banksia medical centre

Australian
General Practice of the Year

banksia medical centre

Australian General Practice of the Year

Our Locations

Newcomb

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Entrance to Banksia Medical Centre with a brick path, clinic sign, and building in the background.
Exterior of Banksia Medical Centre building with solar panels on the roof and clinic signage on the fence.

Torquay

Hours

Monday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Accepting New Patients

We’re proud to have been serving the local Geelong community for over 30 years and have formed some lifelong relationships with our patients. We’ve now opened up our bookings to allow for new patients to come and experience the Banksia Medical Centre team of health care professionals. Book your next appointment online and we look forward to meeting you soon.

General Practice

Dr Deepa Chinnachamy (MBBS, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP) smiling in a professional headshot.

Dr Deepa
Chinnachamy

MBBS, MRCGP (UK), FRACGP

Dr Genevieve Hamilton (MBBS, FRACGP, BBiomedSci, BSci) smiling in a professional headshot.

Dr Genevieve
Hamilton

MBBS, FRACGP, BBiomedSci, BSci(Hons)

Banksia Medical Centre team member headshot smiling woman wearing glasses. Dr Amanda Goulding

Dr Amanda
Goulding

MBBS, BBiomedSc, FRACGP

Dr Jenny Huang (MBChB, BMedSc(hon), FRACGP) smiling in a professional headshot, wearing a stethoscope.

Dr Jenny
Huang

MBChB, BMedSc(hon), FRACGP

Dr Chris Chau (MBBS, DFM) smiling in a professional headshot.

Dr Chris Chau

MBBS, DFM(HK), MPH(Johns Hopkins), FFPH(UK), FHKAM, HKCFM, FRACGP

Dr Natasha Nogueira (MBBS, FRACGP) in a professional headshot.

Dr Natasha
Nogueira

MBBS, FRACGP

A/Prof Bernard Shiu (BSc, MD, FRACGP) in a professional headshot, wearing a stethoscope.

A/Prof Bernard
Shiu

BSc, MD, FRACGP

Dr Victor Wong (MBBS, DPD, FHKCFP, FRACGP) in a professional headshot.

Dr Victor
Wong

MBBS(HK), DPD(Cardiff), FHKCFP, FRACGP

Dr Jothikumar Gounder (MBBS, MRCEM, MRCGP, FRACGP) smiling in a professional headshot, wearing glasses.

Dr Jothikumar
Gounder

MBBS (India), MRCEM (UK),
MRCGP (UK), FRACGP (Aus)

Dr Cassandra Chong (MBBS, FRACGP) smiling in a professional headshot.

Dr Cassandra
Chong

MBBS (India), FRACGP (Australia)

Dr Ben Crowther (MBBS, FRACGP) in a professional headshot.

Dr Ben
Crowther

MBBS, FRACGP

Medical Specialist

Dr Raghu Baburaj (MBBS, MRCPsych) smiling in a professional headshot.

Dr Raghu
Baburaj

MBBS MRCPsych (UK),
CCT (Intellectual disability), FRANZCP

Allied Health

Zack May, podiatrist at Banksia Medical Centre, smiling in a headshot.

Zack May

Podiatrist

Holly McVerry, psychologist at Banksia Medical Centre, in a professional headshot.

Holly McVerry

Psychologist
(MA Counselling Psych)

Dr Esme Dark (PhD, PsyBA) smiling in a professional headshot.

Dr Esme Dark

PhD, PsyBA – Clin. Psych
Clinical Psychologist

You can now conveniently book an appointment via our online booking portal.
Click on the link below to check the availability of our practitioners and book a time that is convenient to you.

Our Health Philosophy

Mind

Top quality psychological treatment and assessment carried out by highly qualified clinical psychologists locally working in conjunction with the doctors and allied health. We aim to provide the complimentary and synergistic care to our patients. All psychologists we refer to are members or associate members of the Australian Psychological Society and registered providers of psychological services with Medicare Australia.

Body

A dedicated team of medical professionals along with allied health onsite to provide a comprehensive health assessment and treatment for you and your family. These services include Family Practitioners, Medical Specialists, Podiatrists, Dietitians, and more. Some of these services are referred to local practitioners but still working closely with the team. Please feel free to contact our reception for more information.

Soul

This is where the bridge between the science and the art of medicine meets. This is where you will find the true meaning of health and living it. Come and experience our next level of care by our innovative approaches to enhance your overall well being. Be a part of an evolutionary process in the most advanced health care delivery.

Practice Services

General Medical

Vaccinations

Health Assessments

Allied Health

Family Planning

Mental Health

Mental Health

Minor Surgeries

On-site Pathology

Telehealth

COVID Clinic

As part of our continued efforts to provided health care services to the community, we’ve expanded and have launched Victoria’s first GP Led Long Covid Clinic based at our clinic. Click the link below to find out more.

Christmas and New Year opening hours for Torquay and Newcomb clinics, showing closures and reduced hours from December 24 to January 1.

Banksia Medical Centre & researchers from Uni Melbourne invite you to participate in a post viral study.

If you’ve had cold or flu symptoms in the last 7 days and are interested in participating