Priority Health Group in Emerald, Queensland | Doctor

Priority Health Group

Locality: Emerald, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4910 7800

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25.01.2022 With Level 3 restrictions in force from today please continue to be vigilant and maintain social distancing at all times, continue hand hygiene and stay at home if you are unwell. Our practice will not provide return to work medical certificates if you show cold or flu like symptoms until your symptoms have resolved and you have returned a negative COVID 19 test. Our practices have implemented additional risk mitigation measures for all patients with a recent travel history to Victoria. Dr Varsani

21.01.2022 Priority Medicals. Coal Board and Pre Employment Medicals. Book now on 4910 7802 Priority Medicals. On time. Every time.

21.01.2022 PHG extends their thanks to Managing Director Saru Chifadza, Business Manager Jyothi Varsani , eSparsa Clinic Manager Lanie Vaughan, Practice Manager Daman Takkar and Lead Nurse Skin and Cosmetics Connie Saunders for their combined efforts in opening up Central Highlands first Day Spa on Saturday. Another PHG first. From concept to go live in 3 weeks. This can only be achieved by dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering excellence in customer care and service ...delivery. The Day Spa extends our concept of wellness to treating body mind and spirit. Now open at 1/6 Mayfair Dr Emerald

20.01.2022 Please continue to be vigilant with the easing of restrictions in Qld. Community transmission is active in NSW and Victoria. Anyone with a fever or cold and flu symptoms is strongly advised to isolate at home and get COVID 19 testing. Yesterdays 4 corners story is a powerful reminder of the importance of social distancing, hand washing, covering your cough and getting tested.... PHG commends the courage and the commitment of front line health workers in Australia and around the world who put others above themselves in fighting this pandemic. Dr Varsani

19.01.2022 Our PHG Brisbane team Managing Director Saru Chifadza, Finance Director Kastur Varsani, Business Manager Jyothi Varsani. The back end team manages our Payroll, Compliance, IT, Quality Control and Medical education processes. 5 years in PHG continues to strive to deliver on time high quality clinical services with the support of these amazing women.

18.01.2022 PHG constantly assesses community risk levels for COVID 19 transmission to protect our staff and patients. Due to sustained community transmission in parts of Victoria and NSW and recent cases in Brisbane all patients from these regions will be required to undertake additional health screening before being seen in our clinics. As a condition of entry to our clinics all patients must sanitise their hands on entry and on leaving our clinics. ... Patients with minor coughs colds and flu like symptoms are strongly advised to stay at home and isolate until your symptoms resolve and you return a Negative COVID test. PHG, QML and the Respiratory clinic undertakes testing in Emerald. Please ensure you continue to adhere to social distancing at all times. Dr Varsani CEO Priority Health Group

18.01.2022 Emerald Surgery proud sponsors of the August Golf medal Emerald Golf Club Peter Bailey

17.01.2022 Emerald Surgery renovations completed. Dr Varsani returns to Emerald Surgery on Monday 24th August. This brings to a close a 6 month integration project to bring this clinic up to modern practice standards. PHG thanks all our staff and contractors who have worked tirelessly to make this happen... Saru Chifadza Managing Director Priority Health Group

16.01.2022 Get tested. Drive through COVID 19 testing now available at Emerald Surgery. Book online or call 4910 7800.

16.01.2022 I came to Emerald to complete my RACGP Fellowship training 7 years ago. The plan was to stay for 6 months and move back to Brisbane. 7 years on the Priority Health Group employs some of the most caring and dedicated profressionals I have worked with who care for over 15000 active patients. It has been an incredible journey filled with joy and at times with heart break as we walk with our patients to help them through the ups and downs of life.... Rural General Practice for me has been a personal journey of discovery, commitment, community, academic rigour, faith and a sense of purpose. I would like to thank all our patients, staff and medical students who continue to place their trust in our clinics. Dr Varsani

16.01.2022 Another first for the Central Highlands and the Priority Health Group. We are proud to launch the regions first Day Spa facility lead by our eSparsa team. The clinic at Mayfair offers a range of holistic treatments to de stress and rejuvenate. Opens Saturday 13 June.... Call our eSparsa team on 1300 045 500 to make a booking.

15.01.2022 Emerald Surgery - 46 Ruby Street will be closed for scheduled maintenance as part of our ongoing refurbishment from: Monday,17-Aug-20 till Friday, 21-Aug-20 Dr Varsani will be available during this period and consulting from Priority Health Group - 53 Ruby Street Clinic.... We thank you in advance for any inconvenience caused. Online booking available via: website - www.priorityhealthgroup.com.au HotDoc app or 49107800

15.01.2022 PHG launches Priority Medicals. Call 4910 7802 to book your Coal Board or Pre Employment Medicals. Priority Medicals. On time. Every time.

