Dr Mostafa Baghdadi | General Practitioner in Blacktown
Dr Mostafa Baghdadi – General Practitioner in Blacktown
Dr Mostafa Baghdadi is an experienced General Practitioner consulting at Kildare Road Medical Centre in Blacktown. He provides comprehensive general practice care for patients across different ages and stages of life, with interests spanning chronic disease management, mental health, skin conditions, children’s health, older-person care and minor procedures.
Dr Baghdadi earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in Iran in 1995 and subsequently worked as a General Practitioner in Iran for 18 years.
In 2013, he moved to Australia and spent six years working as a GP in Queensland’s Whitsunday region. During this time, he completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and became a Fellow of the RACGP.
Dr Baghdadi relocated to Sydney in 2021 and began consulting at Kildare Road Medical Centre. He values the opportunity to support the health needs of Blacktown’s diverse local community and looks forward to continuing to provide care in the area for many years to come.
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Areas of Clinical Interest
Dr Baghdadi provides general practice care across a broad range of health concerns. His areas of interest include:
Chronic Disease Management
Dr Baghdadi supports patients living with long-term health conditions, including:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Kidney disease
- Heart disease
Chronic disease care may involve regular health reviews, monitoring, medication management, lifestyle guidance and the preparation of care plans where clinically appropriate and eligible.
Mental Health
Dr Baghdadi consults with patients experiencing a range of mental health concerns. General practice mental health care may include an initial assessment, ongoing support, treatment planning and referral to other health professionals when appropriate.
Skin Conditions and Dermatology
Dr Baghdadi has an interest in the assessment and management of common skin conditions. He also provides mole checks using a dermatoscope and can arrange or perform a biopsy where clinically indicated.
Other skin-related services may include treatment of warts and the assessment of cysts, ulcers, scars and other skin lesions.
Dr Baghdadi consults as part of the Blacktown Skin Cancer Clinic – you can learn more here.
Children’s Health and Paediatrics
Dr Baghdadi provides general healthcare for babies, children and adolescents. Services may include:
- Newborn examinations from six days of age
- Childhood vaccination planning
- General childhood health checks
- Assessment of common childhood illnesses
- Asthma action plans for childcare or school
A written asthma action plan may be prepared for children with asthma where clinically appropriate.
Older-Person Health
Dr Baghdadi has an interest in the health needs of older adults, including the assessment and management of chronic illness, mobility concerns, preventive health needs and age-related conditions.
Eligible patients may also discuss health assessments and care planning with Dr Baghdadi.
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Dr Baghdadi assesses a range of musculoskeletal concerns involving the muscles, joints, bones and soft tissues. This may include pain, injuries, reduced mobility and other conditions affecting everyday movement.
Infectious Diseases
Dr Baghdadi provides assessment and treatment for common infections and can also assist patients who become unwell during or after overseas travel.
Minor Procedures and Additional Services
Dr Baghdadi has experience providing a broad range of in-practice procedures and additional services. The suitability of any procedure depends on an individual clinical assessment, the complexity of the condition and the facilities or support required.
Services may include:
Earwax Removal
Dr Baghdadi provides ear toileting for suitable patients using methods such as:
- Ear irrigation or syringing
- Microsuction
An examination may be required before the procedure to determine whether earwax removal is appropriate and which method should be used.
Iron Infusions
Iron infusions may be available for patients who have been clinically assessed and have an appropriate referral, pathology results or treatment plan.
Patients should speak with reception about the booking requirements before arranging an iron infusion appointment.
Venesection for Haemochromatosis
Dr Baghdadi provides therapeutic venesection for suitable patients with haemochromatosis or another relevant clinical indication.
Treatment requirements and appointment frequency are determined according to the patient’s individual medical circumstances.
Ingrown Toenail Procedures
Dr Baghdadi assesses ingrown toenails and may perform wedge resection or another minor procedure where clinically appropriate.
Minor Skin Surgery
Minor surgical procedures may be available for suitable skin concerns, including certain:
- Cysts
- Skin lesions
- Scars
- Ulcers
- Benign growths
Assessment is required before any procedure. Suspicious lesions may require biopsy, pathology testing or referral for specialist management.
Wound Care and Laceration Repair
Dr Baghdadi provides wound assessment and treatment, including suturing for suitable cuts and lacerations.
He may also assess and treat abscesses or haematomas, including incision and drainage where clinically appropriate.
