GP Specialist Services

GP Specialist Services

• Childhood immunisation
• Flu vaccines
• Travel medicine
• Catch up vaccines
• Health care worker serology
  

WOMENS HEALTH

• Mental Health
  
• Shared antenatal care
  
• Family Planning
  
• Subfertility assessment
  
• Contraception advice and management
  
• Implanon insertion and removal
  
• Life transitions including perimenopause
  

Dr. Priyank Gupta

GP SPECIALIST & ACCREDITED SKIN ​CANCER DOCTOR

Dr Priyank Gupta is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of ​General Practitioners He is also an Accredited Skin Cancer Doctor ​with the Skin Cancer College Australasia. Thismeans that he has ​successfully completed a high level of training with the College ​and has proven skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management ​of skin cancer. Dr Gupta started his journey in general practice in ​2016 and since then he has been able to maintain his love of clinical ​diversity while enjoying all aspects of general practice.

Dr Gupta believes that General Practice is the only discipline of ​medicine that allows continuity of care across the whole life ​continuum and is truly the only specialty that allows a vast variety ​of clinical challenges daily.

GP Specialist - Dr Priyank Gupta

"Specialist quality care and service available and accessable to the community"

Dr Priyank Gupta didn’t always envision a career in general practice. Initially he had a more specific career in mind. During his medical training and early working years he was incredibly keen to become a surgeon, however this meant many more years In the hospital system and was not compatible with active family life. Inspired to continue his love for surgery, Dr Gupta commenced on his pathway to general practice a career that allowed him to combine all of his interest in one place and has led to his true passion of general practice.

Dr Gupta migrated to Australia in 2007 following completion of his MBBS in India and was employed with The Austin Hospital where he spent time in different departments including , Emergency Medicine, General surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery along with work in regional places including Echuca, Bendigo and Burnie. He began his general practice career in early 2016. Dr Gupta is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has completed post graduate degrees in both Health Promotion and Counselling. Dr Gupta also hold his certification in Advanced Clinical Dermoscopy, Advanced Skin Surgery and Adv Cert in Anti - Wrinkle Injectables & Dermal Fillers.

This unique combination of skills and experience, highlights the Scope of Dr Guptas role as a certified GP Specialist. General practice provides the appropriate entry point to the healthcare system. His clinical expertise and experience in his role ensures the guaranteed quality of patient care, not only as the gatekeeper to patient health and wellbeing but being the ideal long term primary care provider.

GP Specialist Dr Priyank Gupta

His passion for surgery and general ​practice makes him a skilled aesthetic ​practitioner.

Dr Gupta is passionate about changing the face of general practice by making specialist quality care and services available and accessible to the community. Dr Gupta supports the belief that general practice is often overlooked as a medical specialty in it own right and its services underutilised in the community.

His love for surgery and general practice makes him an incredibly valuable and skilled aesthetic practitioner and minor surgical procedure provider. Dr Gupta is passionate about providing holistic patient care encompassing all aspects of patient health and wellbeing. There is no problem too big or small, his vast and wide exposure across many disciplines allows a holistic, knowledgeable approach to healthcare at every stage, no matter what the presenting clinical complaint is.

When Dr Gupta isn’t working, he is mostly spending time with his young family, cooking or watching the cricket.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (RGUHS)

Fellow of Royal Australian college of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Dip Child Health (The University of Sydney)

PGD Grief Pall Care Counselling (Deakin University)

PGD Health Promotion (The University of Adelaide)

Adv Cert in Anti Wrinkle Injectables & Dermal Fillers

Adv. Clinical Cert of Dermoscopy (SCCA)

Adv. Clinical Cert of Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery (SCCA)

Advance Skin Surgery Course (SCCA)

Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA)

Certificate of Dermoscopy (SCCA)

*SCCA - Skin Cancer College Australasia

About MyMedicare

MyMedicare has been established to formalise and strengthen ​relationships between patients, their general practice and ​preferred general practitioner (GP) to deliver greater continuity ​of healthcare.

Evidence shows that seeing the same GP and healthcare team ​regularly leads to better health outcomes. Formalising the ​patient-GP relationship, like with MyMedicare, can improve ​health and wellbeing. When a patient registers in MyMedicare, ​the Australian Government will provide additional funding to ​assist the general practice provide targeted care based on ​patient needs.

Why register in MyMedicare?

By registering as a patient of your chosen general practice and selecting a preferred GP, additional funding will be made available by the government to assist your primary care team deliver the care you need.

This funding will enable your general practice or GP to provide you with longer funded telehealth consultations.

Further registration benefits for patients will continue to be added over time as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to strengthening Medicare. If you choose not to register in MyMedicare, you’ll continue to be able to access the same care from us at Niddrie GP Specialist Clinic as you currently do.

Who is eligible for MyMedicare?

MyMedicare is a free and voluntary registration system open to Australians with a Medicare card or a DVA Veteran Card who regularly attend a registered practice.

You’re eligible to register if you’ve had 2 or more face-to-face appointments at your regular practice in the past 24 months or one face-to-face visit for practices in remote locations.

How to register for MyMedicare

There are a number of ways you can register with your chosen practice in MyMedicare:

• Start the registration process in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare mobile app. Practice staff will then accept the registration in the MyMedicare system.

• Your practice may start the registration in MyMedicare or you can ask them to do this. This will trigger a registration in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare mobile app, which you can then complete.

• Fill out a registration form at your practice. By signing the form, you are giving your consent to participate in MyMedicare with that practice. Practice staff will then complete the registration in the MyMedicare system.

Non - Surgical Cosmetic Services

Please note, non surgical treatments are not available for anyone under 18 ​years of age, or pregnant women.

Anti Wrinkle Management

Anti-wrinkle injections are a great treatment ​option to refresh and smooth the appearance of ​frown lines, forehead lines, bunny lines, crow’s ​feet and more.

Injections delivered by certified ​Medical Doctor.

Procedure Takes approximatly 30 ​mins,

Results last from 4 - 6 months

Dermal Filler

Dermal fillers are designed to add volume, lift ​and symmetry to your face – giving you a ​refreshed and natural appearance. Areas of ​treatment include, lips, cheeks, and Jaw line.

Injections delivered by certified ​Medical Doctor.

Procedure takes approximatly 20 ​- 45 mins,

Results last from 6 - 12 months.

Common Questions

Which areas can be treated with Dermal filler?

Dermal fillers are designed to add volume, lift and symmetry to your face – giving you a refreshed and ​natural appearance. Areas of treatment include, lips, cheeks, and Jaw line.

Which areas can be treated with Anti - Wrinkle injections?

The most common treatment areas for wrinkle reduction are crow’s feet (lines around the outer eyes), frown ​lines (between the eyes) and the forehead. Other areas including ‘bunny lines’ (lines on the nose), Anti-wrinkle ​can also be used to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and the masseters to treat jaw clenching.

Are Treatments painful?

The injections themselves feel like a slight pinch, and you may experience slight pressure or a ‘stinging’ sensation as the ​product is being injected. All dermal filler treatments contain local anaesthetic.

How will i know what treatment is correct for me?

Before Treatment you will undergo an assessment with Dr Priyank Gupta, he will personalise the treatment plan ​based on your goals and whats pratically acheivable. Once consent has been obtined your treatment will go ahead. ​At Niddrie GP Specialist clinic all cosmetic injectables are delivered by Dr Priyank Gupta.

Anti - Wrinkle Treatment

Dermal Filler

Indicative Consultation Fees

Weekend / Public holidays charges may be different with approx same out of pocket fee.