Wishing our patients a restful and enjoyable holiday period. We look forward to continuing to care for you from Monday, January 6, 2025.
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Your Home-Visit, Family GP
Dr Gal Strasberg
FRACGP MBBS BAppSc
Fully Bulk-Billed
Now offering Allergy-Testing Service
Serving Stanthorpe and Surrounds
(Dalveen to Glen Aplin)
Mon-Thu: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Fri: 8 am to 1 pm
Closed Public Holidays
Phone: 0488-10-20-30
Fax: (07) 3740-4788
email: strasbergmedical@gmail.com
a little bit about us
Dr Gal Strasberg FRACGP, MBBS, BAppSc
Dr. Gal is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), having received his training in Australia. In 2021, he moved to Applethorpe, Queensland, with the goal of starting a bulk-billed, rural general practice that brings the doctor and clinic directly to your home.
The Strasberg Medical team is eager to embrace innovations in health technology and adjust to the evolving needs of rural general practice. Using point-of-care technologies and diagnostics, his team at Strasberg Medical offers a fully bulk-billed, home-visit general practice service in addition to a clinic-based allergy testing service.
Dr. Gal is committed to ongoing professional development with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Harvard University, and Stanford University in the United States. Two areas of particular interest are the use of artificial intelligence platforms in healthcare delivery and point-of-care ultrasound.
The Strasberg Medical team is eager to embrace innovations in health technology and adjust to the evolving needs of rural general practice. Using point-of-care technologies and diagnostics, his team at Strasberg Medical offers a fully bulk-billed, home-visit general practice service in addition to a clinic-based allergy testing service.
Dr. Gal is committed to ongoing professional development with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Harvard University, and Stanford University in the United States. Two areas of particular interest are the use of artificial intelligence platforms in healthcare delivery and point-of-care ultrasound.
What we do differently and why it benefits you
Strasberg Medical is excited to provide our General Practice patients with point-of-care ultrasound using the ButterflyIQ+, a state-of-the art medical technology facilitating whole-body imaging in real-time at patients' homes. This is among several new technologies we have recently integrated into our home-based General Practice service.
Our team is re-imagining the medical consult and continually striving to improve the patient experience through better diagnostic accuracy and timeliness, as well as incorporating technologies to strengthen procedural safety, accuracy, and comfort.
Rural General Practice is evolving and we embrace opportunities to support accessible, high quality care for our rural community.
A big thanks to The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) who are supporting rural clinics such as ours with Point-of-Care Ultrasound training and who demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes in regional, rural and remote communities.
Our team is re-imagining the medical consult and continually striving to improve the patient experience through better diagnostic accuracy and timeliness, as well as incorporating technologies to strengthen procedural safety, accuracy, and comfort.
Rural General Practice is evolving and we embrace opportunities to support accessible, high quality care for our rural community.
A big thanks to The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) who are supporting rural clinics such as ours with Point-of-Care Ultrasound training and who demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving patient outcomes in regional, rural and remote communities.
ALLERGY TESTING AND ASTHMA SERVICE
1 in 5 Australians experience some form of allergic disease and 1 in 10 experience asthma. Indeed, Australian children experience the highest prevalence of food allergy in the world. Allergic conditions can be debilitating, impacting upon a patient's quality of life, employment and recreational pursuits.
Sadly, allergic conditions often remain undiagnosed or suboptimally treated due to a lack of awareness about testing and treatment options, and limited availability of doctors with relevant training and experience. Interestingly, about 80% of people with asthma also have positive allergy tests and it can sometimes be useful to know about allergic triggers, particularly if symptoms don't improve as expected with standard treatments.
