VACCINATIONS

Childhood vaccinations adhering to the Australian Immunisation Register guidelines are available with our Nurse.

Flu vaccinations available to anyone aged 6 month and older.  Ask our friendly reception staff if you qualify for a Government Funded vaccination.  It’s never too late to vaccinate!

Free Pneumonia and Shingles vaccinations are available to patients aged 70 year and over.

Free Whooping cough vaccines are available to all pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation. 

Private Whooping Cough vaccinations are available for husbands, grandparents and extended family members and friends.

SKIN CANCER CLINICS

Dr Navin has an Advanced Diploma in Dermatology and provides skin check with excisions, biopsies and cryotherapy as required. 

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, though the risk increases as you get older.  Approximately, two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Non-melanoma skin cancer is more common in men, with almost double the incidence compared to women. 

The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in the case of a serious melanoma or other skin cancer, potential disfigurement or even death.  

ANTENATAL CHECK UPS AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Dr Navin is a GP Obstetrician and provides shared obstetric care with Narrabri and surrounding maternity units. 

Dr Navin is able to provide your antenatal care until delivery. 

Dr Navin performs cervical screenings as well as implanon (removal and insertion) and IUD (removal ONLY).   

HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE

At Maitland Street Medical Centre we provide ourselves on preventative care.  We encourage everyone to schedule an annual health check up with the doctor.  Remember prevention is better than a cure.

Age specific assessments are available from the aged on 40-49 and from 75+ (including your annual Drivers Licence Medical).

Annual Diabetic assessments together with 3 and 6 monthly check ups are provided by Dr Navin and Jeana

A 715 Health Assessment is available to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People together with a Closing The Gap registration or annual renewal.  This assessment is a preventative health assessment designed specifically to support the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

General health check ups are available at any age.

EMPLOYMENT MEDICALS

NSW Coalboard Medicals

Pre-employment medicals

CALLING YOUR GP

Your GP will try to take your call but may be away or busy with patients. Please let us know if it is urgent.

TEST RESULTS

Please book an appointment to get your test results. Only in rare cases this can be done over the phone, at your GPs discretion.

SPECIALIST REFERRALS

These must be done during a consultation with your GP. Repeat referrals are given at your GPs discretion.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATES

You must make an appointment to get a medical certificate and, we regret they cannot be backdated.

RECALLS AND REMINDERS

Our reminder system is to tell you about recurring healthcare issues such as annual check-ups, care planning and immunisations.

Please advise reception if you want to opt out of reminders. You may also be asked back for a follow up appointment, if your GP advises.