Southland Medical Centre

Southland Medical Centre: general practice and allied health services in Cheltenham

Southland Medical Centre is a family general practice clinic located in Cheltenham, Victoria. It was established in 1970 and has grown into a centre with seven doctors. It originally operated in Southland Shopping Centre and moved to its current site in the mid-1980s. In 2005 the centre underwent extensive renovation and extension to incorporate more doctors and add podiatry, psychology, dietetics, and dental prosthetics services.

Comprehensive care and medical services

The centre takes a holistic approach to care, with in-house services and medical support covering different aspects of health. The areas it addresses include:

• Child and family health: comprehensive care with a focus on prevention and general wellbeing.
• Women's and men's health: holistic care including fertility, family planning, and contraception guidance for individuals and couples.
• Travel medicine: pre-travel consultations, vaccinations, and care for the health and safety of patients embarking on trips.
• Skin checks: examinations, early detection, personalised prevention strategies, and treatment options.

The clinic also offers on-site allied health services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, a denture clinic, dietetics, diabetes education by a credentialled diabetes nurse, and a dedicated practice nurse. The website also mentions physiotherapy, podiatry, and sports medicine services within its general list.

Screening and prevention programmes

The centre participates in lung cancer screening, bowel cancer screening programme kit, cervical screening test, and mammograms and breast screening programmes. Information about the MyMedicare programme and COVID-19 is also available.

History and team

With over 40 years of operation, the clinic presents itself as a reference centre for the Cheltenham community. It has medical staff, practice nurses, and allied health professionals working in a coordinated way. The centre notes that all staff participate in regular professional updates.

Practical information

The clinic sees patients by appointment and offers a telephone contact service. In an emergency, it advises calling 000.

Location and contact

50 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192 · Phone: 03 9584 9504