The general practitioners consulting from our locations offer a wide range of services to their patients, including:
Chronic Disease Management
Living with a chronic disease or a medical condition can be frustrating and tiring a lot of the time. A consulting doctor can help you get your condition under control and offer support and guidance. Additionally, a wide range of allied health professionals operate from our premises and in your doctor’s networks, who can provide further expertise. If you are having trouble managing your chronic illness, or simply have a question or two, your doctor is here to assist you.
Health Assessments
When was the last time you had a comprehensive health check? If you can’t remember, it might be time to book in for a health assessment with one of the consulting doctors. Routine preventative health checks are a great way to stay on top of your health and learn which risk factors you should keep an eye on. It also means that if something isn’t quite right with your health, your doctor can work with you to address it as soon as possible.
Women’s Health
The professional, empathetic doctors consulting from our locations are sensitive to the unique health needs of women across the lifespan. Your General Practitioner can assist with areas such as the management of period symptoms or irregular periods, Pap smears and cervical cancer screening, contraception guidance, menopause guidance, breast examinations and more.
Men’s Health
Men can feel supported and at ease with the consulting doctors we support. The experienced doctors are able to address all of your health needs. Your general practitioner can assist with areas such as prostate checks, cancer screening and mental health. We also support doctors who specialise in the management of conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Menopause Health
Comprehensive care for menopause and women’s health is offered by our independent practitioners. Book now for a consultation covering a range of important topics, including menopausal symptoms, contraception, gynaecological concerns, sexual health, breast health, bone density, cardiovascular health, weight management, and mental health. These appointments are designed to help women transition smoothly into menopause and beyond while optimising their overall health. The independent practitioners have specialised skills and training in menopause management and are members of the Australian Menopause Society.
Child Health
Every parent wants to provide their child with the best start in life possible – that’s why we proudly support independent practitioners who provide children’s health services to their patients. These services are available from the time your baby is born. Regular health checks can help you navigate areas such as your child’s growth, dietary changes, cognitive development, and recommended immunization.
Preconception Counselling
For women who wish to fall pregnant, preconception counselling can be a valuable resource. The doctors consulting from our premises can guide you through the factors to address, including your health history, your family history, weight, and lifestyle factors. This preconception care should generally be commenced 3 to 6 months before you begin trying for a baby and can help decrease the risk of pregnancy complications.
Family Planning
Planning for a family can be a very exciting time, with many factors to consider. The consulting doctors are here to support you through the process, no matter which stage of the journey you’re at. Your doctor can assist with all areas of family planning, including pregnancy testing, prenatal care, and reproductive health concerns.
Shared Antenatal Care
During pregnancy, you may see a variety of specialists. Shared antenatal care gives you the opportunity to have your care during pregnancy shared between your regular GP, along with your obstetrician. Speak to your GP today to see if shared antenatal care may be an option for you.
Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health – so don’t be afraid to check up on yours. The empathetic practitioners consulting from our locations are close at hand to support you, no matter what you’re going through. If you aren’t feeling like yourself, are navigating a difficult period in your life, or just want someone to talk to, please reach out and let your doctor lend a helping hand.
Vaccinations
Timely vaccinations are an important and effective part of keeping your immune system strong. The doctors consulting from our locations provide both child and adult immunisation programs to their patients, ensuring the whole family can be protected against most vaccine-preventable diseases. If you have questions about vaccinations for yourself or your children, your experienced doctor will be more than happy to discuss this with you.
Travel Medicine and Immunisation
Heading overseas? It is very important to receive all necessary immunisations ahead of your trip. Your experienced doctor can assist you with up-to-date travel medicine advice, administer vaccinations, and provide any medicines you may require. Stay happy and healthy while on your journey!
Occupational Health
The doctors consulting from Heidelberg West Medical are able to provide quality occupational healthcare to take care of you and your staff.
Your doctor can assist with pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol screenings, and workplace injuries. This includes both treatment for workplace injuries, as well as helping those who are looking to return to work. If you want to know how your doctor can help in your workplace, call reception today.
Minor Procedures
Your doctor is proud to be there for all your health needs, big or small. Your general practitioner can perform minor procedures such as sutures, dressing reapplication, incisions and drainage, and fracture plastering. If you think you need a minor procedure, don’t delay your comfort – get in touch with reception to schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Preventative Health and Education
Preventative healthcare plays a crucial role in staying healthy for as long as possible. By taking steps to maintain your health before you get sick, reduction in the risk of developing a wide variety of chronic diseases and illnesses is possible. Through a discussion of your lifestyle, medical history, and family history, your practitioner can help determine how to reduce your risk of illness later in life.
Skin Cancer Detection
Frequent skin checks can help your doctor detect skin cancer as soon as possible. Even if you don’t spend much time in the sun, it’s never too early to get checked. Your doctor can conduct a professional skin check, examining all moles and freckles to help you protect your ongoing health.
Iron Infusion
Iron deficiency may cause lethargy, tiredness and lack of energy. Iron infusions can help relieve iron deficiency and can be extremely beneficial for patients who have experienced difficulties taking iron orally. Administered by an experienced doctor, the treatment involves an intravenous injection of iron mixed with saline, delivered via a drip. A process that takes approximately 30 minutes, iron infusions are a non-invasive and simple way to manage iron deficiency.
Telehealth
The consulting doctors want to ensure that all of their patients have access to quality medical care even if they are unable to attend an in-person consultation. To facilitate this, telehealth consultations will be available for all patients who have visited a doctor consulting from Heidelberg West Medical for a face-to-face consult in the last 12 months. To protect patients, doctors and practice staff, face-to-face appointments may not be available for patients experiencing Covid-19 related symptoms until it is determined safe to attend via a telehealth consult.
