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Dr Ashoka Garin-Michaud
Ashoka is a general medicine advanced trainee from Bayside Health (Alfred). He completed his bachelor of medicine in 2019 out of Monash University. Since then, he has engaged in providing holistic and patient centred care. He has completed his basic physician training through the Peninsula Health Care Group and has moved on to the Alfred as of early 2026. His specific areas of interest include heart failure and preventative cardiovascular risk factors modifications. In his spare time, Ashoka enjoys eating all types of different foods, the gym, and is an avid card games competitor.
Dr Steven Lim
Steven is a General Medicine Advanced Trainee seconded from Alfred Health with a strong interest in cardiology. He is passionate about all aspects of cardiology — from managing acutely unwell patients in the ward and ICU to providing ongoing care in the clinic.
Steven has found working in Mildura Cardiology highly fulfilling, as it offers both opportunity for hands on echocardiogram and an excellent environment for subacute and chronic patient management. He also has a strong interest in medical education and is actively involved in teaching sessions with interns, residents, and medical students. Outside of work, Steven enjoys going to the gym and exploring new places — especially when good food is involved
Dr Wayne Zheng
Wayne is our current registrar on secondment from The Alfred Hospital. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at The University of Melbourne in 2020 and went on to complete his Basic Physician Trainee at Alfred Health. Wayne is interested in all aspects of general cardiology from managing acutely unwell inpatients, to preventive medicine in the clinic, to hands-on scanning with the echo team. Wayne has found working in Mildura to be very fulfilling and is hoping to combine regional work into his career after finishing his specialty training. He is passionate about clinical education and teaches medical students on a weekly basis. Outside of work, Wayne enjoys spending time outdoors including running, cycling and hiking. He has been soaking up the sunny weather in Mildura and especially enjoys jogging along the Murray.







