Dr Mona Sherif (GP)

Name: Dr Mona Sherif
Qualifications: MB BCh BAO
Occupation: General Practitioner (GP)
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: African Languages; Arabic

Links: http://irisfamilymedicine.com.au

Dr Mona Sherif grew up in NSW and studied Medicine in Ireland graduating in 1999, achieving Honours in Paediatrics, Neonatology, Forensic medicine and General Practice. After completing her internship in Ireland Mona returned to Australia and worked extensively at Bendigo Health, in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department and then at Monash Medical Centre where she gained experience in a broad range of medical and surgical fields, including psychiatry and rehabilitation. From 2005-2008 Mona also worked for Monash University as the Clinical Supervisor for Medicine and Surgery for medical students. During this period, Mona also worked as a surgical assistant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a field of medicine she is passionate about. Mona then went on to complete her Fellowship of General Practice with the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 2013, working in many diverse clinics across Melbourne. In 2016, Mona opened Iris Family Medicine with Dr Shahrazad and then went on to complete a Diploma of Shared Maternity Care with the Royal Women’s Hospital. Mona participates in all areas of general practice and has a special interest in maternal, paediatric and psychological health. Mona is now also a GP liaison for Ramsay Health, caring for women after delivery of their baby. Mona has three school aged children and enjoys travelling, reading, music, going to the movies, and baking for entertaining.