In the last 2 years you will likely have had your temperature checked more times than you have had done in your entire life…but why? Dr Dale Garred, GP at Manly Village Medical Centre explains what a fever is, when we need to worry and what we can do about it. Each day we are…
Diabetes can be a scary and overwhelming diagnosis for some. When someone has diabetes, their body can’t maintain healthy levels of glucose (a form of sugar) in the blood. Glucose is used by the body as fuel but to access it, our body uses a special hormone called insulin, which is made in our pancreas,…
It’s been an eventful few years to say the least. We’ve had unpredictable COVID lockdowns, isolation from friends and family, floods and terrible news all around. It shouldn’t be a surprise that more and more people are coming to see GPs with concerns for their mental health. Firstly, know that it’s ok to feel down…
So you’ve just tested positive for Covid, or someone who lives with you has. Now what? Being prepared reduces anxiety and makes a difficult situation easier. Many, if not all, of us will be facing this situation over the coming months. Keep Calm and Isolate, for a minimum of 7 days. Make arrangements for groceries…
Lachlan joins the practice as a Registrar with hospital experience as an internal medicine trainee in Australia and Germany, having graduated from Medicine at the University of Sydney in 2013. His interests lie particularly in the early recognition of preventative health strategies, and diagnostic detection. He prides himself on his clear and transparent communication with…
Welcome Dr Orla Barry! Orla is a 2nd year GP registrar who completed a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2017. She worked at a GP Clinic last year and joins us for her final year of GP training. She has also worked at several hospitals in Brisbane, most recently at the Mater, Mater…
Dr Peter is back in 2022! We are delighted to welcome him back as a full-time member of the team after completing his GP training. He was a GP Registrar in 2020 who completed a degree in Pharmacy and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). He has been working at a GP Clinic completeing his training this…
Farewell and good luck to Dr Eleasa! It has been a pleasure working with her over the last 6 months and all the staff and patients at MVM will miss her. We wish her all the best for her future Doctor adventures. Luckily, she isn’t going too far out of the area and will be…
We said good luck and farewell to Dr Nerissa, as she finished her final day at MVM and continues on to her next GP registrar journey. Thanks Nerissa. You will certainly be missed by all the staff and patients! Good luck! Dr Nerissa’s patients will be well looked after by the other doctors at Manly…
Dr Abdul Saleh is Retiring on 10th December 2021 Dr Saleh moved to Wynnum as a GP in 1981. He started a solo practice in Wynnum Central on Bay Terrace (above the library). In 1988 he moved his practice to the newly renovated Shopping Centre in Wynnum and in 2000 he joined up with Dr Ian…
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