Specialists at Picton Family Medical Centre

At Picton Family Medical Centre, we provide full-service healthcare to our community.

Our team of general practitioners are the core of our practice, but we know that sometimes specialist services are needed. That’s why we offer a range of specialist services in our clinic in partnership with Connect Medical.

Our Services

We currently have on-site specialists in Gastroenterology and Cardiology available at our clinic.

These specialist services enable us to provide more care to our patients under the same roof, reducing the need for referrals.

Gastroenterology Services

Our visiting gastroenterologist is an expert in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. These include conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver.

Common conditions treated by the gastroenterologist include:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Celiac disease
Peptic ulcers
Gallstones
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Colon polyps and colorectal cancer screening

And our visiting gastroenterologist specialist performs a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like:

Colonoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Capsule endoscopy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

By having these services on-site, we can more quickly diagnose and treat our patients with digestive health issues.

Specialist Services

While our general practitioners are skilled and can manage many health issues, there are times when specialist services are invaluable.

Specialists have in-depth knowledge in their area of expertise with specific body systems or diseases, and these are some reasons why specialists are needed:

Accurate Diagnosis

With their training and experience, they can diagnose complex or rare conditions that may be difficult to diagnose in a general practice.

Best Treatment Methods

Being a specialist, they are current with the latest treatment options in their field and can better manage complex conditions.

Highly Experienced

Many specialists are trained to perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures that require specific skills and equipment.

Manage Complex Cases

Specialists can provide targeted care that considers the whole patient for patients with multiple health issues or complex medical histories.

Chronic Conditions

Some health issues require long-term care that a specialist can provide.

How Our Partnership Works

Our partnership with Connect Medical allows us to bring these specialist services to you. Here’s how it works:

Referral

If your GP at Picton Family Medical Centre thinks you need to see a specialist, they will give you a referral.

Booking

Our reception team will guide you on how to book an appointment.

Consultation

You will see the specialist here at Picton Family Medical Centre, in the same familiar surroundings and with the same staff you already know.

Follow-up

After the specialist consultation, your GP will receive a full report to coordinate your care.

Ongoing Care

Depending on your condition, you may have follow-up appointments with the specialist, or your GP will manage your care based on the specialist’s recommendations.

Benefits of On-Site Specialised Services

Having specialist services at Picton Family Medical Centre can have many benefits:

You don’t have to travel to a different clinic or hospital to see a specialist.
On-site specialists have shorter wait times for appointments than hospital-based clinics.
Your GP and specialist can communicate and coordinate your care easily so your health is managed holistically.
Seeing a specialist in the same clinic as your GP can reduce the anxiety of medical appointments.
On-site specialist services can be more cost-effective than hospital-based clinics.

Future Specialists at Picton

At Picton Family Medical Centre, we are always looking to grow and improve.

We currently offer gastroenterology and cardiology services, but we are looking to add other specialties in the future.

Our aim is to have all your healthcare needs met right here in Picton.

Book an Appointment

If you think you should see a specialist, book an appointment with Picton Family Medical Centre.

Your GP will assess your condition and, if necessary, refer you to the specialist.

To book an appointment with Picton Family Medical Centre, you can: