gordon doctors

Men's, Women's

& Child/Teen Health

The first step is to find your GP whom you trust, believe and can confide in. You should find it easy to seek help from and to broach difficult subjects in the long term. Men, Women and Children/Teens have specific needs that your GP will look out for. For acute/urgent matters, it helps in a group practice. To consult your GP, it is a small step of  making a standard appointment. If there are several issues, just request a long appointment.

Full Travel Vaccination Clinic

At least 6 weeks before travelling, or longer, if possible, travel vaccinations should be administered if required.  Consult www.cdc.gov and then, it is best to make an appointment with your GP. Your GP may also review your drugs, health and provide documentation for travel if relevant. We stock all main travel vaccines including yellow fever for your convenience. Costs are your first doctor's visit and the cost of all vaccines (some require 3 courses). The 2nd and 3rd visit to the RN are bulk billed. 

Health Assessments

Health Assessments may be indicated bearing strong evidence of its benefits at certain intervals e.g. 45 years and annually after 75 years. These are currently fully covered by Medicare. Between 45-75 years, seeing your GP annually for a checkup is recommended (privately billed). Other frequently required Health Assessments are Pre-employment, Insurance, commencing University among others. These will require long appointments.

Counselling and

Mental Health

Your GP cares for Mental Health in addition to Physical Health and integrates both aspects into a whole picture of the patient. In training and experience, your GP has cared for children through to the elderly in varied situations. Please feel comfortable to consult your GP even if it is not a physical issue. Acting as the starting point of your care, Mental Health Care Plans can be written that may involve other parties who are partly funded by Medicare. A long appointment will be needed.

Chronic Disease

& Elderly Care

Chronic Diseases like Diabetes, CHD, Asthma, once diagnosed, require close monitoring and regular management from your GP, nurse and possibly other health care teams. A Management Plan (Medicare funded) can be drawn up at the discretion of your GP. Your GP may also discuss with you steps to improve the condition. As we age, the role of the GP becomes more involved and essential. Your GP must be available to give comprehensive care and a long established history is none more important.

Onsite Pathology

For convenience of patients, Laverty Pathology operates a walk in centre on premises Mon-Fri 8am-12pm. A referral form is required from your GP. Please do not attend if you have cold/flu symptoms but obtain a Covid-19 test first.