Dr Suresh Khirwadkar
Lifestyle Medicine | Weight Loss | Skin Cancer | General Practice | Concierge Medicine | Psychology
Benefits of GP Mental Health Care
Why book with Dr Suresh?
Specialist Care
Dr Suresh holds FRACGP and MRCGP and has over 12 years experience as a doctor dealing with mental health issues. He has extra advanced training in diagnosing and treating mental health
Long Appointments
Up to 1 hour long or as long as you need to just talk. 6 minutes is never ever going to be enough to have even an introduction to your doctor, nevermind a full mental health consultation
Lifestyle Medicine
Almost always there's crossover with metabolic problems or weight issues. Dr Suresh understands the physical issues that can affect your mental health
Hollistic Care
True whole-person care in a patient-centered approach. Treating the whole you, not just rushing to prescribe medications or sleeping tablets
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) as well as other proven diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for helping patients
Value
Dr Suresh believes in delivering value to his patients, especially those with mental health concerns. Typically half the price or less of a psychiatrist, with far less wait time
Telehealth
Phone, Video call, Email, SMS. Telehealth is available for whatever you need for your mental health. Medicare 12 month rule is waived for Mental Health issues
Out of Hours Mental Health
Concierge patients can access unlimited mental health support through Dr Suresh. Alternatively extra paid appointments are available for all patients, including out of hours
GP Focussed Psychology Strategies (GP-FPS)
Dr Suresh Khirwadkar has advanced training in diagnosing and treating patients with mental health issues, as well as over 12 years experience as a doctor. He has studied extra training in GP-FPS and is accredited by Medicare to provide extra mental health support for patients, with counselling and psychotherapy. This means that Dr Suresh can see you with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and you may not need to wait months or years to see a psychologist or a psychiatrist.
GP-FPS sessions are usually 1 hour long (some patients choose 45 minutes though) and are usually weekly or 2 weekly for the best outcomes. Typically 10-20 sessions will be required to help the patient, but sometimes as few as 1-2 sessions are all that is needed. Dr Suresh will make it clear to you how many sessions he thinks you may need so you can plan accordingly, and he regularly reviews the plan with you every 5 sessions to make sure you are getting the most out of it.
Dr Suresh employs a number of methods to help his patients, including CBT, IPT and Motivational interviewing. Sometimes, just plain and simple talking therapy is what is called for, or sometimes just a good cry. It's amazing how much release some patients can experience when they are just giving the time and support to let it all out, and sometimes that's all they need.
Dr Suresh believes in prescriptions only when required. Whilst he is happy to prescribe medications for mental health issues, many issues can be resolved with some time and talking therpaies or lifestyle interventions, rather than simply reaching for medications. He will never just simply start a tablet then never review you! Close follow up ensures you are benefitting and if you aren't he will change or stop the medications. He also regularly reviews his patients to see if they can stop the medications, or at least reduce them.
Chronic Disease
MHCP, Care plans and NDIS paperwork in a timely manner for all eligible patients
Men's Health
Overweight? Tired? Get your heart, head, prostate and balls checked without delay
Risk Screening
Pre-emptive screening and risk management to keep you in peak health and fitness
Ketogenic Diet
A fantastic way to lose weight and treat diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
Weight Loss
Proven techniques for rapid AND sustained weight loss - come see Dr Suresh if you are struggling
Value
Dr Suresh won't bring you back for unnecessary appointments. If he calls you back, it's for a good reason
Telehealth
Phone, Video call, Email, SMS. Telehealth is available now for all patients (medicare restrictions apply)
Minor Procedures
Skin Cancer and other Minor Procedures done in the clinic with care and attention, and minimal delay
Weight Loss
Proven techniques for rapid AND sustained weight loss. Speak to Dr Suresh today about losing fat
Specialist Care
Dr Suresh holds FRACGP, MRCGP, MBChB, and BSc and is working towards Board Certification in Lifestyle Medicine
Long Skin Checks
Every single mark and mole is checked. No rushing and no 'shirt pulling' to check you
Skin Cancer Biopsies
To provide accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Punch, shave, excision. Whatever is required
Surgical Procedures
Biopsies, curettage, excisions, including advanced repairs e.g skin grafts and flaps and minor cosmetics
Quick Results
Procedures and providers that provide rapid turnaround of results so you aren't kept waiting
Value
Gap fees are below AMA and ASGP recommended fee schedules, with only necessary follow ups
On your terms
No set days/times for skin cancer work or surgery - book when you need it or want it, with minimal delay
Minimal wait time
Same / next day appointments available. Procedures typically can be booked in for surgery within 2-3 days
Intermittent Fasting
Lower your insulin resistance, lose fat, build muscle, induce Autophagy and work towards longeivity
Low carb diet
For treating Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, hypertension and much more. Speak to Dr Suresh today
Women's Health
HRT, contraception, cervical screening, breast checks, heavy periods, painful periods, PCOS, endo
Poor Sleep
Help with difficulty getting to or staying asleep. Sleep hygiene and how to wake up feeling refreshed
Mental Health
Psychology and counselling available for all new and existing patients. Telehealth sessions available
Heart Health
Healthy heart checks for all ages. Blood pressure, cholesterol, Apo A1/B, lipid subfraction, etc.
