GP in Churchill

Medical Services in Churchill

Adolescent Health

Asthma Management

Bulk Billing

Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Cervical Screening

Chronic Disease Management

Chronic Pain

Commercial & Recreational Medicals

Consultations

Diabetes Management

Diving Medical

Drug & Alcohol counselling

ECG

Ear Syringe

Family Planning

General Medical

Geriatric Medicine

Health Assessments

Hormonal Problems

Hypertension

Immunisations

Iron Infusion

Kid’s Health

Lifestyle Advice

Liquid Nitrogen Wart Removal

Maternal Health

Men’s Health

Menopause Counselling

Mental Health

Minor Casualty

Minor Skin Excisions

Minor Surgery

Onsite Pathology

Podiatry

Recall System

Skin Cancer Screening

Stress Management

Sunspots Removal

Vaccinations

Veterans’ Health

Weight Management

Women’s Health

Workplace Injury Management

Wound Management

24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

45–49-Year-Old Checks

75 Years & Older Health Assessment

An accredited general practice in Churchill which ensures quality health practices.

General practitioners consulting at this practice includes :-

• Women’s health
• Children’s health
• Men’s health
• Mental health
• Chronic disease management
• Check ups
• Counselling
• Emergency medicine
• Skin Checks
• Nutritional advice and weight management
• Immunisations
• Vaccinations

Schedule Your Appointment Today 

To schedule an appointment, you may either book online at your convenience or contact us directly by phone to arrange a consultation with one of our doctors.

Meet The Doctors Consulting At Hazelwood Health Centre

Dr Fred Edwards

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Dr Fred Edwards

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Dr Fred Edwards
(Hazelwood Health Centre)

General Practitioner -
Speaks Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

Dr Edwards is the founder of Hazelwood Health Centre formed in July 1993. He is firmly committed to educating the next generation of doctors.

Areas of interest:

• Dermatology
• Industrial Medicals

Dr Kyaw Lin -Ryan- Shein

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Dr Kyaw Lin -Ryan- Shein

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Dr Kyaw Lin -Ryan- Shein
(Hazelwood Health Centre)

General Practitioner -
Speaks Burmese, and English

Dr Shein graduated from the University of Medicine 2 Yangon, Myanmar in 2011. Dr Shein recently joined Hazelwood Health Care as a General Practitioner. He has previously worked with National Home Doctor Service (13SICK) over last two years. He also worked with various hospitals across Victoria including Swan Hill District Health, Ballarat Base Hospital, Western Health as a hospital medical officer over a period of 4 years in multiple specialities during which he acquired skills that are core to understanding diagnosis and providing better treatment. He also has an experience as a locum doctor and used to work at Latrobe Hospital Emergency Department as registrar. Dr Shein moved to Australia in 2012 . He is married with two children and his hobbies include aquarium specifically aquascaping . He has special interest in aquatic plants and he enter the international aquascaping contest. He also loves travelling , playing guitar, video gaming and photography.

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics
• Skin cancer
• Chronic disease management
• Geriatric medicine
• Men's & Women's Health

Dr Mayuri Hakmana Hewage

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Dr Mayuri Hakmana Hewage

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Dr Mayuri Hakmana Hewage
(Hazelwood Health Centre)

Dr Mayuri Hakmana Hewage is our 1st female Doctor we have had in the clinic for approximately 18 months. Her Special interests are: General Medicine, Women's Health, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Chronic Disease Management, Childhood vaccinations.

Dr Pwint Thinzar Hlaing

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Dr Pwint Thinzar Hlaing

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Dr Pwint Thinzar Hlaing
(Hazelwood Health Centre)

Dr Pwint Thinzar Hlaing MBBS started with us in April 2025. Her Interests are: General Medicine, Women's Health,, Children's Health, Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health, Men's Health.

Dr Jeewanthi Somaratna

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Dr Jeewanthi Somaratna

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Dr Jeewanthi Somaratna
(Hazelwood Health Centre)

Dr. Jee is a caring and approachable General Practitioner who provides comprehensive medical care for individuals, children, and families across all stages of life. She is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and building long-term relationships with her patients and the local community. She has extensive experience in Family Medicine, having worked in both hospital and general practice settings. Dr. Jee holds an MBBS from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and completed her postgraduate training through the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine and a Doctor of Medicine in Family Medicine. She is also an International Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK [MRCGP (INT)]. Dr. Jee’s clinical interests include newborn and child health, women’s and mothers’ health (including antenatal and postnatal care), chronic disease management, general medical care, mental health, and elderly care. She has a strong focus on preventive health and works closely with her patients to develop individualized care plans that support long-term wellbeing. She is fluent in English and Sinhala languages. Outside of medicine, Dr. Jee enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, gardening, and travelling. She looks forward to supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and families in the Churchill and surrounding Latrobe Valley community. Patients can expect a warm, respectful, and collaborative approach, with time taken to listen, explain conditions clearly, and support informed health decisions.

Dr Samantha Kumarasiri Ananda

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Dr Samantha Kumarasiri Ananda

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Dr Samantha Kumarasiri Ananda
(Hazelwood Health Centre)

Dr. Sam is an experienced General Practitioner who graduated with a Doctor of Medicine in 2002. He has a broad clinical background, having worked extensively as a hospital doctor and GP in Sri Lanka before continuing his medical career in Australia. He holds a post graduate Master’s Degree in Family Medicine (General Practice) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo (2024), and completed the MRCGP (International) in 2015. His qualifications also include a Postgraduate Diploma in Elderly Medicine, MCGP (Sri Lanka), and a Master of Science in Community Medicine(MSc). He previously worked as an Associate Specialist in Family Medicine in Sri Lanka. Dr. Sam’s clinical interests include elderly care, chronic disease management, family medicine, women’s and men’s health, mental health, pediatrics, and minor procedures. Outside of work, Dr Sam enjoys spending time with family, cycling and travelling. He is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered, evidence-based care and values building long-term, trusted relationships with patients and families in Churchill and the wider Latrobe Valley, offering a warm, respectful, and collaborative approach with clear communication and shared decision-making.

