Paediatrics is a special interest of the practice. We have dedicated a kid’s play waiting room to make your visit more enjoyable. Kids love to visit us. Our GPs and nurses all enjoy seeing children.

Dr Heike Kath, Dr Freya Ashman, Dr Kit Wong and Dr Kathleen O’Brien have done further studies with Diplomas in Paediatrics at Westmead Children’s Hospital.

We are supportive of childhood vaccinations. They are safe and an effective way to protect your child. Immunisation records are uploaded electronically to the immunisation register.

Diabetes, arthritis, kidney, cardiovascular disease, etc

Commercial driving medical assessments require a double length appointment. For non-commercial licences for chronic medical conditions book a standard appointment.

Check-ups, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, vasectomy, mental health, STD screens.

Depression, anxiety, postnatal depression, schizophrenia, grief, bipolar depression and PTSD.

A mental health care plan (referral to a psychologist) requires a double appointment.

Implanon insertion and removal, skin cancers removal, ingrown toenail removal, vasectomy (Dr John Deery only).

Dr Heike Kath. This involves a visit to discuss IUD suitability and then a separate appointment for insertion at Lyneham with Dr Kath.

Injuries, fractures and arthritis.

Dr John Deery. Tongue tie release up to age 3 years.

For a list of likely travel requirements please look-up http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/. If you require yellow fever vaccine please see Dr Kristin O'Neill, Dr Kit Wong, Dr Kyla Bremner or Dr John Deery. Please bring any previous immunisation records.

Dr Kit Wong, Dr Julie Hewitt, Dr Hayden Henry. Skin checks require a long appointment. Please do not wear make-up.

Initial consult with Dr John Deery at either Crace or Lyneham, procedure is done at Crace only on Friday mornings. See canberravasectomy.com.au for more information.

Check-ups, pap smears, STD screens, breast check, contraceptive advice, implanon insertion and removal, IUD insertion (Dr Heike Kath only), menopause, pregnancy planning, shared antenatal care and postnatal check-ups.

Payment is required until you have an accepted claim number and then invoices can be sent directly to the insurer. There may be a small gap fee of $4 to $10 with some insurers.

Laverty Pathology is located next door to the practice. Opening hours are 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.

Katja Norton Boom, for advice about medications. Bookings only available by calling reception.

Lyneham and Crace.

Our accredited dietitian Rebecca Clayton joined the team in late 2016. She is working from our Crace premises.
She can help you with;
Weight loss, finding the right eating plan for you.
Vegetarians, make sure your diet has enough protein, iron and vitamin B12.
Low dairy diets due to preference or intolerance - make sure you are getting enough calcium from other foods to protect your bones.
Chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and hypertension.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and FODMAP diets.
Food allergy and intolerance, eg Coeliac disease.
Polcystic Ovarian Syndrome
Malnutrition – nutrition support in illnesses such as cancer, emphysema, liver disease and mental health problems.

Immunisations, ear syringe, wound management, health assessments, ECG, iron infusions, diabetes clinics, health assessments and chronic disease care plans. Bookings only available by calling reception.

Lyneham and Crace.

Louise Ramsay is helping patients with general psychological therapy. She has a special interest in antenatal and postnatal depression.
Louise is working from our Crace practice.