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…
Medicare Changes to Telehealth Services
The Government has extended its national COVID-19 emergency health response for a further six months, to 31st March 2021. This will ensure that patients continue to have access to key health initiatives, including Medicare subsidised telehealth services. From 1 October 2020: GPs providing COVID-19 telehealth services are not required to bulk bill their patients. Manly…
Welcome Dr Nerissa Naidoo
Dr Nerissa is a GP registrar who completed a degree in Bachelor of medicine and surgery in 2014. She has worked at several hospitals around Queensland including the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Dr Nerissa has thoroughly enjoyed working in the field of paediatrics and surgery. Her most recent previous experience includes working…
Telehealth Appointments – Phone Consults
As we adapt to the evolving situation, we will aim to meet your needs in different ways and preserve access to medical services. Introduction of Telephone Consultations – Medicare is now going to pay GPs to consult patients via telephone, with the aim being to reduce exposure risks for both Doctors and patients. Eligible patients…
Farewell Dr Ian Upton – Rest in Peace
Dr Ian Upton will be farewelled on Wednesday, 29th January 2020 at 2:00pm at Metropolitan Funerals Chapel on Bay Terrace in Wynnum. Instead of flowers the family has requested that donations to World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) be made, as this was his favourite charity. If you require more emotional support please call Life Line…
Rest in Peace Dr Ian Upton
Rest in Peace – Dr Ian Upton It is with great sadness that we let you all know that Dr Ian Upton passed away on Tuesday, 21st January 2020, after a few weeks of illness. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Evelyne, his family and many friends and patients. Once funeral arrangements have been finalised…
‘Realistic’ Self Care – ‘Top Tips’ for busy parents by Dr Dale Garred
“When I explained to my husband that I would be doing a blog on ‘Self Care’ – he looked at me…in disbelief…laughed in my face…and told me I wasn’t the right person for the task. He had a point. While I easily meet the eligibility criteria for “busy mum” unfortunately I without a doubt am…
Therapeutic Massage – March Special
Pip is our Musculoskeletal Therapist at Manly Village Medical and she is offering a March Special! If you are feeling as if your body needs a physical “tune-up” book in a 1 hour appointment with Pip and get a Therapeutic Massage for half price. Call us on 3396 2141 or book online. When you attend…
Welcome to Manly Village Medical – Dr Claire Morrow … appointments available now
We are excited to welcome a young and vibrant female Doctor to Manly Village Medical. Dr Claire will be working full-time. She has special interests in woman’s health, travel medicine and chronic disease. She has been working at Prince Charles Hospital and is now joining the Manly Village Medical team. Dr Claire’s personal interests include…
Teenagers, E-Health and Privacy
Here at Manly Village Medical we respect and support our teenage patients’ right to privacy. We want to ensure teenagers are empowered to make choices about privacy around their healthcare. As GPs, we have a duty of care to ensure you have access to information which will inform you about choices relating to My Health…