Serving Churchill & Nearby Areas

Hazelwood Health Centre proudly serves patients from Churchill and surrounding suburbs including Jumbuk, Yinnar, Yinnar South, Driffield, Hazelwood, Hazelwood North, Hazelwood South, and Jeeralang. Whether you live locally or are visiting from a nearby area, our experienced team of GPs is here to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare for you and your family.

Why Choose Hazelwood Health Centre

Hazelwood Health Centre is part of the Family Doctor network — Australia’s largest group of fully GP-owned and GP-operated medical clinics. Every Family Doctor clinic is fully owned and run only by doctors.

We provide comprehensive general practice services for patients of all ages in Churchill and surrounding areas, including standard and long consultations, preventive health checks, chronic disease management, mental health treatment plans, immunisations, skin cancer screening, and telehealth appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazelwood Health Centre accepting new patients?

Yes, Hazelwood Health Centre is currently accepting new patients. You can book your first appointment online or contact the clinic. We recommend booking a longer appointment for your first visit so your GP has time to understand your health history.

Can I book an appointment online?

Yes. You can book an appointment online through our website. Same-day appointments are often available. Walk-in patients are also welcome during opening hours.

What services does Hazelwood Health Centre offer?

Our GPs provide a full range of general practice services including standard consultations, health assessments, chronic disease management (GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements), mental health treatment plans, childhood and adult immunisations, skin checks, women’s and men’s health, pathology and radiology referrals, and telehealth consultations. Visit our medical services page for more details.

About Hazelwood Health Centre and Churchill

Hazelwood Health Centre serves patients in Churchill and throughout the Latrobe Valley, including Morwell, Yinnar, Boolarra, Traralgon, and Mirboo North. Located near Churchill town centre, the clinic is easily accessible for residents and workers throughout the local area. Serves churchill and the latrobe valley with family medicine and close links to the federation university community.

Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive family medicine, from routine check-ups and childhood immunisations through to chronic disease management, mental health care, and skin cancer screening. We are committed to the health of the Churchill community and see patients of all ages.

Getting to Hazelwood Health Centre

Reaching our Churchill clinic is straightforward. By public transport, local bus routes connect Churchill to Morwell and Traralgon. On-site or nearby parking is usually available. If you are travelling from neighbouring suburbs such as Morwell or Yinnar, the drive is typically 5 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Services in Detail

Family Medicine and General Practice

Our GPs manage the full spectrum of general practice care for families in Churchill. This includes acute illness (colds, flu, infections), injury management, prescription renewals, medical certificates, and health advice. We welcome new patients of all ages, from newborns through to older adults.

Preventive Health and Immunisation

Prevention is central to our approach. We offer childhood immunisations on the National Immunisation Program schedule, adult vaccinations including flu shots and shingles vaccines, travel vaccinations, and cervical screening for women aged 25-74. We also conduct Medicare-funded health assessments including the 45-49 year old check and the 75+ older Australian health assessment.

Chronic Disease Management

If you live with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, or another chronic condition, we can prepare a GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangement (TCA). This coordinates your care with allied health providers including physiotherapists, dietitians, podiatrists, and diabetes educators at reduced or no out-of-pocket cost through Medicare.

Mental Health Support

Our GPs are experienced in supporting patients with mental health concerns. We can prepare Mental Health Treatment Plans that give you Medicare-funded access to psychologists, and we offer ongoing medical management of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

Skin Cancer Screening

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. We offer professional full-body skin checks using dermoscopy to identify concerning spots early, when treatment is most effective. Regular skin checks are particularly important for anyone with significant sun exposure history.

Women’s and Men’s Health

We provide confidential and comprehensive care for women’s health (cervical screening, contraception, menopause management, antenatal care) and men’s health (prostate assessments, sexual health, cardiovascular risk management).

Paediatric Care

Children’s health is a core part of our practice. From newborn checks and immunisations through to adolescent mental health and the 4-year-old Healthy Kids Check, we support families throughout their child’s development.

Telehealth Consultations

Can’t make it into the clinic? We offer Medicare-rebated telehealth consultations by phone or video for eligible patients. Telehealth is ideal for prescription renewals, discussing test results, mental health reviews, and minor concerns that don’t require an in-person examination.

Why Patients in Churchill Choose Us

• Fully GP-owned and GP-operated — every Family Doctor clinic is fully owned and run only by doctors, so every decision about your care is made by your GP.
• Continuity of care — see the same GP for long-term conditions and benefit from a doctor who knows your history.
• Comprehensive services — from acute illness to chronic disease management, we cover the full range of general practice.
• Convenient location — situated near Churchill town centre with accessible public transport and parking.
• Extended appointment times — longer consultations available when you need to discuss complex or multiple concerns.
• Easy online booking — book your appointment 24/7 through our website.

Serving Churchill and Nearby Areas

While our clinic is in Churchill, we welcome patients from throughout the Latrobe Valley. Patients regularly travel from Morwell, Yinnar, Boolarra, Traralgon, and Mirboo North for consistent, high-quality general practice care. If you are new to the area or looking for a new GP, we would be happy to see you.

Related Health Articles

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