Why men see GPs less
Men are less likely than women to visit a GP, and more likely to wait until problems are advanced.
Regular check-ups help catch common conditions early.
Men's health, without the wait
Practical, straight-talking health care for men across Morisset and Lake Macquarie. Heart checks, skin checks, prostate questions, mental health, sexual health and injuries, sorted in one place on Yambo Street.
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Fees and eligibilityGP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
Good to know before you book
01A check-up does not need a reason
You do not need symptoms to book a health check.
Tap to see moreMany conditions, like high blood pressure and diabetes, have no early symptoms. A check-up picks them up early.
Book a health check02Bring all your concerns
Write down everything you want to cover, even the awkward stuff.
Tap to see moreAsk for a longer appointment if you have more than one thing to discuss.
Call (02) 4006 822203Mental health is health
Stress, low mood and anger are worth talking about.
Tap to see moreYour GP can help, and MensLine (1300 78 99 78) is available 24/7.
Mental health support04Pathology onsite
Blood tests can be collected at the clinic by 4Cyte Pathology.
Tap to see moreOften on the same day as your appointment, so there is no second trip.
Our servicesFind the care that fits
Choose a topic to see what is involved, what it costs, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes
Heart and metabolic health
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Australian men, and many risk factors have no symptoms. A Heart Health Check looks at blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight and lifestyle to estimate your risk.
Small changes to activity, diet, alcohol and smoking can make a real difference, and your GP can talk through treatment options where needed.
- 1Book a Heart Health Check
- 2Blood pressure and measurements
- 3Blood tests, collected onsite
- 4Your risk and a plan
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Who should have a Heart Health Check?
Adults 45 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from 30, or earlier if you have risk factors.
Do I need to fast for blood tests?
Not always. Your GP or the pathology form will tell you.
Questions about PSA testing
Prostate and bladder health
Changes in urination, such as a weak stream, getting up at night or urgency, are common as men age and are worth checking.
PSA testing for prostate cancer has benefits and possible harms. Your GP can help you decide whether testing is right for you, based on your age, family history and preferences.
- 1Talk through symptoms and family history
- 2Discuss the benefits and risks of PSA testing
- 3Tests if you choose them
- 4Referral to a urologist if needed
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Should I have a PSA test?
It is a personal decision. Discuss it with your GP, particularly from 50, or from 40 to 45 if prostate cancer runs in your family.
Is getting up at night normal?
It is common, but it can have several causes. Book a check.
Sun exposure and spots
Skin checks
Men in Australia have higher rates of melanoma than women, and outdoor work and sport around the lake add up. Regular skin checks help find changes early.
A head-to-toe skin check looks at moles and spots, including those you cannot see yourself. Skin cancer checks attract a fee at Morisset Doctors.
- 1Book a skin check
- 2Full examination with a dermatoscope
- 3Monitoring, biopsy or removal if needed
- 4Recall for your next check
What it costsSkin cancer checks and procedures attract a fee. Reception will confirm the cost.
How often should I have a skin check?
It depends on your risk. Your GP will advise.
What should I look for?
A new spot, or a spot that changes in size, shape or colour, or bleeds.
Stress, mood, sleep and alcohol
Mental health and wellbeing
Men are less likely to seek help for mental health, yet stress, low mood, anger, poor sleep and drinking more than usual are common signals that something needs attention.
Your GP can listen, help you understand what is going on, and arrange support such as a mental health treatment plan and referral to a psychologist.
- 1Book a longer appointment
- 2Talk it through
- 3Agree a plan
- 4Follow-up
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Is it confidential?
Yes. What you discuss is private.
Where can I get help after hours?
MensLine 1300 78 99 78 and Lifeline 13 11 14 are available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000.
Confidential and judgement-free
Sexual health and fertility
Erectile problems, changes in libido, testicular lumps, STI testing and fertility questions are all part of men's health. Erectile problems can also be an early sign of heart disease, so they are worth raising.
