Valewood Clinic

Valewood Clinic Family Medicine & Occupational Health Valewood Clinic has been proudly servicing South East Melbourne for over 50 years.

We provide extended hours and are open on weekends. Our doctors have a broad range of experience including many with post-graduate qualifications in geriatric medicine, travel medicine, occupational health and sports medicine. Our team comprises a variety of General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Madical Specialists and Allied Health Professionals. Valewood Clinic is an AGPAL accredited general practice and all doctors are vocationally registered.

Overweight and obesity are characterised as having excess body weight due to imbalances between energy intake (diet) and...
21/12/2025

Overweight and obesity are characterised as having excess body weight due to imbalances between energy intake (diet) and energy expenditure (physical activity). These have large implications on health contributing to conditions including heart disease, various cancers, type 2 diabetes and dementia. Moreover, the diseases overweight and obesity cause are severe, contributing the most to disability and mortality in Australia in 2024.

Anyone can become overweight or obese, whether you are a child or an adult. And many of the causes are not rooted in individual behaviour, but instead in biological, environmental, social and economic factors. These include: limited access to healthy foods, active spaces, car dependent travel, jobs and school structures that promote sitting, hypothyroidism, PCOS, certain medications, cultural norms and family patterns.

What can you do?

See one of our doctors for a chat to see how we can provide holistic and personalised support on your weight loss or management goals 👨‍⚕️

What can we do?

✅ Engage you in our Ikigai program - Our individualised, physician-led and multidisciplinary weight management program involving a GP, endocrinologist, dietitian, psychologist and physiotherapist.
✅ Provide you with a GP chronic condition management plan.
✅ Assist you with medication reviews.
✅ Monitor risk factors through routine blood tests (e.g. blood glucose and lipids)

📞 Call us on (03) 9560 6655 to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors to have a gentle and supportive chat about your wellbeing and health goals now 😊

Dementia is a degenerative brain disease which can affect a person’s ability to function in their day to day life by imp...
08/12/2025

Dementia is a degenerative brain disease which can affect a person’s ability to function in their day to day life by impairing their memory, speech, emotions, thinking capabilities and mobility 🧠

In Australia, dementia is ranked the second leading disease in terms of how much it depreciates a person’s quality of life and life overall. Although anyone can get dementia, it becomes more prevalent as a person ages, especially after 65.

What can you do? 🤔

As there is no cure available for dementia, it is important to minimise the risks that can cause dementia. This can lower your risk of developing dementia by at least 45%. These include:

✅ High blood pressure
✅ High cholesterol
✅ Being physically active
✅ Not smoking
✅ Avoiding harmful alcohol consumption
✅ Having a healthy diet
✅ Socialising with friends, family and the community
✅ Doing activities that stimulate the brain (reading books, doing puzzles, learning new skills!)

What can we do? 🤔

Our GPs will be able to identify and treat the medical conditions that increase dementia risk including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you think you are experiencing symptoms, they will also run cognitive screening tests to catch problems early and implement management plans for you to best take care of your health 😊

If you would like an appointment, please call reception on (03) 9560 6655 or book online through HotDoc on https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

CLINIC UPDATE: To ensure safe, high-quality care through the busy Christmas season, we have adjusted our service rates t...
02/12/2025

CLINIC UPDATE: To ensure safe, high-quality care through the busy Christmas season, we have adjusted our service rates to meet increased resource needs amidst low seasonal staffing. Thank you for your trust and continued support throughout this period.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancers in Australia.However, if detected early, treatment has the h...
02/12/2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancers in Australia.

However, if detected early, treatment has the highest likelihood of allowing you to beat lung cancer and return back to your normal life 😊

You are eligible for a lung cancer screening test if you:
✅ Are aged 50 to 70 years
✅ Have no symptoms or signs that suggest lung cancer*
✅ Smoke to***co ci******es or have a history of cigarette smoking (in last 10 years)
✅ Have a history of to***co ci******es smoking of at least 30 pack-years (e.g. 1 pack/day for the last 30 years OR 2 packs/day for the last 15 years)

*Symptoms of lung cancer can include:
😷 A new or changed cough
😷 Shortness of breath for no reason
😷 Fatigue
😷 Coughing up blood
😷 Unexplained weight loss
😷 Persistent chest or shoulder pain

You can only have a bulk billed CT scan for lung cancer every two years. Talk to your doctor to see if you are eligible for a referral or if you have had any of these symptoms since your last screening test 👨🏻‍⚕️

🤍 Call our friendly reception staff on (03) 9560 6655 to make a booking with a doctor 🤍

Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death globally. Symptoms such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol ...
25/11/2025

Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death globally.

Symptoms such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar can be silent, progressing without you knowing and may lead to unexpected cardiovascular diseases.

That’s why it’s important for the doctor to catch these risks early and provide you with a management plan to prevent cardiovascular disease 👨‍⚕️

✅ If you have a Medicare card and are aged 30 years and over, you are eligible for a once yearly bulk-billed heart health assessment.

📞 Call (03) 9560 6655 and our lovely reception team will help you book in for your heart heart assessment.

❤️ An early insight into your heart health can have lifelong impacts ❤️

🌍✈️ Are you travelling overseas to Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, China, India or elsewhere?Book in a travel consu...
17/11/2025

🌍✈️ Are you travelling overseas to Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, China, India or elsewhere?

