Mental Health
It is very common to have difficulties with emotional wellbeing such as sadness (depression), worry (anxiety) and panic. Left untreated and unmanaged, these issues can result in high levels of unnecessary suffering. At Currambine Family Practice, we understand that no single solution is appropriate for everyone, and mental health issues need to be cared for with Compassion and Understanding. Consulting Doctor’s focus on:
Non-pharmacological treatment
Lifestyle education
Mindfulness and self-awareness
Pharmacological treatment
Eating disorders
Women's Health
All general practice women's health services are offered at Currambine Family Practice, with Doctor’s having an avid understanding of the importance of feeling comfortable, respected and cared for during appointments. Women’s Health Services offered include:
Adolescence
Contraception
Preconception, pregnancy and postnatal care
Urinary problems
Management of menopausal symptoms
Men's Health
Maintaining optimal men’s health and function is an essential part of taking control of your health. Doctors at Currambine Family Practice have a special interest in all areas of Men’s Health, including:
Physical fitness and activity
Preventative Men’s Health
Prostate cancer screening
Male Sexual Function
Kids' Health
Our kids are the most important aspects of our lives. Doctors at Currambine Family Practice have experience and a special interest in paediatric care, and Kids immunisations and vaccines. Services offered for Kids include:
Vaccination
Childhood Development and Developmental Disorders
Childhood illnesses
Chronic childhood conditions
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time, however, we understand it can also be a scary and confusing time. Doctors at Currambine Family Practice have a particular interest in caring for the obstetric patient, and offering fertility care. Particular special interests include:
Pregnancy screening
Antenatal care
Shared antenatal care
Fertility Care
Minor Surgical Procedures
Doctor’s at Currambine Family Practice have experience in performing minor procedures as part of their advanced training. These procedures include:
Minor trauma
Skin checks
Skin lesion biopsy and removal
Contraceptive implant
Intrauterine device (Mirena and copper) insertion and removal
Ingrowing toenail care
Fracture management
For details on particular interests, please call our reception staff on 08 9304 1120
Travel Medicine
Sometimes we're at our most vulnerable when we're going away for work or leisure. Doctor’s at Currambine Family Practice have a special interest in optimising your health with travel, in particular:
Travel vaccinations
Health precautions while travelling
Care of chronic medical conditions when travelling abroad
Lifestyle Management
Preventative maintenance is the key to a long and healthy life. It can be confusing with different and often conflicting advice offered. Doctor’s at Currambine Family Practice can help you navigate the maze to reach your goals. Lifestyle management services offered include:
Dietary management
Weight management
Healthy exercise within the constraints of your lifestyle
Regular review is essential to attain and maintain your goals.
Chronic Disease Management
If you have a chronic disease, you may know how overwhelming diagnosis can be. Doctors at Currambine Family Practice have a long term perspective about these conditions. Doctor’s are aided by a chronic disease management nurse on staff, making regular review and early intervention possible.
We also have regular programs for follow up of all chronic medical conditions so you don't have to feel as though you have to manage it yourself.
Injuries
Injuries of all sorts can be a major setback; it can be frustrating when you're out of action. At Currambine Family Practice, Doctor’s work closely with our on site physiotherapist, Mr Ronnie Bhalvani to get you back in action. Doctors who have a particular interest in injury management accommodate patients with:
Musculo-skeletal problems
Sporting Injuries
Trauma
Work related and motor vehicle injuries
Occupational Medicine
At Currambine Family Practice, we understand the cruciality of getting you back on your feet as soon as possible. Several doctors have experience working with occupational health physicians, and have an avid interest in looking after you after a car or workplace injury.
We also offer private and commercial driving medicals.