Your GP can assess, test and refer where needed, and talk about vasectomy and fertility.
- 1Book a confidential appointment
- 2Discussion and examination with consent
- 3Tests if needed
- 4Treatment or referral
What it costsConsultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Should I check my testicles?
Yes. Get to know what is normal and see your GP if you notice a lump, swelling or ache.
Can you refer for a vasectomy?
Yes. Your GP can discuss it and refer you.
Sport, work and back pain
Injuries, joints and work health
Back pain, sport injuries, joint pain and work injuries can be assessed and managed at the clinic, with orthopaedic consults available onsite and physiotherapy by referral.
WorkCover consultations attract a fee; bring your employer's details and claim number.
- 1Assessment
- 2Imaging if needed
- 3Treatment plan and certificates
- 4Physio or orthopaedic referral
What it costsWorkCover consultations attract a fee. Other consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients.
Can I see a physio here?
Your GP can refer you to a local physiotherapist.
Do you do pre-employment medicals?
Yes. These attract a fee.
Understanding men's health
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
Heart disease and men
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Australian men. Risk rises with age, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and family history.
A Heart Health Check estimates your five-year risk.
Prostate health
Prostate enlargement is common with age. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men.
PSA testing is a personal decision to discuss with your GP.
Which check do I need?
Choose the situation closest to yours. Your GP will tailor checks to your age, history and family history.
I want a general check-up
A general check covers blood pressure, weight and waist, blood tests for cholesterol and blood sugar, skin, mental health and lifestyle.
Next stepBook a long appointment and bring your questions.I am 45 or over
A Heart Health Check, bowel screening from 45 and a skin check are good places to start.
Next stepBook a Heart Health Check; blood tests are collected onsite.I have a spot that has changed
New or changing spots should be checked promptly. Skin cancer checks attract a fee.
Next stepBook a skin check.I am getting up at night to pass urine
Changes to urination can have several causes and are worth checking; your GP can also talk through PSA testing.
Next stepBook an appointment to talk through symptoms and options.I have been feeling low, stressed or angry
Stress, low mood and anger are common and treatable. Your GP can help and arrange support.
Next stepBook a longer appointment, or call MensLine on 1300 78 99 78.I have hurt my back or a joint
Your GP can assess, arrange imaging and refer to physiotherapy or onsite orthopaedics.
Next stepBook an appointment; WorkCover consultations attract a fee.Common men's health conditions
Many of these have no early symptoms, which is why regular checks matter.
01High blood pressureTap for details
High blood pressure
- Signs
- Usually none. Sometimes headaches.
- When to see a GP
- From 18, with checks at least every two years, more often if raised.
- Care
- Lifestyle changes and medicine where needed.
02Type 2 diabetesTap for details
Type 2 diabetes
- Signs
- Thirst, tiredness, passing urine often, or none.
- When to see a GP
- If you are 40 or over, overweight, or have a family history.
- Care
- Diet, activity, monitoring and medicine where needed.
03High cholesterolTap for details
High cholesterol
- Signs
- No symptoms.
- When to see a GP
- As part of a Heart Health Check from 45.
- Care
- Lifestyle changes and medicine if risk is high.
04Enlarged prostateTap for details
Enlarged prostate
- Signs
- Weak stream, getting up at night, urgency.
- When to see a GP
- If urination changes.
- Care
- Assessment, monitoring and treatment options.
05Skin cancerTap for details
Skin cancer
- Signs
- New or changing spots, sores that do not heal.
- When to see a GP
- Promptly for any changing spot.
- Care
- Monitoring, biopsy or removal.
06Depression and anxietyTap for details
Depression and anxiety
- Signs
- Low mood, irritability, poor sleep, drinking more.
- When to see a GP
- If it lasts more than two weeks.
- Care
- Talking therapy, lifestyle and medicine where needed.
07Erectile problemsTap for details
Erectile problems
- Signs
- Difficulty getting or keeping an erection.
