ABOUT SPRINGVALE SOUTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Welcome to Springvale South Medical Centre

Your Trusted Medical Clinic in Springvale South

Welcome to Springvale South Medical Centre, a fully accredited, general practice clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare to individuals and families in Springvale and the surrounding community. Our team of experienced general practitioners, nurses and visiting specialists are committed to delivering the highest standard of medical care. With on-site pathology, audiology, and allied health services, we aim to meet all your healthcare needs under one roof.

We are committed to providing you with the best doctors, nurses and medical professionals for the best care. Our mission is to be known by our patients, our people and our community as a general practice that truly cares. Our team is dedicated to promoting your health and well-being.

Dr. Josephine Ong

Dr. Ong has been in general practice for over 40 years and is the founder and principal doctor at SSMC. She is a knowledgeable general practitioner with a focus on building long-term relationships with her patients. Her special interests include antenatal (shared care), women’s health, chronic disease management and geriatric medicine. Dr Ong speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese fluently.

Dr. Melinda Lun

Dr. Melinda is a caring and empathetic general practitioner with a special interest in women's health, mental health, dermatology and chronic disease management. Melinda also has a Certificate in Practical Dermoscopy from the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the Professional Certificate of Aesthetic Medicine and performs anti-wrinkle injections and minor surgical procedures.

Outside of work she keeps herself busy looking after her two young children and enjoys rock climbing, yoga/ pilates, skiing, hiking and stand-up paddle-boarding. Melinda is fluent in both English and Cantonese.

Dr. Kim Nguyen

Dr. Kim is a compassionate general practitioner who is committed to providing patient-centered care.

He has clinical experience in all aspects of general practice with a special interest in child and adolescent health. He is able to provide procedural services including Implanon insertion/removal and iron infusions.

Outside of work he enjoys rock climbing and playing tennis. Kim is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.

Dr. Dilan Ranasinghe

Dr. Dilan is a knowledgable and experienced general practitioner who focuses on providing holistic care to his patients. He has an interest in all areas of general practice, including women's health, chronic disease management, men's health, minor surgical procedures and skin checks. He has a special interest in weight loss management and children's health, Dr. Dilan has also completed a Diploma in Children's Health.

Outside of work, Dr Ranasinghe enjoys gardening and swimming. Dilan is fluent in both English and Singhalese,

Dr. Anita Nesarajah

Dr. Anita is an emphatic, non-judgemental and compassionate general practitioner. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has a special interest in Refugee Health, sexual health, Mental Health, preventive care, medicinal cannabis and Chronic disease management. Dr Anita believes in working collaboratively with patients to achieve a good outcome in regards to their health and well being. She has over 10 years of experience working in Malaysia as a doctor before moving to Australia in 2012. Dr. Anita has completed the FPAA National Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health from Family Planning Victoria and advanced certificate in medicinal cannabis from Healthcert.

Dr. Anita also preforms Implanon insertion and removal and Prep prescribing.

Dr. Anita is fluent in English, Malay and Tamil

Our Fees

Patients pay the following

Billing Details (Monday to Friday $28 out of pocket)

Standard Consultation -15 mins (Medicare item 23): $70.00 Rebate: $42.85
Long Consultation -30 mins (Medicare Item 36): $110,00 Rebate: $82.90
Extra Long Consultation -45 mins (Medicare item 44): $150.00 Rebate: $122.15
Surgical Procedures: $30.00 – $50.00 out of pocket fee (Doctors will advise patients of such costs prior to procedures)

We bulk bill children under 16 yrs , DVA patients, concession and eligible aged pensioners (patients who have a valid Medicare card)

Patients who have a valid Medicare card can claim their Medicare rebate back in to their account through our Tyro EFTPOS machine

The following services will be bulk billed:

Services Details

Repeat Script Appointments
Immunisations completed by Practice Nurse
Flu injection consultations
Aged based assessments for 45-49 year olds and 75+ Health Assessments
Care plan and Care plan reviews