QHealth clinics welcome new doctors

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Dr Binay Kumar, Anna Haines (pathology), Donna Henderson (office manager), Sue Wilson (practice manager), Dr Sadia Chowdhury, Kirsten Truskett (practice murse) and Dr Sandeep Malhotra. Picture: FILE

QHealth – Lilydale Doctors, known for providing good quality affordable healthcare, has recently relocated its clinic to a new facility at 104-108 Main Street, Lilydale.

This new location offers a more spacious and comfortable environment for everyone.

Dr Binay Kumar – principal GP said Lilydale Doctors was committed to supporting the local community in maintaining better standards of health and wellbeing via a friendly, patient-centric approach and personalized care. With 500 square metres of space available the new clinic will become a local health hub with GPs, specialists and other allied health professionals working together to help patients manage chronic health conditions along with preventative health. By responding to the growing need for enhanced access to healthcare, we aim to better serve the community.

Lilydale Doctors was excited to announce the addition of two experienced doctors to their team.

Dr Anuj Bohra is a specialist gastroenterologist and hepatologist who consults at the clinic every Thursday. His public appointment is at Eastern Health and he also does private work at Ringwood Private and Knox Private Hospitals. His areas of special interest include general gastroenterology (scopes) inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver disease etc. He aims to see all referred patients locally within one-two weeks. For appointments, please contact the clinic on 9088 8177.

Dr Geoffrey Catton is a highly experienced GP and has a special interest in photo biomodulation therapy (PBM). Laser or photo biomodulation therapy is highly effective and accelerates healing and alleviates pain and inflammation. This can help get relief from arthritis, tendonitis, strains and sprains, hand and wrist conditions, back and neck pain, wound healing and more.

Both clinics in Lilydale and Mount Evelyn offer a wide range of GP services. From immunisations to children’s and women’s health (including IUD insertions and pregnancy options with shared care), travel vaccines, iron infusions, and chronic health management, theystrive to meet your healthcare needs comprehensively.

Additionally, they provide specialised services such as waist-wise weight loss program, skin cancer checks, minor surgical procedures, and cosmetic and laser treatments, including laser hair removal.

Supporting the GP team, are practice nurse Kirsten Truskett in Lilydale and Sonia Hamilton at Mount Evelyn. Furthermore, they have a team of allied professionals on-site, including psychologists Stefany Klein, social worker Joanne Melville McGrath and Richard, physiotherapist Edward Mak, podiatrist John Woulfe, dietician Kyann Calvi, diabetes educator Sean Frost and chiropractor Michael Bloom.

They are committed to taking a proactive approach to preventative health. By becoming a patient at their practices, you are taking a positive step forward in your health journey. The team’s support and the expertise of their doctors will undoubtedly benefit your overall well-being.

For more information about services and bookings, visit lilydaledoctors.com.au or www.mtevelyndoctors.com.au