Lara Medical Centre
Located in central Lara, Lara Medical Centre is part of the GMHBA family and is committed to providing personalised healthcare.
Caring for the Lara community
We support our patients and the community in their health journey, connecting them with access to general practice, dietetics and physiotherapy, with an emphasis on proactive and preventative care.
We welcome all patients, regardless of whether you're a GMHBA Health Insurance member or not.
8.30am - 6pm
Monday to Friday
03 5282 1926
laramedicalcentre@gmhba.com.au
1 Patullos Rd
Lara VIC 3212
Free parking available on-site via Patullos Rd. To plan your journey using public transport, visit Public Transport Victoria's website.
13SICK: 137 425
Medicare bulk-billed after hours service, offering telehealth and home visits nationwide.
Nurse on Call: 1300 606 024
Speak with a registered nurse at any time of the day or night.
AGPAL (Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that assesses and accredits general practices against nationally recognised quality and safety standards in healthcare.
Our services
- Cervical screening
- Chronic disease management
- Health assessments
- Men's health
- Paediatrics
- Skin checks and minor procedures
- Vaccinations
- Women's health
Fees and charges for Lara Medical Centre
Monday to Friday
| CATEGORY OF PAYMENT | Short | Standard | Long | Extra Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | $57.00 | $96.00 | $141.00 | $206.00 |
| Pension | $47.00 | $76.00 | $117.00 | $161.00 |
| Health Care Card | $53.00 | $81.00 | $123.00 | $166.00 |
| Medicare Rebate | $20.05 | $43.90 | $84.90 | $125.10 |
Short appointment: <6 mins (Item 3)
Standard appointment: 6-20 mins (Item 23)
Long appointment: 20-40 mins (Item 36)
Extra-long appointment >40 mins (Item 44)
The above fee table is a guide only. Fees will be charged at the doctor’s discretion. Please feel free to discuss your fee with your doctor/s. A quote can be supplied upon request for procedures. Investigations and referrals may incur an additional fee by the individual provider. Please contact the provider for a quote. After hours home visits are available by calling our Medical Deputising Service (13 SICK) on 13 74 25. In most cases, these visits will be bulk billed.
View here for more information on our billing policy, Workcover charges and Medicare rebates.
MyMedicare registration
MyMedicare is a voluntary, free patient registration model. It aims to enhance continuity of care through formalising the relationship between patients, their general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams at their preferred general practice location.
Patients registered with MyMedicare will also have access to longer GP telehealth consultations funded by the Medicare Benefit Scheme (MBS), and patients living in aged care will be eligible for more regular visits from a GP. All Medicare-eligible patients will benefit from triple bulk-billing incentives, meaning more services are fully covered.
You’re eligible to register in MyMedicare if you have a Medicare Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran Card, and either of the following for face-to-face visits recorded with the same practice in the previous 24 months:
- one face-to-face visit for practices in remote locations (MM 6 and 7)
- two face-to-face visits for practices in other locations.
If you would like to register with MyMedicare and choose one of our locations as your preferred medical centre, you can now register online or in person at our clinic.
To register online:
First, you will need to start the registration process in your Medicare Online Account. Find our medical centre in the list of registered GP clinics and submit your registration. Our medical centre staff will then accept the registration in the MyMedicare system.
To register in person:
Alternatively, you can visit our medical centre and fill out a registration form at reception. By signing the form, you are giving consent to our medical centre staff to register you in MyMedicare. Our practice staff will then complete the registration in the MyMedicare system for you.
If you choose not to register with MyMedicare, you’ll still be able to access the same quality of care from our healthcare providers.
For more information, visit the Department of Health website.
Meet the team
General Practitioner
Dr Cheng Ting graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne in 2007. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2015. With over 15 years of experience, Dr Ting has a passion for providing comprehensive care for all ages.
Areas of interest:
- Family medicine
- Weight and diabetes management
- Skin cancer and skin lesion procedures
- Sports injury management
- Travel medicine
Outside of work, Cheng enjoys spending time with family.
Cheng speaks English, Malay and Mandarin.
General Practitioner
Dr Cherian Paul completed his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at Sri Siddhartha Medical College in India in 2000. He earned his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2021. Dr Paul has more than 20 years of experience in general practice, including time working in hospital emergency departments.
Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Paediatrics
Outside of work, Cherian has a keen interest in both cricket and badminton.
Cherian speaks English, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.
General Practitioner
Dr Chris Yeaman graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University in 1988. He holds a Diploma from the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (1995). Chris is passionate about holistic general practice, providing care across all age groups.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Minor surgical procedures
- Wound care
- Shared antenatal care
- Geriatric medicine
- Palliative care
In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends while being passionate about gardening, photography and travel.
General Practitioner Registrar
Dr Damian Goodwin graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from James Cook University in 2021 and has completed the Associate Training Program with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). He has worked across community and hospital settings, gaining experience in general medicine, emergency care, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Areas of interest:
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Sexual health
- Preventative health
- Paediatrics
Outside of work, Damian enjoys cooking and being outdoors.
