We have doctors with a special interest in skin disorders. They have training in diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders with special emphasis on skin malignancy.
A skin check takes 15-30 minutes, depending on your skin type. If you require treatment or removal of the skin lesion, most cases can be dealt with at the surgery including skin flap and graft surgery. If necessary, you are referred to a specialist for further attention and management.
A booking facility fee will be charged for all the patients who attend 4 surgical procedures.
A follow up appointment is required with your doctor for removal of sutures and discussion of result.
If you are unable to attend the appointment, please reply “no” to the SMS reminder messages or phone the surgery. Please remember, you are responsible for attending or cancelling your appointment.
Other services offered are:
Removal of suspicious lumps & bumps
Removal of skin tags
Cryotherapy (freezing small growths)
Removal of foreign bodies
Suturing of lacerations
We have Doctors who will insert and remove Implanons. Insertion / Removal of Mirena can be done by Dr Ananth Tharmalingam and Dr Bishnoi. All GP’s are happy to discuss your contraception requirements with you, reception can then book any procedures that are required. A procedure fee* will apply, in addition to a consultation / fees (*not claimable through Medicare)
If you suffer from a chronic illness, you may be eligible for GP Management Plan. Your GP Management Plan will be specifically tailored to your health needs and will:
List the actions you can take to help manage your condition
Set goals for your treatment
Set out the services to be provided by your GP
Be regularly reviewed, at least 6 monthly, ensuring the plan changes along with your needs
As part of your plan, referrals can be made to Allied Health professionals e.g. Dieticians, Exercise Physiotherapists, and Podiatrists etc. With these referrals in place, Medicare will give rebates for the services. There may be a small fee, but this will be determined by your Allied Health Professional.
Chronic Disease Clinics requires a 60-minute appointment with our Practice Nurse and a standard appointment with your regular doctor following the nurse consult.
As we get older, many of us become more vulnerable to illness. The Federal Government has recognised this and has introduced an annual health check for everyone over the age of 75.
The aim of the health check is to identify, prevent or lessen the effect of disease processes and identify any areas where assistance may be required to improve your lifestyle. The nurse will also identify any needs or services required at home.
It is preferred that the health check be performed in your home with one of our nurses. Alternatively, it can be done in the surgery.
If you would like a 75+ years Health Assessment please contact reception.
If you are on multiple medications or having difficulty managing your medication, your GP may organise for your Pharmacist to visit you at home to review all your medications including over the counter medications and any aids used (e.g. puffers and spacers). The pharmacist will forward a report to your GP and you will be asked to see your GP for the review.
For most patients with a mental health condition, Medicare rebates are available for up to ten individual and ten group allied mental health services per calendar year. A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan will be required to access these visits. Your GP will develop the mental health treatment plan and referral with you.
If you have attended the doctor within the last 3 months and your medical condition does not require a review, repeat prescriptions are available. Repeat scripts will incur a charge of $20.00, not claimable through Medicare.
You are required to see your doctor prior to your specialist appointment in order to arrange a referral. We cannot give you referral letter without an appointment with your doctor.The specialist will be advised via referral letter of relevant aspects of your health information so as to enable the specialist to manage your condition appropriately. Lost or misplaced referral will incur a $20 fee (Not claimable through Medicare).
You must see your doctor for a repeat referral. This enables your doctor to monitor your ongoing health issues, update any other details, and ensures effective communication with your specialist. The referral letters are usually valid for 12 months only.
The Federal Government introduced a Health Check for all patients aged between 45 and 49 who may be at risk of developing a health complaint, such as diabetes, heart disease or other long-term chronic diseases.
The aim of the health check is to help identify, prevent or lessen the effect of the disease – it is better to avoid disease than to treat it. This health check will give us the opportunity to look at your lifestyle and medical/family history to determine if you are at risk. Available upon request. The nurse conducts the assessment and you are then seen by your GP to discuss the findings.
The aim of this Health Assessment is to provide early detection, diagnosis and intervention for common and treatable conditions. The assessment involves a health check, including physical, psychological and social wellbeing. It also determines what preventative health care, education and assistance should be offered to improve overall health and wellbeing.
Our doctors cover all aspects of women’s health to provide advice, support and direction for any issues you may experience, including:
Breast care
Cervical Screening Tests (HPV Pap Smears)
Menstruation
Reproductive health
Sexually transmitted infections
Menopause
Endometriosis
Incontinence
A cervical screening test is the routine test given to women aged 25 to 74, every 5 years to help prevent cervical cancer. It can be done in a standard appointment with your regular doctor. If you have had a cervical screening test somewhere else, please let us know. We will update the records in your file. A female chaperone is enlisted when GP is performing the procedure.
Our doctors are here to support your health concerns. We manage a wide range of men’s health matters including:
Puberty
Sexually transmitted infections
Reproductive health
Hormones
Erectile dysfunction
Prostate health
If you need information or advice, regarding your contraception or sexual and reproductive health, or support with your pregnancy, your GP can help. We will provide the advice necessary to help you through your decisions and to ensure your wellbeing.
Obstetric Shared Care is a popular option of care for healthy women with a low-risk pregnancy. During your pregnancy, you can be monitored by a trained GP for most of your pregnancy visits as well as visits at the hospital.
It is important to assess and monitor the growth and development of your children. We are pleased to support you in this role by providing the following services and assessments for your child.
Immunisations
Physical activity
Behavioural patterns
Childhood immunisations are conducted on 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. An appointment is required for your GP and the immunisation nurse. 12 and 18 month olds require a half an hour appointment with the nurse. All others 15 minutes. You are required to stay in the surgery for 15 minutes after the immunisation in case of reaction.
For children without a current Medicare number, a script will be provided by the GP for private purchase of vaccines at the parent’s cost.
A spirometry (Lung Function Test) is done by our nursing staff. The appointment takes 30 minutes with the nurse and a follow-up appointment with your doctor. Appointments are on Fridays only.
Ear Syringe is performed by your doctor to remove stubborn ear wax blockage.
An ECG can beperformed at the clinic by nursing staff and reviewed by the doctor. It takes approximately 10 minutes.
ABI is screeningfor PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease).
It is performed at the clinic by nursing staff with review by the doctor. It takes 10 to 15 minutes.