14.01.2022 PHG congratulates Jodi Wright on her promotion to Administration Manager. Jodi is a Lead Nurse with an interest in management responsible for the day to day operational flow of patients at 53 Ruby St. She also audits quality processes at both 46 and 53 Ruby St. Across both clinics PHG continues to see up to 200 patients per day. Our nursing team proactively manage booking schedules to ensure your waiting times are kept to a minimum Congratulations Jodi.

13.01.2022 Saru our Cosmetic Injector is in town this Friday and Saturday. Saru is a highly skilled and trained Cosmetic Injector. She has trained under Dr Varsani, Dr Ben... Chan, Dr Gaby Casewell and has attended workshops and cosmetic conferences in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and London. eSparsa is the only clinic in the Central Highlands that gives you a no obligation complimentary cosmetic consultation, choice of all TGA injectables brands available in Australia and 24x7 post treatment aftercare. When quality and safety matters make an appointment to see how we can tailor a treatment to help you achieve the best cosmetic outcome within your budget. eSparsa. Redefining beauty.

13.01.2022 We are pleased to appoint Sue Pippin as Nurse Manager. Sue has more than 25 years of nursing experience and she also holds a Bachelor in Public Health and a Certificate in Training and Assessing. Sue will be responsible for mentoring our nurses and clinical quality assurance in relation to Accreditation. Well done Sue. Saru Chifadza RN... Managing Director Priority Health Group See more

10.01.2022 Now recruiting for Registered Nurses and Medical Receptionists. Multiple positions. No experience required. Requirements 1. Excellent communications skills 2. Caring... 3. Ability to multitask Please email your CV and cover letter to: [email protected] Saru Chifadza Managing Director

09.01.2022 Final year medical student Callum Press completes his 6 weeks elective placement before graduating this year and commencing Rural Generalist training. We wish Callum all the best for his future training and look forward to welcoming him back to the region. Calums journey in his own words:... My 6 weeks of placement at the Priority Health Group in Emerald has been very enjoyable and rewarding. There has been a mix of valuable learning experiences that I have been able to partake in, which have been particularly relevant due to my interest in pursuing a career as a Rural Generalist. Some of these include: observing a wide range of consultations which helped to reinforce gaps in my knowledge particularly in women and child health as well as dermatological conditions; conducting solo consultations under guidance of Dr Varsani; sitting in on telehealth consultations; observing and assisting in a range of procedures; and attending the cosmetics clinic to see a side of medicine completely new to me. I went from having no practical suturing experience to now being confident in them after building experience over several cases. Dr Varsani has acted as a great mentor, counselling me on not only medical knowledge but also the other areas involved in the management of a rural general practice, such as business considerations; the importance of a well functioning team, and the challenges of remote medicine. I was always made to feel extremely welcome and encouraged to grow and reinforce my skills as a student doctor, an invaluable opportunity for my last semester before graduation and I have definitely improved in my competence as a doctor. I am interested in becoming a rural generalist for a variety of reasons. Having grown up in a rural area, it is familiar to me and I enjoy the lifestyle a lot as well as the strong sense of community spirit in rural areas. Furthermore, the challenges and breadth of practice for a rural doctor is unparalleled in other areas of medicine which I think is both rewarding and makes every day more interesting. I am also certainly conscious of the strong need for more rural doctors and this just reinforces my choice in this path.

07.01.2022 Our thanks go to Steve and his team from All Saints electrical for installing our new surgical light at Emerald Surgery. The practice is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and we thank you in advance for any inconvenience caused.

06.01.2022 Please cancel your appointment at least 2 hours before if you can not attend so that we can give this to another patient. Our clinics are at capacity and we are turning away people who need on the day appointments.

06.01.2022 A polite reminder to all our patients that PHG has a ZERO tolerance policy for abusive, aggressive or racist behaviour towards our staff. These patients will be excluded from our practices. We are currently operating at capacity and are having to turn away patients. As a courtesy to other patients and the community it is vital you call to cancel your appointment 2 hours before your scheduled time so that we can allocate this to someone who may need to see our doctors urgently. Patients who fail to cancel their appointment may be charged a non attendance fee .

