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Family Medicine & Occupational Health Valewood Clinic has been proudly servicing South East Melbourne for over 50 years.

We provide extended hours and are open on weekends. Our doctors have a broad range of experience including many with post-graduate qualifications in geriatric medicine, travel medicine, occupational health and sports medicine. Our team comprises a variety of General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Madical Specialists and Allied Health Professionals. Valewood Clinic is an AGPAL accredited general practice and all doctors are vocationally registered.

27/02/2026

Find your ikigai — your reason for being 🌿

True, sustainable weight loss isn’t about quick fixes or numbers on a scale. It’s about aligning your health with what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and the life you want to build.

Instead of asking “How much weight do you want to lose?” we ask “Who do you want to become?”

Our 12-week personalised, holistic program supports your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing — empowering you with the tools and knowledge to step closer to your healthiest, strongest self.

📞 Call us: (03) 9560 6655
🌐 Book online: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

19/02/2026

A person's mid 40s - 50s represents an important period of time in their life. Ageing increases the likelihood of certain health problems occurring in midlife compared to our younger years. This incudes obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and osteoarthritis. And when you have one medical condition, your likelihood of getting another, otherwise known as a comorbidity, also increases.

That is why a 45-49 health assessment is so important - To identify risk factors commonly experienced in midlife early and prevent chronic conditions before they develop, and also manage existing conditions.

Designed as a bulk billed and once off 1-hour preventative health check, it is a good opportunity for our healthcare team to holistically explore your physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

📞 Call us : (03) 9560 6655
🌐 Book online via Hotdoc: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

A one hour assessment for decades of health, confidence and a high quality of life.

11/02/2026

You might feel well, but high blood pressure doesn’t always cause symptoms unless severe.

Hence why it is important that you regularly check your blood pressure with a doctor. A quick 15 minute consultation can help prevent many cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease and even dementia.

Routine check ups are available everyday.

You can be bulk billed for your blood pressure check if you have a:
✅ Heart health assessment (30+ and over, once yearly)
✅ 45 - 49 health assessment (once off)
✅ 75+ health assessment (once yearly)
✅ New or existing GP chronic condition management plan (up to 5 check-ups per year!)*

*Consultations that do not involve creating or reviewing a GP chronic condition management plan may be privately charged unless you are a pensioner with a face-to-face consultation with a doctor between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on weekdays.

Hypertension was the leading risk factor for mortality in Australia in 2023.

One cuff can ensure it no longer has to be.

📞 Call us: (03) 9560 6655
🌐 Book online via HotDoc: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

29/01/2026

Don’t let Shingles catch you off guard.

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, the virus is still inside you, dormant in your nerves. As we age or our immune system weakens, it can reactivate as Shingles—a painful, blistering rash that can lead to long-term nerve pain.

The good news? The Shingrix vaccine is highly effective, providing strong protection for 10 years.

Is it FREE for you?

The 2-dose Shingrix course is government-funded for:
✅ Everyone aged 65+
✅ First Nations people aged 50+
✅ Immunocompromised adults (18+) with specific medical conditions

Protect your quality of life.

📞 Call us: (03) 9560 6655
🌐 Book online via HotDoc: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

21/01/2026

Iron is a mineral that can be found in proteins such as red meats, poultry and fish, and vegetables including spinach, sweet potato and broccoli. It is also available as a dietary supplement.

Iron is important to the body as it plays a central role in supporting the function of the immune system, hormone synthesis, brain development and muscle growth.

Iron also helps to support life. It forms haemoglobin, a component of red blood cells that transports oxygen around your body allowing your organs to function effectively.

As such, those with low iron deficiency can experience adverse effects on their health including suboptimal physical and mental performance, lack of concentration, shortness of breath, chest pains, cold intolerance and impaired function to their immune system.

Low iron deficiency can be acquired through a multitude of ways including heavy menstrual and gastrointestinal bleeding, certain gastrointestinal surgeries, and conditions including Crohn’s disease and coeliac disease. Sometimes, oral iron supplements may not be effective or tolerated, and dietary iron may not be sufficient.

