Meet our Independent GPs
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Meet our Independent GPs ~
Dr. Brad Frew
MBBS (Hons.) FRACGP
Dr. Frew grew up in Melbourne and graduated from Monash University in 2005. Following graduation, he served as a Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, where he developed a passion for supporting veterans, bringing to bear his own experiences as an ADF member.
He completed his GP training in 2012 and has continued to dedicate himself to the health and wellbeing of veterans. He has completed further training in psychology and enjoys providing Focussed Psychological Strategies to his patients. The same empathy he displays in veteran medicine seamlessly carries into his practice as a family doctor.
Passionate about educating the next generation, Dr. Frew has also been a lecturer for fourth year medical students at Monash University for over a decade.
Dr. Frew is a local Frankston resident, happily married with three children. When he's not caring for patients or supporting veterans, he enjoys spending time with his family and participating in their various activities. He is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the community.
Dr. Frew is an independent medical practitioner consulting from Fortitude Health Group
Dr. Matthew Dziegielewski
FRACGP, MBBS (Hons.)
With a diverse range of experience, Dr. Dziegielewski brings genuine care and empathy to patients from all walks of life. With a double degree in Biomedical Science and Sciences under his belt, he graduated from Monash University Medical School in 2019.
His early years at Peninsula Health provided invaluable experience across general surgery, rehabilitation, obstetrics and gynecology, COVID medicine, and aged care. Now, as a General Practitioner, his areas of interest include men's health, veterans' health, elderly care, musculoskeletal/sports medicine, and emergency medicine.
Dr. Dziegielewski is dedicated to supporting veterans and serving members, with wide experience in assisting with Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) claims and long-term support through DVA and CVC programs.
Outside of professional life, he can often be found on the golf course or basketball court, or supporting the Carlton Football Club alongside his wife Ashlee and their dogs, Sam and Obi.
Dr. Dziegielewski is an independent medical practitioner consulting from Fortitude Health Group
Dr. Allara Walsh-Howe
General Practitioner, MBBS(hons.), FRACGP
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Allara Walsh-Howe to Fortitude Health Group.
Dr. Walsh Howe is a dedicated and highly regarded General Practitioner with a strong focus on patient-centred care. She brings a breadth of experience across all areas of general practice, with particular interest in women’s health, paediatric and adolescent medicine, disordered eating and weight management and care of chronic conditions.
Dr Walsh-Howe is passionate about medical education and is a senior lecturer for Monash University medical students.
Having recently returned from maternity leave, Dr. Walsh-Howe is excited to rejoin the profession and begin this new chapter with the Fortitude Health Team. Outside of her professional life Dr Walsh-Howe enjoys running, particularly attending local Parkruns and running events and attending live music events.
Dr. Walsh-Howe is an independent medical practitioner consulting from Fortitude Health Group.