Our Services

Our doctors at Jupiter Health Ashby may use a special device with a light and a magnifying lens to look at any suspicious spots on your skin.

We understand the special medical care requirements of women – whether they are starting menstruation or going through menopause.
• Family Planning – birth control and contraception advice for families and young adults
• Implanon insertion and removal
• Pregnancy testing & antenatal care
• Menopause management
• General Care – we assess and treat common and chronic health problems, conduct regular health check-ups, administer a variety of immunisation shots, and more.

Are you putting your health at risk by not looking after yourself?
Is there a family history of disease?
How long since you last had a medical check-up?
Don’t wait until you’re unwell… be pro-active and ask us now about our men’s health check. We understand men are often hesitant to seek help for health issues. It may be difficult to talk about these sensitive problems but we encourage you to seek treatment before a minor issue becomes a major problem.
We offer a range of health services specifically tailored for men, providing a caring approach and friendly environment to make our male patients feel as comfortable as possible in their examinations. In most cases the complication is far worse than the actual experience. Our goal is to promote the health and wellbeing of the male lifestyle.
We offer a compassionate and caring service to help treat the following conditions:
• Prostate screening
• Bladder problems
• Erectile dysfunction
• Sexual problems and STD assessments
• Cardiac assessment and general health checks
• Preventative health screens (simple bowel cancer screens and blood pressure checks can often prevent the onset or severity of major health issues later down the track)
If you are between 45 and 49 years of age we can perform a health assessment for you and it will be bulk billed.

Is the branch of medicine whose specialty is the treatment of children. While the management of diseases in children is different from that of adults, similar drugs are used and metabolized differently. The primary determinant of management is growth and development in children, which is not the case in adults.

Common vaccinations for travel:

• Hepatitis A and hepatitis B
• Cholera
• Chickenpox (varicella)
• COVID-19
• Typhoid
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Japanese encephalitis
• Meningococcal disease
• Measles
• Tetanus
• Rabies

Chronic Disease is the leading cause of death and disability in Australia with half of Australians having 2-3 risk factors for chronic disease. Half of Australians aged 45-64 have one or more chronic diseases, so with these statistics in mind the Practice prides itself on its dedicated Chronic Disease Management team.
Our Practice recognises the importance of incorporating local allied health professionals as part of managing the patient’s ongoing chronic disease. Allied health professionals provide direct patient care, rehabilitation, treatment and health improvement interventions to restore and maintain optimal physical, sensory and psychological health.
Our care coordinating team works in with the relevant health professional to develop a personalised treatment plan that best fits the needs of each patient, to ensure all aspects of health management are appropriately considered.

At Jupiter we can help you with a range of services to keep on top of your health.

At Jupiter Health Ashby we do a ray of procedures with our Doctors and Nurses from skin excisions, stiches removal and dressing changes.

At Jupiter Health Ashby, your doctor will guide you through this most exciting time and ensure you have a safe and fulfilling experience. Ensuring that women are as healthy as possible during their pregnancy is important to guarantee the best possible start in life for their child. With skilled doctors, all your antenatal and pregnancy and post-natal needs will be looked after. The doctors are regularly up to date with the most recent clinical care in Women’s and Children’s health. With all your regular check ups for all stages of your pregnancy looked after from conception, through each trimester and right through to the birth and after care of you and your child.

Your mental wellbeing can affect other aspects of your life, such as your relationships, study and work. It can even affect your sleep, appetite, concentration, energy, motivation and self-esteem, and cause physical symptoms.
If you think you are suffering from a mental illness you are not alone. It is important to seek help. Please see your doctor as soon as possible if you think you are suffering from a mental illness. There are many things we can do to help. You may be eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan, which allows you to access Medicare rebates for psychology visits.
If you think you are at risk of harming yourself or others, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Are you and your family’s immunisations up-to-date?

Our comprehensive service includes the standard childhood immunisations, We offer immunisations Monday to Friday during our opening hours, where our experienced nurses are more than happy to talk through any concerns you may have. Immunisations forms a vital part of our preventative care strategy. Importantly, our nursing staff are qualified to perform immunisations

Childcare Immunisation

Immunising your child against childhood diseases is an essential part of your child’s health and wellbeing plan. We take your concerns seriously and are happy to discuss your immunisation options with you. We offer an immunisation service for children from birth to four years of age, providing a friendly, positive and safe environment for your child to make the experience as pleasant as possible.

