Australian men live 4 years less than women on average — partly because they see a GP less often. We're here to change that. From Heart Health Checks and prostate screening to mental wellbeing and erectile dysfunction, our GPs make the conversation easy and the care evidence-based. Bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients, with walk-ins welcome 7 days a week (*where accommodated).
Dr Faisal Siddiqui is a senior General Practitioner at Botanic Ridge Doctors with international training across West Africa, Asia and the United Kingdom. He completed his General Practice specialisation at the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) and holds a Master of Public Health.
Dr Siddiqui serves as an RACGP Examiner and has clinical interests in diabetes, paediatrics, psychiatry, and sexual and reproductive health. He is also experienced with WorkCover, Transport Accident Commission and Centrelink claims.
Heart disease is Australia's #1 killer of men. The good news: a 30-minute Medicare-funded assessment can identify your risk and prevent up to 80% of heart attacks and strokes through early action.
Eligible men aged 45–74 (or 30–74 if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) qualify for a Medicare-funded Heart Health Check every 12 months. We assess your absolute cardiovascular risk by combining blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, blood sugar, family history, smoking status and lifestyle.
BP, cholesterol panel, glucose, BMI, family history. We use the validated Australian CVD risk calculator to give you a 5-year risk percentage.
Lifestyle changes, medications if needed (statins, BP), referrals for ECG/echo, and a clear plan for follow-up.
Repeat your Heart Health Check every 12 months to track your progress and catch new risk factors early.
Bulk billed under Medicare The Heart Health Check is bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Book a Heart Health Check1 in 8 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA testing is a sensitive screening tool, and our GPs help you make an informed decision about whether and when to be tested — based on your age, family history and personal risk factors.
Three-quarters of suicide deaths in Australia are men. We're committed to making mental health care as easy and confidential as any other GP visit — no jargon, no stigma, no rush.
Our GPs prepare GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP), which give you Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year. We can refer you to our onsite psychologist or to a male therapist of your choice.
Medicare-funded plan giving you rebates for psychology sessions. Allow 30 minutes for the appointment.
Talking therapies, medication options, and lifestyle counselling — your GP will help you find the right combination.
Confidential conversations, no judgement, evidence-based help — including referrals to specialist drug & alcohol services.
Often the first sign of poor mental health. We assess for depression, sleep apnoea, low testosterone and lifestyle drivers.
Sexual health concerns are extremely common — and almost always treatable. Our GPs handle these conversations with discretion, kindness and clinical expertise.
From weekend warrior knees to chronic back pain — our GPs and onsite physiotherapists provide rapid assessment, imaging referrals, and integrated rehabilitation.
Onsite Allied Health makes coordinated care fast: book a GP review for an acute injury, walk down the corridor for physio in the same week, and let us co-ordinate everything via a Chronic Disease Management Plan if needed.
Obesity and metabolic health drive much of men's chronic disease — diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnoea, joint pain, even low testosterone. Our GPs offer evidence-based weight management including dietetic referral, prescription support and Chronic Disease Management Plans.
Book a Heart Health Check — it's free under Medicare for men 45–74, takes about 30 minutes, and gives you a full snapshot. We'll cover BP, cholesterol, glucose, weight, family history. From there your GP will recommend any further tests.
It depends on your age, family history and personal preference. PSA testing is most beneficial for men aged 50–69 (or 40s if you have an affected first-degree relative). We'll have a balanced conversation about the pros and cons and let you decide.
Not for us — we discuss it daily. ED is extremely common and almost always treatable. Most men feel better immediately just having had the conversation. The first appointment is usually 20–30 minutes.
Absolutely. A Mental Health Treatment Plan opens up Medicare-rebated psychology sessions — you can try therapy alone first. Medication is one tool among many; not a default.
Yes — several of our GPs are men. You can request a male GP when booking online via HotDoc.
Bulk-billed consultations for eligible Medicare patients. Some procedures may attract a private fee — please contact reception to confirm costs at booking. Open 7 days, walk-ins accommodated where possible.
Important: The information on this page is general health information only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice from a qualified health practitioner. Outcomes vary between individuals — your GP will assess your specific situation and recommend the right approach for you. If you have urgent symptoms, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
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