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Your Trusted Family Medical Centre in Wantirna
Mount Medical Centre has been delivering comprehensive healthcare services to families in Victoria's south eastern suburbs since its inception. Our state-of-the-art facility at the Stud Road and Mountain Highway intersection in Wantirna offers accessible, professional medical care with ample parking and disability access. We maintain Australian standards through modern equipment and a dedicated team of experienced practitioners specializing in family medicine, preventive healthcare, and specialized services including mental health, travel vaccinations, and chronic disease management.Our mixed billing model accommodates DVA, pension, and healthcare cardholders with bulk billing for children under 16 while maintaining strict patient confidentiality protocols. We support community health through immunization programs, home visits for housebound patients, and partnerships with allied health professionals to provide integrated care solutions.
Services
Children's Health
Women's Health
Men's Health
Travel Health
Skin Cancer Checks
Mental Health Care
Family Planning
Home Visits
Health Assessments
Vaccinations
Highlights and features
- We offer bulk billing for all DVA, Pension and Healthcare cardholders
- Our doctors provide home visits for regular patients within immediate area
- We maintain state-of-the-art medical equipment meeting Australian standards
- Our practice includes specialist services in mental health and chronic disease management
- We operate with strict patient confidentiality and secure medical records
Services
Children's Health
Our comprehensive children's health services include routine immunizations, developmental assessments, and well-baby checks at 6 weeks. We follow Victorian government vaccination schedules while providing personalized care for infants and children. Our experienced practitioners offer guidance on childhood health issues and developmental milestones.
Skin Cancer Checks
All our GPs are trained in skin cancer detection using high-power dermatoscopes. We offer biopsies for suspicious lesions and complete removal procedures under local anaesthetic. Our preventive approach includes patient education on sun protection and regular skin monitoring.
Home Visits
Available for regular patients unable to attend appointments due to serious illness or mobility issues within our immediate service area. Our doctors assess eligibility based on medical necessity and availability during standard operating hours.
Mental Health Care
Eligible patients receive Medicare-subsidized access to registered psychologists through our mental health care plans. We provide comprehensive support for emotional wellbeing and mental health conditions with referrals coordinated through our practice.
Travel Health
We offer yellow fever vaccinations and other travel-specific immunizations including Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis. Our travel health consultations provide destination-specific health advice and vaccination documentation for international travelers.
People
Dr Saman A Baduge
General Practitioner
FRACGP qualified doctor with expertise in men's health, women's health, and chronic disease management. Graduated from Sri Lanka's University of Sri Jayewardenepura with extensive experience in hospital and general practice settings across Sri Lanka and Australia.
Dr Sanjeewa Hewavitharana
General Practitioner
Fellowship-trained GP from University of Notre Dame (2012) with special interests in adolescent health, mental health, and skin cancer. Completed additional training in Implanon insertion and skin biopsies while maintaining focus on comprehensive family medicine.
Dr Jeevani Ranaweera
Paediatrician
FRACP qualified paediatrician with experience at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and Monash Medical Centre. Specializes in acute and chronic paediatric conditions including developmental disorders, providing comprehensive care for children of all ages.
Dr Saman Punchihewa
Neurologist
Neurology and clinical neurophysiology specialist trained at Melbourne University and St Vincent's Hospital. Holds public appointments at Monash Medical Centre with expertise in electromyography, nerve conduction studies, and epilepsy management.
Dr Myran Ponnam-Palam
Gynaecologist
Fertility specialist with Melbourne IVF, trained in reproductive endocrinology at Sydney and Melbourne universities. Offers specialized care in male and female infertility, IVF procedures, and gynaecological health with monthly consultations at our clinic.
Questions
What healthcare services are bulk billed?
DVA, Pension and Healthcare cardholders plus children under 16 receive bulk billed services. Other patients pay variable out-of-pocket costs based on appointment type and duration.
Do you offer after-hours medical care?
After-hours and public holiday coverage available through Doctor Doctor 13 26 60. Regular home visits provided for eligible patients during standard operating hours.
What specialist services are available?
We provide access to neurology, paediatrics, gynaecology, fertility specialists, and allied health services including dietetics through scheduled consultations with visiting specialists.
How do I transfer medical records?
Request record transfers at reception. Please note extensive records may incur administrative fees while we maintain strict confidentiality protocols for all patient information.
Are travel vaccinations available?
We provide yellow fever vaccinations and other travel-specific immunizations including Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis with destination-specific health advice.
What mental health services do you offer?
Medicare-subsidized psychologist visits through mental health care plans. Our GPs coordinate referrals to registered psychologists for eligible patients requiring mental health support.
