Medical Services
Men’s Health
Men’s Health focuses on the specific health needs and concerns of men throughout their lifespan. It encompasses various aspects of physical, mental, and emotional well-being tailored to address the unique biology, lifestyle factors, and health risks that men may face. Key components of Men’s Health include:
- Preventive Care: Regular health screenings, including blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, and screenings for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and colorectal cancer, are crucial for early detection and prevention of diseases.
- Reproductive Health: Men’s Health includes issues related to sexual health, fertility, erectile dysfunction, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Education about contraception, family planning, and safe sexual practices may also be provided.
Women’s Health
Women’s Health refers to the branch of medicine and healthcare services dedicated to addressing the unique health needs and concerns of women throughout their lifespan. It encompasses a wide range of medical conditions, reproductive health issues, preventive care, and wellness promotion specific to female anatomy, physiology, and life experiences.
Key aspects of Women’s Health include:
- Reproductive Health: This includes menstrual health, contraception, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause-related issues.
- Gynecological Care: Routine screenings such as Pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams are essential for early detection of gynecological conditions like cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. Additionally, management of conditions such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) falls under gynecological care.
Kid’s Health
Kid’s Health focuses on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of infants, children, and adolescents. It encompasses various aspects of pediatric medicine and healthcare aimed at promoting optimal growth, development, and overall health outcomes from birth through adolescence. Key components of Children’s Health include:
- Preventive Care: Routine well-child visits, vaccinations, growth and developmental assessments, and screenings for conditions such as hearing and vision problems are essential for preventing diseases and monitoring children’s health.
- Growth and Development: Monitoring growth parameters, assessing developmental milestones, and addressing developmental concerns are integral to Children’s Health. Early detection and intervention for developmental delays can significantly impact a child’s long-term outcomes.
Sexual Health
Grandview Family Clinic provides a Sexual Health in Practice (SHIP) program for all patients with the support of global leader Melbourne Sexual Health Centre.
WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE
- Screening tests for Sexually transmitted infections for people without any symptoms
- Testing and treatment for people with sexually transmitted infections
- We provide onsite treatment for Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Genital warts
- Check-ups for people working in the Sex Industry
- Prescriptions for PEP and PrEP
WORKING WITH THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SEXUAL HEALTHCARE
This service is part of a Victorian government initiative to increase sexual health services across Victoria Grandview Family Clinic is being supported by the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), internationally recognised as a leader in sexual health care and research. Our staff have received in-depth training and education from MSHC and we have adopted their policies and guidelines so
we can best support our patients.
ECG
An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a non-invasive medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time. It is commonly used to detect and diagnose various heart conditions by recording the heart’s rhythm, rate, and electrical impulses as they travel through the heart’s chambers.
During an ECG, small electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest, arms, and legs, which detect and record the electrical signals produced by the heart. These signals are then displayed on a graph or monitor, showing the patterns of electrical activity known as waves.
Mental Health
Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as their ability to cope with stress, maintain relationships, and function effectively in daily life. Good mental health is essential for overall health and well-being and contributes to resilience, self-esteem, and quality of life.
Key aspects of mental health include:
- Emotional well-being: The ability to understand and manage one’s emotions, cope with stress, and experience positive feelings such as happiness, joy, and contentment.
- Psychological well-being: The capacity to think clearly, make rational decisions, solve problems, and adapt to life’s challenges and changes.
Onsite Pathology
Onsite pathology refers to the provision of laboratory testing and diagnostic services within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital, clinic, or medical office. Instead of sending samples to an external laboratory for analysis, onsite pathology allows for immediate processing and interpretation of specimens, leading to quicker results and more efficient patient care.
Preventative Health
Preventative health, also known as preventive healthcare or preventive medicine, refers to measures taken to prevent illness, injury, and disease before they occur or progress. It focuses on promoting health and wellness, identifying risk factors for disease, and implementing interventions to reduce those risks and maintain overall well-being.
