General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
- Geriatric medicine
Dr Khushpinder Kaur during a health assessment
Health assessments in Delacombe, Ballarat.
A health assessment is a structured check that looks at your physical health, wellbeing and support needs, so problems can be picked up early and you have a clear plan.
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What happens at a health assessment.
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Step 1 of 6
Book
A longer appointment
Health assessments take time. Book a longer appointment and tell reception which one.
What happens
- Longer appointment
- Tell reception the type
- Bring your medicines
- Bring a support person if you like
Step 2 of 6
Nurse
First part
Our practice nurses often start with measurements and questions.
What happens
- Height, weight and waist
- Blood pressure
- Questions about your health
- Vision and hearing where relevant
Step 3 of 6
Checks
Physical health
Your GP looks at your physical health and any tests needed.
Step 4 of 6
Wellbeing
Life and support
Questions about mood, memory, home, support and safety.
Step 5 of 6
Plan
Next steps
You leave with a plan and any referrals you need.
What happens
- Health plan
- Referrals
- Vaccines and screening booked
- Follow-up appointments
Step 6 of 6
Repeat
Regularly
Some assessments can be repeated, such as yearly from 75.
What happens
- Yearly from 75
- Regular Aboriginal health checks
- Reviews as needed
- Telehealth for some follow-ups
Health assessments we offer.
Medicare health assessments available for eligible patients. 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?
Call reception to book a health assessment so we can set aside time with a nurse and GP.
GPs for health assessments.
Our GPs complete health assessments with support from practice nurses Sam and Ritu.
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)
- Geriatric medicine
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Chronic disease management
General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Diabetes
- Chronic disease 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
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
Getting ready.
Bring along:
- 1Your medicines
All medicines, vitamins and creams.
- 2Glasses and hearing aids
If you use them.
- 3Specialist letters
Recent letters and results.
- 4A support person
You’re welcome to bring someone.
Our GPs speak languages including Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu. Interpreters can also be arranged.
Health assessment questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book online Health JournalFree vaccines for older adultsMedicare health assessments are available for eligible groups, such as people aged 75 and over and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Your GP can check your eligibility.
Eligible health assessments are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card.
It varies. Book a longer appointment, and allow time with a nurse and your GP.
Some assessments can be repeated, such as yearly from age 75. Your GP will advise.
Yes. Family members and carers are welcome.
Book a health assessment 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.