Phone (02) 6109 0000

Services

Services Provided

Children's Health

Paediatrics is a special interest of the practice. Kids love to visit us. Our GPs and nurses all enjoy seeing children.

Dr Heike Kath and Dr Freya Ashman have done further studies with Diplomas in Paediatrics at Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Childhood Immunisations

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.

Chronic Disease Management

Diabetes, arthritis, kidney, cardiovascular disease, etc

Driver’s Medicals

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

Men’s Health

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

For More information on vasectomies, please see 'vasectomy' section below.

Mental Health

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

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

Minor Procedures

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

Not all procedures are done by all doctors, please call the practice to find the doctor best suited to help you.

IUD Insertion

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

Musculoskeletal

Diagnosis and assessment of all types of joint and muscle sprains and strains.

Tongue Tie

Dr John Deery only. Tongue tie is a common condition of newborn children. It will sometimes cause newborns to have a lot of difficulty with breastfeeding. We can provide prompt assessment and treatment of the condition, on the same day, when appropriate.

Lip tie concerns are common and will rarely need surgical correction. If concerned please book for assessment.

Travel Vaccinations

For a list of likely travel requirements please look-up http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/.

Yellow fever vaccine is available at Crace. Please see Dr Kyla Bremner, Dr Krystel Chin, Dr Penny Gosling, Dr Nicolas Grandjean-Thomsen or Kristin O'Neill. Please bring any previous immunisation records.

Skin Checks

Skin checks require a long appointment. Please do not wear make-up.

Vasectomy

Initial consult with Dr John Deery at either Lyneham or Denman. The procedure is performed at Crace only on Thursday and Friday mornings. Please see canberravasectomy.com.au for more information.

Women’s Health

Check-ups, pap smears, STI screens, breast check, contraceptive advice, implanon insertion and removal, IUD insertion, menopause, pregnancy planning, shared antenatal care and postnatal check-ups.

Workers Compensation

Payment is required at the time of your appointment. Standard consultation charges apply. Please let your receptionist know if you would like them to forward on the receipt of payment to your insurer.

After Hours

Our After Hours services are contained on our 'new patient' page. Please navigate to https://www.yourgplyneham.com.au/patient/ or click on the link at the top of the page.

Allied Health

Nursing

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.

Pathology

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