Lilydale Doctors

04/03/2026

GP Registrars
We currently have three GP registrars in training - Dr Priyanka Das Shiuly, Dr Sharon Ieong & Dr Isiri Wickramarachchi. They bring fresh knowledge, energy, and a passion for patient care. This means more appointment availability and shorter waiting times for you and your family.

GP Registrars are fully qualified and registered doctors, i.e. they have completed medical school and various rotations in the hospitals. They are currently on a GP speciality training course, which involves rotations to various GP clinics under a GP supervisor. All GPs must undergo this training before they are able to practice independently.

21/02/2026

Did you know we are a Yellow Fever vaccine accredited clinic?

Perfect for your next big overseas adventure! Whether you’re heading to Africa, South America, or other destinations, we can help keep your travels safe and stress-free. 💉

Book your travel health appointment with us today and tick “vaccines” off your travel checklist – so you can focus on the fun part of your trip!

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OR Call 03 9088 8177

Please note that Telehealth is only available to patients that have had a Face to Face appointment with us in the past 12 months.

12/02/2026

Low Level Laser Therapy for Pain :

Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT), also known as Low Level Laser Therapy, is now available at Mount Evelyn Doctors as part of our musculoskeletal pain management services.
PBM has been shown to help with : ✔ Pain Relief ✔ Tissue Repair ✔ Promote Healing

Photobiomodulation Therapy works by delivering specific wavelengths of therapeutic light to the affected area. This may help:
• Reduce inflammation
• Decrease pain
• Support tissue healing
• Improve function

Unlike steroid injections, PBMT is non-invasive, drug-free and painless. It can be used as an alternative or as part of a broader management plan, depending on your individual circumstances.
👉 Book an appointment with Dr Catton. New patients welcome!

30/01/2026

I felt fine. That’s why I almost didn’t book.

I’m 56. Busy. Still working.
No chest pain. No big symptoms.

But my blood pressure had been creeping up, and heart disease runs in my family. My wife kept saying, “Just get it checked.”

I booked a Heart Health Check at Lilydale Doctors.
They checked my blood pressure, bloods, did an ECG, and talked me through my overall heart risk. Based on that, I was referred for a CT coronary calcium score.

It came back normal. Now I can stop worrying and focus on staying well.

Sometimes the best time to check your heart is before something goes wrong.

👉 Book an appointment

📞 Lilydale 9088 8177
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Please note that Telehealth is only available to patients that have had a Face to Face appointment with us in the past 12 months.

07/01/2026

Who injects you matters more than you think !

A recent Australian tribunal decision found a nurse guilty of professional misconduct after unlawfully injecting botulinum toxin without a doctor’s consultation or prescription.
The investigation also uncovered false records and attempts to discourage patients from cooperating with authorities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Li6hYI

This isn’t about alarm.
It’s about standards.

At our clinic:
All injectable treatments are doctor-led
Medical consultation happens before treatment
Patient safety and informed consent come first

Cosmetic injectables are medical treatments. They deserve medical oversight.

If you’re considering anti-wrinkle injections, ask one simple question: Who is medically responsible for your care?

👉 Book an appointment with Dr Kumar or Dr Tina. New patients welcome!

📞 Lilydale 9088 8177

📞 Mount Evelyn 9736 1444

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26/12/2025

📞 Prefer to call? You can now book anytime by calling 9088 8177

We’ve added Sarah, our AI-powered phone assistant, now live at Lilydale.

Sarah can help you:
• Book single appointments 24/7
• Cancel or reschedule anytime
• Reduce wait times during busy periods

If she can’t help with something, our team will step in during opening hours.

We also have a chatbot on our websites that will help answer simple questions .

We hope this makes things a little easier for you. As always, we appreciate your support and welcome feedback.

📞 Call: 03 9088 8177
👉 Book online Lilydale Doctors: https://rpb.li/Adsy8

23/12/2025

As we close out 2025 and move into 2026, I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who has been part of Mount Evelyn Doctors & Lilydale Doctors.

To our team — doctors, GP Registrars, nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health, and admin — thank you for the way you work together and for the care you provide every day.
To our patients — thank you for your continued trust. It’s a privilege to care for our local community and we value the long-standing relationships we have built within our community.
2025 in review:

Continued expansion of services, including more allied health & specialist services, skin checks & minor surgery, IUD insertions and weight management, chronic disease care, and non-surgical cosmetic & laser treatments

• ADHD assessment and management services
• Additional nursing staff introduction of Nurse Practitioners, strengthening access and improving chronic care.
• Embracing technology to improve patient access - introduction of AI-assisted Phone booking service at Lilydale Doctors.
• Continued commitment to training as a GP Registrar teaching practice

Please check our festive and public holiday opening hours. Online requests for scripts, referrals, and medical certificates remain available via our websites, with responses usually within 24–48 hours.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to continuing to provide reliable, patient-centred care as we move into 2026.

Kind regards,
Dr Binay Kumar
Lilydale Doctors & Mount Evelyn Doctors

21/12/2025

Heart Health Checks for Men 40–70

One of our patients Mark, a 52-year-old tradie, fit, never smoked came in for what he thought was just a routine heart health assessment. He felt perfectly fine. No chest pain. No breathlessness. No red flags. But something had changed 'his risk profile'.

