Family Health on Highway

Services

The Range of Services We Provide

We are a family practice and offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to:

CONTRACEPTION

Contraception plays a key part in women’s health. Our GPs can provide you with various contraceptive options that best suit your lifestyle.

TRAVEL VACCINATIONS

Travelling overseas? Come see us before you go for travel advice and vaccinations. Glenelg Medical Centre has you covered.

WOMEN'S HEALTH

We provide services to help you through the changes your body goes through from puberty to old age. Services include reproductive health, pregnancy, STI check, contraception, etc.

SKIN CHECKS

Skin checks are important as an early cancer detection system. We offer a full skin check to help track any abnormalities. Certain procedures are also available in the practice.

CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Living with a chronic health problem? Surveillance and monitoring can help you manage you condition so you can live your best life!

ASTHMA MANAGEMENT

Asthma affects 1 in 9 Australians. Our practice can help assess the severity of your condition and provide you with the best treatment options.

MENTAL HEALTH

It is important to keep your mind as healthy as your body! We can help you deal with issues such as stress, anxiety and depression by developing a mental healthcare plan that suits your needs.

BLOOD TEST

Blood tests are an excellent diagnostic tool that can assist in diagnosing your problems. Our skilled staff makes the process as effortless and painless as possible.

MANAGING PATIENT INFORMATION

Your medical record is a confidential document. Our practice maintains security of personal health information at all times and ensures that this information is only available to authorised members of staff. A copy of our privacy policy can be provided upon request.

PALLIATIVE CARE

Life limiting illnesses are tough on everyone but we can help provide comfort and support in your time of need.

Workers compensation claims which have been accepted can be billed to the employer’s insurance company. New cases, not yet accepted by Workcover must be paid in full by patient. A receipt will be issued for worker to claim back amount from employer or workcover. Please ensure you provide full details to clerical staff.

IMMUNISATIONS

Vaccination is important for everyone whether it be for your children or a flu vaccine for you. Our experienced staff can provide quick and safe vaccinations for your family.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

There are numerous common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses. From babies to teenagers, we provide excellent care for your little ones.

MEN'S HEALTH

We offer a variety of services to help men stay fit and healthy. Services include prostate checks, bowel screenings, erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer check, etc.

SENIOR'S HEALTH

Ageing results in many changes in our health. We can provide check ups to make sure you can continue living the way you want.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Diabetes can be quite harmful if not correctly managed. We can help you manage your condition to ensure your well being.

MINOR PROCEDURES

Our practice can help with excisions of moles, lesions & sutures.

OBESITY MANAGEMENT

Need help with getting healthy? Trying to lose weight? We can create a plan tailored to your needs to help you get back into shape.

REFERRAL TO SPECIALISTS

There is a legal requirement for patients to consult the doctor before a referral to a specialist is made. Backdate referrals are invalid. Medicare may not cover the full cost of the specialists’ fees.

EMPLOYMENT & INSURANCE MEDICALS

We offer comprehensive assessments to help determine the health condition of an individual. This can be used to measure the individuals ability to perform a job safely and effectively. Full medical check is available through a private consultation.

TRANSLATION SERVICE

A translation service is available through TIS. Telephone 131450 or www.immi.gov.au/tis for more information.