Adult Immunisation

Immunisation is also important for adults. Booster doses may be required to maintain immunity from certain diseases (such as whooping cough) . Immunisations recommended for adults can relate to your age, Indigenous status, occupation, previous injury or illness, immunisation history, travel plans, if you are planning to start a family or just part of your health plan.

Flu Injection

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a virus. It typically spreads from person to person through the air by coughing, sneezing or talking, and by touching a person’s hands, surface or object. Please make an appointment with a doctor for your annual flu injection. We also provide flu injection programs for your workplace. Please contact us for more information.

Spirometry is an accurate breathing test for asthma and COPD (emphysema). It measures your overall lung function by assessing the amount of air you can breathe in and out of your lungs and how hard and fast you can breathe out. The test is not painful.
The machine used to do the test is called a Spirometer. Our GP and Practice Nurse will use a Spirometer to:
• Check whether the airways in your lungs are narrower than they should be
• Confirm whether you have asthma or COPD
• Work out how severe your asthma or COPD is
• See if your asthma or COPD is getting better or worse with treatment
The test results help you and your GP decide whether you need any medicines or work out whether the type or dose of your current medicine needs to change.

Iron deficiency anaemia is common and can cause a significant number of symptoms. Iron infusions can help top up low iron stores with a quick intravenous infusion using ‘Ferinject’. This product is safe for most patients including those in pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester only).
Your doctor will insert an IV cannula into your arm and you will be monitored by an experienced clinical nurse whilst the infusion is taking place. There are generally very few side effects with this product, the commonest being nausea, dizziness and headache but even these are rare. It is safe to drive after your infusion although we would suggest you allow an hour to be here in total for the procedure and observation.
We will provide you with a pathology form to recheck your iron levels about 2 months after the infusion. If you would like to book in for an iron infusion, you will need a consultation with your GP first. Please see one of our GP’s who will discuss this further with you and provide you with a script of Ferinject.

An ingrown toenail can be very problematic with pain limiting your activities of daily living with further complications of recurrent infections requiring repeated antibiotic courses. Treatment of an ingrown toenail is minimally invasive where the ingrown portion of the nail is removed using phenol to stop that portion growing back again.

Driving a motor vehicle is a complex task requiring perception, good judgement, responsiveness and reasonable physical capability.
There are many reasons as to why you may need a driving medical. From advancing age to a serious physical condition, each issue needs addressing and assessment by your health professional.
If you drive as a profession, whether it be a heavy vehicle, public passenger vehicle or dangerous goods vehicle, each brings with it additional demands associated with the vehicle or task associated with the job.

Our services enable injured workers to be seen in a timely fashion reducing lost hours for both the injured and attending management. We work collaboratively with the worker, the employer, their insurance company and, if necessary, rehabilitation services providers to minimize lost working days and to maximize the speed of recovery.

Implanon is an implant that is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. The medicine is contained in a small plastic rod that is implanted into the skin of your upper arm. The medicine is released slowly into the body. The rod can remain in place and provide continuous contraception for up to 3 years.

Earwax is properly known as cerumen. Cerumen is normal and is designed to trap things like dirt/dust and acts to protect the lining of the ear. It is continuously produced and is gradually moved towards the entrance of the ear by the self-cleaning mechanism of the skin and by the action of muscles used in chewing and talking. Wax may appear to be dry and flaky, or crumbly consistency, honey coloured or dark brown and very hard when it may become quite firmly attached to the underlying skin. However, some people experience problems, and ear syringing is one way of removing excessive amounts of earwax.

We are pleased to announce that we are partaking in the national rollout of the Pfizer and AstraZeneca Vaccine for Covid-19.
If you would like to book in, please call our clinic on 9463 3288 and our lovely receptionists will be happy to help!
You can also book your appointment through HealthEngine on Jupiter Health Ashby – Book an Appointment Online (healthengine.com.au)

We have Clinipath Pathology onsite

Open 8:00 am – 4:00 pm  Monday to Friday

Closed 12.30 pm – 1:00 pm for Lunch