Services offered by Beechworth Surgery

Medical services available at Beechworth and Chiltern 

  • Paediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric care. 
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  • Immediate treatment or advice for acute medical and surgical emergencies at all times. 
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  • Treatment for nervous disorders - counselling, relaxation therapy, medication and specialist treatment. 
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  • Women's health issues, family planning and sexual problems. 
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  • Pregnancy testing (Medicare rebate available). The test can be performed and checked by the doctor while you wait. 
	   Contact our receptionist to arrange an appointment. 
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  • Treatment for solar damage and skin cancers, with freeze therapy (cryotherapy) or surgical removal (biopsy). 
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  • Specialist referral to a wide range of expert consultants.
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  • A physiotherapist attends Beechworth Surgery on a regular basis.
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  • A podiatrist attends Beechworth Surgery on a regular basis. 

 


Pathology tests 
	Dorevitch Pathology provides a blood and specimen collection service at both clinics. 
 At Beechworth, staff from Dorevitch attend every weekday, and may carry out home visits where necessary.


Home Visits 
	Home visits are available for regular patients whose condition prevents them from attending the surgery. 
	Please discuss with our nurse or your doctor, to determine the timing and priority of your request. 


Telephone Access 
	GPs in the practice may be contacted during normal surgery hours. If the GP is with a patient, a message will be taken. 
	GPs generally attend to phone messages at the end of their morning and afternoon sessions. 


Reminder System 
	Our practice is committed to preventive care. 
	We may issue you with a reminder notice from time to time offering you preventive health services appropriate to your care.
	If you do not wish to be part of this recall system please let us know at reception.


Waiting Room and patient facilities 
	Disabled access is available at both clinics. Waiting rooms are air-conditioned and a child's play area is provided. 
	Patients' toilets are available, and a baby change table is provided at Beechworth.