As people grow older, more assistance is needed with one's health and day-to-day tasks.

Busby Medical Practice provides annual health assessments for patients over the age of 75 years and assists people with safe living and medication management.

Busby GPs work with the Aged Care Team for people needing a higher level of care and provide regular visits to aged care facilities in Bathurst.

Busby's Antenatal Care Team consists of GP obstetricians Dr John Schibeci and Dr Sarah Koffmann, providing shared care with the Bathurst Base Hospital's antenatal unit.

Each pregnancy is unique. The antenatal team will work in collaboration with you to develop an antenatal and postnatal care plan that meets your care needs.

Busby's Antenatal Care Team will support and work with you to make informed choices and be actively involved in your care. Your care will be referred to or shared with a doctor if complications develop during your pregnancy.

They will also connect you with the hospital maternity unit and other health professionals that you may need during your pregnancy, such as lactation input, psychology, and physiotherapy.

Busby also offers appointments with our Midwife Kadia for one on one support with antenatal expressing, labour and birth education, breastfeeding and general parenting and care of your newborn. Book an appointment with Kadia through HotDoc today!

Busby also supports the bubsinbathurst website, an online resource with information about your pregnancy care options in Bathurst.

Asthma is a long-term chronic disease. Over 2.5 million Australians have asthma, and this equates to approximately 1 in 10 people living with the disease.

General Practitioners play an important role in asthma management. Our doctors assess, diagnose, educate and medicate asthmatics. They also refer those with severe asthma to respiratory or allergy specialists.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and burden in Australia. It is a disease that involves the heart and blood vessels; commonly known as coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke.

Our GPs provide a fundamental role in cardiovascular disease prevention. They take detailed histories which include a family history of heart disease, and support patients to cease smoking and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Busby Medical Practice manages patients with chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease, stroke and renal impairment.

We provide systematic care through the use of chronic disease management plans and referral to specialist allied health professionals.

Our team focuses on early detection and prevention. We encourage regular checks on cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure.

Dermatology is the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.

Our GPs are experienced in the management of skin conditions and use of dermoscopic equipment. Any minor lesion that is suspicious will be removed and more complex lesions referred to specialists.

Dermatology services include:

Skin cancer checks

• Lesion biopsy and histopathology

• Minor skin procedures

• Mole monitoring

• Rash diagnosis

• Treatment of acne, eczema, dermatitis, and other skin conditions

Liquid Nitrogen is used for warts and solar keratoses and diathermy is available for skin treatments.

Our practice nurses are skilled and continually update on best practice of wound care and ulcer management.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect the entire body.  For our bodies to work properly, we need insulin to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. People with diabetes no longer produce insulin or make insufficient amounts.

The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

The clinical team at Busby includes our Diabetes Educator, Terrienne Sundu. We are highly experienced in diabetes and recognise the importance of consistent diabetes management. Key areas of diabetes management are optimum glucose, a blood pressure within a healthy range, low cholesterol and good lifestyle factors such as exercise and healthy diet.   

The Busby team is experienced in family planning advice. The doctors have up to date information on contraceptive options, and we have experienced clinicians to assist with pregnancy and antenatal care.

Health assessments, GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements provide a framework for the assessment of patients overall well-being and management of chronic disease.

A chronic disease plan assists the patient and GP manage and identify goals for disease management. This could include referral to specialist and allied health providers. Every 3 to 6 months plans are reviewed.

Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Referrals entitle patients to 5 Medicare subsidised sessions per the calendar year.  You must have a chronic disease to be eligible for an EPC.

Busby Medical Practice assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders access Medicare services that prevent and manage chronic disease.

 In addition to the practice providing general medical care, chronic disease management and annual health assessments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The practice provides closing the gap initiatives and provides referrals to the Indigenous Chronic Disease Clinic at Kelso and other health professionals 

Men's Health is the management of health conditions and the risks that are most common or specific to men.

 It is important for men to have regular check-ups for optimal physical, emotional and social health. Busby GPs support good men's health by having opportunistic discussions on heart disease, lung, skin, prostrate and bowel cancers, and assisting men with erectile dysfunction and depression. 

Mental illness is very common. 1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness; the most common being depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. It is predicted that depression will become the largest health problem by 2020.

Busby GPs are experienced in the diagnosis and effective treatment of mental illness. Treatment can include referral to a Psychologist or Psychiatrist and prescribed medications.

Musculoskeletal conditions are injuries or disorders that affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and joints.

These health conditions can occur from general wear and tear on the body and sport.

Most conditions settle with rest and short term anti-inflammatory treatment but if required GPs refer patients for medical imagery and specialist advice.

Paediatrics is the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The age range is usually up to 18 years.

The Busby team is a family friendly practice and provides care from birth onwards. Our practice nurses are skilled in childhood immunisations. Other childhood health care includes baby checks, general medical illnesses, skin conditions, respiratory issues, allergies, learning, speech and behavioural difficulties.

In addition to Specialist referral our GPs refer to allied health professionals and include our in-house Speech Therapist.

Barrett and Smith Pathology provide an onsite blood collection service Monday to Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm.

Preventative health focuses on keeping people healthy. It encourages individuals to engage in health behaviour and make changes to their lifestyle so the risk of developing chronic disease and other illnesses.

The practice team encourages annual health assessments, immunisation and other optimum target levels for optimum health. Modifiable risk behaviours include smoking, poor diet and lack of physical activity.

If you are an existing patient, you may qualify to use our Repeat Medications ordering service.  Please speak to your Busby General Practitioner for more information. 

Speech therapy is assisting people with speech and language problems to speak and understand more clearly.

Aimee Capple works at Busby and diagnoses and treats communication disorders. Aimee works with people who developmental delay, stroke, brain injury, a learning disability, hearing loss, and have difficulties swallowing food or drink.

Please speak with Reception if you would like a consultation with Aimee and if appropriate to your health needs a GP can provide you a referral so that your consultation is eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Busby's goal is to protect the health of travellers, by providing exemplary clinical care along with specific advice and information for each traveller. 

Dr Alvin Dousip and Dr Sarah Koffmann will:

• provide you with expert pre and post travel advice that is tailored specifically to your trip and travel requirements

• prescriptions for vaccinations, medications for your travel needs.

• a free copy of our Traveller's Pocket Medical Guide. This 52 page passport sized booklet contains vital health information and includes the International Certificate of Vaccination.

Please speak with our Travel Receptionists about your travel plans. 

Vaccination protects a person from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases. It is the most effective way to stop the spread of infectious diseases and safeguard the health of current and future generations.

Busby Medical Practice has experienced GPs and Accredited Immunisation Nurses for adult, travel and childhood immunisations. 

Women's health focuses on treatment and diagnosis of conditions that affect a women's physical and emotional wellbeing.

Busby GPs provide a range of women's health care, including birth control, gynaecology, sexual health breast and ovarian cancer, Menopause, Osteoporosis, pregnancy and childbirth. 

Busby GPs have experience with WorkCover. The patient or employer is responsible for the initial consultation, and the Practice will invoice the insurer directly once a valid insurance claim is confirmed.

Pre-employment medical examinations determine the employees potential to fulfil a job role and to provide the employer an understanding of the employee's health status at commencement of employment.

An employment medical includes a physical examination and detailed medical history. Spirometry, hearing assessment, drug and alcohol assessment are available should the employer need.

Please contact Reception to book an pre-employment medical.