IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BLUESTONE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTRE
CLINIC CLOSURE

We regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to permanently close Bluestone Family Medical Centre, effective Friday 1st July 2022.

Our priority at this difficult time is to ensure the continuity of care of our patients.

With this in mind, following the closure of Bluestone Family Medical Centre, Dr Thadi will be available to continue to see patients at his new location at Q1 Medical at Highpoint (Level 2, Shop 2540/120-200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032).

Your medical records will be safely retained by Dr Thadi (at Q1 Medical) for the required legislative period; during which time your medical records will be available for access, (for example, if you wish for them to be transferred to your new treating GP).

We understand and apologise for the disappointment that this news may cause. We continue to be available to you until the 30th of June 2022 to assist you with the smooth handover of your medical care.

We wish to thank you all for your support, particularly over these past two very difficult years during the Covid-19 pandemic.

If you wish to have access to your records or for them to be transferred to another practice, please email your request to thadi@bluestonefmc.com.au Along with the name and contact details of your new GP/Medical Practice, together with a signed authority to transfer your record.

Kindest Regards,

Dr Thadi, Dr Kota and Staff of Bluestone Family Medical Centre

Our Staff

Dr Ashubabu THADI – General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP

Medical Practitioner from last 25 years. Fellow in General Practice and practicing in Australia since 2011.
GP Examiner with Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Special interest in General and Orthopedic Surgery, Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Interested in Child health, Mental health issues, skin diseases, Chronic disease management in the elderly, Men’s health and Women’s health.
Additional Languages spoken Hindi, Telugu and Oriya.

Dr Sri Bharati Kota – General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP

– General practitioner since 2001.

– Worked overseas in different cultural settings.

– Special interests in Women’s and Child health.

– Undertakes Pap smears, Pregnancy care, Implanon insertions and removals and Minor surgical procedures.

Additional Languages Spoken: Hindi and Telugu

Lisa Taliana – Practice Nurse

Our Registered nurse / Credentialed Diabetes Educator , who had her Bachelor of Health science-Nursing from Victoria University in 1996 , recently completed graduate certificate in Diabetes Management through Curtin University , also completed certificate IV in training and assessment & teach division 2 nursing students , Lisa lives locally in Willy.

She has a passion for Diabetes and Wound care and registered with Australian Wound Care Association as Wound Care Consultant as well as with Australian Diabetes Educators Association as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator and as a Life! Program Provider with Diabetes Victoria

Speaks Italian and English fluently.

Zoe Andrews – Dietitian

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

Zoe Andrews is committed to providing quality nutrition education to improve clients health and wellbeing using a non-diet approach tailored for individuals. She will work with you to provide sustainable changes that improve your health by translating research and evidence into practical changes. She believes a key part of ‘healthy eating’ includes affordable, tasty and enjoyable foods. She specialises in gut issues such as IBS and diverticular disease, chronic disease management and oncology. She has worked in environments with people from varied cultural backgrounds and can provide tailored advice to suit your needs. She can often be found at the local food market, visiting family in the country or playing indoor soccer. She enjoys learning about new foods and spending time cooking new creations at home.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science
Masters of Dietetics from Monash University
Monash FODMAP Accredited – the Low FODMAP diet for IBS

Jarryd Rogers – Poditrist

As a highly experienced and qualified podiatrist for 8 years, Jarryd completed a Bachelor of Podiatry at La Trobe University and is a registered podiatrist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Jarryd is a committed podiatrist with special interests in diabetes management, sporting injuries, skin and nail care.

With the use of a variety of modalities including orthotic therapy, dry needling, strengthening and rehabilitation exercises, he has excellent knowledge to return your feet to perfect health.

Jarryd regularly attends professional development to ensure that he uses the latest, evidence-based treatment for a range of lower limb conditions to suit your individual needs.

Outside podiatry, he has played football for PEGS FC as a proud member for over 10 years. He stays active by running the local Williamstown tracks and surfing down the coast.

As a local Williamstown resident, he opened The Podiatry Place in 2018, and is actively involved in the Williamstown community and a sponsor of the Williamstown CYMS football club, if you see him at a game, say hi!

Luke Jacques – Audiometrist

Luke has a Diploma in Hearing Device Prescription and Evaluation. As an Audiometrist, Luke has 18 years’ experience in helping patients with their hearing needs. He can provide full comprehensive hearing assessments. Pre & post-employment hearing assessments, Prescribe and dispense the most suitable device(s) for your needs, Offer a range of assistive listening devices(ALD), Provide hearing rehabilitation advice, Batteries and Maintenance to all makes and models.

Luke is accredited with the Office of Hearing Services (OHS) to provide free hearing services to pensioners and he is a worksafe accredited. Luke can provide the option to trial hearing devices.

Medical Admin Staff

Our friendly medical receptionists Emma, Abel and Reuben