Who We Are
Hawthorn East Medical & Aesthetic Clinic (HEMAC) is a trusted healthcare destination located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We combine the expertise of a general practice medical clinic with the services of an aesthetic skin and laser clinic, providing comprehensive care under one roof.
Our philosophy is simple: your health and wellbeing come first. From routine medical care to advanced aesthetic treatments, our focus is on safe, evidence-based solutions tailored to your individual needs.
Meet Our Team
General Practitioners
Dr. Sherrie Chew
Sherrie graduated from University of Tasmania in 2002. She completed her internship in a busy tertiary hospital in Sydney before moving to Melbourne to undertake a diploma in Obstetrics and gynaecology.
General practice and Skin became her passion when she worked in the country and also spurred her to complete her rural training of 3 years whilst she adapts herself to the country towns- its people, the scenery and the way of life for a medical profession in dealing with medical emergencies.
Due to the wealth of experience working in small and medium sized medical centres, being on call for satellite hospitals, Sherrie has gained invaluable insight into management of patients by providing wholistic care rather than treating diseases.
Having worked in a ‘boutique’ clinic in the western suburb voted ‘Victoria General Practice of the year award 2008’ she has learnt much in preventative medicine and in providing the utmost in modern medicine. She remains at the forefront of General Practice with continuing medical education so as to provide her patients with the best in evidence-based medicine.
She is proud to be part of the many services HEMAC provide to its patients.
Sherrie currently also works with a well-known dermatologist and is well trained in laser and cosmetic dermatology in a very busy clinic in Armadale.
In her free time, Sherrie enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young children.
Dr. Li Wan
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, FRACGP, PHD
Dr. Li graduated from medical school in 1995, and worked as an Intensive Care Doctor in China until 2003. In 2003 he began his medical career in Australia as an Intensive Care Registrar at the Austin Hospital and Warringal Private Hospital until 2008. During this period of time, he achieved his PhD in Philosophy and was published by Melbourne University for his papers of the management of acute renal failure due to Sepsis. Dr. Li worked as an Emergency Registrar until 2010 before he began his GP training in Melbourne and joined HEMAC in early 2014. He has a wide range of interests in Medicine and believes in building a strong patient-doctor relationship in order to best treat his patients. He is currently a University OSCE examiner and is fluent in Mandarin.
Areas of interest:
- Sports medicine
- Men’s health
- Pain management
- Childhood immunisations
- Family planning
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care
Dr. Matthew Payne
General Medical Practitioner | MD,BMedSci, FRACGP
Area of interest: surgical procedures, skin checks, skin Cancer removal, child and adolescent Health, sports Medicine, men’s Health, travel medicine. Matthew graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2015, beginning his career at St Vincent’s Hospital before training as a registrar in Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Emergency Medicine. Matthew has worked/ trained all over Victoria, including The Royal Children’s, Royal Melbourne, St Vincent’s, Goulburn Valley and Warrnambool Base hospitals.
Matthew has enjoyed working in General Practice since 2021 and utilising his years of surgical training, Matthew specialises in minor procedures including but not limited to vasectomy, laceration repair, skin checks and skin cancer removal, ingrown toenails, Implanon insertion, wart removal.
Additionally, an avid traveller through Europe, Central/South America, and South East Asia, he is also happy to provide advice on travel medicine to these regions and more!
Matthew consults at HEMAC on Tuesdays and Fridays and when he is not working you will find him on the tennis court or at the beach with his dog
Dr. Sui Lin, Li
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, FRACGP
Dr. Sui Lin, Li graduated from Faculty of Medicine, Shanghai Medical University back in 1982. He then admitted to specialist programme and trained as a Neurosurgeon worked for Beijing Neurosurgical Institute for many years.
He later moved to Australia with his family in 1990 and has been practicing medicine in major hospitals in Victoria since then. He also speaks fluent Mandarin & Shanghainese.
Besides working as a General Practitioner, he is the Doctor in-charge of the Emergency department for Williamstown and Knox Private Hospital.
His other interest also ranges from Paediatrics, Dermatology, General Medicine, Men’s health, Orthopaedics, Trauma and Minor Surgery.
Areas of interest:
- Trauma
- Emergency medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Neurological conditions
- Minor procedures
Dr. Michelle Chee
General Medical Practitioner | MBBS, BMedSci(Hon), FRACGP,DRANZCOG (Dip. Obstetrics), Cert. Dermoscopy
Michelle graduated from Monash University in 2015. She completed her internship in Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania before advancing her career in mainland Victoria. She obtained her Diploma in Obstetrics with Ballarat Health Services and continuing to train as a O&G registrar with Eastern Health before undertaking her GP specialty training in regional Victoria. Her exposure in rural medicine has provided her with a vast variety of skills. During the covid lockdown, she took a further step in her training as a psychiatry registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital to address the demands in mental health.