When booking a telehealth consult with a consulting doctor, please confirm that the phone number you have given is correct. Your doctor requests that you be accessible via phone at least 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Please note that consultation times may vary depending on individual healthcare needs and circumstances.
A consulting doctor may run late due to delayed consultation times, sometimes by 30 minutes or even more. For this reason, your doctor requests that you remain accessible by phone for at least 30 minutes after your scheduled consultation time. When your appointment is due to commence, your doctor will try and call you twice. If your doctor cannot reach you, you will have to reschedule your appointment.
Referrals, prescriptions, or pathology requests can be picked up from reception during business hours. Please see our website for the opening hours of the pathology, pharmacy and allied health providers operating from our locations.
For any further questions or details about telehealth services, please phone reception during business hours.
Please be aware that Medicare guidelines prevent doctors from providing telehealth services to patients who are overseas. If your consulting doctor determines that you are overseas during your consultation, your consultation will not proceed further.
Chronic Disease Management
Living with a chronic disease or a medical condition can be frustrating and tiring a lot of the time. Our doctors can help you get your condition under control, and offer support and guidance. Additionally, we have a wide range of allied health professionals on-site and in our networks, who can provide further expertise. If you are having trouble managing your chronic illness, or simply have a question or two, our doctors are here to assist you.
Health Assessments
When was the last time you had a comprehensive health check? If you can’t remember, it’s time to book in for a health assessment. We want to ensure that you are as healthy as you can be which is why routine preventative health checks are a great way to stay on top of your health and learn which risk factors you should keep an eye on. It also means that if something isn’t quite right with your health, our doctors can work with you to address it as soon as possible.
Women’s Health
Our practices are sensitive to the unique health needs of women across the lifespan. Our professional, empathetic General Practitioners can assist with areas such as the management of period symptoms or irregular periods, Pap smears and cervical cancer screening, contraception guidance, menopause guidance, breast examinations and more.
Men’s Health
Men can feel supported and at ease at our Practices, with our team of experienced doctors able to address all of your health needs. Our General Practitioners can assist with areas such as prostate checks, cancer screening and mental health. We also specialize in the management of conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Preconception Counselling
For women who wish to fall pregnant, preconception counselling can be a valuable resource. 3 to 6 months before you begin planning for a baby, our team of doctors can guide you through the factors to address, including your health history, your family history, weight, and lifestyle factors. Thorough preconception care can help decrease the risk of pregnancy complications.
Family Planning
Planning for a family can be a very exciting time, with many factors to consider. Our Practices are here to support you through the process, no matter which stage of the journey you’re at. Our doctors can assist with all areas of family planning, including pregnancy testing, prenatal care, and reproductive health concerns.
Child Health
Every parent wants to provide their child with the best start in life possible – that’s why our Practices proudly offer children’s health services from the time your baby is born. Regular health checks can help you navigate areas such as your child’s growth, dietary changes, cognitive development, and recommended immunization. Let us support you as you support your little one!
Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health – so don’t be afraid to check up on yours. Our empathetic practitioners are close at hand to support you, no matter what you’re going through. If you aren’t feeling like yourself, are navigating a difficult period in your life, or just want someone to talk to, please reach out and let our staff lend a helping hand.
Vaccinations
Timely vaccinations are an important and effective part of keeping your immune system strong. Our Practices offer both child and adult immunisation programs, ensuring that you and your family can be protected against most vaccine-preventable diseases. If you have questions about vaccinations for yourself or your children, our experienced doctors will be more than happy to discuss this with you.
Travel Medicine and Immunisation
Heading overseas? It is very important to receive all necessary immunisations ahead of your trip. Our experienced doctors can assist you with up-to-date travel medicine advice, administer vaccinations, and provide any medicines you may require. Stay happy and healthy while on your journey!
Occupational Health
Our doctors work hard to take care of you and your staff. Our professional team can assist with pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol screenings, and workplace injuries. This includes both treatment for workplace injuries, as well as helping those who are looking to return to work. If you want to know how our practices can help in your workplace, call our friendly staff today.
Minor Procedures
Our Practices are proud to be there for all your health needs, big or small. Our team of General Practitioner scan perform minor procedures such as sutures, dressing reapplication, incisions and drainage, and fracture plastering. If you think you need a minor procedure, don’t delay your comfort – get in touch with our welcoming staff to schedule an appointment.
Preventative Health and Education
Preventative healthcare plays a crucial role in staying healthy for as long as possible. By taking steps to maintain your health before you get sick, you are able to in most cases reduce your risk of developing a wide variety of chronic diseases and illnesses. Through a discussion of your lifestyle, medical history, and family history, your doctor can help determine how to reduce your risk of illness later in life.
Iron Infusion
If you’re feeling unusually lethargic, tired, or continually lack energy, you may be iron deficient. Iron infusions can help relieve iron deficiency, and can be extremely beneficial for patients who have experienced difficulties taking iron orally. Administered by an experienced doctor, the treatment involves an intravenous injection of iron mixed with saline, delivered via a drip. A process that takes approximately 30 minutes, iron infusions are a non-invasive and simple way to manage iron deficiency.
Shared Antenatal Care
During pregnancy, you may see a variety of specialists. Shared antenatal care gives you the opportunity to have your care during pregnancy shared between your regular GP at our Practices, along with your obstetrician. Speak to your GP today to see if shared antenatal care may be an option for you.
Skin Cancer Detection
Frequent skin checks can help your doctor detect skin cancer as soon as possible. Even if you don’t spend much time in the sun, it’s never too early to get checked. Your doctor can conduct a professional skin check, examining all moles and freckles to help you protect your ongoing health.