Our Team

Dr Natalie Taft graduated from Monash University Medicine in 1985. She completed a certificate in Family Planning in 1989 and worked in the Department of Community Medicine, Monash University, during which time she was involved with teaching medical students. Natalie joined Glen Iris Medical Group in 1992 and became a partner in 1995.

Dr Jane Healy graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2001 and obtained FRACGP in 2008. Jane worked in general practice in Tasmania prior to joined the practice in 2009. Jane became a partner of the practice in 2014.

Dr Sharon Woolf graduated from Monash University Medicine in 1977 and gained her fellowship of the RACGP in 1986. Sharon established Glen Iris Medical Group in 1981. She serves on the Cabrini Human Research Ethics Committee.

Dr Jenny Butterley graduated from Monash University Medicine in 1985. After working in Hospitals and general practice in Melbourne, Jenny worked in the United Kingdom from 1988 to 1989. She gained her FRACGP in 1993, and has a Certificate of Family Planning. Jenny joined the practice in 1992.

Dr Jadwiga Kapusta graduated from Jagiellonian University Krakow, Poland in 1986, and gained her FRACGP 2003. Jadwiga joined the practice in 2010.

Dr Russell Bensky graduated from University of Western Australia 2005 and obtained his Fellowship of RACGP in 2012. Russell worked in emergency medicine/critical care at Box Hill Hospital before branching out to community based general practice some years ago. Russell joined GIMG in 2013.

Dr Sumudu Cooray graduated from Monash Health including completion of a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2008, this allows her to offer her patients shared maternity care.

Sumudu is passionate about general practice and has a keen interest in Women’s and Sexual Health and is trained in inserting Implanon and Interuterine Devices (Mirena, Kyleena & Copper IUDs).  Sumudu also enjoys paediatrics and has completed a Diploma of Child Health. However, it is the variety and holistic aspects of general practice including chronic disease and preventative medicine that Sumudu truly relishes.

Sumudu also enjoys teaching medical students and in her free time enjoys running around after her two sons (and husband!), travel, indulging in good food and watching the mighty Hawthorn Hawks!

Dr Saul Cohen graduated from Stellenbosch University in South Africa in 1991. He spent 10 years in general practice in Napier, New Zealand where he gained his FRNZGP.  Saul settled in Melbourne where he worked for 10 more years at a general practice in the city. Saul has particular interests in all aspects of general practice and family medicine. Saul enjoys bike riding & gardening in his free time. Saul will be working everyday other than Tuesday’s. 

Dr Min Teo graduated from Auckland University in 2007 and obtained his FRACGP in 2014. He has many further qualifications including diplomas of child health and palliative care.

Peta has extensive nursing experience and further education and qualifications in wound care, immunisation, ear syringing, health assessments, and chronic disease management.  Peta works full time and oversees the nursing services offered at GIMG.

Lesley Pugh completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a Grad. Cert. in Nursing Practice and commenced work in general practice in 2001. Lesley has held roles including Practice Nurse Consultant for a Medical Local, a Telehealth Support Officer, Nurse Support and Education Officer with APNA. Previous roles included the National Timely diagnosis of Dementia Project, the APNA Transition to Practise Pilot program and DHHS as an Infection Control and Prevention nurse in the COVID-19 Outbreak Squad. Lesley is an accredited nurse immuniser, cervical screen provider, experienced in chronic disease management, advocating, educating, and motivating patients to help improve health outcomes.  Lesley is passionate about Primary health care.