Maryvale General Practice

08/08/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

20/06/2025

A big congratulations to our Operations Manager Rachael Hatzopoulos who last night was awarded the 2025 RWAV Outstanding Contribution to Rural Practice Management Award. 💐
This award is recognition of your drive & dedication to making a difference to rural & regional healthcare. We’re all proud of you! 🌟

17/04/2025

🐇 The clinic is CLOSED over the Easter weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday 22nd April from 9am. Appts can be booked via the HotDoc app.

04/03/2025

This Melanoma March, we’re reminding everyone about the important of early detection and prevention when it comes to skin cancer.

It’s essential to check your skin regularly for any changes in moles, spots or freckles. Early detection can save lives! If you notice any changes, don’t wait - speak to your Doctor and get it checked out, and always remember to;

👚 Slip on protective clothing
🧴 Slop on sunscreen (SPF 30+)
👒 Slap on a wide-brimmed hat

12/02/2025

👩‍⚕️ 🩺 Our Nurse Practitioner Rachel is available every Thursday for appointments (patients 18+yrs)

The nurse practitioner role is the most advanced of the clinical nursing roles in Australia. So, it’s a good time to get your general health check up!

Rachel is a compassionate, and dedicated therapist nurse practitioner, and Diabetes educator who provides holistic health care support that has a diverse range of experience in;
🩺 Mental health
🩺 Chronic Disease management and you can also book an appointment for all your diabetes needs, equipment and support through education

Rachel is available for consultation and can provide
🩺 Assessment
🩺 Diagnosis
🩺 Prescribing medications and repeat prescriptions
🩺 Pathology, treatments and referral for x-rays and investigations,
🩺 Has referral rights as a nurse practitioner to specialist and Allied health professionals
🩺 Engages in Health promotional care
🩺 Diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis B &C
🩺 Can provide reports and medical (sick) certificates if required

As a Nurse practitioner, extended appointments are available of 20 mins, 40 minutes and coming in March 60 minutes, - these are all 100 % bulk billed with telephone consults available too.

Appointments with Rachel can be booked with Reception on 4137 8333 or via the HotDoc app!

Meet the Team....

Nurse Practitioner, Rachel Romano, is a Registered Nurse who has undertaken additional university study that allows her to work independently within Maryvale General Practice.

Nurse Rachel is able to diagnose & treat patients 18 years+ with chronic or acute health conditions.

Nurse Rachel has 30+ years experience in mental health nursing and has a strong passion for mental health care. Nurse Rachel also has special interest in chronic disease management and diabetes. She has undertaken further studies to work as a Diabetes Educator.

Nurse Rachel is available for consultations for minor illnesses and can provide prescriptions, referrals, medical certificates and vaccinations.

Appointments can be made with Rachel on Thursdays via the HotDoc app or with Reception 4137 8333.

29/01/2025

Back to school checklist ✅
📚 Books
🧢 Hat
🎒 Backpack
🥪 Lunch box
👕 Uniform
📝 Asthma Action Plan

Most schools, kindergartens & childcare centres require an updated Action Plan for Asthma/Anaphylaxis/Allergic Reactions.
Book your appt with your GP to arrange your child’s Action Plan today!

26/01/2025

The clinic is CLOSED today for the public holiday. We will reopen tomorrow from 9am. Appts can be booked via the HotDoc app.

05/01/2025

We are CLOSED today and tomorrow. We will reopen on Wednesday 8th from 9am. Appointments can be booked via the HotDoc app. Thank you for your understanding.

04/12/2024

🎄 Xmas RAFFLE & Colouring COMPETITION🎄
Pop into the clinic to purchase your raffle tickets & go into the draw to win our festive hamper!
All funds raised will be donated to Morwell Neighbourhood House 🎅
Don’t forget our Christmas Colouring Competition! Be sure to bring your little one’s masterpiece back to the clinic before 23rd Dec for their chance to win a Christmas prize 🦌

02/12/2024

14/11/2024

World Diabetes Day.

Did you know that Nurse Practitioner Rachel is also a credentialed Diabetes Educator?

Book your appointment today to learn more about the condition and how to manage it with medicine, regular check-ups and lifestyle changes.

This World Diabetes Day, we highlight the importance of wellbeing as a part of diabetes management and care. At Diabetes Victoria, we would like to thank everyone involved in supporting the journeys of our diabetes community. Without our incredible researchers, volunteers, members, donors, and staff we would not be able to continue the work we do to ensure that every person impacted by diabetes is able to live well, with confidence.

When we priortise wellbeing, we move closer to a healthier future for all people affected by diabetes.