Freshwater Place Medical

Medical services

We strive for excellence in clinical care and focus on preventative health, not illness. Therefore, we offer services in all aspects of health.

Tailored healthcare services

Targeted and specific medical treatments

Iron infusions

This can be performed in about 45 minutes and the outcome is very satisfying for our iron-depleted patients who regain their energy and vitality within days of the infusion.

Sleep advice

Sleep is GOLD when it comes to mental health and stress management. It is an integral part of good health and well-being. There are many tools that can help.

Stress management

Stress is subjective, ubiquitous, unavoidable and can be deadly if left unchecked for a prolonged period. Chronic stress is the cause of many mental and physical ailments. Important tools for managing stress include : sleep management, medication (short to medium term), exercise, meditation (which some of our doctors can guide you with) and music.

Mental wellness

It’s about developing resilience, self esteem and inner calm.

Weight management

We take a tailored approach and it begins with listening mindfully to what our patients need. There are many strategies including psychological approach, nutritional, motivational, medications.

Chronic disease management

All our GPs have extensive experience with chronic illness management and offer continuity of care and assist our patients to live independently at home. Enhanced primary care plans can be arranged to offer allied health support.

Minor surgery

Removal of small lumps and cysts, repair of wounds, removal of foreign bodies, wedge resection of ingrown toenails, removal of IUD eg. Mirena.

Vaccinations

Seasonal vaccination eg. Influenza, Condition related eg. Shingles , Whooping cough and Pneumonia, Travel vaccinations eg. Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, Children’s immunisations.

Heart checks

Using the Aus-NZ cardiovascular risk calculator we assess your heart health and risk of ischaemic heart disease and help you reduce these risks. We have access to ECG, heart monitors, 24 Blood pressure monitors and calcium scores to evaluate your heart health.

Lifestyle advice

The key pillars of vitality and well being are: NUTRITION, ACTIVITY, SLEEP AND REST. We will help you to find the right balance to achieve your best health.

Patient testimonials

What our patients say

“I cannot speak highly enough of this practice”
”The reception staff are always helpful and friendly. The clinic is efficiently run and observes sound, modern medicinal principles. My experience has been over 5+ years, predominantly with Dr John Newton who I still see now. John has been incredibly helpful, patient, kind and caring in his approach managing what has turned out to be chronic illness.”

- Peggy

“They go above and beyond to care for you”
“Highly recommended. I have been coming to the practice for several years and I have seen several different doctors. They go above and beyond to care for you. I have always been taken seriously and had a professional, thorough and caring experience with the doctors and the other staff at the practice.”

- Anna

Suite 13-15 / 1 Freshwater Place
Southbank VIC 3006
Open Monday to Friday
9 am to 5 pm
Freshwater Place Medical acknowledges that we are on Wurundjeri country and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. We would also like to pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.
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