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Pathology

Dorevitch Pathology is located at 31 North Concourse, offering a complete range of pathology services  including blood tests, ECGs, breath testing, urine tests, etc.

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Midwife Practitioner

Louise Paterson is a highly experienced midwife practitioner and maternal wellness specialist. She has a long background of working in midwifery and is now focusing her expertise on improving women’s experiences around pregnancy, birth and beyond.

We are delighted to have Louise on our team and believe her care complements more traditional care models, including GP shared care, hospital-based care and private obstetric care. Louise works closely with hospital midwives, GPs and obstetricians to get the best outcomes for her patients.

All of Louise’s consultations are eligible for Medicare rebates.
Please see her website for more details: www.communitymidwiferyservices.com.au or phone 0420 559 746.

Podiatry

Beaumaris Podiatry has been operating within the Beaumaris Medical Centre for 15 years. We currently have 4 senior podiatrists available 5 days per week.
Our podiatrists; Kirsten Morris, Fiona Barker, Hazel Souyave and Aine O’Donnell have all completed a four-year bachelor of Podiatry degree and have a keen interest in all aspects of podiatric care. Each podiatrist has over 10 years experience working across a broad range of specialities.
Your podiatrist has been trained to treat, diagnosed and educate you in the following areas.
• Routine and regular foot and nail care
• Treatment and maintenance of corns and callouses
• Fungal infections of nails
• Wart and verracue treatments
• Ingrown toenails, including minor nail surgeries (if required)
• Children’s foot problems
• Diabetes foot care
• Sports injuries
• Biomechanical gait assessment (the way you use your feet)
• Foot orthotics and arch supports
• Heel, arch and forefoot pain
Refer for X Rays and Ultrasounds (if required)

The services we provide

• All appointments are booked in 30 minutes time slots allowing enough time to assess and treat your concerns
• Thorough diabetes assessments are undertaken (if required) and detailed reports are sent to your GP
• Thorough biomechanical assessments are undertaken during your initial assessment, a follow up appointment may be required if casting for custom made orthotics is required. Your Podiatrist with discuss this with you during your appointment
• Home visit appointments are available
• Pension rates are available

Payment options
• HICAPS, Visa, Mastercard and EFTPOS available
• DVA referrals are accepted
• EPC (Enhanced Primary care plan) for eligible patients are all fully bulk billed
• Workcover and TAC approved clients accepted

Please contact reception on 9589 4559 for information regarding our current fees and charges. You may book by calling us or booking online below.

Physiotherapy

Shelley Sweidan BSc (Physiotherapy) - member of the Australian Physiotherapy association

Shelley joined Beaumaris Medical Centre in 1998, shortly after immigrating to Australia. She runs a general physiotherapy practice with special interest in musculoskeletal issues, back and neck problems as well as joint rehabilitation. Shelley utilises the best available evidence and research to help you recover and is committed to help you lead an active life. She works as part of the team with other members of Beaumaris Medical Centre to assist you on your road to recovery and good health.

Shelley is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, and uses a combination of hands-on treatment, education and exercise prescription to treat the following conditions:

• Orthopaedic musculoskeletal conditions, spine, neck and back pain, sprains, strains, tension headaches, frozen shoulder, and other soft tissue injuries

• Post-surgical rehabilitation (hip, knee, shoulder, etc)

• Post-fracture rehabilitation

• Treatment for dizziness related to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) using gentle repositioning manoeuvres

Shelley accepts all the following: Private Patients, GP management plans (Enhanced Primary Care plans), DVA, TAC and WorkCover.

Hicaps claiming and EFTPOS on site.

Home visits available on request.

When she's not working, Shelley enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and exercising.

Dietitian - Jenny Davidson - Accredited Practising Dietitian

Psychology

Angela Martin - Psychologist

BA (Psych), Grad Dip (Voc Counselling) Dist, MAPS, AMASH

Angela has worked in the field of mental health for approximately 30 years. She has experience working with older adolescents, adults and couples.  Her therapeutic approach is fundamentally cognitive emphasising positive thinking and behaviour to initiate change. Angela has special interest and extensive experience in treating anxiety, mood disorders and relationship issues. She is also skilled and experienced in stress management, assertiveness training, self esteem and confidence building, grief and loss and difficulties associated with life transitions.

Peter Wilson

Peter Wilson is a registered Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years experience.  In that time he has worked in a range of settings which include clinical, educational and forensic. He has also been in private practice since 1999.
Presently Peter works as a school psychologist within the private and state school sectors. He practices from the Beaumaris Medical Centre as well as a clinic in Glenhuntly. He is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Melbourne where he supervises a range of post graduate, Masters and PhD students in Counselling and Psychology. He is a member of the College of Clinical Psychology – Australian Psychological Society and the Australasian Sleep Association.
At Beaumaris Medical Centre, Peter provides counselling, assessment and diagnosis of a range of conditions. He has particular interests and experience in anxiety, post traumatic stress, OCD, autism spectrum, depression, sleep, pain disorders, early onset and chronic psychotic and related disorders. Peter has also had considerable experience and expertise working with individuals, couples and families. From his experience and training he also works with many of the disorders of childhood and adolescence including developmental disorders, school attendance & behaviour, study skills, exam stress, social and educational problems and a range of other health related conditions including ADD and ADHD, and social media issues.
Peter works with all age groups from young children, adolescents and adults. The approaches employed include Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance & Commitment, Mindfulness and Brief Solution Focused therapeutic approaches. He also assists clients to understand the nature of their difficulties, empower them to collaboratively address concerns and assists the person to begin the most realistic means of achieving positive ongoing change. These approaches are found by research to increase the possibility of producing measurable and effective outcomes which are generally efficient in producing positive changes for the individual.
Peter works in close collaboration with the GP’s, Sleep Physicians, Paediatricians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, school counsellors and other health professionals. .
Full Medicare and private health insurance rebated services including bulk billing services are available where appropriate. Other services include Work Cover, TAC and insurance funded clients.

​For appointments call reception on 9589 4559.

Rebates

Medicare rebates are available for those who receive a mental health care plan from their General Practitioner. · Bulk Billing is also available for those with a health care card or concession card, or may be negotiated according to individual circumstances.· TAC and Workcover approved clients accepted.

Pathology

Dorevitch Pathology is located at 31 North Concourse, and operates independently to our clinic. Dorevitch Pathology offers a complete range of pathology services including blood tests, ECGs, breath testing, urine tests, etc.