Women's Health GP Consults
Our team of Women's Health GP's in Applecross are committed to empowering women to take control of all areas of their pelvic and reproductive health
Women’s Health Doctor Applecross
Unlike other GP clinics that service a very broad range of patient complaints and conditions, the FitRight HQ GP's have extra qualifications and a special passion in the area of Women's Health, so you can be rest assured that you're getting the most up to date advice and treatment. With longer consult times as the norm, you can be confident that you will be thoroughly listened to and examined, and a comprehensive management plan will be implemented.
GP appointments are available at our Applecross clinic.
Our GPs can assist you with
Contraception & Reproductive Health
Contraception options and advice | Mirena or Implanon insertion | Period issues (painful, too heavy, irregular) | Cervical Screening Tests |
Perimenopause
Symptom management (mood, sleep, weight etc) | Advice on medications | Advice on further testing |
Postnatal Health
Suture pain & healing | Postnatal health check | Diet, medication and exercise advice | Mastitis management |
Preconception and Pregnancy
Preconception Advice | Fertility advice | Genetic testing | Prenatal safety advice | Pregnancy symptom management |
The FitRight Difference
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You’ll see a very experienced General Practitioner with extra training in the area of Women’s Health
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You’ll have long consult sessions with time to properly listen and delve down into exactly what’s happening, and how to achieve your goals
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You’ll have the option to be referred to other FitRight practitioners and/or exercise classes if needed, to really pull all the puzzle pieces together
Book a Women's Health GP Appointment at Applecross
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not need a referral to see a GP at FitRight HQ.
However, if you do have a referral from another medical or allied health practitioner, or any relevant scans/results, please bring these along to your first appointment.
No. The GPs at FitRight HQ specifically take appointments for issues related to Women’s Health, including contraception, fertility, pre/postnatal, peri-menopause, prolapse, incontinence, gynae or breast cancer. If you have concerns about an illness, a chronic disease, immunisations or other - please see your regular GP.
The GP’s at FitRight HQ specifically take appointments for issues related to Women’s Health, including contraception, fertility, pre/postnatal, peri-menopause, prolapse, incontinence, gynae or breast cancer. If your child requires GP services, please book them an appointment at your usual GP clinic.
No. Postnatal GP appointments at FitRight HQ will solely focus on the mother’s health and recovery. No immuisations are done at FitRight HQ.
GP appointments at FitRight HQ are covered by Medicare (if you are eligible for Medicare in Australia).
Our price guide and the expected medicare rebate amounts is listed on each appointment. Billing amounts and medicare rebates will depend on the time taken in your appointment and the content of your appointment.
For example, you book a 15 minute appointment, but 30 minutes is spent on your consultation, you will be charged at the 30 minute consultation rate, and attract the Medicare rebate for 30 minutes rather than 15 minutes.
We are a private billing practice and our fees are subject to change. For the most up to date fees, please contact our admin team.
Just yourself! And Please also bring along any referral letters, scans, bloods, swabs and urine results that may be relevant.
Yes absolutely! If you are bringing your baby to your appointment, please consider bringing them in a pram or capsule, or bring a mat, so they have somewhere to stay while you are assessed. We have a bouncer and children’s toys to help entertain your baby/child if you wish to use them.
Yes, we are able to provide care for minors with our Women’s Health GPs for a range of women’s health concerns, including painful periods, continence issues, and other adolescent women’s health conditions.
A parent or guardian may be required to attend appointments depending on the age of the minor and the type of consultation. If you have any questions prior to booking, our reception team will be happy to assist.
There are car bays conveniently located directly outside our front door, which are reserved for us, the dentist and the pharmacy. If these are all taken, you can park on Ardross St in the Applecross Village, on McDonald Rd, or off Stack Lane behind our clinic. All of these options are free parking and only a short walk from FitRight HQ.