Book in a travel consult with our GPs before you go!

You may need:
✅ Certain vaccinations (e.g. Hep A, B, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever*)
✅ Health preventive medications (e.g. Malaria prophylaxis, diarrhoea prevention, travel and motion sickness medications)
✅ Personal travel health kits (e.g. Sunblock, insect repellents, antihistamines, pain and fever relievers)
✅ Copies of prescriptions

Copies of prescriptions may be required if you need additional medication on your trip or if you need proof that your medication is legitimate and necessary (especially for controlled substances).

🕙 Best to book your travel consult at least 4 - 6 weeks before you travel to allow substantial time to receive all your required doses and for your body to build up complete immunity.

Last minute vaccinations are still worth it to build partial immunity!

*We have limited stock of yellow fever vaccines and they are only administered by Dr. Magas Abdela, Dr. Michael Kiley, Dr. Arj Herath and Dr. Peter Lackner.

Speak with our friendly reception staff on (03) 9560 6655 to reserve or order your yellow fever vaccine (if required) and book in for a travel consult!

We hope you enjoy your holiday!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Sriraag (Sri) Srinivasan to the Valewood Clinic family! 🩺💙Dr. Srinivasan is accepting new ...
10/11/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Sriraag (Sri) Srinivasan to the Valewood Clinic family! 🩺💙

Dr. Srinivasan is accepting new patients and brings expertise in chronic disease management, preventive health, cardiovascular disease, mental health, men’s health, sexual, weight management and LGBTQIA+ health, paediatrics, and geriatrics.

He also provides iron infusions, travel vaccinations, Implanon insertions and removals, skin lesion excisions and biopsies.

📅 Available: Monday, Wednesday - Friday , 9 AM – 5 PM
📞 Book your appointment today: Call us on (03) 9560 6655 or book online at https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

Our operating hours and bulk billing policies have changed.Bulk billing will be available to pensioners with a valid Med...
27/10/2025

Our operating hours and bulk billing policies have changed.

Bulk billing will be available to pensioners with a valid Medicare card having a face-to-face consultation between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Healthcare card holders will receive a discounted fee during these hours. DVA card holders will continue to be bulk billed all day regardless of operating hours.

Our operating hours are now:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

To book an appointment, contact us on (03) 9560 6655 or book online on https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

Our doctors and nurses at Valewood Clinic have ample experience managing children’s health, including asthma, eczema, an...
30/06/2023

Our doctors and nurses at Valewood Clinic have ample experience managing children’s health, including asthma, eczema, and all common childhood infections.

We also provide childhood vaccinations per the Victorian Immunisation Schedule and have several specialist nurse-immunisers on staff who are highly knowledgeable and skilled in all matters relating to immunisation.

Childhood immunisations are administered between 9.00 - 16.30 on weekdays and 9.00 - 11.30 on Saturdays.

To book a children's health appointment, head to our website or speak to one of our friendly receptionists at 9560 6655.

PTSD is the second most common mental illness after depression.More often than not, people with the condition are unawar...
27/06/2023

PTSD is the second most common mental illness after depression.

More often than not, people with the condition are unaware or reluctant to speak to a professional, leaving it undiagnosed and untreated.

PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, causing symptoms such as flashbacks, frequent nightmares, anxiety, and emotional distress.

If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, seeking professional help is recommended when symptoms persist and significantly impair daily functioning.

A diagnosis will enable your doctor to develop a tailored treatment plan and offer the appropriate care.

Book an appointment with our registered psychologist, Akriti Shrestha, online.

https://valewoodclinic.com.au/online-booking/

We have prepared a few tips to help deal with allergies.• Identify and avoid triggers: Know the allergens that trigger y...
25/06/2023

We have prepared a few tips to help deal with allergies.

• Identify and avoid triggers: Know the allergens that trigger your allergic reactions and minimise exposure to them.
• Maintain a clean environment: Clean regularly to remove allergens such as dust, furs, and mould.
• Monitor pollen levels: Keep an eye on pollen forecasts and limit going outside when pollen counts are high.
• Practice good hygiene: Always wash your hands after coming in contact with potential allergens.
• Get medications: Over-the-counter medications, nasal sprays, and eye drops can help alleviate allergy symptoms.

Please consult your GP if OTC medications are not providing relief and allergy symptoms persist/worsen.

It's nearing the end of World Allergy Week, an event to raise global awareness of allergic diseases and their associated...
23/06/2023

It's nearing the end of World Allergy Week, an event to raise global awareness of allergic diseases and their associated medical issues.

Despite millions of people worldwide living with one or more allergic illnesses, it is still often undiagnosed, undertreated, and underestimated.

If you're experiencing persistent allergy symptoms such as swelling of lips or tongue, your face, or eyes, constant sneezing, itchy eyes, or headaches, don't suffer in silence.

Book an appointment with one of our GPs today - https://valewoodclinic.com.au/online-booking/.

Address

1 Wanda Street
Mulgrave, VIC
3170

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+61395606655

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Valewood Clinic has a proud reputation of servicing the Monash region of Melbourne for more than 40 years. Our doctors have a broad range of experience including post graduate qualifications in geriatric medicine, travel medicine, occupational health and sports medicine. Our team comprises 16 doctors (full and part-time), registered nurses, specialists and allied health. Valewood Clinic is an AGPAL accredited general practice and all doctors are vocationally registered.