Michelle loves all aspects of family medicine. She believes in establishing a trusting and empathetic relationship with her clients, actively involving them in their healthcare journey. She adopts a holistic approach and committed to providing personalized care addressing their health concerns.
When not at work, she enjoys being a mother and spends quality time with her family. She also loves all forms of Pilates exercises.
Area of interest:
- Women’s Health
- Family Planning including Mirena and Implanon insertion/removal
- Pregnancy Care (Shared-Care)
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Preventive Care and Health Screenings
- Chronic Disease Management
- Skin Checks (Excisional/ Punch Biopsy)
- Minor Procedures
- Mental Health and Well-being
Sarita Surendran
I am excited to be working at the HEMAC facility, caring for patients and families in the local community. Having grown up just five minutes from the clinic, it feels special to now be working so close to home in my own community.
I studied medicine at Monash University and have worked in a range of hospitals across Melbourne including The Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Health, Sunshine Hospital and Frankston Hospital, as well as several rural hospitals in Victoria. These experiences have allowed me to work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds and across all stages of life.
I enjoy looking after patients of all ages and have particular interests in children’s health, mental health and chronic disease management.
Outside of work, you will most likely find me outside with my friends and family enjoying a picnic or chasing around my family dog Franklin.
Dr. Sarah Di Pietro
Dr Sarah Di Pietro is a GP registrar who completed her medical degree at Deakin University and has worked across a variety of areas during her time at Warrnambool Base Hospital and Eastern Health. She has experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, plastic surgery, and emergency medicine, which has shaped her holistic approach to patient care.
Sarah is a warm and compassionate doctor who values building trusting relationships with her patients and providing evidence-based care, to help support individuals and families through all stages of life.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys tending to her vegetable patch, hosting dinners for friends and family, and skiing in the winter months.
Dr. Kate Gledhill
Dr. Kate Gledhill is a GP registrar who completed her medical training at Deakin University and has since gained valuable experience at Northeast Health Wangaratta and Barwon Health in Geelong. She has worked across a wide range of specialties, including general medicine, paediatrics, and women’s health, and is excited to bring this broad knowledge to her work in general practice.
Kate is committed to providing patient-centred care and strives to ensure every patient feels heard and supported.
Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Luna. She is passionate about staying active, whether through walking, Pilates, or skiing in the winter months. Having grown up in Singapore, Kate has also developed a love for travel and exploring new cultures.
Allied Health
Yvonne Lin
Yvonne is also trained in French Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She enjoys educating people through hands on activities and has extensive experience in consulting to food industries and running cooking and baking demonstrations across different setting including, Dandenong Market, Arabic Women’s Club, MASDAC Church and Mallalieu Boutique and Artisan Deli.
Yvonne also has a strong interest in integrative health as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is intrigued by way different foods, herbs and spices are incorporated into Asian diets to prevent illness and promote health.
Finding joy in sharing a meal, a baked good or two and seeing the world.
You will find Yvonne creating delicious and nourishing recipes, photographing, and creating workshops in her spare time.
Referral
Dietetic consultations are eligible for Medicare rebate under EPC.
Ask you GP if you are eligible for a care plan referral.
Referrals are not required for private health patients
Services
Your initial session usually lasts about 45mins to an hour. At this visit it is all about getting to know and understand you as a unique individual so we can provide you with personalised advice.
During this session, we get to know your health, health history, and eating and lifestyle habits and your current health and wellbeing goals. At the end of this session, you will have walk away with an action plan and easy to follow strategies so you can immediately start working towards your goals.
Before your first appointment, we ask that you download and complete the 7-day food diary, and complete at least 3 days prior to your consultation and bring it a long with any other test results.
Specialty
Yvonne can help you with establishing smarter eating and use food as medicine for all the conditions listed below, but not limited to.
Women’s health
Adrenal fatigue and related autoimmune disorders such as Hashimatos
Gastro-intestinal disorders ie IBS, bloating
Weight Loss
Diabetes
Iron Deficiencies
Insulin Resistance
PCOS
Fatty Liver
High blood pressure
Eating for overall wellness
High cholesterols
Qualification
Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist
Certificate in French Patisserie, Le Cordon Bleu Paris