Services

Antenatal Shared Care

Antenatal shared care means that your care will be shared across your GP and the hospital obstetrician. Your GP will advise you regarding the hospital visits and your antenatal visits in the GP clinic.

Skin Cancer

Skin cancers are common and early intervention can save life especially in cases of melanoma. Dr Ayaz Asalm regularly performs skin cancer checks and can do biopsies or excision or provide appropriate referrals to the dermatologist or plastic surgeons if required.

Immunisations

The doctors we support cater for immunisations for all age groups: Childhood Immunisation programs, State-funded School catchup vaccinations, Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations, Travel Vaccinations.

Travel Advice and Vaccinations

Travel advice and vaccinations are important to keep you healthy during your travel. Please make an appointment with your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your scheduled travel dates to organise the vaccinations required.

Infant & Children Health

The doctors we support do infant and children health checks, including scheduled vaccinations, well baby checks, school catch up vaccinations. Your doctor can provide appropriate referrals and GP management plans for paediatrician or individuals with a disability.

Women’s Health

The doctors we support and our nurses are accredited for: Cervical Screening Tests, Mirena Insertion, Contraception advice, Breast examinations, Mammograms, Menopause and HRT, Cardiovascular screening, Bowel cancer screening, Lifestyle changes, and weight management.

Men’s Health

The doctors we support provide comprehensive management, including but not limited to Sexual health, Prostate cancer and bowel cancer screening, Cardiovascular screening, Skin cancer screening, Lifestyle management.

Aged Health

The doctors we support provide due consideration to people over 60, including: Over 75 health examinations, Falls risk assessment, Chronic disease management, Preventive care, Age appropriate immunisations for Flu, pneumonia, and shingles, Home and aged care visits, Skin cancer screening.

Occupational Health

The doctors we support cater for Workers and third party compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Pre-employment checks, Advice for occupational vaccinations.

Chronic Disease Management

The doctors we support and the practice nurse can help in the chronic disease management and planning, We also support a physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, dietitian, psychologist.

Minor Surgical Procedures

The treatment rooms at Barossa Valley Medical & Specialist Centre are equipped with the latest surgical instruments and we have facility for laceration repairs, biopsies, skin excision procedures, excision of lumps, mirena insertions.