Meet the Team
Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority. Enabling us to deliver you optimal healthcare is our wonderful team, who all bring something unique and wonderful to Glen Iris General Practice. We look forward to welcoming you into the clinic soon.
Dr Sara Taher
Principal Doctor and Founder
​MD, MBBS, FRACGP, Child Health Diploma
In 2004, Dr. Sara Taher embarked on a remarkable career as a medical practitioner, dedicating herself to the well-being of her patients. Throughout the years, she nurtured a dream – a dream of having her own practice where she could offer personalized, compassionate care. Fast forward to 2024, and that dream has become a reality with the inception of GIGP.
Dr Babak Farr
Dr Babak Farr completed his medical degree in Iran and spending some
time providing healthcare in under-resourced rural parts of the country, Dr Farr moved to Australia in 2008. He became a Fellow of Australian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine in 2015 and later completed his Fellowship in Pain Medicine in 2018.
In addition to public appointments as a Rehabilitation and Pain physician at Austin Health and Western Health, Dr Farr also provides patient-care in a number of private clinics such as Epworth Richmond, The Vic Rehab and North Eastern rehab centre.
Dr Farr appreciates “pain” as a subjective experience that must be recognised and treated within the frameworks of each patient’s personal experience. With that in mind he is interested in engaging patients in multidisciplinary approaches for management of their health-related problems and chronic disabilities. Dr Farr advocates for utilisation of active self-management strategies to improve function and quality of life by patients suffering from various chronic pain conditions. Please call GIGP to book an appointment today.
Libby
Practice Nurse
Libby is a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse with 35 years of nursing experience, including 15 years in general practice. She is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centred care and supporting individuals and families in managing their health and wellbeing.
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Her key areas of expertise include:
· Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular care)
· Preventive health and screening
· Immunisations and wound care
· Health assessments and care planning
· Women’s and children’s health
· Patient education
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Libby works closely with our GPs and allied health team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for all our patients. She takes the time to listen, explain and empower people to take charge of their health.
Outside of work, Libby enjoys spending time with her family, walking and travelling.
She looks forward to welcoming you to the practice and supporting your health journey.
Helen
Practice Manager
Helen has managed teams for over 30 years, starting her career at Telstra in 1994. After Telecommunications Helen entered the Health Industry, working as a receptionist in a medical clinic and after a few months became a Practice Manager. Helen continued her career in health by working in Aged Care for 4 years managing the direct care workforce and a team of admins for Community Services for an Aged Care Provider. Helen enjoys working at Glen Iris General Practice and looks forward to engaging the community further in educating in health initiatives. When Helen is not working at GIGP, in winter you will find her at the footy, a mad Tigers supporter and loves to make hand poured candles and reed diffusers for family and friends.
Colleen
Reception
After travelling around for most of her childhood, having lived in 6 different countries, and attending 6 different schools, Colleen is grateful to be back in Melbourne, her hometown, as she settles in for her medical school journey. She loves working at GIGP as it gives her insight into what running a private clinic would involve. When the sun comes out, you will see her at the beach or dream about going there.
Maddy
Reception
Originally from Queensland Maddy now calls Melbourne home (despite the terrible weather at times) When Maddy is not taking your phone calls or booking your next appointment you will find her knee deep in a bucket of freshly cut flowers, styling beautiful weddings and events all over Melbourne.