Here’s what we uncovered:
• His calculated cardiovascular risk was elevated, higher than expected for his age.
• We referred him for a coronary calcium score.
• His result came back over 3000 — dangerously high level of calcified plaque.

This triggered an urgent CT coronary angiogram, which showed severe blockages.
Within days, he underwent life-saving angiogram & angioplasty.

He walked out grateful — but he walked out thinking : If he had skipped this check, his family may have found him collapsed one morning. And remember — he had zero symptoms.

So Here’s how you can protect themselves:
Step 1 – Know your numbers
BP, cholesterol, blood sugar, Family History — the quiet warning signs.
Step 2 – Calculate your coronary risk - Get a Heart Health assessment
Step 3 – Investigate early when risk appears
A calcium score or CTCA can detect life-threatening disease before symptoms begin.

If you’re a man aged over 40, especially with family history, high blood pressure, cholesterol, stress or abdominal weight — don’t wait for symptoms.

Lilydale Doctors 📞 03 9088 8177

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16/12/2025

When Rebecca came to our clinic, she was 52 and exhausted. Her periods had stopped, but instead of relief, new symptoms had taken over: Hot flushes and night sweats , Broken sleep, Joint aches, Low mood and irritability, Loss of confidence

She had tried to cope alone — for years. Menopause is not just about periods stopping. It’s a significant hormonal transition that affects: wellbeing

After a detailed consultation, we discussed menopause-specific care options, including: Lifestyle and nutritional strategies, Symptom management, Non-hormonal and hormonal options where appropriate. Rebecca finally felt informed — not rushed, not dismissed.

Over time: Her sleep improved, Her hot flushes reduced, Her energy returned, She felt confident in her body again. At review, she said: “I wish I’d spoken to someone sooner. I didn’t realise help was available.”

Menopause is not the end of vitality. With the right support, women can feel strong, confident, and well in this next chapter of life.

If you’re experiencing:
• Hot flushes or night sweats • Poor sleep or fatigue • Joint pain, low mood, or brain fog
• Loss of confidence or wellbeing • Or you’ve been “putting up with it” for too long

👉 Book a Menopause Consultation today New patients welcome!
Menopause support is healthcare — not a luxury.

Dr Sadia Chowdhury
Lilydale Doctors 📞 03 9088 8177
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11/12/2025

Skin Cancer Checks: Why You Shouldn’t Wait for a Mole to “Look Bad”

Stop assuming you’ll notice a dangerous skin cancer in time. Most people don’t.

One of our patient David, a 47-year-old dad of two. He works indoors, doesn’t think of himself as “the outdoorsy type,” and had no concerns — except for a small spot on his shoulder that “hadn’t really changed.”

He only booked a skin check because his partner insisted. But something had changed — quietly, and without symptoms.

During his comprehensive skin check, we found:

· A small, irregular flat lesion he thought was “just a freckle”

· No pain, no itch, no bleeding — nothing alarming

· But its shape and pigment pattern were classic for early melanoma

A biopsy confirmed it: early melanoma, thankfully removed before it had a chance to spread.

David walked out relieved — and shocked. He told us: “I honestly didn’t think this tiny thing could be cancer.”

This happens far more often than patients realise. Most dangerous skin cancers don’t look dramatic. They don’t scream for attention. They don’t hurt. They just grow — quietly.

Here’s how to protect yourself this year:

Step 1 — Get a Full-Body Skin Check

A trained GP can identify subtle changes and early cancers that are invisible to the untrained eye.

Step 2 — Know Your Risk

You’re at higher risk if you have: Fair skin, Sunburn history, Outdoor work, Family/personal history of skin cancer, Lots of moles or freckles

Step 3 — Don’t Wait for “Something to Look Wrong”

By the time a skin cancer looks concerning, it’s often already advanced.
Early detection = simpler treatment + better outcomes.

Early detection saves lives — and it could save yours.

👉 Book an appointment with Dr Deka or Dr Tina and get your Skin Cancer Check today.

New patients welcome!

📞 Lilydale 9088 8177

📞 Mount Evelyn 9736 1444

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10/12/2025

👋 Say Hello to Our New AI Receptionist by calling 9088 8177

We’ve got a new team member at Lilydale Doctors — and they’re always ready to answer the phone ☎️🤖 To help reduce wait times and make life a little easier, we’re trialling a Voice AI Receptionist to help manage incoming calls.

Why you’ll love it:
✅ No more waiting on hold — your call is answered right away
✅ Same booking process — the AI follows our usual reception workflows
✅ Faster service — helping everyone get the care they need sooner

Our AI Receptionist works with our friendly reception team, giving them more time to focus on patients in the clinic.

🤖 What Our AI Receptionist Can Do
Book, reschedule or cancel standard face-to-face and telephone appointments
Get your call to the right place quickly

🚫 What It Can’t Do
Book specific type of appointments
Give medical advice

🗣 Prefer a Human Voice? No worries at all! Just say “I’d like to speak to reception” at any point, and you’ll be transferred to our human team.

🔐 Your Privacy Is in Good Hands
Your privacy matters to us. Our Voice AI system is designed to improve access while keeping your information safe.
✔ Secure and compliant with privacy regulations
✔ Information used only to manage your healthcare
✔ Clear and transparent about how it works

✨ We hope this helps make contacting us quicker and easier. As always, thank you for choosing Lilydale Doctors.