Drysdale Clinic :: About Us


	History: The Drysdale Clinic was established in 1984 at 36 Princess Street, Drysdale. Dr David Walder and Dr David Unkenstein joined in 1995 and 1996. In the year 2000, Dr David Walder and Dr David Unkenstein built the Drysdale Clinic in Collins Street on the 16th October 2000. In May 2007 the Drysdale Clinic was extended due to growth of the area and the need for more doctors.
	Staff: Our friendly reception staff are Sharon, Jenny, Debbie, Vivien and Kathy. They are available to make appoinments and help you in any way they can. Helen, our practice manager, deals with all the practice policies and procedures, billing enquiries, privacy issues and complaints.
	Nurses: Our caring nurses are Karen H, Karen L, Bellinda, Kate, Fiona, Kim and Leesa. They are trained in wound care, immunisations, diabetes and minor surgical procedures.
	Osteopaths: Our osteopaths are Dr Belinda Kelly and Dr. Caroline Chee. Osteopathy is a system of health care that focuses on the treatment of the physical body, the joints, muscles and connective tissue with "hands on" techniques such as deep tactile pressure, stretching and manipulation.
	Allied Health: Bellinda is our diabetes educator. Her role is to educate our newly diagnosed diabetic patients and also to assist our ongoing diabetic patients. This is a free service to the patients of our clinic.
	Dietician: Mrs Sally Hanks is our accredited dietician.