- When to see a GP
- Any time; it can be an early sign of heart disease.
- Care
- Assessment of causes and treatment options.
08Sleep apnoeaTap for details
Sleep apnoea
- Signs
- Snoring, pauses in breathing, daytime sleepiness.
- When to see a GP
- If a partner notices snoring or pauses.
- Care
- Sleep study referral and treatment.
Small changes that add up
Move more
Aim for activity most days, such as a walk around the lake foreshore.
Eat well
More vegetables, wholegrains and fish, less processed food.
Watch the alcohol
No more than 10 standard drinks a week and 4 on any one day.
Quit smoking or vaping
Free support from Quitline on 13 78 48.
Sleep
Seven to nine hours helps mood, weight and heart health.
Stay connected
Mates, family and community groups help mental health.
A check-up does not need a reason
Book a men's health check with a GP who will give it to you straight, with blood tests collected onsite.
Book a men's health checkMyth or fact?
Test what you know about men's health. Choose an answer to reveal the explanation.
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Many risk factors for heart disease have no symptoms.
Blood pressure and cholesterol are often silent; checks find them.
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PSA testing is right for every man.
It is a personal decision with benefits and risks to discuss with your GP.
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Erectile problems can be an early sign of heart disease.
They are worth raising with your GP.
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Evidence, sources and advertising standards
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
Morisset Doctors advertises its services in line with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service. We do not use testimonials, offer inducements, or make claims about outcomes. Individual results and experiences vary. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.
The numbers worth knowing
0yearsHeart Health Check from
Or from 30 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
0yearsBowel screening from
A free home test every 2 years from 45 to 74.
0yearsYears between bowel tests
When results are normal.
0/7Hours, MensLine support
1300 78 99 78, every day.
What is due at this age?
Move the slider to see what generally applies. This is general information, not a personal plan, so talk it through with your GP.
Book a check40years
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- Testicular self-checksGet to know what is normal and see your GP if anything changes.
- Skin checksFrequency depends on your risk; ask your GP.
- Heart Health CheckA Medicare-funded check from 45, or from 30 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Bowel screeningA free home test kit every 2 years from 45 to 74.
- PSA discussionTalk through the benefits and risks of prostate testing, earlier with a family history.
- Lung cancer screeningFor people with a significant smoking history.
- Bone densityMedicare covers bone density scans from 70.
Everyone involved, around you
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of the care team to see how it fits together.
Youat the centre of your care
Men's health at every stage
Skin checks, sexual health, mental health, sport and work injuries.
Heart risk, blood pressure, weight, stress and sleep.
Bowel screening, PSA discussion, heart and skin checks.
Bone health, bladder health, memory and staying active.
Who can help
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with men's health. These team members list it among their interests.
GP and directorDr Ali ZubaidyBook now
Skin checks and procedures, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, chronic conditions and men's health.
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GP FellowDr Mofada HadiBook now
Chronic and complex care, geriatrics, mental health, skin cancer medicine and women's health.
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General practitionerDr Mohamod Ayaz NilamBook now
Acute and chronic adult medicine, with hospital experience in cardiology, paediatrics and emergency medicine. Joining November 2026.
Book nowMake the most of your appointment
A little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine with your consent.
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Your health, your choice
Book online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
Men's health questions, answered
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Are men's health checks bulk billed?
Consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients. Skin checks, procedures and WorkCover attract a fee.
Do I need a referral?
No. Book directly.
How long should I book for?
Ask for a longer appointment for a full check-up or more than one concern.
Can I get blood tests done here?
Yes. 4Cyte Pathology collects onsite.
Can I talk about mental health?
Yes. It is a normal part of a GP appointment.
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. Book online or call (02) 4006 8222.
How often should men have a check-up?
Your GP will advise; many men benefit from a check every one to two years, more often with health conditions.
Is PSA testing recommended for everyone?
It is a personal decision; your GP will explain the benefits and risks.
