Base Hospital for three years, most recently in the ED and with the paediatric team as a GP paediatric registrar.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Monday, Tuesday & Friday) · Koroit (Thursday)
Associate
Dr Andrew Gault
MBBS, FRACGP, GradDip. Family Medicine
Special interests: All areas of General Practice with a particular interest in Point of Care ultrasound.
Bio: Dr Gault grew up in Bendigo and graduated MBBS from the University of Melbourne in 1982. He worked in Geelong, Central Australia and Tasmania before settling in Port Fairy in 1989. He has since completed his FRACGP and Grad.Dip. Family Medicine from Monash University.
Consulting at: Macarthur (Tuesday half day) · Port Fairy (Wednesday, Thursday & half day Friday — mostly procedures)
Associate
Dr Luke Feighery
MB, BCh, BAO, Adv.Dip.EM, FRACGP
Special interests: All areas of general practice and chronic disease management.
Bio: Luke graduated from Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork in 2016. Following several years working through the Irish healthcare system, he moved to Australia to explore pastures new. Over the past six and a half years he worked across six Australian states and territories in Emergency Medicine and critical care. In 2022 he completed the Advanced Diploma in Emergency Medicine (ACEM), most recently at Barwon Health in Geelong and on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
Associate
Dr Alexandra Umbers
MBBS, PhD, B.Sci, DRANZCOG, FRACGP
Special interests: Women's health, obstetrics and gynaecology.
Bio: Dr Alex Umbers grew up on a farm in New Zealand and moved to Melbourne almost 20 years ago. She completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Reproductive Biology, then a PhD in medical research focused on how malaria infection affects fetal growth in utero. Her postdoctoral research took her to Papua New Guinea, where she spent several years working to improve pregnancy outcomes in vulnerable communities. Inspired by local clinicians there, she retrained as a doctor at Deakin University and is now completing her advanced diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology at Warrnambool Base Hospital. At home on the coast, she loves the ocean with her son and co-hosts the medical podcast 'Pregnancy Uncut'.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Tuesday & Thursday) · Koroit (Wednesday)
Associate
Dr Richard Lau
MD, FRACGP
Bio: Dr Richard is a compassionate practitioner who specializes in helping patients implement practical lifestyle changes to enhance their overall wellbeing. He is an advocate for physical activity and healthy habits. An active runner and cyclist himself, he often shares his love for local trails and fitness with his patients.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) · Koroit (Wednesday)
GP Registrar
Dr Andrea Li
MD
Special interests: Mental health and women's health.
Bio: Dr Li was born in New Zealand and grew up in Fiji, with parents originally from China. Her first stop in Australia was Albury, then Melbourne for university, before heading to the Warrnambool region. Outside of medicine she loves running, reading, playing the flute, and skiing — and shares her home with a slightly overweight cat named Audrie.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Monday, Thursday & Friday) · Koroit (Tuesday) · Macarthur (Wednesday)
GP Registrar
Dr Philip Huang
MD
Bio: Phil is a dedicated GP registrar who moved to regional practice to pursue a passion for rural healthcare. With experience across several Australian regions, he is eager to contribute to the local clinic. Outside of his medical work, he is a lover of nature and photography, and is impressively continuing his engineering studies in his free time.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Monday - Friday)
GP Registrar
Dr Sreeja Kaluvai
MBBS
Special interests: Women’s health, antenatal care, postnatal care, contraception and menopause.
Bio: Originally from India, Sreeja completed her MBBS and practiced as a junior doctor before relocating to Australia. After three years at South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, she joined PFMC as a GP registrar, drawn to the region's strong community spirit and the chance to offer holistic, patient-centered care. When she is not caring for patients, she enjoys cooking, discovering local beaches, and sharing coffee with her family at scenic local spots.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday) · Koroit (Monday & Thursday)
GP Registrar
Dr Zoe Vaughan
MBBS
Special interests: Women's health and children's health.
Bio: Graduating from Monash University in 2018, Zoe completed her internship and residency in Geelong before beginning her GP registrar training. She enjoys all aspects of general practice with a particular interest in women's and children's health. Zoe recently moved to Port Fairy with her husband, new baby daughter, and dog Hank — after spending much of her childhood visiting and absolutely loving the town. When she's not working you'll find her walking the coast with Hank, hiking, playing netball for the Port Fairy Seagulls, and spending time with family and friends.
Consulting at: Port Fairy (Monday & Wednesday)