Common allergic conditions include:
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Some types of Asthma
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Urticaria (hives)
• Insect allergy
• Food allergies/sensitivities
Over the past few years I have undertaken further education and training in order to perform skin prick allergy testing, widely recognised as the gold-standard method of identifying specific allergens associated with allergic conditions. This safe, reliable, and convenient method of testing provides rapid results (usually within 15 - 20 minutes) and is well-tolerated by adults and even small children. Common allergens tested for include, but are not limited to, pollens, grasses, dust mites, egg, nuts, fruits, and animals. In some cases, a specialised "prick to prick" test (using the actual food) may be performed when commercially prepared extracts of the allergen are not available.
Once specific triggers are identified, our service offers a range of treatments to optimally manage different allergic conditions.
Skin prick testing may not be appropriate for all types of allergic disease and certain medications may need to be adjusted or withheld prior to testing. I recommend patients see their regular GP for medication review prior to undertaking any form of allergy testing.
From Friday, 17th November, 2023, Strasberg Medical is excited to offer Stanthorpe and surrounds a bulk-billed Allergy Testing and Asthma Service. Consultations will take place in Applethorpe and require 30 - 60 minutes. Priority is given to Strasberg Medical's regular patients.
Sadly, allergic conditions often remain undiagnosed or suboptimally treated due to a lack of awareness about testing and treatment options, and limited availability of doctors with relevant training and experience. Interestingly, about 80% of people with asthma also have positive allergy tests and it can sometimes be useful to know about allergic triggers, particularly if symptoms don't improve as expected with standard treatments.
Common allergic conditions include:
• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Some types of Asthma
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Urticaria (hives)
• Insect allergy
• Food allergies/sensitivities
Over the past few years I have undertaken further education and training in order to perform skin prick allergy testing, widely recognised as the gold-standard method of identifying specific allergens associated with allergic conditions. This safe, reliable, and convenient method of testing provides rapid results (usually within 15 - 20 minutes) and is well-tolerated by adults and even small children. Common allergens tested for include, but are not limited to, pollens, grasses, dust mites, egg, nuts, fruits, and animals. In some cases, a specialised "prick to prick" test (using the actual food) may be performed when commercially prepared extracts of the allergen are not available.
Once specific triggers are identified, our service offers a range of treatments to optimally manage different allergic conditions.
Skin prick testing may not be appropriate for all types of allergic disease and certain medications may need to be adjusted or withheld prior to testing. I recommend patients see their regular GP for medication review prior to undertaking any form of allergy testing.
From Friday, 17th November, 2023, Strasberg Medical is excited to offer Stanthorpe and surrounds a bulk-billed Allergy Testing and Asthma Service. Consultations will take place in Applethorpe and require 30 - 60 minutes. Priority is given to Strasberg Medical's regular patients.
START THE CONVERSATION...
Do you feel you've lost control?
Can't seem to quit smoking...
One social drink turns into a bottle...
Can't start the day without a pill or joint...
Too much or too little on the plate...
You are not alone.
Living in a regional or rural area does not mean help isn't around.
I will LISTEN. We will work TOGETHER to achieve the best outcomes.
Are you ready for a change?
Great! We are here to help.
Dr Gal Strasberg is a GP with Special Interest in:
- Smoking Cessation -
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction -
- Eating Disorders -
- Autism Spectrum Disorder -
- ADHD -
Can't seem to quit smoking...
One social drink turns into a bottle...
Can't start the day without a pill or joint...
Too much or too little on the plate...
You are not alone.
Living in a regional or rural area does not mean help isn't around.
I will LISTEN. We will work TOGETHER to achieve the best outcomes.
Are you ready for a change?
Great! We are here to help.
Dr Gal Strasberg is a GP with Special Interest in:
- Smoking Cessation -
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction -
- Eating Disorders -
- Autism Spectrum Disorder -
- ADHD -
watch our video to learn more
With so many clinics now privately billing, how do we stay bulk billing?
Good question!
At Strasberg Medical we believe that Australians should have access to high quality, bulk-billed medical care.
As a family-operated medical service with relatively lower overheads we can make it happen, no one is getting rich around here.
