General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
- Weight management
Dr Khushpinder Kaur talking with a patient about their health
Weight management and lifestyle GP in Delacombe, Ballarat.
Our GPs offer respectful, practical support for weight, eating, activity and sleep, tailored to your health, your goals and your everyday life.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
How we can help.
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Step 1 of 6
Talk
Your story
Your GP listens to your goals, history and what’s worked before.
Step 2 of 6
Check
Your health
Simple checks help guide the plan.
What happens
- Weight, waist and blood pressure
- Blood tests if needed
- Sleep and mood
- Medicines that affect weight
Step 3 of 6
Plan
Small steps
A realistic plan with small, achievable changes.
Step 4 of 6
Team
Referrals
Referrals to dietitians and exercise physiologists can help.
What happens
- Dietitian referral
- Exercise physiology
- Psychology for eating concerns
- Care plans if eligible
Step 5 of 6
Options
Medicines
Medicines may be an option for some people, alongside lifestyle changes.
What happens
- Discussion of suitability
- Benefits and side effects
- Costs explained
- Regular review
Step 6 of 6
Review
Keep going
Regular check-ins help you stay on track.
What happens
- Follow-up appointments
- Adjusting the plan
- Celebrating progress
- Ongoing support
Weight and lifestyle services.
Support we offer at Delacombe Medical Centre. Choose a service to see what’s involved, how long to book, any costs and which GPs have an interest in it.
Ready to book?
Book online, or call reception and ask for a longer appointment if you’d like a full check.
GPs who can help.
These GPs have interests in chronic disease and weight management.
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure)
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Chronic disease management
- Weight management
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Diabetes
- Chronic disease management
- Weight management
GP Registrar
Dr Khushpinder Kaur
MBBSSpeaks English, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Weight management
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Chronic disease management
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
Making a start.
What helps:
- 1Think about your goals
Health, energy, sleep or fitness.
- 2Be open
There’s no judgement here.
- 3Bring your medicines
Some can affect weight.
- 4Plan follow-ups
Regular check-ins help.
Our GPs speak languages including Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu. Interpreters can also be arranged.
Weight and lifestyle questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book onlineEligible GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card.
Yes. Your GP can refer you, including through a care plan if you’re eligible.
Some medicines may be suitable for some people alongside lifestyle changes. Your GP will explain benefits, side effects and costs.
Your GP can assess snoring and sleep symptoms and refer for a sleep study if needed.
No. Book directly with a GP.
Book an appointment in Delacombe.
Open seven days at Pad 1, Delacombe Town Centre. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
General information only. Your GP will advise what is right for you. In an emergency, call 000.