Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Medical Practice in Southbank, Melbourne
Freshwater Place Medical Practice was founded in 2009 with a commitment to delivering patient-centered healthcare that prioritizes preventative care, mindfulness, and personalized treatment. Our team of vocationally registered GPs, all holding Fellowships with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, brings decades of combined experience in chronic disease management, sports medicine, women's health, and more. We operate from a modern, accessible facility in Southbank, Melbourne, offering services including pathology, travel health, and minor surgical procedures.Our AGPAL accreditation underscores our adherence to national quality standards, while our focus on active listening ensures tailored care for individuals and families. Over the years, we've maintained a reputation for reliability, having supported the community through the COVID-19 pandemic with vaccination programs and continuous care.
Services
Men's Health
Women's Health
Children's Health
Pathology Services
Travel Health
Sexual Health
Corporate Health
Occupational Medicine
Family Planning
Skin Checks
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We are AGPAL-accredited for quality general practice standards
- Our team includes GPs with Fellowships from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- We offer same-day appointments for urgent healthcare needs
- Our doctors have specialities in chronic disease management, women's health, and sports medicine
- We provide patient-centered care with active listening and tailored treatment plans
Associations and certifications
- AGPAL
What people say
Helped with chronic illness
Professional and thorough
Caring doctors
Efficient service
Personalized care
Services
Men's Health
We address physical, mental, and social well-being for men through comprehensive check-ups, chronic disease management, and preventive care. Our services include cardiovascular risk assessments, sexual health screenings, and tailored lifestyle advice. Our experienced GPs create personalized treatment plans focusing on long-term health outcomes.
Women's Health
Our practice offers specialized care for women's health needs across all life stages. Services include cervical screening, family planning, antenatal care, and menopause management. We provide Implanon insertions and removals, HPV vaccinations, and support for reproductive health concerns in a comfortable, confidential environment.
Pathology Services
On-site pathology collection includes blood tests, urine sampling, and STI screenings performed by our experienced practice nurse. We offer swabs, nail clippings, and ECG services with efficient processing and follow-up consultations. Our facilities ensure accurate sample collection for reliable diagnostic outcomes.
Travel Health
We provide comprehensive travel health services including vaccinations for typhoid, hepatitis, and influenza. Our pre-travel consultations cover malaria prophylaxis, destination-specific health risks, and documentation requirements. We issue vaccination certificates and offer tailored advice for safe international travel.
Skin Checks
Our skin cancer checks use advanced diagnostic techniques to detect melanoma and other skin cancers early. We perform thorough examinations and biopsies when necessary, with treatment options available on-site. Our GPs have expertise in identifying suspicious lesions and providing preventive skin health advice.
People
Dr Toai Phan
General Practitioner
With 20 years' experience, Dr Phan specializes in minor procedures, skin checks, and chronic disease management. He speaks Vietnamese and focuses on patient-centered care, offering workcover services and iron infusions.
Dr John Newton
General Practitioner
Our full-time GP since 2015, Dr Newton specializes in chronic disease management and sports medicine. He maintains high standards in nutrition and fitness while providing comprehensive family healthcare services.
Dr Adjoa Mensa
General Practitioner
Dr Mensa focuses on women's health, family planning, and chronic disease management. She provides cervical screening and antenatal care while maintaining expertise in adolescent and LGBTQIA+ health.
Dr Bridget Fernando
General Practitioner
With prior experience across Melbourne, Dr Fernando specializes in women's and adolescent health. She offers person-centered care and brings expertise from her previous work as a prosthetist/orthotist.
Dr Amy Martin
General Practitioner
Dr Martin provides comprehensive family care with qualifications in Implanon insertions. She completed her training at Monash University and focuses on holistic healthcare for patients of all ages.
Questions
What services does Freshwater Place Medical Practice offer?
We provide men's and women's health services, pathology, travel health, skin checks, chronic disease management, and minor surgical procedures. Our GPs also handle family planning and occupational medicine.
How can I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or call us at (03) 9926 3646 during business hours. We offer same-day appointments for urgent medical needs.
Do you bulk bill all patients?
We bulk bill patients with DVA cards, Centrelink concession cards, and children under 16 with valid Medicare cards. Other consultations require payment at the time of service.
Are your doctors vocationally registered?
All our GPs hold Fellowships with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, ensuring they meet the highest standards in Australian general practice.
What travel health services are available?
We provide travel vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and pre-travel health advice including documentation requirements and destination-specific risk assessments.
Do you offer after-hours care?
Our standard hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We recommend contacting us during business hours for urgent matters or using emergency services outside these times.
