About Us
Vogue Medical is a leading medical clinic and travel clinic based in the bustling South Yarra neighborhood. Serving the surrounding suburbs of Toorak, Prahran, Windsor, Richmond, Cremorne, and many others, Vogue Medical is fully equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and a team of highly experienced general practitioners and nurses who are committed to providing comprehensive and holistic care to their patients.
At Vogue Medical, the focus is on providing patient-centered care that not only addresses immediate health concerns but also promotes long term health and wellness. The clinic’s wide range of services includes general practice, pathology collection, and partnerships with allied health professionals such as psychology, acupuncture & chinese medicine.
Vogue Medical is fully computerized, enabling efficient and effective management of patient records and ensuring that patient care is delivered promptly and accurately. The clinic’s friendly and professional team provides a positive, supportive, and caring environment where patients can feel comfortable and confident in their healthcare.
Whether seeking treatment for an existing medical condition or looking for preventative care and health promotion tools and advice, Vogue Medical is committed to helping patients achieve their optimal state of health. With a focus on high-quality treatment and a patient-centered approach, Vogue Medical is the go-to medical clinic in South Yarra and surrounding suburbs.
OUR SERVICES
OUR TEAM
Dr. Huiyun Zhao
Dr Huiyun Zhao graduated from a Medical University in China in 1982 and continued her training at the largest public hospital in her hometown – Nanjing until 1986, when she entered a three-year clinical study in the University. Her major was treatment in combination with Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She obtained master’s degree of medicine in 1989 prior to becoming a specialist physician in China. She came to Australia in 2001 after spent 11 years in Papua New Guinea as a general physician, worked in various regional areas including Warracknabeal, Maryborough, Geelong, Melbourne in the Hospitals, Aged care facilities and General practices.
She is interested in all aspects of general practice, in particular women’s health, Travel Medicine, Cosmetic medicine, paediatrics, and minor surgical procedures.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Travel medicine
- Men and Women’s Health
- Diabetes management
Dr. Irene Panagopoulos
BBSc, Grad Dip Psych, D Psych, MAPS
Irene is a clinical and forensic psychologist who has worked with adults and adolescents since 2002. She brings with her a high level of skill honed over many years of working in challenging clinical and forensic settings. Irene’s therapeutic approaches incorporate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Trauma therapy and Mindfulness.
Irene has a special interest in trauma (physical, sexual and emotional) and its impact on health and wellbeing. She has a passion for understanding and sharing her knowledge on the mind-body connection and therefore knows her way around the brain and all its functions.
Outside of work Irene indulges her love of art. She engages in an eclectic range of creative pursuits and strongly believes in following your passion to foster wellbeing.
Dr. John Cooksey
BSc, MA (Psych), Grad Dip (Performance Psychology), Grad Dip (Management), MAPS
John has an extensive corporate background and as a psychologist has worked with individuals, teams and organisations for over 25 years to create confident connects that improve personal and professional performance.
In private practice he uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Cognitive Processing Therapy to enable clients to regain control of their lives.
John is a strong believer of the connection between the ‘mind and body’, and has lectured at the Australian College of Applied Psychology, APM College of Business, Sydney University, NSW Institute of Sport, Fitness Institute of Australia and Conservatorium of Music.
He is a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme martial arts instructor, founder of Esprit Martial Arts and coached his paralympic classified son for several years.
Dr. Anna Boette
Anna Boetto is an AHPRA registered, Chinese medicine and acupuncture practitioner with more than 10 years’ experience in healthcare. In addition to her Bachelor of Health Science in Functional Medicine, Anna has also qualified with the highest distinction in both the Master of Applied Science, Chinese Medicine Acupuncture; and the Master of Applied Science Chinese Medicine, Herbal Medicine, at RMIT.
Inspired by the seamless incorporation of Chinese and Western medicine observed during her internships at Nanjing Provincial University and Qinhuai Hospitals in Nanjing China, Anna is motivated by this clinical experience to bring integration into practice, ensuring a patient centred model. Anna values the contribution of different systems of medicine and is invested in assimilating these modalities for the betterment of her patient’s health.
Anna continues to expand knowledge through ongoing post-graduate studies and has a special interest in women’s health, fertility and gynaecology, musculoskeletal pain including pre- and post-operative management, neurological disease, and mental health, particularly stress and anxiety.
Anna is available for Chinese medicine and acupuncture appointments every Tuesday and Thursday.
Dr. Kay Taein Kim
Kay (Taein) Kim is a fully qualified, professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist. Kay undertook five years of training at RMIT University of traditional Chinese medicine. As a part of course, she underwent the clinical internship in Nanjing of Jiangsu province in China. Furthermore, she has finished individual clinical training in Korea.
She has hands on experience from the last few years of practice and she likes to expertise in women’s health including Periodic problem, Hormonal imbalance, fertility and pregnancy care. She has had excellent results in treating digestive problems, mental health as well as pain management.
She aims to treat the root cause of the conditions while gently addressing the signs and symptoms and has a strong desire to work among an established team that serves a vibrant community.