Services – Koo Wee Rup Medical Centre

4Cyte

4Cyte is Australia’s newest privately owned pathology company. 4Cyte pathology offers extensive services and offers a wealth of experience to bring you the best service possible. Operating since January 2018, they have 2 main laboratories in Sydney and Melbourne and over 200 collection centres, and counting.

OPENING HOURS

Monday 8:30am – 3:00pm*
Tuesday 8:30am – 3:00pm*
Wednesday 8:30am – 3:00pm*
Thursday 8:30am – 3:00pm*
Friday 8:30am – 3:00pm*
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm

*Please note our lunch break is between 12:30pm – 1:00pm Monday to Friday

MR JEEVAN GEORGE

Podiatrist

Jeevan, hailing from country Victoria, completed his Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters of Podiatric Practice at The University of La Trobe, Melbourne. Jeevan has experience as a podiatrist working in Melbourne’s private clinics as well regional public hospitals and community health sectors.

With a strong passion for podiatry, he likes building close relationships with his patients and assisting them in achieving their treatment objectives. He has special interest in nail and skin care, orthotic therapy, lower limb injuries and ingrown nail surgeries. Jeevan also boasts extensive knowledge managing chronic conditions including the diabetic foot through his work in public health.

Outside of work he enjoys all things sports including playing footy and cricket.

MR PATRICK HEO

Podiatrist

Patrick Heo graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2019 and has always had a passion for people and healthy lifestyles. Being involved in several sports, such as tennis, golf, and soccer, he understands the importance of the lower limb. He loves helping people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life using his podiatry skills, with particular interest in musculoskeletal injuries and nail/ verruca surgery. Prior to studying podiatry, Patrick was a marine biologist due to his love for scuba diving.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys playing tennis, fishing and scuba diving.

KUNHO KONG

Physiotherapist

Kunho pursued a career in physiotherapy, achieving a bachelor’s degree at the Australian Catholic University in Sydney 2020. Since graduation, Kunho has worked in various aged care, community sports teams, home visit physio and private clinics in Sydney and Victoria.

Kunho believes physiotherapy is most successful when people are treated holistically and not just in the area of symptom. He focuses on educating about the root cause of the problem and how to fix it.

Kunho enjoys working with different conditions and has special interests in spinal pain, osteoarthritis and head aches, His treatment approach is hand-on and emphasises manual techniques, including soft tissue massage and dry needling.

Kunho has done additional training, including pain physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, occupational physiotherapy, dry needling and Pilates.

Kunho is a member of APA and a registered GLA:D physiotherapist (osteoarthritis)

In his spare time, you can find him fishing and bush walking.

AVAILABILITY
Monday & Wednesday

Email: kunho@carefirstphysio.com.au
Website: www.carefirstphysio.com.au
Facebook: Care first physio
Instagram: Carefirst physio

DR THUSHARIKA DISSANAYAKA

Physiotherapist

Thush earned her Physiotherapy degree in 2011 and continued to excel in her field by completing her PhD at Monash University in 2021. She also holds a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy and teaches anatomy, physiotherapy, and falls prevention in the elderly to undergraduate health science students. She is actively involved in research, resulting in the publication of papers in physiotherapy that have been presented at conferences internationally.

Thush has experience working in physiotherapy private practice and has a particular interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions for all ages, especially those involving the spine and lower limbs. Manual therapy is one of her strengths, and she uses a hands-on approach during treatment sessions. Thush has completed additional training in dry needling. Beyond exercise prescription, she is passionate about providing patients with strategies for injury prevention and self-management. She believes that understanding patients’ interests and goals is crucial in providing evidence-based, effective treatments.

Away from work, Thush finds joy in baking and spending time with her family.

SERVICES

Hands-on therapy
Rehabilitation
Dry needling
Clinical exercise
Workcover/ TAC
NDIS
DVA
EPC programs (Medicare Bulk-billed)

AVAILABILITY
Saturday: 9am – 12.30pm

HEARCARE

Audiologist

HearCare Gippsland is an Accredited Hearing Clinic through the Office of Hearing Services. We provide Hearing Assessments, FREE Hearing Aid Trials of the latest hearing aid technology, Assistive Listening Devices, Musician Ear Plugs and Noise Attenuation Plugs. We specialise in discreet custom made hearing device technology.

For appointments call: 03 5625 5155.

DOCTOR DOCTOR

Locum Service

Every family should have a GP that they know and trust. However, when you need urgent medical care, but your GP is closed, Doctor Doctor Locum Service can help. We bulk bill all patients with a Medicare or GOLD DVA card.

Phone: 13 26 60

AVAILABILITY
Monday – Friday: from 6pm to 8am
Saturdays: From 12noon
Sundays and public holidays: All day

JESSYCA HARFORD

Osteopath

Jessyca graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and Master’s of Health Science (Osteopathy). During her studies Jessyca gained experience in both private practice and sports management settings and enjoys treating a variety of complaints. Her approach to osteopathy is very “hands on” and her treatments may include massage, joint movement, dry needling, and manipulation, where appropriate.

AVAILABILITY
Mondays and Saturdays

Bookings are made by calling our clinic on 5997 1222 or by www.kooweeosteopathy.com.au

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