05.01.2022 A polite reminder that Emerald Surgery at 46 Ruby St is closed from Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August to complete renovation works. For this week Dr Varsani will practice across the road back at 53 Ruby. The practice is being painted and completes a 5 month modernisation program after 11 years in operation and after PHG took over the practice in January 2020.... With new Doctors coming soon both clinics on Ruby St now offers a 15 consulting room and 3 procedure room capacity allowing us to see more General Practice, Occupational Health and Skin Cancer patients on time. We look forward to welcoming you back to Emerald Surgery on Monday 24 August. Saru Chifadza Managing Director Priority Health Group

05.01.2022 PHG welcomes Lanie Vaughan to the eSparsa Clinical team as our new Emerald Clinic Manager. Our Mayfair clinic has been transformed to an exclusive day spa facility and our Coles clinic into a Skin, Laser and Injectables clinic. Lanie brings new services, energy and depth of experience to ensure we continue to exceed our clients expectations. eSparsa Cosmetic Clinic now open at The Plaza Shopping Complex Monday to Friday from 9am onwards and our Day Spa facility at Mayfair by appointment.

04.01.2022 Our management team presents to our Emerald Golf Club winners of the August monthly medal: Saru Chifadza Managing Director ... Jyothi Varsani Business Manager Daman Takkar Practice Manager Lanie Vaughan Clinic Manager eSparsa With practice principal Dr Varsani Thank you to Peter Bailey for hosting our team today.

04.01.2022 In uncertain times it is easy to focus on negativity. Staying positive and appreciating our loved ones helps us cope with our current challenges. Well done to everyone in the Central Highlands for your part in preventing COVID in our region. Thank you to Jenny Nuss and the Avalon Nursing Home team for the recognition of the care we provide our residents. ... PHG remains committed to ensure we continue to provide quality on time care. We are at capacity and working hard to recruit more Doctors and Nurses. We thank you for your patience.

03.01.2022 Do you have what it takes to be a PHG GP ? Caring, listens, knowledgeable, tactile, evidence based, flexible, efficient, teacher, team player. PHG and Emerald Surgery with over 18000 active patients are now recruiting for FRACGP Fellowed Doctors for an established patient base.... The Practice offers a dynamic and well supported work environment with 6 full time nurses and full time IT and practice management support. Our clinics allow you to develop and expand knowledge in General Practice, Skin and Skin Surgery, Occupational Health, and Cosmetics. Industry leading remuneration packages Email CV: [email protected] Saru Chifadza Managing Director Priority Health Group

03.01.2022 With an average wait time of 8 mins and a target to see our patients within 15 mins of arrival PHG sets and delivers leading benchmarks for service delivery.

03.01.2022 Tired of waiting over 4 weeks to get a GP appointment ? PHG offers on the day appointments and most of our Doctors have next day availability. On the day appointments are best booked on HotDoc as the system opens availability from midnight. Our practice is supported by an outstanding team of highly experienced and skilled nurses to ensure our patients are seen as soon as possible with minimal wait times.

02.01.2022 Day 1 Covid 19 drive through. Lead Nurse Connie Saunders taking charge in full PPE. Connie started with PHG in 2016 and has never wavered in her commitment to our patients. As well as leading our eSparsa Cosmetic Clinic in Emerald, Connie plays a very important role in supporting our PDT treatments and assisting with Skin Cancer surgery.... From Microdermabrasion, to suturing to COVID 19 testing, our nurses always rise to any challenge. Feeling very proud of our nursing team. Dr Varsani

02.01.2022 The Priority Health Group is only 3 weeks away from completing a major refurbishment of Emerald Surgery. We would like to acknowledge our local trades for completing the work to a very high standard and around practice opening times. Cabinentary: John Laverack... Electrical: Steve from All Saints Flooring: Allens Carpets Carpentry: Troy from CH Constructions. See more

01.01.2022 PHG is ramping up health prevention and screening. If you are: - 45 to 49 years old - 75+ years old - Indigenous... - experiencing a mental health concern - experiencing a chronic medical condition Our staff will discuss ways we can help you to improve your physical and mental health through bulk billed health assessments and management plans PHG takes an integrated and a holistic approach to your well being. PHG. Quality. Patient centred care.

01.01.2022 Happy International Nurses Day to our valued nurses.

01.01.2022 Another blow to rural GPs and our patients. GPs are taught to interpret ECGs from medical school and to imply only Cardiologist can read them and then to reduce the Medicare rebate for our patients is not only insulting but dangerous for patients who may need them but may not be able to afford it. Another attack on the viability of Rural General Practice. The AMA, the RACGP, the Rural Doctors Association have been blind sided by this decision, do not support this move and hav...e called it out for what it is, a dangerous cost cutting measure as have the Federal Opposition. We are strongly advocating for this decision to be reversed. Lachlan Millar MP Ken ODowd MP https://www.abc.net.au//medicare-changes-to-heart/12496894