During COVID-19 we have continued to operate at full capacity with strict prevention controls in place ensuring everyone’s safety. As we slowly approach life post the stage four restrictions in Victoria, we hope that all Melburnians set their health priorities for the coming months

At CBD Doctors Melbourne our general practitioner’s often get asked questions about prescribing medicinal cannabis. An increase in medicinal cannabis legalisation in many countries (subject to their own regulations) has resulted in an increased interest in Australia.

    At CBD Doctors Melbourne we noticed increased demand for adult assessment for ADHD.  It is usually “a retrospective diagnosis” meaning that it may have started in childhood. In the past we had a lack of awareness, shortage of specialist psychiatrist and controversies surrounding the diagnosis of ADHD.We also experience strict and complex regulation

At CBD Doctors Melbourne we provide health care to patients: with Medicare; without Medicare but with health insurance; people with travel insurance that covers health; and people without any health insurance and with the intention of meeting our patients’ needs. All medical services including doctor’s consultation fees and pathology (laboratory) and radiology (x-rays and other

  My Medicare Program – How to register? If you have a Medicare card and you have been to CBD Doctors Melbourne as a patient, and a doctor at CBD Doctors Melbourne is your GP,  you will need to register via My Medicare. There are two options: Through My Gov- follow the instructions: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/register-for-mymedicare?context=22751#moa Through

During COVID-19 we have continued to operate at full capacity with strict prevention controls in place ensuring everyone’s safety. As we slowly approach life post the stage four restrictions in Victoria, we hope that all Melburnians set their health priorities for the coming months

Update 12 April 2021
CBD Doctors Melbourne has received the first delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to patients that qualify for part 1b of rollout.
Unfortunately, this coincides with the announcement by Department of Health in relation to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on 8 April 2021.

**Stay up to update on our vaccine roll out here: https://www.cbddoctorsmelbourne.com.au/covid-19-vaccine-melbourne-3/ *** We have been successfully included on the list of eligible practices to administer the COVID-19 vaccine as part of 1b phase (Oxford-AstraZenca). As many are no doubt aware,

***Stay up to update on our vaccine roll out here: https://www.cbddoctorsmelbourne.com.au/covid-19-vaccine-melbourne-3/ *** ***New post CBD Doctors Melbourne has been accepted to administer the Oxford-AstraZenca under phase 1b https://www.cbddoctorsmelbourne.com.au/covid-19-vaccine-melbourne/ ***

All Australians benefit from having a yearly flu vaccination. Whilst groups such as pregnant women, children, 65+ year olds and those with chronic diseases are those most at risk, it is also recommended that other healthy people are immunized to avoid the spread of the flu.

We will be closed from Friday 25 December 2020 until Sunday 3 January 2021, and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2021. We will continue to provide our COVID-19 testing service on the following dates: 26 December 2020; 28 December 2020; and 30 December 2020. At this point we would like to thank

CBD Doctors Melbourne offers asymptomatic COVID-19 drive-thru / walk-thru testing in the Melbourne CBD this includes testing for travel or work. For those travelling to China, we are now offering COVID-19 swab and IgM antibody blood tests. Laboratory results may take between 24 – 48 hours (particularly on weekends

CBD Doctors Melbourne provides Tele and Video Consultations related to COVID-19 infections. There have been some positive signs in recent days that Victoria’s second wave may be slowing. Sadly, the death rate is increasing although new COVID-19 cases are slow reducing. Some people get very sick and need to be hospitalised.

We are doing it tough! And we are not there yet! After 2 weeks of level 3 quarantine our numbers are STILL HIGH (more than 400 new cases a day). The number of deaths is increasing, but the age of deceased people is reducing. There is a 9 years old child in the hospital.

In June, the Australasian Society for HIV, viral hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) released some harm reduction approaches to casual sex during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The approaches are merely suggestions around how to reduce the risk of contracting or passing on

Update 12 April 2021
CBD Doctors Melbourne has received the first delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to patients that qualify for part 1b of rollout.
Unfortunately, this coincides with the announcement by Department of Health in relation to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on 8 April 2021.

CBD Doctors Melbourne offers asymptomatic COVID-19 drive-thru / walk-thru testing in the Melbourne CBD this includes testing for travel or work. For those travelling to China, we are now offering COVID-19 swab and IgM antibody blood

Getting back to normal … what’s normal? How to get out with confidence? The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world. It has changed the way we live, the way we plan, the way we travel. We have been locked in our rooms and houses worried that a friend, a workmate, or even a cashier at

Did you know that it is safe to visit your GP at CBD Doctors Melbourne? We work under strict infection control protocols and cleaning guidelines. Did you know that your health needs may have not been met? If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, heart disease,

Victorians, we have done well! Our efforts to stay distant, safe and to work from home, with emerging ways of communication, entertainment and engagement are finally showing results. We can visit our family and friends;

Phone and Video Consultations at CBD Doctors Melbourne At CBD Doctors Melbourne we provide face-to-face consultations under strict infection control guidelines. For your convenience CBD Doctors Melbourne also provide video and telephone consultations

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COVID-19 Testing Melbourne (Coronavirus clinic) CLICK HERE For initial Covid-19 screening please book a TeleHealth appointment online or call CBD Doctors Melbourne on 03 9077 9912 The number of new cases infected with Coronavirus is

Given the current situation and uncertainties with the Corona virus pandemic, we would like to inform you that Dr Natasha Mitik-Dineva is happy to provide both Telehealth and face to face consultations.

nsurprisingly, many commentators and mental health experts are worried about how the current Pandemic is going to affect our mental health. There are multiple stressors being placed on us at once, which, for most of us, is completely new and unusual – lucky for us!

There is increasing evidence that wearing a mask prevents viruses from spreading! 132 countries in the world have introduced MANDATORY mask use to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Although in Melbourne it is not mandatory – IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MASKS ARE USED

Victoria’s 75 new coronavirus cases mark the biggest increase since the peak in late March that put the state into lockdown. Melbournians need to do more in order to prevent a reoccurring of lockdown, to be able to socialise again, to travel interstate, to visit friends and family, to get back to normal life (whatever

Do you suffer from back pain? Have a spinal injury or condition that is not improving? Did you know that physiotherapy is the cornerstone for any back-related treatment? Today we present a guest blog post courtesy of physiotherapy group Kieser Australia to address

TO READ MORE ABOUT OUR COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing clinic CLICK HERE If you would like to have an appointment at CBD Doctors Melbourne please call 03 9077 9912 LAST UPDATED: 12/3/2020 Victoria and Australia remain completely