Dr Louise Hudson has been a GP in Eastern Suburbs for over 26 years, in Kensington since 2008. She is a Newcastle University graduate and has worked at Sydney Children's Hospital. She is a Director of the Southeastern Area GP Organisation, Gp Crew, and has been involved in the Clinical Council of the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. She loves the broad scope of General Practice, from infancy to old age and is an Antenatal Shared Care GP.
Dr Liezel Frick has been a GP since 1994 and has worked in Paediatrics, Hospital in the Home and Aboriginal Health. Her interests are women's health, antenatal shared care, mental health, preventative care and aged care. She is a VMO at local nursing homes. She holds Diplomas in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Skin Cancer Medicine.
Dr Yvanne Diep is a Sydney University graduate and has been a GP since 2004. She enjoys the variety of age groups and medical conditions seen in general practice. She is an Antenatal Shared Care GP, and her interests are Women’s Health, Paediatrics and Mental Health.
Dr Michelle Scourides graduated from medical school at UNSW, and has since gained extensive experience in the areas of Emergency Medicine and General Surgery. She moved to General Practice in 2017 and enjoys providing continuous care and management for chronic conditions, preventative healthcare, and has an interest in women’s health.
Danielle Jordan is our experienced Practice Nurse. She performs vaccinations, dressings and care plans and supports our doctors in patient care. She coordinates our recall system so you may hear from her if you are due for any tests. She is our resident expert in all immunisation issues.
Jenna Hollis has joined our Nursing team. She completed a New Graduate program at the John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle after studying at UNE in Armidale. She has
experience in acute care, immunology and COVID vaccinations. Jenna also works in Ambulatory Care at POW Hospital. She is a qualified Vaccinator, including all childhood and adult vaccines, and can perform the full range of nursing duties.
Caroline Trickey is our accredited dietitian, culinary nutritionist and author of a successful cookbook, Veggie-licious. She specialises in diabetes, cardiovascular issues and an anti- inflammatory approach to auto immune conditions. She advocates a non dieting approach for weight management. She is also introducing hypnotherapy to her practice and is available on Fridays.
The Coronavirus Pandemic – Limiting your time in the waiting room at Gp East and phone consultations
LATEST COVID VACCINE INFORMATION IN OUR BLOG AND LINKS
We need to continue to be vigilant in our fight against Coronavirus.
Vaccination for all is essential .
Telehealth consultations are available, if a face to face consult is not possible due to COVID symptoms or infection.
Measures such as social distancing , frequent hand washing and wearing masks are important for preventing outbreaks.
There is space outside to wait if the waiting room is crowded or you have any symptoms .
It is very important to isolate and have a COVID test if you have any COVID symptoms especially cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever or other respiratory symptoms.
Older people and people with chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, hypertension and cancer are at higher risk of the more severe forms of the illness.
Please do a RAT test if you have any COVID symptoms . We can arrange a telehealth appointment to discuss your management if you have COVID .
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Just to remind you, please call in advance if you have cough, fever, shortness of breath or any upper respiratory symptoms.. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation.
If you have COVID , book a telehealth appointment. Cost will be Private billing $85 - $130 depending on time taken.The normal medicare rebate will apply. Limited bulk billing is available under specific Medicare criteria (not everyone will be eligible). We are offering this option to patients who are normally bulk billed ; ie Pensioners.
If you have an existing appointment you wish to convert to a phone appointment, please do give our receptionists a call 93136566
If you have general questions about the latest on Coronavirus, please visit the Healthdirect or NSW heath websites or call the Healthdirect Coronavirus hotline on 1800 022 222.
http://www.healthdirect.gov.au