Our Independent Doctors
We’re inspired by our North Blackburn community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, care teams and employees at North Blackburn Square Clinic are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life. North Blackburn Square Clinic supports general practitioners, independent practitioners, and nurses in various areas of expertise by providing a range of business, administrative, and clinical support.
Our Independent Doctors do provide aged care. Please call to make an appointment.
Dr. Melissa Soares graduated in 1995, as an MD Physician, from Rostov-on-Don, Russia. After completing her internship in India, she worked in New Zealand for 4 years. Later, she worked at Warragul Hospital for 5 years and completed her General Practitioner Training in Obstetrics in 2009. She also worked as a GP at Clinics in Narre Warren and Dandenong. Since 2014, Dr. Soares has been working at North Blackburn Square Medical Clinic. She has a special interest in Women’s Health and Shared Obstetric Care. She also holds a Diploma in Children’s Health (DCH). She also offers travel advice and travel vaccinations.
Melissa is fluent in English, Russian, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu. She is married with two children.
Dr Dan Tran graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2012. He worked at various hospitals in Melbourne, Perth and Canberra, gaining clinical experiences across multiple disciplines including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Medical Oncology, prior to undertaking general practice training in Perth. He completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023.
Dan enjoys most aspects of general practice and treats patients across all stages of life, with a strong focus on preventive medicine and chronic disease management.
Languages: English, Vietnamese.
Dr Shifra Naderi arrived in Australia in 2014. She has been practicing in General Practice since 2010. Dr Naderi’s background is Persian and her qualifications include Doctor of medicine from Tehran University of Medical Science. Dr Naderi has completed her Fellowship in Australia in 2018.
Dr Naderi’s Interest is paediatrics, Gynaecology, mental health counselling, travel advices & vaccinations, and chronic diseases care.
Dr. Kim Lee graduated from Adelaide University and holds a Professional Diploma in Skin Cancer medicine.
She has also earned an Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine. Along with having a special interest in Women’s Health and participating in the Obstetric Shared Care Program, Dr. Lee is also fluent in Mandarin.
She also has special interest in Children and Young Adult health care issues, Skin Cancer Checks, Biopsy, Excisions, Travel Advice & Vaccinations, Geriatrics, Chronic Condition, Sexual and Reproductive Health problems.