Travel Health
We are an accredited Yellow Fever vaccine provider. You will need to see our accredited doctor Dr Karen Langston and Dr Petro Ediare for administration of this vaccine. The yellow fever vaccine will attract an out-of-pocket cost of $120 to cover the cost of the vaccine.
Bulk Billing
Under bulk-billing, eligible patients can access medical services without any out-of-pocket costs, as the healthcare provider bills the government directly (usually through Medicare in Australia). This option is often available for services provided by general practitioners (GPs), specialists, and allied health professionals.
Patients who hold a valid Medicare card and meet certain criteria, such as concession cardholders or children under a certain age, are usually eligible for bulk-billed services.
Doctors At This Practice Offering This Service
Dr Dhanushkani Samarakoon
Dr Dhanushkani Samarakoon
Dr Dhanushkani Samarakoon
(Grandview FC)
Speaks English, and Sinhalese
Please note your consult may incur a fee as we are a Mixed Billing clinic . Dr Dhanu is a Mixed Billing doctor. She has over 10 years of experience as a medical doctor in Australia and overseas. She has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Critical Care Medicine. Dr Dhanu has worked at Frankston Hospital, Rosebud Hospital and Latrobe Regional Hospital prior to joining as a GP. She has experience in the emergency department, intensive care unit and general medicine.
Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
- Women's health
- Paediatric Health
Dr Howard McCormick
Dr Howard McCormick
Dr Howard McCormick
(Grandview FC)
Dr McCormick is a private billing doctor as fees are payable at completion of consult.
Dr McCormick was a GP in Cowes from 2002 to 2007 and returned from Wonthaggi in 2013.
Dr McCormick is a supervisor in the GP training program and has been involved in medical student training for many years. He was GP Supervisor of the year in 2011. As an international speaker, he has been the Education Convener and Presenter for a number of medical conferences around the world.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Mental health
- Family medicine
- Complex Medical Problems
Dr Karen Langston
Dr Karen Langston
Dr Karen Langston
(Grandview FC)
Dr Langston is a Mixed Billing Doctor.
MB BS (Hons), (University NSW 1983), FACRRM, Dr Karen Langston has been a doctor with Phillip Island Medical Group since 2004; when returning back home in Cowes. Dr Langston has extensive experience as a Rural GP working in rural and remote communities including New South Wales, Northern Territory and 10 years in far North Queensland (Mossman). Dr Langston has also worked within the United Kingdom Hospital System as well as Latrobe Regional Hospital, and Trafalgar Medical Centre here in South Gippsland. Dr Langston’s Special Interests include Preventative Health, Chronic Disease Management, Women’s Health.
Areas of interest:
- Travel medicine
- Women's health
- Preventative health
- Chronic disease management
Dr Mozhgan Nazari
Dr Mozhgan Nazari
Dr Mozhgan Nazari
(Grandview FC)
Speaks English, and Farsi
Please note your consult may incur a fee as we are a Mixed Billing clinic . Dr Mozhgan Nazari is a Mixed Billing Doctor. Dr Nazari completed her Doctorate in Medicine in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran and has been a practicing GP for many years. She joined the Australian Health System in 2020 and has been practicing in Victoria since then.
Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
- Dermatology
- Woman's health
Dr Petro Ediare
Dr Petro Ediare
Dr Petro Ediare
(Grandview FC)
Dr Shanaz Mohammed Shafeque
Dr Shanaz Mohammed Shafeque
Dr Shanaz Mohammed Shafeque
(Grandview FC)
Speaks English, Sinhalese, and Tamil Please note your consult may incur a fee as we are a Mixed Billing clinic . Dr Shanaz is a Mixed Billing Doctor. Dr Shanaz has over 11 years experience as a Medical Doctor. She worked as a senior emergency medical registrar in NSW 2017-2021 and then at Peninsula health 2021-2022. She has extensive experience in anaesthesia, critical care, emergency and paediatrics.
Areas of interest:
- Women and Children's health
- Chronic disease management
- Aged care
- Geriatric Health