Banksia Medical Centre commits to providing a holistic approach when it comes to treating and taking care of our patients. Aside from the medical healthcare providers we have, our team also consists of a medical specialist who may be able to help people who are in need of his knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are pleased to have with us a highly qualified and experienced psychiatrist in our team, ensuring every patient who needs help in treating a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. With his advanced training and extensive international experience, we are confident that our specialist may be able to help you in time of need.
Our psychiatric specialist is able to help patients who have:
Banksia Medical Centre offers access to specialised psychiatric care through Psychiatrist Dr Raghu Baburaj, who supports patients with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. He helps with mood disorders, psychosis, obsessive–compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and intellectual disability with associated behavioural concerns.
These services are available across the centre’s two locations, Torquay and Newcomb. The Torquay clinic is convenient for residents of Torquay, Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Breamlea, Connewarre, Freshwater Creek, Mount Duneed, Armstrong Creek, Barwon Heads, Leopold and Ocean Grove. The Newcomb clinic is accessible for people living in Newcomb, East Geelong, Moolap, Thomson, Whittington, St Albans Park, Breakwater, Newtown, Belmont, Charlemont and South Geelong.
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Your GP will triage your symptoms and goals, then match you to the most appropriate specialty (e.g., skin issues → dermatology; heart concerns → cardiology). This helps avoid delays and unnecessary appointments.
A clear reason for referral, brief history, current medicines, allergies, past tests/imaging, and any time-sensitive concerns. If you already have scans or reports, bring copies to your consult.
Sometimes. Your GP may organise baseline bloods or imaging so the specialist has everything they need at your first visit. If extra tests are required, the specialist will request them.
Yes—bring PDFs, films, reports or imaging CDs/USBs. Let reception know at check-in so they can be uploaded or shared with the specialist.
You’ll discuss symptoms, history and goals. The specialist may examine you, review tests, outline likely diagnoses, and agree on a plan (e.g., watchful waiting, more tests, procedures, or a follow-up timeline).
Wait times vary by specialty and demand. Ask reception to add you to the cancellation list—you may be offered an earlier slot if someone reschedules.
Yes—specialists typically send a consult letter to your GP with findings and recommendations so care stays coordinated.
Absolutely. A trusted family member or friend can help with note-taking and questions. Please advise reception if accessibility or interpreter support is needed.
Specialists can issue scripts related to your condition. Ongoing repeats and broader health needs are usually managed by your GP unless agreed otherwise.
Most visits are consultations. If a procedure is needed, the specialist will explain where it is performed (in-rooms, day surgery or hospital) and the next steps.
Call the clinic to discuss sooner review. For severe or sudden symptoms, go to your nearest emergency department or call 000.
Yes. Tell us and we’ll help with copies of your referral and results so another specialist can review your case.
Private rooms usually offer more flexible scheduling and continuity with the same doctor. Public clinics are subsidised but may have longer waits. Your GP can help you choose based on urgency, preferences and costs.
Your specialist will recommend a review schedule (for example, after tests, or at set intervals). We’ll book this with you before you leave, or contact you when results arrive.
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