OUR Services
We Are Specialized in the Following Services
Living with a long-term condition ("chronic disease") can be difficult for some, but our aim is to guide and support all of our patients through their journey.
Our team offer regular follow up management of:
- COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Emphysema
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Heart Disease
- Stroke / TIA - Transient Ischaemic Attack, or "mini-stroke"
- Atrial Fibrillation - a type of irregular heart rate
- Mental Health
- Epilepsy
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Musculoskeletal Issues
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND TEAM CARE ARRANGEMENTS
If you have certain chronic health conditions you may be eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan. This is a health summary done by the GP that summarises your health conditions and what the current management plan is. If you would like to find out if you are eligible please discuss it with the GP.
Under certain circumstances, after having a chronic disease management plan done, you may also be eligible for a Team Care Arrangement. This is a bulk billed document that allows you access for up to 5 allied health visits such as podiatrist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, occupational therapist, dietician or diabetes educator.
Please note that we may be unable to deal with a specific health concern at the same time as doing a Chronic Disease Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement, and may have to rebook another appointment. If you are coming in for either of these please let the reception staff know.
We are experienced in the various modalities of paediatric health and look after children of all ages from new born infants to the teenagers. We are pleased to offer childhood screening services such as newborn checks (24hour and 6 weeks) as well as offering all childhood immunisations.
Discuss with us regarding the preventative health and concerns like cardiovascular health (higher risk in men), prostrate check, sexual health etc. We provide comprehensive health assessments to rule out any risks and how to prevent any adverse event (45-49 year old and above 75years). These health assessments are bulk billed.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Health assessments for 45-49 year olds (Medicare eligibility criteria applies)
- Cardiovascular health checks
- Counselling
- Sexual health and STDs
- Skin checks
- Prostate checks
- Mental health
We provide care for all aspects of women’s health
- Well woman check
- Contraception Counselling
- Implanon insertion/Implanon NXT ®
- Pregnancy planning
- Antenatal care
- Postnatal care
- Counselling
- Cervical screening
- Breast cancer screening
- Mental health
- Health Assessments
Immunization is a straightforward, safe, and highly effective method of protecting individuals from harmful diseases before they are exposed to them in the community. Not only does it safeguard those who are immunized, but it also helps protect the wider community by limiting the spread of infections.
Immunisation not only protects individuals, but also others in the community, by reducing the spread of disease.
Childhood Immunisation
We provide immunisations according to the National Immunisation Program schedule which includes immunisations in children at 2, 4, 6, 12 and 18 months, and 4 years, as well as adolescents and adults. Please inform us at the time of booking if you are booking your child for a vaccine.
There are certain vaccines like Bexsero® that are not available through Medicare in NSW (except for ATSI children), but is important to prevent Meningitis B in the vulnerable age group. You will be offered the vaccine at the time of 6 weeks vaccination. Please discuss with nurse or doctor at the time of your appointment. The vaccine is available to purchase at the practice.
If child is born overseas and you have recently immigrated, please make sure to provide as much documentation regarding their vaccination as possible for us to upload your information on the Australia Immunization register. Any missing or unfinished vaccination are available free of cost to you child from the government.
Immunisation for Pregnant women:
There are currently three vaccinations for pregnant women:
- RSV: to be given between 28-36 weeks
- Whooping cough: to be given after 20 weeks
- Influenza vaccine: recommended at any stage of pregnancy
Adult Vaccination / Occupational Health Vaccination
We cater for adult vaccine requirement
- Workplace requiring specific vaccines
- Whooping cough and flu vaccines for family contacts of pregnant women and new born babies
- Catch up vaccines for this who have not completed their childhood vaccines
- Missed vaccines in schools including HPV vaccines
Flu Vaccination
- Medicare funded flu vaccinations for eligible patients are available from early April every year.
If you do not meet the criteria for government-funded flu vaccinations, or if you are covered by overseas visitor or student insurance, private flu vaccines will be available at our practice from late March.
You can call the practice to book an appointment. Please note, there is an additional cost for the vaccine, as it is not covered by Medicare.
Even if you do not have a Medicare card or private health insurance, we can still provide the vaccine. Please contact the practice to discuss your options.
We aim to reduce the risk of illness and injury for travellers through comprehensive preventive care. This includes personalised risk assessments, health education, counselling, medications, and immunisations tailored to your destination and health needs.
We provide advice on:
- Travel-related illnesses and how to avoid them
- Current infectious and non-infectious health risks worldwide
- Changing global health regulations & immunisation requirements
- Emerging patterns of drug-resistant infections
Our travel health services help ensure you're prepared, protected, and confident before you go.
We perform minor surgical procedures under local anaesthesia. We provide a range of procedures to help our patients our treatment room. The doctor will take great care in explaining the character of your procedure and any follow-on treatment required.
SERVICES INCLUDE
- Cryotherapy (Freezing with liquid nitrogen): warts and skin tags
- Electrocautery
- Excision of cyst
- Skin biopsy
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Closure of lacerations (suture/glue/steristrips)
- Removal of foreign bodies
- Excision of skin cancers (depending on the size, type and site)
- Subdermal implant (implanon for contraception) insertion and removals
Diabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body and is increasing at an epidemic rate. Diabetes require lot of self-care and prevention of related complications which can affect the quality of life and can be life threatening, in turn making them the most serious concern for people with diabetes. However, if well controlled, the person can lead a normal life. Hence regular check-ups and monitoring are vital for good diabetic control.
We provide comprehensive diabetes checks ensuring that your diabetes is well managed. The risk of diabetes-related complications is reduced when blood glucose levels, blood pressure and Blood cholesterol are kept below targets as much as possible.
We conduct case conference with endocrinologists for the benefit of our patients who are struggling to control their diabetes. We work closely with allied health professionals to reach the treatment goals.
Struggling to hear? It could be due to a build-up of a natural wax called Cerumen (or more commonly called- earwax). Earwax is a natural lubricant and possess anti-bacterial properties.
An earwax build-up is likely to be caused by the wax being pushed into the ear canal during cleaning with cotton buds. Although recognised by loss of hearing, there are other symptoms, which include itching, ringing and sometimes pain.
Ear syringing involves using a flow of low-pressure water via a specialised ear irrigator to harmlessly remove the earwax blockage. Simply book in online first to consult with the GP to ascertain whether ear syringing is appropriate for you.
Tobacco smoking is one of the largest causes of preventable illnesses and death in Australia. It is a major contributor to several health conditions including cancer. Quitting smoking at any age will help in major and immediate health benefits. There are several ways that we can help you reduce or quit smoking so you can lead a healthier life. We can help you find new ways to reduce harm or give up tobacco altogether. We will consider what might work best for you by:
- Exploring your individual needs and providing you with support
- Guide you in finding healthy distractions, stress management
- Developing skills to change smoking related behaviour
- Providing information, education and support around medications that assist with smoking cessation.
We offer service for the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.
If there are any concerns we can arrange for an excision or biopsy of a skin lesion or refer you to another specialist for management.
Burdekin Road
Medical Centre
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