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Family medicine at Pier Street Medical is a medical speciality devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. We aim to provide personal, comprehensive and continuing care to you and your family.

Australia is well known for its high rates of skin cancers so its important to get to know your skin well and be aware of any changes. Our experienced Drs carry out thorough skin examinations using the tecnique of dermoscopy. Our Drs are well experienced in exising small to advanced skin cancers.

Immunisation is done through various techniques, most commonly vaccination. Vaccines against microorganisms that cause diseases can prepare the body’s immune system, thus helping to fight or prevent an infection. A range of immunisations are available at our practice.

Envision your honeymoon. You and your new spouse have planned a beautiful cruise through the South Pacific Islands. Unfortunately, neither of you realised that you should be vaccinated for the diseases that are common in that corner of the world. One of you falls ill and you must cut the trip short to get treatment. Fortunately, this scenario is entirely avoidable if you both plan to get your travel vaccinations before you leave.

Trips out of the country are expensive, and you want to be sure you get the most out of it. It is essential to get all of your travel medicine & vaccinations before you go to ensure you won’t catch any preventable diseases that can quickly ruin your trip. Tetanus, Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis A and B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, and Malaria are still common in many parts of the world, and all are entirely preventable. Visit our travel doctors at Pier Street Medical and we will be able to tell you exactly which vaccinations you need for the part of the world you will be visiting. Even if you’ve been vaccinated in the past, you could be due for a booster, or there could be a new method of vaccination out there that will be more effective for you since the last vaccination you received.

Mosquito-malariaIt is very important not to wait until the last minute to receive your vaccination, because some – like the Hepatitis vaccinations – require a course of two shots given six months apart. Others, like the Malaria and Typhoid vaccinations can be given through oral medication and your pharmacy may need time to get the medication in stock.

Yellow fever in particular is an extremely important vaccination to receive before travelling to other countries. Some countries require certification before you enter the country, and the last thing you want to do on your holiday is sit in an airport because you haven’t been properly vaccinated. When you visit Pier Street Medical’s vaccination clinic, be sure to get your yellow fever vaccination certification so you can get into the country you are visiting.

If you are ill after travelling away from Perth, it’s not too late to treat the issue. Even if you are properly vaccinated, it is still common for one to catch an illness on an airplane. Fortunately, these types of illnesses are easily treatable with medications. Pier Street Medical can provide prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications that can help ease your symptoms while you heal. However, we still recommend you prevent more serious issues by receiving your travel vaccinations in Perth before you leave. It will be one less thing for you to worry about while you are enjoying yourself on holiday.

Each international trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for adventure, so it is important to vaccinate yourself ahead of time to ensure it will be the best experience possible. Don’t let a lack of planning ruin your holiday. Visit our clinic in Perth for your travel medication needs & to find out how we can help make your travels a success.

Our doctors are available to produce Care Plans for patience with health problems. Research has shown that in patients with several problems, care provided to them can become disjointed through weak communication between the various doctors and professionals involved. Care Plans can ensure that all aspects are managed, including goals to achieve optimal health.

A comprehensive and individualised care plan should provide a comprehensive list of the problems and an action plan for each. A copy of the plan is sent to all professionals involved in the patient’s care.

The Federal Government encourages the use of Care Plans. Some Care Plan patients are eligible for referral to allied health providers at subsidised cost. You will receive support during the year to help you achieve your goals and targets.

Help improve your health outcomes and better manage chronic medical conditions such as:

• Asthma
• Athritis
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Renal Dysfunction
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis

Patients over the age of 75 are eligible for a thorough assessment of their health and their home environment. The assessment is often performed in conjunction with a nurse who will make a home visit.

When it comes to vitamins and minerals, most people do not receive the nutrition they need. Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in maintaining bodily functions and maintaining your energy levels. Importantly, they also help ensure you protect your body from illnesses as they boost your body and support your immune-system.

There are many types of vitamins available for infusion for a variety of people and their lifestyles. If you are feeling fatigued, frequently sick or run down with a lack of energy, are pregnant, stressed or even hungover, a 5-20 treatment of injectable nutrients can help you.

Comprehensive workcover consultations are carried out by our qualified GP.

All patients having had Gastric Band Surgery, can have their ports adjusted at Pier Street Medical.

We offer a range of cosmetic & aesthetic services. Please go to pscosmetics.com.au to find out more.

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.

Physiotherapy can help recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility. A physiotherapist can also help you prevent further injury by listening to your needs and working with you to plan the most appropriate treatment for your condition, including setting goals and treatment outcomes.

As first contact practitioners, a doctor’s referral is not necessary to see our physiotherapist, Alexia Catenacci.

Physiotherapists, doctors, and other health professionals will often work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for a specific condition.

Integrative medicine is a philosophy of healthcare with a focus on personalised patient care which combines the best of conventional western medicine and evidence-based complementary medicine  within the one medical practice.

Integrative Medicine reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by scientific evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

It takes into account the physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing of each unique person.

For the convenience of our patients, all blood specimens can be collected at the Pier Street Medical Practice. Please call to book an appointment for your test.