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ARKABA MEDICAL CENTRE is a 23 Doctor Medical Practice situated in the city fringe of Parkside in Adelaide

ing practices, and to offer our patients a more comprehensive range of general practice services. The practice is committed to providing a high level of continuing quality health care to its patients. As part of this commitment, the practice provides extended opening hours, longer appointments for more complex problems, home visits and visits to nursing homes. In addition, Doctors at the practice have admitting rights to a number of local private hospitals. Arkaba Medical Centre’s General Practitioners are all vocationally registered, and committed to ongoing education. We pride ourselves on our team effort, commitment to quality health care and service, support, communication and confidentiality. SERVICES AVAILABLE
The practice provides a wide range of general practice services including general medical care, ECGs, preventive medicine and check-ups, men’s and women’s health, pap smears, family planning, pregnancy tests, vaccination and travel medicine, minor surgery and stitching of lacerations, removal of moles and sunspots, freezing of warts and sunspots, counselling and iron infusions. In addition, several Doctors in the practice provide shared pregnancy care. OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 6.00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm, Sunday 9.00am – 12.00pm
(Closed Public Holidays)
Please note that our opening hours are subject to patient bookings. AFTER HOURS ARRANGEMENTS
Outside of the usual opening hours, care for patients is provided by an approved locum service, National Home Doctor. Please ring the normal surgery number and your call will be diverted automatically to this service. Alternatively, you may call them direct on 13 74 25

In any life-threatening situation, however, it is advisable that you call 000.

03/08/2025

🧠 National Stroke Week
Every second counts. Know the F.A.S.T. signs.

Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability — but early action saves lives.

At Arkaba Medical Centre, we're proud to support National Stroke Week, raising awareness about how to spot a stroke and act F.A.S.T.

💡 Learn the F.A.S.T. Signs:
F – Face: Has their mouth drooped?
A – Arms: Can they lift both arms?
S – Speech: Is their speech slurred or confused?
T – Time: Call 000 immediately.

The quicker a person receives treatment, the better their chances of recovery.
✅ Know the signs
✅ Book regular health checks
✅ Talk to your GP about stroke risk factors

📅 Book a check-up with one of our doctors today.
📞 Call 8373 0888 or visit 🌐 www.arkabamedical.com.au

Let’s work together to reduce stroke risk in our community.

29/07/2025

🌞 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!
Start your day with a smile — we're here to support your health.

📅 Need an appointment?
Skip the call and book online anytime – it's quick and easy!

🔗 Book now via our website
💻 arkabamedicalcentre.com.au
or call
☎️ 08 8373 0888

27/07/2025

👩‍⚕️ 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲

Dr Alison George graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 🎓.

Her main areas of interest include:
🔹 Women’s Health 👩
🔹 Mental Health 🧠
🔹 Minor Surgery 🛠️
🔹 Shared Antenatal Care 🤰

Outside of work, Alison is a passionate gardener 🌿, proud chook owner 🐔, and a talented baker 🍰 (a fact happily confirmed by our team!).
She’s also a coffee lover ☕ and the mum of two teenagers — who she jokingly credits for her grey hairs 😄

🌟 Please note:
Dr George is not currently taking on new patients.

📞 For your next health check, call 8373 0888 or visit 🌐 www.arkabamedical.com.au

22/07/2025

🧴☀️ Have you had your skin checked lately?

Early detection can save lives. Book your skin check with our team today — quick, easy, and could make all the difference.

📅 Call 8373 0888 or visit www.arkabamedical.com.au to book.

20/07/2025

👨‍⚕️ 𝗗𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗴

Affectionately known as ‘Raph’ by our team, Dr Raphael Ng graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 🎓.

He has a special interest in:
🔹 Disability Health ♿
🔹 Skin Cancer Checks 🔍
🔹 Minor Surgical Procedures 🛠️

Outside the clinic, Raph is a soccer enthusiast ⚽ and has recently taken up rock climbing 🧗 with his children — a true family man who brings kindness and calm to his practice.

🌟 Please note:
Dr Ng is not currently taking on new patients.
Online booking is disabled for this doctor.

📞 To make an appointment, please call the clinic on (08) 8373 0888

15/07/2025

🩺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 | 𝟭𝟯–𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆
Your GP is your first step in preventing and managing diabetes.

More than 1.3 million Australians are living with diabetes — and many more are undiagnosed. Whether you're managing diabetes, at risk, or simply want to understand your health better, your GP can help.

👨‍⚕️ Early detection can prevent complications
🩸 Regular blood sugar checks and health reviews
🥗 Personalised lifestyle advice and referrals
📋 Diabetes care plans & Medicare-subsidised support

Don’t wait for symptoms — early action is the key.

✅ Book your check-up today with one of our caring GPs at Arkaba Medical Centre

📞 Call 8373 0888 or visit 🌐 www.arkabamedical.com.au

13/07/2025

👩‍⚕️ 𝗗𝗿 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻‍

Dr Dharshini graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1995 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 🎓. With decades of experience, she offers compassionate, patient-focused care to individuals and families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

Her key areas of interest include Musculoskeletal Health 🦴, Women’s Health 👩, and Paediatrics 👶 — supporting patients through every stage of life.

Outside the clinic, Dharshini enjoys a balanced lifestyle , spending quality time with her family and staying active.

𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭:
🔹 Paediatrics 👶
🔹 Women’s Health 👩
🔹 Musculoskeletal Health 🦴

📅 To book an appointment, visit www.arkabamedical.com.au or call 📞 8373 0888

08/07/2025

𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗚𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻! ☝️

Even with private health cover, a GP Management Plan (GPMP) offers unique benefits for anyone living with a chronic condition like diabetes, asthma, arthritis, or heart disease. 🧠 🦴

Here’s why a GPMP matters:

✔️ Tailored care plan from your regular GP
✔️ Up to 5 Medicare-subsidised visits per year to allied health providers (like physio, dietitian, or podiatrist)
✔️ Better communication between your healthcare team
✔️ Preventative care to reduce complications and hospital visits
✔️ Often bulk billed – no out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients!

Having a GP Management Plan + Health Insurance gives you the best of both worlds: proactive, personalised chronic care plus coverage for larger medical expenses. They’re complementary, not overlapping.

📍Available now at Arkaba Medical Centre.
📞 Call 8373 0888 or visit arkabamedical.com.au to book.

06/07/2025

👨‍⚕️ 𝗗𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻

Dr Owen holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and brings with him many years of experience in general practice — including running his own clinic.

He has a broad interest in all areas of general medicine and also offers Implanon insertion services.

As you’ll notice from his doctor’s room, Owen is a passionate AFL fan, proudly barracking for Port Adelaide Power 🏉
When he’s not caring for patients, you’ll likely find him enjoying a round on the golf course ⛳🏌️

𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭:
🔹 General Medicine
🔹 Implanon Insertion

To make an appointment, visit our website www.arkabamedical.com.au or call 8373 0888.

01/07/2025

🌸 Navigating Menopause Together 🌸

At Arkaba Medical Centre, we're here to support you through every stage of menopause and help you manage symptoms like:

💧 Hot flushes
😴 Sleep disturbances
😔 Mood changes
🩺 Hormone management options
🌿 Lifestyle and nutritional advice.

Dr Aparna Lockie and our dedicated team offers compassionate care and personalized solutions to help manage your symptoms and enhance your well-being.

You're not alone on this journey. Let's embrace this new chapter together! 💪💕

📞 8373 0888 | 🌐 www.arkabamedical.com.au

29/06/2025

👩‍⚕️ 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗮
𝘔𝘉𝘉𝘚, 𝘔𝘗𝘏, 𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘎𝘗

Dr. Suwanee Chawla graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2006 and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Queensland. She has extensive experience across all major public hospitals in South Australia and has also contributed to medical education through teaching at the University of Adelaide.

Suwanee joined Arkaba Medical Centre in 2021 during her final year of training with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and is now a fully qualified Fellow. She enjoys caring for patients across all stages of life, with a particular interest in managing complex chronic conditions, especially in older adults. Suwanee is currently expanding her expertise in children's health and is accredited to insert and remove Implanons.

Areas of Interest:
🔹 Chronic Disease Management
🔹 Aged Care
🔹 Paediatrics (Children’s Health)
🔹 Women’s Health
🔹 Implanon Insertion & Removal

Outside of work, Suwanee enjoys travelling and spending time with her three beautiful children. She also speaks fluent Thai.

📞 Appointments can be made by calling (08) 8373 0888 or visiting www.arkabamedical.com.au

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24/06/2025

🌟 Weekend Worries? We've Got You Covered! 🌟
At Arkaba Medical Centre, we know life gets busy — that's why we're open on the weekends! 🩺✨

✅ Need a last-minute appointment?
✅ Can't make it during the week?
✅ Want to stay on top of your health?

📅 We're here for you Saturday and Sunday with caring doctors and short wait times.
📍 Convenient location, easy parking!

Book now 👉 www.arkabamedical.com.au or call 📞 8373 0888

Your health, your schedule. 💙

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	09:00 - 13:00
Sunday	09:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+61883730888

Website

http://www.arkabamedical.com.au/

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It is our pleasure to welcome you and your family to the Arkaba Medical Centre – a modern, fully accredited practice dedicated to a high standard of professional, comprehensive care for you, your family and the community. The Arkaba Medical Centre was established by the amalgamation of Fullarton Family Practice and Glenunga Clinic, in July 2004, to build upon the high standard of care of the existing practices, and to offer our patients a more comprehensive range of general practice services. The practice is committed to providing a high level of continuing quality health care to its patients. As part of this commitment, the practice provides extended opening hours, longer appointments for more complex problems, home visits and visits to nursing homes. Arkaba Medical Centre’s General Practitioners are all vocationally registered, and committed to ongoing education. We pride ourselves on our team effort, commitment to quality health care and service, support, communication and confidentiality. SERVICES AVAILABLE The practice provides a wide range of general practice services including general medical care, ECGs, preventive medicine and check-ups, men’s and women’s health, Mirena IUD insertion, pap smears, family planning, pregnancy tests, vaccination and travel medicine, iron infusions, mental health plans, minor surgery and stitching of lacerations, removal of moles and sunspots, freezing of warts and sunspots, and counselling. In addition, several Doctors in the practice provide shared pregnancy care. OPENING HOURS Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 7.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm Sunday 9.00am – 12.00pm (Closed Public Holidays) Please note that our opening hours are subject to patient bookings. AFTER HOURS ARRANGEMENTS Outside of the usual opening hours, care for patients is provided by an approved locum service, National Home Doctor Service. Please ring the normal surgery number and your call will be diverted automatically to this service. Alternatively, you may call them direct on 13SICK (13 7425). In any life-threatening situation, however, it is advisable that you call 000.