July-August 2016 Oceania Edition

Business View Australia - July - August 2016 131 AT A GLANCE WHO: Geelong Cosmetic & Laser Medical Centre  WHAT: Doctor-run clinic offering medical and cosmetic treatments, specializing in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, skin checks, and leg vein treatments.   WHERE: 110 McKillop Street, Geelong VIC 3220  WEBSITE: geelonglasermedical.com.au Medical Centre more than fits the above criteria.   Originally establishedas theGeelong Leg Vein Centre in 1991 by Dr. Garth Dicker, the clinic has since grown into a multi-discipline treatment center for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Dicker was one of the first doctors in Australia to work on lasers in 1996 and he started incorporating more cosmetic options in his clinic by the mid-2000s. Though Dr. Dicker has since retired into his other practice, the clinic is headed by the very capable Dr. Barbra Ward. Dr. Ward has worked as a general practitioner in Geelong since 2006, starting work at the Geelong Cosmetic & Laser Medical Centre in 2011, growing a loyal patient base since.  Aside from her, the clinic is staffed by a expert team including a vascular surgeon, cosmetic nurse, two dermal clinicians and a laser therapist, who deliver excellent care to each patient that walks through the practice’s doors.   Doctors who care about their patients  In contrast to many other locations which offer cosmetic treatments, the Geelong clinic is a doctor-run facility