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yndham Village Medical Centre is like a snapshot of cultural diversity. About 17 languages are spoken at the clinic, making it comfortable for all members of the community, according to practice manager Kerryn Woodham. “It’s extraordinary, really, that among our many doctors and other staff, so many languages can be used to make patients from so many cultures feel comfortable and very welcome,” Kerryn says.
You’ll hear Parsi, Arabic, Mandarin, Bengali and Urdu ... [and] nine others
Receptionist Rita; nurse Sandy Kaur (above right); and Dr Sen (right). (Joe Mastroianni)
health assessments and immunisations are carried out, and there’s an on-site pathology clinic. “Along with providing exceptional service, we are a family-friendly clinic that caters for all age groups, from babies to the elderly,” Kerryn says. “When we began, we knew the community needed more GPs and we delivered. At the clinic we encourage patients to make appointments with their
regular doctor for continuity of care, however patients are more than welcome to come without an appointment and wait for a doctor when they need to. “We try to help the community and recognise that sometimes we cannot offer an appointment when needed. Walk-in flexibility is a must and the community’s healthcare is our number one priority so we try to have a number of nurses and doctors working at the clinic to ensure patients are
not left waiting for hours on end. “We do encourage, when possible, that you attend with an appointment to minimise waiting time.” A bulk-billing service is offered to all Medicare card holders. Wyndham Village Medical Centre, 380 Sayers Road, Tarneit. Opens 8am-midnight. Inquiries: 8742 7100 or wyndham@alliedmgp.com.au
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“And it’s not just the familiar languages, such as Italian, Greek and French. You’ll also hear Parsi, Arabic, Mandarin, Bengali and Urdu – and nine others.” The large centre was established 10 years ago and has 10 consulting rooms, a fully equipped treatment room and a separate minor procedure room. “We have 11 doctors (including a visiting cardiologist), both male and female,” Kerryn says. “Each has the same dedication to delivering high-level health care. They bring a wealth of experience and have a focus on promoting good health and prevention of illness and disease.” The centre is fully accredited to RACGP standards and allied health services on site include psychology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietary and ultrasound. Mole scans are bulk-billed, care plans,
Located inside the shopping centre next to Coles Established clinic servicing the people of Tarneit and Wyndham for 10 years Wyndham Village Medical Centre is an established clinic Dr Shalini Wickramasinghe Dr Arindom Sen Dr Yiu Man Ip Dr Nafiz Banu Dr Huma Ajmal Dr Zainab Abdul Mahdi
Dr Rajini Eswarasamy Dr Ainul Hassan Dr Wimanshi Gamage Dr Ramin Yeganeh Dr Nazrul Islam
Female and male Doctors available for appointments
Open 7 days 8am- midnight We offer appointments. Walk-ins welcome 380 Sayers Road Tarneit PH: 8742 7100 E: wyndham@alliedmgp.com.au www.alliedmgp.com.au 29 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 23, 2016