About our doctors:

We have three doctors who specialise in Women’s Health, Mental Health and Domestic Violence. We take a holistic approach to health care and focus on prevention, early intervention and the effective management of chronic conditions. 

Our doctors are:

• Dr Shyamala Hiriyanna – Monday and Friday 9.30am-4.00pm

• Dr Frances Chen – Monday 8.45am-4.00pm and Thursday 8.45am-3.30pm

• Dr Melissa Tang – Thursday 9.15am-3.30pm

Our doctors care for women across the range of women’s health issues including:

• Reproductive and sexual health

• Gynaecology issues

• Cervical screening test

• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening

• Menstrual problems

• Menopause

• Contraception

• Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) removal

• Implanon insertion and removal

• Implanon and IUD problems

• Pregnancy planning

• Pregnancy tests

• Antenatal shared care

• Pregnancy options

• Termination of pregnancy referrals

• Breastfeeding education and support

• Post natal checks

• Mental Health Care Plans

• Domestic and Family Violence

Cost:

Refer to our Fees page for billing details. Bring your valid Medicare card. Also bring your valid Pensioner Card, Health Care Card, or Full time Student Card if applicable.

Who can have an appointment? 

Any woman.

About appointments with us: Please be on time for your appointment, we also aim to be on time. First appointments are 45 minutes and follow up appointments are half an hour or 15 minutes, depending on the issue. Reception staff will attempt to notify you of any delays. If there is an emergency, this will be given priority.

Missed or Cancelled Appointments: Please phone us if you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment. If there have been two successive appointments or a pattern of missed appointments, your health professional will speak with you about the reasons and your needs. We may not be able to continue to provide appointments for clients who miss their appointments.

Longer Appointments: If you would like a longer appointment, please let the receptionist know when you are booking your appointment.

Home Visits: Home visits are available to our clients but due to centre restrictions can only be offered under specific circumstances. If you are unable to attend the centre and require care, we ask that you call us to discuss your circumstances and our GP availability.

Care Outside Opening Hours:

In case of emergency dial 000 or go to the nearest public hospital emergency department. Local hospitals close to the centre are:

• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Missenden Road Camperdown

• Canterbury Hospital - Canterbury Road Campsie

• Concord Hospital - Hospital Road Concord 

If you require care outside opening hours, you may contact:

• Sydney Medical Service Co-operative Limited Tel. 8724 6300

• After Hours GP Helpline 1800 022 222 or

• Leichhardt Medical and Dental Practice, 30-38 Short Street Leichhardt Tel. 9561 3333. 

or go to:

• General Practice Casualty, Balmain Hospital, Booth Street Balmain (8am to 10pm 7 days)

• The After Hours GP Clinic in Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury Road Campsie (Monday to Friday 6pm – midnight; Saturday 1pm – midnight, Sunday 10am – midnight) 

• Nearest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic 

For all enquiries please contact us.