Implanon Insertion and Removal
Dr Baghdadi provides contraceptive counselling and may perform Implanon insertion and removal following an appropriate consultation.
The available contraceptive options, possible risks and suitability should be discussed individually with the consulting doctor.
Foreign-Body Removal
Dr Baghdadi can assess foreign bodies involving the:
- Skin
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
Some foreign bodies may require imaging, urgent hospital care or specialist referral depending on their location, depth and associated injury.
Wart Treatment
Treatment options for suitable warts may include:
- Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen
- Cautery
- Excision
The recommended treatment will depend on the wart’s type, size, location and the patient’s individual circumstances.
Scalp Steroid Injections for Alopecia
Dr Baghdadi may provide scalp corticosteroid injections for selected types of alopecia following an appropriate medical assessment.
This treatment is not suitable for every cause of hair loss, and further investigation or specialist referral may sometimes be recommended.
Preventive Health and Health Assessments
Dr Baghdadi supports patients with preventive health checks and individualised health planning.
Services may include:
- Heart health checks for eligible patients
- General health assessments
- Chronic disease care plans
- Refugee health assessments
- Smoking cessation consultations
- Weight-management consultations
- Vaccination planning
- Diabetes-related health monitoring
Eligibility for Medicare-funded assessments and care plans depends on the relevant Medicare criteria and the patient’s individual circumstances.
Heart Health Checks
Eligible patients aged 30 years and over may discuss their cardiovascular risk with Dr Baghdadi.
A heart health assessment may consider factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, family history, diabetes and other indicators of cardiovascular risk.
Diabetes Monitoring and Ankle-Brachial Index Testing
As part of diabetes care, Dr Baghdadi may perform or arrange ankle-brachial index testing to assess circulation in the legs where clinically appropriate.
This measurement may form part of a broader annual diabetes review.
Spirometry for Asthma and COPD
Dr Baghdadi performs and interprets spirometry to assist with the assessment and management of conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Spirometry results are considered alongside the patient’s symptoms, history and other clinical findings.
Travel Medicine
Dr Baghdadi provides travel medicine consultations for patients preparing to travel overseas.
A travel consultation may include:
- Review of the planned destination and itinerary
- General travel health advice
- Discussion of recommended vaccinations
- Advice about food, water and insect-borne illnesses
- Review of existing medical conditions and medications
- Assessment of illness following overseas travel
Travel vaccination recommendations vary according to the destination, length and style of travel, planned activities and the traveller’s health history.
Patients are encouraged to arrange travel consultations well before departure where possible, as some vaccination schedules may require multiple doses or time to become effective.
Women’s Health
Dr Baghdadi provides consultations relating to a range of women’s health concerns, including:
- Menopause assessment and management
- Contraception planning
- Implanon insertion and removal
- Preventive healthcare
- General reproductive health concerns
Treatment decisions are made following an individual consultation and discussion of the available options, potential benefits and possible risks.
Smoking Cessation and Weight Management
Patients seeking support to stop smoking can consult Dr Baghdadi about practical strategies and clinically appropriate treatment options.
He also provides weight-management consultations that may include an assessment of medical history, lifestyle, health risks and achievable health goals.
There is no single approach that is suitable for every patient. Recommendations are based on each person’s needs and broader health circumstances.
Corporate and Occupational Health Services
Dr Baghdadi provides a range of occupational and corporate health consultations, including:
- Private and commercial driver’s licence medical assessments
- Early-intervention consultations
- WorkCover consultations
- Standard pre-employment medicals
The examination, documentation and testing required will depend on the employer, licensing authority, role requirements and relevant guidelines.
Patients should bring any required forms, photo identification, glasses or hearing aids, medication lists and relevant medical reports to their appointment.
Book an Appointment with Dr Mostafa Baghdadi
Dr Mostafa Baghdadi consults at Kildare Road Medical Centre in Blacktown and provides general practice care across chronic disease management, preventive health, mental health, children’s health, skin concerns, travel medicine and minor procedures.
Appointments can be booked online or by contacting Kildare Road Medical Centre.
Patients booking a procedure, iron infusion, venesection, pre-employment medical or extended assessment should contact reception beforehand so that the appropriate appointment type and duration can be arranged.
All services are subject to an individual consultation, clinical suitability and availability. Fees, Medicare eligibility and out-of-pocket costs may vary depending on the service provided.
To book an appointment online please visti Dr Baghdadi’s profile on HotDoc via this link.
To book an appointment via email or over the phone please contact us here.
