General Practitioner
Dr Mukhtar Ali
MBBS (Hons), DCH, FRACGPSpeaks English, Urdu, Arabic- Diabetes
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
Dr Mukhtar Ali checking a patient’s blood pressure
Men’s health GP in Delacombe, Ballarat.
Check-ups, heart health, prostate and bowel screening, skin checks, mental health and injuries, all in Delacombe Town Centre. Quick to book, open seven days, and bulk billed for eligible patients.
Prefer to talk? Call (03) 9948 9176
Care for every stage of life.
Your health needs change with age. Tap a life stage, or let it play through, to see the checks, screening and vaccines worth talking about with your GP.
Stage 1 of 6
18 to 29
Young adults
Sexual health, mental health, sport and work injuries, and building healthy habits early. A good time to find a regular GP.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Sexual health checks and STI testing
- Stress, mood and sleep
- Sport and work injuries
- Alcohol, vaping and drugs, without judgement
Stage 2 of 6
30s
Work, family and stress
Busy years with work and family. Keep an eye on blood pressure, weight and mental health, and get any new symptoms checked.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Blood pressure and weight checks
- Mental health and workload
- Skin checks for new or changing spots
- Quitting smoking or vaping
Stage 3 of 6
40s
Heart health and prevention
Heart disease risk starts to rise. Heart health checks, cholesterol and diabetes tests become more important.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Heart health check from 45
- Cholesterol and blood sugar tests
- Bowel screening kit available from 45
- Erectile or urinary changes worth checking
Stage 4 of 6
50s
Screening and checks
Bowel cancer screening kits arrive every two years, and it’s worth talking with your GP about prostate health.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Free bowel cancer screening every two years from 50
- Prostate health discussion
- Heart and diabetes checks
- Skin checks
Stage 5 of 6
60s
Staying active and well
Keep moving, manage long-term conditions and stay up to date with vaccines, including the free shingles vaccine from 65.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Chronic condition care plans
- Free shingles vaccine from 65
- Joint, back and mobility concerns
- Hearing and eyesight checks
Stage 6 of 6
70s and later
Healthy ageing
Health assessments, vaccines, memory and falls prevention, and support to stay independent at home.
Worth talking about with your GP
- Health assessments from 75
- Free RSV vaccine from 75, plus flu and pneumococcal
- Medicine reviews
- Bladder and prostate symptoms
Men’s health services and checks.
Everything we offer for men 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?
Choose a time online, or call reception and let us know it’s a men’s health check so we can book the right length.
GPs who can help.
Book with one of our male GPs, Dr Mukhtar, Dr Chan or Dr Anwar, or with any GP who has an interest in what you need. You choose who you see.
General Practitioner
Dr Chanaka (Chan) Amugoda
MBBS, FRACGP, DRANZCOGSpeaks English- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma)
General Practitioner
Dr Md Asif Anwar
MBBS, FRACGP, MPHSpeaks English, Bengali- Chronic disease (diabetes, heart, kidney and thyroid)
- Weight management
- Mental health
General Practitioner
Dr Devika Kumari Mabula Arachchige
MBBS, FRACGPSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease (diabetes, blood pressure)
- Mental health
- Skin conditions
General Practitioner
Dr Mina Ghorbanpour Landy
MDSpeaks English, Persian- Chronic disease management
- Sexual health and contraception
- Skin cancer checks and management
GP Registrar
Dr Saly Ahmed
MBBS, Master of Critical Care MedicineSpeaks English, Arabic- Chronic disease management
- Skin checks
GP Registrar
Dr Harindri Pathiraja
MBBS, AMCSpeaks English, Sinhalese- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Mental health
GP Registrar
Dr Maryam Imran
MBBSSpeaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- Weight management
Making it easy to get checked.
Many men put off seeing a GP. We make it straightforward:
- 1Book around work
We’re open seven days, including weekends and public holidays, and you can book online any time.
- 2Say what you need
Ask for a longer appointment for a full check-up, a heart health check or several concerns.
- 3Get tests done on the spot
Blood tests are collected onsite on weekdays, often straight after your appointment.
- 4Talk about anything
No question is too awkward. Your GP will explain your options so you can decide together.
Our GPs speak languages including Arabic, Hindi, Persian, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Urdu. Interpreters can also be arranged.
Men’s health questions.
Common questions from our patients. For anything else, our reception team is happy to help.
Book online Health JournalMen’s health check: what to expect and why it’s worth bookingIt depends on your age, health and family history. Many adults benefit from a check-up every one to two years. Your GP can recommend what suits you.
Eligible GP consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card. Pathology is billed by the laboratory, and reception will always confirm any cost first.
Prostate cancer testing is a personal decision with benefits and limitations. If you’re 50 or over, or younger with a family history, talk it through with your GP.
Yes. Dr Chan, Dr Mukhtar and Dr Anwar are male GPs at Delacombe Medical Centre, and you can book directly with them online.
From 50 to 74, a free kit is mailed every two years. If you’re 45 to 49, you can request your first kit. See your GP straight away if you notice bleeding or changes in your bowel habits.
Yes. Let reception know it’s a WorkCover visit when you book, tell your employer beforehand and bring their contact details. The fee is paid on the day and claimed back.
Book a longer appointment with any GP and say you’d like to talk about how you’re feeling. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78.
Yes. We’re open seven days, with weekend and public holiday hours from 9am to 4pm.
Book your men’s health check 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.