General Practitioner
Dr Meraz Hossain completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Dhaka in 2001 before becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Meraz brings a thoughtful, patient centred approach to everyday general practice.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Pregnancy
- Geriatric Care
Outside of work, Meraz enjoys travelling and spending time reading.
Meraz speaks English, Bangla, Hindi and Urdu.
General Practitioner
Dr Nicole Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) from Monash University in 2007 before completing her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at Deakin University in 2016. She transitioned from paramedicine to general practice, bringing experience from Barwon Health across paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology and palliative care. Nicole takes a collaborative approach, working closely with her patients to enhance their health and wellbeing at every stage of life.
Areas of interest:
- Women’s and children’s health
- Pregnancy management
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Preventative medicine
- LGBTQIA patient care
- Palliative care
Outside of work, Nicole loves beach days with her family and dog, tinkering in the shed and riding her bike.
General Practitioner
Dr Primna Kenneth graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Calicut University, India, in 2002. She also holds a Diploma in Children's Health and a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2022). Primna is passionate about providing holistic care.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Women’s health-IUD insertion
- Dermatology/skin cancer management and skin checks
- Chronic disease management
- Weight loss and nutrition
- Travel vaccinations
Outside of work, Primna enjoys spending time with family, reading books, and doing crafts like crochet and quilting.
Primna speaks English, Malayalam and Hindi.
General Practitioner
Dr Teah Mogae graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Monash University in 2009 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2016. She has completed extra training in obstetrics, gynaecology and children’s health. Teah is passionate about medical education and is a Royal Australian College of General Practitioners supervisor.
Areas of interest:
- Chronic disease management
- Women’s health (including antenatal care and contraception)
- Children’s health
- Preventative health
Outside of work, Teah enjoys baking, reading novels and spending time with her young family.
Teah speaks English and South African languages.
General Practitioner
Dr Vi Everton graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne in 2004. She went on to achieve Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2011. With over 20 years of experience, Vi provides comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of health needs.
Areas of interest:
- Paediatrics
- Preventative health
- Women's health
When she’s not at work, you’ll find Vi trying to keep up with her four active boys.
Vi speaks English, Vietnamese and Norwegian.
Dietitian
Adele graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Deakin University in 2006. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with 16 years’ experience in diabetes care, including a long‑standing role at Diabetes Victoria. Adele also has experience in mental health and eating disorder informed settings, taking a calm, compassionate, practical approach to help build confidence and sustainable habits.
Areas of interest:
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Eating disorders
Outside of work, Adele enjoys lifting weights, beach time, walking her dog and spending time with her young kids.
Physiotherapist
Jack graduated with a Master of Physiotherapy Practice and a Bachelor of Applied Science from La Trobe University in 2021, following a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Deakin University in 2013. Jack holds additional qualifications in dry needling, strength and conditioning, and Pilates.
Areas of interest:
- Return to sport/work
- Pre/post-surgical rehabilitation
- Tendon pain/tendinopathy
- Rotator cuff shoulder pain
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
When not at work, Jack enjoys tennis, working out at his home gym, and joining local parkruns. He’s also a fan of sci-fi movies and video games.
Jack offers physiotherapy services at Lara Medical Centre on Mondays and Fridays.
Why choose GMHBA?
Founded by cement workers in Geelong to make everyone feel cared for.
90 years on, as a not-for-profit health insurance and care company, that care still stands strong. Our size may have changed but who we are remains the same.
Your health and wellbeing are always put first because we want to make sure you get personalised cover for the moments that matter.
Whatever stage of life you’re at, we’re here for you.
FAQs
No, you do not need private health insurance to access the services at GMHBA Medical.
We welcome all patients, regardless of whether you're a GMHBA Health Insurance member or not.
If your circumstances require prompt access to a clinician, please call the practice on the contact details above.
For all emergencies, call triple zero (000) or visit the emergency department at your nearest hospital for urgent medical attention.
If you need to cancel or amend your appointment, we require you to inform us by calling the practice (during operating hours) at least 24 hours in advance.
Appointments are in high demand, and your advance notice will allow another patient to access that appointment time. View the late cancellation and non-attendance policy for further details.
GMHBA Medical operates as a private billing practice, which provides patients with sustainable, high-quality care. View the fees and important information here for further details.
If you have any complaints or feedback regarding services provided at GMHBA Medical, please contact the Practice Manager directly.
We are committed to addressing all feedback promptly and respectfully to ensure the highest standard of care.
GMHBA Medical Belmont, Practice Manager
Phone: 03 5297 3725
Email: hub.belmont@gmhba.com.au
GMHBA Medical Geelong, Practice Manager
Phone: 5292 4080
Email: hub.geelong@gmhba.com.au
Lara Medical Centre, Practice Manager
Phone: 03 5282 1926
Email: laramedicalcentre@gmhba.com.au
South Barwon Medical Centre, Practice Manager
Phone: 03 5243 1111
Email: southbarwonmedical@gmhba.com.au
If you would like to register with MyMedicare and choose one of our locations as your preferred medical centre, you can find out how to register online here or do it in person at our clinic.