Family Doctors Highton

16/11/2025

☀️Hope you’re having a good weekend!!
Dr Ern, Dr Catherine & Dr Yota were in Brisbane attending the annual RACGP Conference - catching up on latest research and development in General Practice☄️

They were also very involved in teaching this weekend as they are all 🌟Medical Educators 🌟

Thank you Dr Ern, Dr Catherine & Dr Yota for giving up your weekend and we are all excited that you bring back new knowledge to help improve patient care 💛💛

12/11/2025

We are a boutique practice with a close knit team who 💛genuinely💛 enjoy working together to look after you!

From our🌼reception squad🌼to our ⭐️doctors⭐️ we aim to deliver the level of service and medical care we would want for our own family.

🍃Check us out : link in comments

GOOD NEWS 🗞️ We currently have capacity to take on NEW PATIENTS.

Please call ☎️ 5292 8474 to make a NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENT.

See you soon!

10/11/2025

The 2025 Health of Our Nation Report RACGP states that 71% of GPs say mental health is now a top reason for appointments.

As locals in Geelong, we have, over the years built good relationships with many specialists and allied health professionals in town making it easier for us to collaborate and coordinate your care when we need to refer you on.

Looking for a GP who is passionate about looking after you holistically?

Call us 5292 8474 or read more about us in the link in comments

04/11/2025

What is your kidney health like? Wait... what do kidneys even do?? Think of a water filter... the kidneys do something similar but with a lot more finesse and smarts. It cleans your blood of nasties and saves what your body needs from literally going down the loo.

Dr Sarah Norton - a Geelong Urologist came to speak to our A lister GPs recently.

Did you know that you can lose 90% of your kidney function before any symptoms show?

Wanna know the state of health of YOUR kidneys? Do the test using the link in comments!

Any questions or issues see one of our GPs. They will help answer any questions and send you for further tests if needed.

☎️ NEW PATIENTS 5292 8474
💛see you soon!💛

26/10/2025

Thank you so much for always encouraging us with your 💛kind words💛

Thank you for 🌿trusting us🌿 to care for you and your loved ones.

It is an 🩷honour and a privilege🩷

We are an intimate boutique practice that strives hard to provide the level of care we would want for our own family.

From our awesome Reception Squad to our wonderful Clinicians, we always try our best for you🍎

Read more about us in the link in comments 💛

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀? ☎️5292 8474 to make a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Existing patients are welcome to book online

22/10/2025

Hey, hey beautiful people! Thinking about IUDs? Well think no more, come talk to Dr Bec - our IUD Queen! She'll answer all your questions and even perform the procedure for you - if you like.

Known as a type of LARC - Long Acting Reversible Contraception, fertility returns to usual after the IUD is removed.

IUD is a tiny device placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It can be hormonal or non-hormonal (copper). Dr Bec is more than happy to discuss what is best with you.

Learn more about IUD (and other forms of contraception) in the link in comments.

CALL us 5292 8474 to make an appointment to discuss your individual needs with Dr Bec 🌼

21/10/2025

To increase our knowledge on the management and prevention of Osteoporosis we attended a presentation by Endocrinologist Dr Shannon McCarthy!

Osteoporosis is silent... and most people only find out after they sustain a fracture. Sadly poor bone health is also common and many people not aware of the risk factors which should be discussed and investigated by their doctor.

Curious about your bone health and how you can ensure strong bones to last you a lifetime?

See one of our doctors who will be able to guide and advise you.

☎️5292 8474

16/10/2025

Physical activity and eating enough protein, Calcium and Vitamin D are things you can do to build strong bones.

Our amazing Dietitian Michelle gave a presentation to participants of Move Sports Physiotherapy’s Bone Builder program.

Want to find out more about your bone health? Talk to your GP! Don’t have one? See one of ours! 😍

☎️ 5292 8474

WE LOVE LOVE LOVE building a community of legendary clinicians at MOVE

Throwback to when we were diving into all things diet and bone health with Michelle from

Topic of the day: Osteoporosis & Nutrition — ensuring our clients get the best evidence-based care, supported by the right team.

At MOVE, we believe in learning together, growing stronger, and supporting each other so our clients thrive.

Reach out if you’d like to attend our upcoming sessions.

12/10/2025

Key differences between a Heart Attack and a Cardiac Arrest.
Both heart attacks and cardiac arrests are MEDICAL EMERGENCIES!

Don't delay. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately. 🚑

EARLY intervention will save your life.



Image cred: Heart Foundation

11/10/2025

Guess which one is Dr Ern’s masterpiece? 😂

09/10/2025

Meet Annie our legendary Principal Medical Receptionist who attended a RACGP training on how to better support doctors who come to us to train to become Specialist GPs ⭐️

Dr Ern, Dr Catherine and Dr Yota are Medical Educators who are heavily involved in training our next generation GPs ⭐️

Looking for a GP Practice that focuses on delivering ⭐️ excellent care and service⭐️ from the moment you step in?

Call us for a new patient appointment!

☎️5292 8474

Read more about us in the comments 🍿

07/10/2025

When did you last have a medical checkup?
Make time for it. Make time for YOU💛

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