Emu Creek Health Professionals has new PHONE Hours: 9am-5pm Monday- Friday.
Practice and Pathology remain the same- open at 8:30am Monday- Friday
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Emu Creek Health Professionals
Contact
955 Wellington Street, Strathfieldsaye Victoria 3551, Australia
Phone: (03) 5439 4319
Fax: (03) 5439 4676
Email: emucreek@safmp.com.au
Office Hours:
Monday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - 8:30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm
For After-Hours, after 5:00pm and weekend service, please phone the practice and follow the prompts to speak to the GP on call.
About
Emu Creek Health Professionals offers comprehensive allied health and specialist care to Bendigo and the surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide patients with all services operating from one location for convenience.
Our list of specialists is continually growing to incorporate a wide range of services. Emu Creek Health Professionals continually strive to provide an all-encompassing health hub for our wider community.
4Cyte Pathology Service
Monday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Wednesday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Thursday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Friday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
General Practitioners
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Practice Principal / General Practitioner
Dr Joshua Cowan is a dedicated General Practitioner with a strong connection to regional Victoria, having grown up in Wangaratta. He graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2014 and went on to complete his residency at Austin Health, Northern Health, and Ballarat Health.
Dr Cowan obtained his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) in 2019. During his training, he completed a Diploma of Child
Health through Westmead and gained broad experience across medical and paediatric rotations.
His clinical interests include chronic disease management, men’s health, paediatrics, and travel medicine. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Cowan is a GP Supervisor, supporting the next generation of General Practitioners through the RACGP training program.
Dr Cowan not currently taking on new patients.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
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Director / General Practitioner
Dr Adel Asaid graduated medicine in Cairo, Egypt at Ainshams University in 1982. He moved to Australia in 1988, and lived in Melbourne until 1991. He started work at the Bendigo Hospital and stayed there for over 12 years. Dr Asaid joined the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1998, and trained in Eaglehawk then Dimboola. It was there that his love with rural settings and country life began. This led Dr Asaid to establish his first rural clinic in Elmore in 1998. Two years later St Anthony Family Medical Practice Pty Ltd opened a clinic in Boort, followed by Rochester, Heathcote, Strathfieldsaye, Rushworth and Spring Gully.
Dr Asaid has a special interest in training new Doctors to maintain rural services, aged care, travel vaccinations and family medicine.
He is currently not taking on new patients
Semi-Retired
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General Practitioner
Dr Stephanie McIntosh completed her medical degrees through the University of Melbourne in 2010, and completed her GP training in 2013, obtaining her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Stephanie's focus is on family medicine, and she is currently welcoming new paediatric patients and their families, at Emu Creek Health Professionals.
She has a special interest in paediatric medicine, in particular neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. Stephanie is passionate about supporting families as they navigate concerns such as behavioural issues, sleep problems, anxiety and sensory challenges.
She takes a neuro-affirming approach when working with children on the autism spectrum (and other neurodivergent conditions) and believes that every child should be celebrated for their unique strengths while being supported with particular challenges they may face.
Dr McIntosh is not currently accepting new patients.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings
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General Practitioner
Dr Maryam Aqrawi is a skilled General Practitioner with a strong background in rural and remote medicine and advanced training in skin cancer care.
She earned her Bachelor of Medicine (MBChB) in Iraq and completed her Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM). She has also undertaken specialised training through HealthCert, earning a Professional Diploma of Dermoscopy and an Advanced Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery.
Dr Aqrawi’s clinical interests include adult internal medicine, chronic disease management, skin cancer medicine, and women’s and children’s health. Her commitment to ongoing education and patient-centred care ensures a comprehensive and compassionate approach to general practice.
Dr Aqrawi is not currently accepting new patients.
Tuesday & Thursday
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General Practitioner
Dr Stephanie O’Connor is a GP Registrar originally from Dublin, Ireland. She graduated from University College Dublin (MB BCh BAO) and completed her internship in Ireland before relocating to Australia.
She spent three years working in Perth across a wide range of hospital specialties, including Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Surgery and Women’s Health. After moving to Victoria, she worked in the Bendigo Health Emergency Department and developed a strong interest in comprehensive, community-based care. She is now commencing GP training and is excited to join the practice.
Dr O’Connor enjoys all areas of general practice, with particular interests in chronic disease management, paediatrics, women’s health and care of older adults. She also plans to develop a special interest in dermatology and skin cancer medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, horse riding, golf and art.
Monday-Friday
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General Practitioner
Dr Ed Griffin trained at the Birmingham University, UK. He undertook various training jobs in the UK and New Zealand before coming to Australia.
Ed met his wife, and they worked in Indigenous communities in Arnhem Land and the Torres Strait for 6 years, as well as working as volunteer doctors in Papua New Guinea for two years. Ed has spent 12 years working as a GP in Castlemaine. He has a particular interest in skin cancer surgery and Men’s health.
He is not currently accepting new patients.Monday, Tuesday and Friday
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General Practitioner
Dr Georgia Carter graduated from Monash University with an MBBS(Hons.) in 2019. She spent the next few years working across multiple specialties at Monash Health - most recently, she spent a year working in the Monash Children's Emergency Department as a registrar. She moved to Bendigo to start GP training in 2024.
Georgia is interested in all aspects of general practice, including LGBTQ+ health, women's health, and adult neurodivergence.
Dr Carter is currently accepting new patients.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
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General Practitioner
Dr Jo Adorni-Braccesi was born and raised in Bendigo. She completed her medical degree at Monash University, then completed a Diploma of Children's Health and an Emergency Medicine Certificate before settling into her General Practice Training. Her areas of interest include Children's Health and Women's Health.
Outside of medicine she loves to read and spend time with her young family.