Pregnant women are susceptible to low iron deficiency as their blood volume increases to support extra oxygen and nutrient demands by the mother and growing fetus.

Iron infusions are a fast and effective way of restoring an individual’s iron levels when other methods are not suitable or exhausted. Mineral iron goes directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gut to maximise absorption, and gets metabolised sooner.

If you have suspected or diagnosed low iron deficiency, and you think an iron infusion might be right for you, make an appointment with one of our doctors to assess your eligibility.

For an appointment, please call (03) 9560 6655 or book online on HotDoc through https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

15/01/2026

Ageing is an inevitable part of human life. As you age, changes to your body can occur, leading to an exacerbation of current conditions and an increased risk of certain chronic conditions, illnesses and incidents. These include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hearing loss, dementia, arthritis and falls.

75+ health assessments are designed to promote healthy ageing by minimising your risk of developing further ailments and allowing you to better manage existing conditions. In doing so, individuals are primed for longer term independence, better daily functioning, confidence in their body and a higher quality of life that they deserve.

You can get a 75+ health assessment once every year and it is bulk billed.

Call reception on (03) 9560 6655 to make an appointment for a 75+ health assessment or book online through Hotdoc on https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

12/01/2026

We would like to welcome Dr. Somnath Ghosal to the Valewood Clinic team!

Dr. Ghosal brings over 20 years of general practice experience having worked in India, the United Kingdom and Australia.

While he enjoys all aspects of general practice providing comprehensive care to individuals and families, he has particular expertise in chronic disease management, diabetes, mental health, children's, men's and women's health, cardiovascular health and more!

He also conducts WorkCover consultations, employment medicals, and medical examinations for overseas travel and programs.

He is also fluent in English, Hindi and Bengali.

Starting on Tuesday, 13th January 2026, he will be available on Tuesdays between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.

To find out more about Dr. Somnath Ghosal, visit his doctor profile here: https://valewoodclinic.com.au/dr-somnath-ghosal/

To make an appointment, please call Valewood Clinic on (03) 9560 6655 or book online via HotDoc via https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

21/12/2025

Overweight and obesity are characterised as having excess body weight due to imbalances between energy intake (diet) and energy expenditure (physical activity). These have large implications on health contributing to conditions including heart disease, various cancers, type 2 diabetes and dementia. Moreover, the diseases overweight and obesity cause are severe, contributing the most to disability and mortality in Australia in 2024.

Anyone can become overweight or obese, whether you are a child or an adult. And many of the causes are not rooted in individual behaviour, but instead in biological, environmental, social and economic factors. These include: limited access to healthy foods, active spaces, car dependent travel, jobs and school structures that promote sitting, hypothyroidism, PCOS, certain medications, cultural norms and family patterns.

What can you do?

See one of our doctors for a chat to see how we can provide holistic and personalised support on your weight loss or management goals 👨‍⚕️

What can we do?

✅ Engage you in our Ikigai program - Our individualised, physician-led and multidisciplinary weight management program involving a GP, endocrinologist, dietitian, psychologist and physiotherapist.
✅ Provide you with a GP chronic condition management plan.
✅ Assist you with medication reviews.
✅ Monitor risk factors through routine blood tests (e.g. blood glucose and lipids)

📞 Call us on (03) 9560 6655 to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors to have a gentle and supportive chat about your wellbeing and health goals now 😊

08/12/2025

Dementia is a degenerative brain disease which can affect a person’s ability to function in their day to day life by impairing their memory, speech, emotions, thinking capabilities and mobility 🧠

In Australia, dementia is ranked the second leading disease in terms of how much it depreciates a person’s quality of life and life overall. Although anyone can get dementia, it becomes more prevalent as a person ages, especially after 65.

What can you do? 🤔

As there is no cure available for dementia, it is important to minimise the risks that can cause dementia. This can lower your risk of developing dementia by at least 45%. These include:

✅ High blood pressure
✅ High cholesterol
✅ Being physically active
✅ Not smoking
✅ Avoiding harmful alcohol consumption
✅ Having a healthy diet
✅ Socialising with friends, family and the community
✅ Doing activities that stimulate the brain (reading books, doing puzzles, learning new skills!)