Weight Set Point
Can't lose weight? Dr Suresh has proven techniques to help but quickly and sustainably
Prolonged Fasting
Sounds scary but it isn't! 1/3/5/7 day fasts with metabolic monitoring - lose weight fast
Full Medical Team
Full nursing and admin support available for all aspects of care including nurse phone calls
Vaccines
Childhood and other routine vaccinations, as well as optional extras like travel vaccines
Minor Procedures
Implanon insertions, toe nail excisions, cyst removals, lipomas etc. Minor cosmetics available
Chronic Disease
MHCP, Care plans and NDIS paperwork in a timely manner for all eligible patients
Men's Health
Overweight? Tired? Get your heart, head, prostate and balls checked without delay
Risk Screening
Pre-emptive screening and risk management to keep you in peak health and fitness
Ketogenic Diet
A fantastic way to lose weight and treat diabetes, hypertension and heart disease
Weight Loss
Proven techniques for rapid AND sustained weight loss - come see Dr Suresh if you are struggling
Value
Dr Suresh won't bring you back for unnecessary appointments. If he calls you back, it's for a good reason
Telehealth
Phone, Video call, Email, SMS. Telehealth is available now for all patients (medicare restrictions apply)
Minor Procedures
Skin Cancer and other Minor Procedures done in the clinic with care and attention, and minimal delay
Mental Health
Well over 90% of the consultations that Dr Suresh does have a mental health component. It is incredibly common, we just don't talk about it. Dr Suresh can help you with your stress maangement, anxiety and depression, or simply if you just want to 'top up' your mental health and stop any issues before they even start
Lifestyle Medicine
Different to conventional medicine, Lifestyle Medicine aims to prevent and treat chronic illness and illhealth without the need for medications! By focussing on lifestyle interventions and proper nutrition, diet, physical activity, sleep and mental health Dr Suresh may just be able to help you with your mental health issues
Unhappy with your weight?
Please see Dr Suresh for simple, sustainable, proven weight loss techniques, with or without medications. Dr Suresh employs an empathetic approach to weight loss, particularly in patients with Body Dysmorphia or current or previous history of Eating Disorders. It can be very challenging, but with the right care, you can lose weight safely
Psychology
Dr Suresh has further training in Mental Health, Counselling and Psychology and offers his patients GP-Focussed Psychological Strategies GP-FPS) - Mostly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. Ties in very well with his lifestyle medicine and weight loss service
Medications
Sometimes medications are appropriate. Dr Suresh tries to treat without them where possible, but when required he is happy to prescribe them. He won't just prescribe them and never see you though! Active follow up to ensure they are working and helping you, or changing or stopping them
Corporate Health
Please speak to Dr Suresh to discuss Wellness screening and treatment programs for businesses, including corporate skin check programs, mental health and lifestyle medicine. Ensure your employees are getting the best possible lifestyle to reduce their illness and time off sick with physical or mental health illness.