Cervical Screening has changed now in Australia. The “Pap Test” has been replaced with a new Cervical Screen Test every 5 years. Your GP will tell you how this affects you. Breast examinations are provided and self-breast examination is taught. It is recommended that all women have an annual breast examination by a doctor and examine her own breast every month. All women over 50 should have a mammogram every two years which can be arranged by your doctor. Family Planning and contraception advice is available. Implanon, Marina and IUD insertion is available. Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy advice is also available. Shared Obstetric Care is also offered at the Box Hill Hospital and Mercy Hospital. We also offer free health checks for women 45-49 years.
The North Blackburn Square Medical Clinic was established by Dr. Ron Blake in 1981 in the North Blackburn Square Shopping Centre, opposite the current site. It has since expanded to a four doctor practice. The Clinic is committed to providing quality family medical care. All of our doctors are highly experienced and provide a comprehensive range of services, including Mens's & Women's health issues, paediatrics, Aged Care, Emergency Care, Spirometry, Acupuncture, Minor Surgery, Palliative Care, Shared Obstetric Care, Home Visits, EPC Clinic, Diabetes Clinic & an Asthma Clinic.
Our Services Include
Our doctor can provide examinations for Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer. Our doctors can also advise and offer treatment for physical, emotional and social health as well as men’s sexual and reproductive health. Free health checks are offered for men 45-49 years.
All infants and childhood vaccinations are available here and we strongly advise children have these for general wellbeing and also to be able to gain school entry. All doctors have experience in children’s health.
Dr Melissa Soares and Dr Genny Walker participate in shared care arrangements with Box Hill Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Monash Hospital.
Our doctors are able to advise on Trave Vaccinations, and other preventative measure required for various destinations. Please note Travel Vaccines should ideally be commenced 1 month prior to travel.
Surgical removal of moles and lumps. Treatment of skin cancers. Ear syringing
Complimentary medicine using fine needles inserted into the skin.
Scanning and checking of moles and sunspots. Liquid nitrogen therapy to sunspots and warts.
Appointments
Telephone us on (03) 9878 3100 after 8.45am to obtain an appointment with the doctor of your choice. If your doctor is not available another doctor will be available to see you. Urgent problems and emergencies will always be seen.
A standard consultation is 15 minutes. Longer consultations are available on request.
If you are unable to keep your appointment please contact us as soon as possible to avoid a late cancellation or missed appointment fee.
Care outside normal opening hours
Our clinic provides a Locum Service (Home Visit) for after-hours care. Phone: 137 425
There is also an after-hours GP clinic located at 36 Wellington Road, Box Hill (opposite Box Hill Hospital) Phone: (03) 8820 7500
Home and other visits
Home Visits are available for regular patients of the practice within a 5 KM radius, whose condition prevents them being able to attend the surgery
Telephone access
Doctors are available to speak to patients on the phone if necessary, however, in busy times the doctor may need to return your call.
Receiving results of any test or procedure
Whilst doctors will sometimes take a phone call for results, it is always preferable to make an appointment to discuss results face to face. In the case of abnormal results reception staff will contact you to make an appointment to return to see the doctor.
Management of your personal health information
All patient consultations and medical records are kept strictly confidential. To comply with our obligations under the Health Records Act 2001 and the Privacy Act 1998 we have documented policies about how your private and personal information is managed, and how you may access the information