Dr Adorni-Braccesi is not currently accepting new patients.
Monday & Thursday
Allied Health Professionals
Paediatrician
Paediatrician
Psychologist
Paediatric Fellow
Adam Gooding
Jill Maruca
Physiotherapist
Sleep Better Again
Rose Gallagher
Jo Stanford
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Dr Aaron Grieve
AWG Psychology
Tara Byron
AWG Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist
Dr Gaurav Kulkarni
Dr Tim Penno
Judy Mann
Dr Katherine Hyde
Nathan McGovern
AWG Psychology
Kathryn Shard
AWG Psychology
Psychologist
Psychologist
Practice Nurses
Practice Nurse
Nicole
Emma
Practice Nurse
Leanne
Practice Nurse
Teghan G
Practice Nurse
Margaret
Practice Nurse
Rachael
Practice Nurse
Tegan M
Practice Nurse
Emily
Em
Practice Nurse
Practice Nurse
Medical Receptionist
Meredith
Carly
Haley
Chenae
Receptionist
Receptionist
Emily
Nicole
Receptionist
Receptionist
Reine
Receptionist
Deputy Practice Manager
Receptionist
Fees
Emu Creek Health Professionals is committed to continuing comprehensive, high quality health care delivered to you by our team of skilled and professional practice staff, nurses and General Practitioners in comfortable well-resourced environment. We offer a range of services including surgical procedures for skin lesions, IUDs, mental health consultations, travel medicine and total skin photography.
Our billings policies remain the same, including bulk billing for children 15 and under, people who hold a health care card or pension card. In addition, we bulk bill a variety of health assessments, chronic condition management plans, The After-hours service will be available to patients of SAFMP practices. Please check with your doctor whether you are eligible for any of these.
| undefined | Private Fee | HCC/Pensioners/15 & Under | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation - 15mins | $90 | - | $43.90 |
| Long Consultation - 30mins | $132 | - | $84.90 |
| Prolonged Consultation - 45mins | $175 | - | $125.10 |
| Out Of Hours - Between 5pm to 8.30am & Weekends | A minimum of $80 Out of Pocket | A minimum of $80 Out of Pocket | - |
| Failure to Attend | $55 | $55 | - |
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• Cervical Screening Tests
• ECG
• Health Assessments
• Immunisations
• Minor operations and procedures
• IUD clinics
• Pathology
• BP Monitoring
• Pre-employment medicals
• Travel Medicine
• Ear Suctioning -
New patients will need to ring our reception team to organise an initial consultation.
Fees can vary, based on the length of time taken for each consultation, the complexity and the determination of the individual doctor.
• Surgical and other procedures incur an additional practice fee payment
• Payment is required in full on the day of consultation.
Please notify us if you are unable to keep your appointment a minimum of 12 hours prior, to avoid a late cancellation fee.
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Benefits
It is voluntary and free to register in MyMedicare.When you register in MyMedicare, it will notify your general practice that you have chosen them as your regular care team. Additional funding will be available from the government to help them provide the care you need.
MyMedicare patients will have access to:
Greater continuity of care with your registered practice, improving health outcomes
Longer Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS) funded telehealth consultations with your GP
Triple bulk billing incentive for longer MBS telehealth consultations for children under 16, pensioners, and concession card holders, from 1 November 2023
More regular visits from your GP and better care planning for people living in a residential aged care home, from August 2024
Connections to more appropriate care in general practice for people who visit hospital frequently, from mid-2024.
If you choose not to register in MyMedicare, you’ll still be able to access the same quality of care from your healthcare providers.
Click here for more information to learn about MyMedicare.
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Telehealth/Phone Consultation allows you to consult a healthcare provider by video/phone call. Our practice can provide telephone consultations if you do not require to physically see the doctor. To organise a telehealth consultation, please contact the clinic to arrange your appointment.
Telehealth Consultation:
- Make sure the practice has your correct number or email address.
- Check your phone/computer camera is working at least 10 minutes prior to the consultation.
- Write down a list of things you wish to discuss and have a pen handy to write down instructions.
- Have your medications in front of you and know which pharmacy you usually go to for scripts.
- Your doctor will SMS a link to your mobile phone once they are ready for you. If you do not have a smartphone, the link can be sent to your email address.
- Please stay by your phone and watch out for our message - be available for up to 45 mins post your appointment time.
- Click the link and follow the prompts, the link will take you to a safe encrypted network called Healthdirect. Your doctor will be waiting for you in the virtual waiting room.
- If you get disconnected, please wait for us to return the call.
- After your consult is completed, reception will contact you back for payment.
Phone Consultation:
- Make sure the practice has your correct number.
- Check your phone is working at least 10 minutes prior to the consultation.
- Write down a list of things you wish to discuss and have a pen handy to write down instructions.
- Have your medications in front of you and know which pharmacy you usually go to for scripts.
- Please stay by your phone and watch out for our call - be available for up to 45 mins post your appointment time.
- Your doctor will call your mobile phone from a "no-caller ID" number.
- If you get disconnected, please wait for us to return the call.
- After your consult is completed, the GP will transfer the call through to reception OR reception will contact you back for payment.
To access a Medicare rebate for phone and video consults, you must have been seen face to face in the clinic during the past 12 months. If not, there will be a private out of pocket fee. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please contact your practice, as your doctor may need to see you in person.
Other Telehealth / Phone Consultations:
• Can be used for Work Cover and TAC consults.
• GP Management Plans (Care Plans) can only be done as a video consult (not phone), as per Medicare.
• An initial Mental Health Plan can only be done as a video consult (not phone), as per Medicare.
• Mental Health Plan reviews can be done as a video or phone consult, as per Medicare.
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