GP Services

We offer a range of vaccinations and immunizations from birth to adulthood including:

Childhood Vaccinations: Our doctors and nurses administer the full range of recommended childhood vaccinations that are required by Victorian childcare centers.

Flu: We bulk bill our flu vaccinations. It is essential that flu vaccinations are taken by everybody especially those who are immuno-compromised or may come into contact with someone with a compromised immune system. It is also highly recommended for pregnant women.

COVID:
Cadogan Medical Centre is pleased to advise that we are an approved vaccination provider for the COVID-19 vaccines.  Contact us to find out when you are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccine Exemption Certificates will only be issued in accordance with ATAGI guidelines.

Adult Immunizations: Routine vaccinations and boosters are recommended every 5-10 years. Some of the recommended adult vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap), influenza, pneumococcal, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella and zoster, and human papilloma virus vaccines. Speak to your GP about whether you should consider a booster shot.

Travel – It is recommended that the clinic be consulted at least 2 to 3 months in advance of the travel schedule to allow adequate time to optimise the immunization. Some of the recommended vaccinations for travelers include typhoid, rabies, meningococcal disease, Japanese encephalitis, influenza, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, cholera, Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG), yellow fever, tetanus and diphtheria, poliomyelitis, pertussis, and measles-mumps-rubella. Vaccines are depended on the traveler’s history, the country of visit and the duration of travel.

GP Management Plans have been developed under the Medicare Benefits Scheme to provide a more structured approach to caring for patients with chronic diseases. These promote focused treatment, and aims to achieve better outcomes for patients with a chronic medical condition. A chronic medical condition is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer. Check with your GP to see if you are eligible for a care plan.

A chronic disease is one that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer, for example, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. Our doctors can prepare management plans to coordinate the care and treatment of your illness.

How diabetes is managed is dependent on the type of diabetes and each individual. Managing diabetes can involve keeping blood glucose levels in a healthy range, watching your diet, regular exercise and paying close attention to treating other risk factors. When under observation, these factors can significantly reduce the risk of long term complications. Check with your GP about a diabetes management plan.

Our GPs can provide advice on,

• Pre-Conception
• Contraception
• Pregnancy Care
• Reproductive & Sexual Health Services
• Cervical and prostate cancer screening
• Menstrual & gynaecological issues
• Menopause information

Mental Health is more than just mental illness. Poor mental health can prevent you from coping with the stresses of daily life, working productively and enjoying life to its fullest. Have you noticed changes in your behaviour or feelings, weight or appetite? Do you have problems sleeping? You could be suffering from poor mental health, book an appointment today with one of our GP’s to discuss this.

Providing skin checks and management options, examination of moles and other skin blemishes for possible signs of skin cancer. Skin cancer checks includes an examination of  your medical history, previous sun UV exposure, as well as undertaking a detailed examination of your skin. Skin checks are recommended every 6-12 months, depending on the individual’s risk factors.

Skin Excisions are done at Cadogan Medical by one of our experienced GPs. If a spot or lesion is suspected to be malignant, skin cancer surgery can be conducted. This is procedure that requires local anaesthetic to numb the area before an excision is performed and then stitched up. Depending on the size and nature of the spot, this procedure could be as small as a biopsy, where a small amount of tissue is taken to be sent to a laboratory to confirm the diagnosis.

We offer a comprehensive Women and Men’s health service that could identify any current or potential health problems. Your GP will work through your medical history and conduct important preventative screening including breast exams, pap smears and prostate exams if required.

Men’ s Health checks involve the prevention and early detection of common medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart and vascular disease, stress, skin checks, weight management, diabetes and cancers. Other health issues such as prostate problems, erectile dysfunction and mental health illnesses.

Women’s health could include contraceptive options,  menopause advice, sleep conditions, mood disorders, symptoms of anxiety and depression. Checks are made on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and skin checks.

Our GPs perform a range of medical checks, from pre-employment medical assessment screens to driver’s license medicals.

If you have been injured at work, we can support you through your recovery. We will work with the patient to address the workplace injuries as soon as possible with a view to safely returning the employee to work, as soon as it becomes practical to do so

Please Note:

We do not bill WorkCover directly unless you have a letter accepting your claim, with a claim number and billing information. If you do not have such a letter, we will bill you as normal and you will need to seek reimbursement from your employer or WorkCover.