Getting to know you as a person, taking the time to listen, and improving your health is what keeps motivating us.
As a family-operated medical service with relatively lower overheads we can make it happen, no one is getting rich around here.
Getting to know you as a person, taking the time to listen, and improving your health is what keeps motivating us.
Dr Gal's other areas of interest
In addition to being able to look after the whole family (Paediatrics, Adult Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Mental Health), Dr Gal has special interest in the following areas, some may be subject to private billing (not because your doctor is greedy, but because Medicare doesn’t fully cover them):
Evidence-based pharmacological treatment for Weight loss and Obesity
Management of Type 2 Diabetes and The Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)
Sexual health, Erectile dysfunction, and Libido issues
Minimally invasive aesthetic medicine procedures (including neurotoxin treatments)
Treatment of Hair Loss
Evidence-based pharmacological treatment for Weight loss and Obesity
Management of Type 2 Diabetes and The Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)
Sexual health, Erectile dysfunction, and Libido issues
Minimally invasive aesthetic medicine procedures (including neurotoxin treatments)
Treatment of Hair Loss
Does Dr Gal travel to my area? More than likely, yes!
At Strasberg Medical, we specialise in bringing the clinic to you! This is an innovative service which seeks to provide accessible, high-quality care to the local community within the comfort of their home.
As we only have one local practicing doctor at this time, we are limited to servicing the regions listed below. We thank you for your understanding and hope to be able to expand the service in the future.
Regions covered:
Stanthorpe and surrounds
Dalveen
Cottonvale
Pozieres
Thulimbah
The Summit
Applethorpe
Amiens
Bapaume
Severnlea
Glen Aplin
As we only have one local practicing doctor at this time, we are limited to servicing the regions listed below. We thank you for your understanding and hope to be able to expand the service in the future.
Regions covered:
Stanthorpe and surrounds
Dalveen
Cottonvale
Pozieres
Thulimbah
The Summit
Applethorpe
Amiens
Bapaume
Severnlea
Glen Aplin
When calling please have your medicare card ready
For making your appointment call us on 0488-10-20-30
Mon-Thu: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Fri: 8 am to 1 pm
*Closed Public Holidays*
Please note: Due to patient safety considerations and Medicolegal regulations, Strasberg Medical is not permitted to reply to text messages or emails regarding clinical enquiries, questions regarding treatment or medications, or appointment requests.
FAX: (07)-3740-4788
EMAIL: STRASBERGMEDICAL@GMAIL.COM
Mon-Thu: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Fri: 8 am to 1 pm
*Closed Public Holidays*
Please note: Due to patient safety considerations and Medicolegal regulations, Strasberg Medical is not permitted to reply to text messages or emails regarding clinical enquiries, questions regarding treatment or medications, or appointment requests.
FAX: (07)-3740-4788
EMAIL: STRASBERGMEDICAL@GMAIL.COM
Education and experience
I grew up in Queensland, and my journey to becoming a doctor went like this:
The School Days
- Completed Grades 7 through 12 at Sandgate District State High School in North Brisbane
- Graduated as School Dux and Valedictorian, achieving the highest scores across all subjects studied (English, Maths C, Maths B, Chemistry, Physics, Biology)
- Accelerated Dean’s Scholars undergraduate science degree/research program (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) at Queensland University of Technology
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Deakin University, a medical school with a strong focus on equipping graduates with the skills and experience necessary to serve the unique health needs of rural and regional communities.
- Prior to qualifying as a specialist with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), I worked at Gold Coast University Hospital and Prince Charles Hospital in Emergency Medicine, Paediatric Emergency, Cardiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Psychiatry
- General Practice training was completed at outer metro clinics across Queensland with a strong emphasis on chronic disease, paediatrics, and skin cancer medicine
- Since then, I’ve undertaken further education with Stanford University, Harvard University, and the Australian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM)
- See below for some of the extra certifications and education I’ve undertaken