What can we do? 🤔

Our GPs will be able to identify and treat the medical conditions that increase dementia risk including high blood pressure and high cholesterol. If you think you are experiencing symptoms, they will also run cognitive screening tests to catch problems early and implement management plans for you to best take care of your health 😊

If you would like an appointment, please call reception on (03) 9560 6655 or book online through HotDoc on https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/mulgrave-VIC-3170/valewood-clinic/doctors

02/12/2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among all cancers in Australia.

However, if detected early, treatment has the highest likelihood of allowing you to beat lung cancer and return back to your normal life 😊

You are eligible for a lung cancer screening test if you:
✅ Are aged 50 to 70 years
✅ Have no symptoms or signs that suggest lung cancer*
✅ Smoke to***co ci******es or have a history of cigarette smoking (in last 10 years)
✅ Have a history of to***co ci******es smoking of at least 30 pack-years (e.g. 1 pack/day for the last 30 years OR 2 packs/day for the last 15 years)

*Symptoms of lung cancer can include:
😷 A new or changed cough
😷 Shortness of breath for no reason
😷 Fatigue
😷 Coughing up blood
😷 Unexplained weight loss
😷 Persistent chest or shoulder pain

You can only have a bulk billed CT scan for lung cancer every two years. Talk to your doctor to see if you are eligible for a referral or if you have had any of these symptoms since your last screening test 👨🏻‍⚕️

🤍 Call our friendly reception staff on (03) 9560 6655 to make a booking with a doctor 🤍

25/11/2025

Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death globally.

Symptoms such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar can be silent, progressing without you knowing and may lead to unexpected cardiovascular diseases.

That’s why it’s important for the doctor to catch these risks early and provide you with a management plan to prevent cardiovascular disease 👨‍⚕️

✅ If you have a Medicare card and are aged 30 years and over, you are eligible for a once yearly bulk-billed heart health assessment.

📞 Call (03) 9560 6655 and our lovely reception team will help you book in for your heart heart assessment.

❤️ An early insight into your heart health can have lifelong impacts ❤️

17/11/2025

🌍✈️ Are you travelling overseas to Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, China, India or elsewhere?

Book in a travel consult with our GPs before you go!

You may need:
✅ Certain vaccinations (e.g. Hep A, B, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever*)
✅ Health preventive medications (e.g. Malaria prophylaxis, diarrhoea prevention, travel and motion sickness medications)
✅ Personal travel health kits (e.g. Sunblock, insect repellents, antihistamines, pain and fever relievers)
✅ Copies of prescriptions

Copies of prescriptions may be required if you need additional medication on your trip or if you need proof that your medication is legitimate and necessary (especially for controlled substances).

🕙 Best to book your travel consult at least 4 - 6 weeks before you travel to allow substantial time to receive all your required doses and for your body to build up complete immunity.

Last minute vaccinations are still worth it to build partial immunity!

*We have limited stock of yellow fever vaccines and they are only administered by Dr. Magas Abdela, Dr. Michael Kiley, Dr. Arj Herath and Dr. Peter Lackner.

Speak with our friendly reception staff on (03) 9560 6655 to reserve or order your yellow fever vaccine (if required) and book in for a travel consult!

We hope you enjoy your holiday!

Address

1 Wanda Street
Mulgrave, VIC
3170

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 8:30pm
Thursday	8am - 8:30pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+61395606655

Website

http://www.valewoodclinic.com.au/

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Valewood Clinic has a proud reputation of servicing the Monash region of Melbourne for more than 40 years. Our doctors have a broad range of experience including post graduate qualifications in geriatric medicine, travel medicine, occupational health and sports medicine. Our team comprises 16 doctors (full and part-time), registered nurses, specialists and allied health. Valewood Clinic is an AGPAL accredited general practice and all doctors are vocationally registered.