General Practice
General Practice at Vera.
We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality general practice care.
As the cornerstone of primary healthcare, general practice plays an essential role in maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, and our community.
Whether you're looking for preventive care, management of chronic conditions, or treatment for acute illnesses, general practice at Vera provides comprehensive and personalised care that meets the diverse needs of patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Vera GP Team
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Dr Preveena Nair
General Practitioner
MBBS (University of Adelaide 2008), FRACGP (2013), ACNEM Primary Modules 2015, Biobalance (2022), Mater GP Antenatal Shared Care
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Dr Danielle Arabena
General Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, NDC Accredited Practitioner
FRACGP, IBCLC, MBBS, B Nursing, B Business in Communications
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Dr Challis Paterson
General Practitioner
Bachelor of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences B.ExNS (UQ, 2014), Doctor of Medicine MD, (UQ, 2018), FRACGP 2025
Dr Preveena is a warm and compassionate practitioner and enjoys seeing a broad range of general practice presentations. She is passionate about supporting her patients using evidence-based integrative medicine.
Her services include —
Integrative medicine
Cervical screening test
Consults for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Mental Health Care Plan & Consults
Chronic Disease Management Plans & Team Care Arrangements
Antenatal care
Implanon insertions
WorkCover
If you are booking in for any other services or procedures not listed above, please contact us.
Services with Dr Preveena Nair
GP Appointment Fees — Dr Preveena Nair
|
Service |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Out-of-pocket cost after rebate |
Initial / review consultation (60 minutes) |
$365.00 |
$197.90 |
$167.10 |
|
Initial / review consultation (45 minutes) |
$270.00 |
$122.15 |
$147.85 |
|
*Review consultation (30 minutes) |
$205.00 |
$82.90 |
$122.10 |
|
* Review consultation (15 minutes) |
$105.00 |
$42.85 |
$62.15 |
* If required
Extended appointments may incur additional charges at the practitioner’s discretion.
Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Medicare rebates are current as of 1st July 2024.
Dr Danielle is a GP with expertise in perinatal and breastfeeding medicine. Limited spaces are available for non-perinatal general practice patients.
She cares for families through —
Shared care
Antenatal visits
Postpartum reviews
Mastitis support
Lactation support
Antenatal lactation education
Crying / fuss / sleep issues in newborns
Birth Debriefs for mother and partner
Focussed psychological strategies counselling
Mental health care plans
Care plans
If you are interested in booking in for any other procedures or services not listed above, please contact us.
Services with Dr Danielle Arabena
GP Appointment Fees — Dr Danielle Arabena
|
Service |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Out-of-pocket cost after rebate |
Mother & Baby Consultation (90 minutes) |
$400.00 |
$197.90 |
$202.10 |
|
Initial or Review GP Consultation / Birth Debrief / Lactation Consultation (60 minutes) |
$365.00 |
$197.90 |
$167.10 |
|
Initial or Review GP Consultation (45 minutes) |
$270.00 |
$122.15 |
$147.85 |
|
*Review consultation (30 minutes) |
$205.00 |
$82.90 |
$122.10 |
|
* Review consultation (15 minutes) |
$105.00 |
$42.85 |
$62.15 |
* If required
Extended appointments may incur additional charges at the practitioner’s discretion.
Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Medicare rebates are current as of 1st July 2024.
Services with Dr Challis Paterson
Dr Challis is a GP with special interest in women's health.
Challis is passionate about empowering women through education and comprehensive care. She understands that women are physiologically, hormonally, and metabolically unique, requiring personalised approaches to healthcare.
Challis also sees children and male patients.
Her areas of interest include —
Menstrual health and hormonal management
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Perimenopause and menopause support
Mental health and anxiety
Antenatal care
Lifestyle and longevity medicine
Metabolic Health
Skin checks and excisions
If you are interested in booking in for any other procedures or services not listed above, please contact us.
GP Appointment Fees — Dr Challis Paterson
|
Service |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Out-of-pocket cost after rebate |
Initial / review consultation (60 minutes) |
$365.00 |
$197.90 |
$167.10 |
|
Initial / review consultation (45 minutes) |
$270.00 |
$122.15 |
$147.85 |
|
*Review consultation (30 minutes) |
$205.00 |
$82.90 |
$122.10 |
|
* Review consultation (15 minutes) |
$105.00 |
$42.85 |
$62.15 |
* If required
Extended appointments may incur additional charges at the practitioner’s discretion.
Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Medicare rebates are current as of 1st July 2024.