General Health

Gawler Medical Clinic whether you’re feeling unwell, managing an ongoing health condition, or attending for a routine check-up, our clinic is here to support your healthcare needs. We offer personalised medical care, preventive health services, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and health advice to help you and your family stay healthy.

Practice Nurses

Our clinic is supported by three experienced Practice Nurses who have completed additional postgraduate training in specialised areas of healthcare. Their qualifications include Diabetes Education, a Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing, a Graduate Diploma of Gerontology, and Continence Management. Their advanced knowledge enables them to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care across a range of health needs, supporting our doctors in delivering high-quality healthcare to individuals and families. Our Nurses can also assist with:

• • Adult & Child Immunisations

• • Heart Monitoring – Holter monitoring

• • Electrocardiograms

• • Suture Removal & Wound Care

(some nursing service may incur a fee or supply charge).

Mental Health

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or depression, coping with grief or life changes, or simply need someone to talk to, our team is here to help. We offer confidential, non-judgemental care and can assist with:

• • Mental health assessments

• • Mental Health Care Plans

• • Support for anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health concerns

• • Medication reviews and management

• • Referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, and community support services

Our goal is to provide caring, personalised support and help you access the services that best meet your needs.

Women’s Health

We are committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and confidential healthcare for women at every stage of life. Our doctors offer a range of women’s health services, including contraceptive advice and management, menopause care, and cervical screening (Cervical Screening Test). We understand that some patients may feel more comfortable seeing a female doctor for certain health concerns or examinations. Wherever possible, we are happy to accommodate these preferences when booking your appointment.

Health Services for Men

Whether you’re attending for a routine health check or have a specific concern, our experienced doctors provide respectful, comprehensive, confidential healthcare for men at every stage of life. We are committed to supporting your health through preventive care, early detection, and personalised treatment. Regular check-ups can help detect health issues early and keep you feeling your best.

Skin Cancer Clinic

Regular skin checks are one of the most effective ways to detect skin cancer early. Our clinic offers skin checks with both male and female doctors, allowing you to choose the doctor you feel most comfortable with. During your appointment, your doctor will perform a thorough examination of your skin from head to toe, looking for any suspicious spots or changes. If a concerning lesion is identified, your doctor will discuss the next steps with you. This may include monitoring the area, performing a biopsy (removing a small sample of tissue for laboratory testing), or arranging removal of the lesion if clinically appropriate. If you have noticed a new or changing spot, or if it has been some time since your last skin check, we encourage you to book an appointment.

Chronic Condition Management

Living with a chronic medical condition requires ongoing monitoring, personalised treatment, and regular support. Your Doctor will work with you to create a tailored management plan based on your medical history, health goals and ongoing healthcare needs. Regular reviews are scheduled 3 monthly to help ensure your treatment remains effective and helps you manage your condition, reduce complications, and improve your quality of life.

Diabetes Education & Diabetes Management

Whether you have newly diagnosed diabetes, pre-diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes, we are committed to helping you achieve your health goals through evidence-based care and ongoing support. Understanding your diabetes is one of the most important steps in managing your health. Our diabetes education services help you learn:

• • What diabetes is and how it affects your body

• • How to monitor your blood glucose levels

• • How medications and insulin work

• • Healthy eating and meal planning strategies

• • The importance of regular physical activity

• • Recognising and managing high and low blood glucose levels

• • Preventing diabetes-related complications

• • Building confidence in your day-to-day diabetes management

Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to take control of your health.

Antenatal with Dr Josiah Salagaras

Josiah has a particular passion for all aspects of Women’s Health, especially pregnancy and postpartum care, as well as Mental Health & Child Health. Josiah is a GP Obstetric Shared Care provider, as well as being accredited in the insertion and removal of implanons and mirenas/kyleenas.

Home Medication Review

We support our patients with comprehensive Home Medication Reviews conducted by an accredited pharmacist. HMRs help identify medication-related problems, improve adherence, reduce adverse medicine events, and optimise therapeutic outcomes.

Iron Infusion

Our Iron Infusion Service provides safe, evidence-based intravenous iron therapy for patients with iron deficiency when oral iron is ineffective, not tolerated, or when rapid iron replacement is clinically indicated. The service includes:

• • Assessment of patient suitability for intravenous iron therapy.

• • Review of relevant pathology and medical history.

• • Administration of intravenous iron by trained healthcare professionals in a monitored clinical setting.

• • Observation during and after the infusion in accordance with clinical guidelines.

• • Management of any infusion-related adverse reactions.

• • Communication with the referring GP, including treatment details and recommendations for follow-up care.

We aim to provide timely access to iron infusions while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care. (service may incur a fee or supply charge).

Ear Suction

Ear suctioning may be recommended for patients experiencing hearing loss due to wax build-up, blocked ears, tinnitus, discomfort, hearing aid-related wax accumulation. This may also be used when ear wax prevents adequate examination of the ear canal or eardrum.

Veterans’ Affairs

Eligible veterans, war widows, and dependants can access fully funded or subsidised healthcare through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) using a Gold or White Card. Our GPs provide comprehensive medical care, including routine consultations, chronic disease management through programs such as Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC), non-liability mental health support, and referrals to specialists and allied health services when required.