Additional Information
If you need any further information about our service, test results, appointments, your privacy, and a range of other topics, please look below. If you require any information that is not available on this website, please don't hesitate to call us.
General Information
Business Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm
Sunday: 8:30am - 3pm
(Subject to change, refer to the front desk)
Languages Spoken
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, , Telgu, Tamil, Sinhalese
Appointments
Appointments are available required each day for all
doctors. Appointments can be made by calling us
on (02) 9670 1676 or (02) 9670 2937. You can also
use our online booking system by downloading the
'HotDoc' app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Every effort will be made to accommodate your
preferred time and GP. Emergencies will always be
given priority. Our reception staff will attempt to
contact you if there is any delay or your GP has
been called away. Longer consultation times are
available, so please ask our receptionists if you
require some extra time. If you or a family member
requires an interpreter service, we can organise this
for you. Please let us know when you make the
appointment.
Telephone Calls
You can contact your doctor by ringing during
surgery hours. It is preferable that you attend for
consultations, but exceptions can be made for over
the phone consultations. Emergency calls will
always be put straight through to the doctor.
House Calls
We can arrange to visit you for urgent cases.
Please ring (02) 9670 1676 or (02) 9670 2937.
Please note that home visits will be for patients of
our practice only and are not bulked billed.
Customer Feedback and Complaint Resolution
There is a suggestion and complaints box in the reception area as
well as the practice email address in which you can send in your
feedback. You can also find the practice page on Facebook. If you
have a complaint which may not be resolved within the practice,
you can contact the Health Care Complaints Commission on
.(02) 9219 7444.
After Hours
When the surgery is closed, in the case of an emergency please
ring '000'. You can call us on (02) 9670 1676 after hours to obtain
the mobile phone for the doctor on duty. You can also attend the
Accident & Emergency department at Mt Druitt Hospital (Phone:
9881 1555) or Nepean Hospital (Phone: 4734 2000).
You can phone also call 13SICK for home visits.
Alternatively, phone Health Direct on 1800 022 222 for advice.
Policy for Following Up Results
Your doctor will advise when they expect results to arrive at the
practice. Book an appointment with your doctor to discuss your
results. The surgery will only contact you if your results are urgent
or abnormal.
Recall & Reminder System
Our Practice is committed to preventative care. You can receive
reminders when you are due for blood tests, pap smears, health
reviews. These are usually sent by text message system.
We recall patients regarding their test results and other important
reports as per Doctor's request.
We may also issue you with multiple reminder/recall notices via
SMS, phone calls and mail offering you preventative and treatment
health services appropriate for your care. If you do not wish to be
part of this system, please let your doctor or reception know. Also,
please advise reception at your earliest convenience if you
experience a change of details such as your address or phone
number.
Fees
All patients are bulk-billed. Please bring your valid Medicare card
with you to the surgery and inform us if it has changed, expired or
been updated. Some surgical procedures may not be bulk billed
and require additional costs.
New patients are charged $90 for initial consultation (up to 20 mins) or $150 for a long consultation. New patients can claim Medicare Rebate ($41/$72).
Management of Your Personal Information
Your medical records are confidential documents. It is the policy of
this practice to maintain the security of personal health information
at all times and to ensure that this information is only available to
authorised members of staff (reception included} as well as being
secured on our BP program. If you would like to see our practice
policy, please see reception.
Fee Schedule
Note: Prices are subject to change, please talk to
staff if this is the case
Note: Additional surcharge applies for Credit Card payments
Drivers Licence Forms
Appointment to be booked with Nurse or all License forms.
Licence Type | Payment |
---|---|
Pensioners and persons with a medical condition (For a non-commercial vehicle) | Covered by Medicare (No Charge) |
Dangerous Goods Licence | $90 (No Medicare Rebate) +GST |
Commercial Vehicle | $90 (No Medicare Rebate) +GST |
Heavy Vehicle Driver | $180 (No Medicare Rebate) +GST |
Recreational Car | $90 (No Medicare Rebate) +GST |
Motorbike Racing | $90 (No Medicare Rebate) +GST |
NB: If Urine sample is required for drivers licence, urine must
be passed in the presence of a doctor or nurse.
Employment Medical Examination
Fees from $230 + GST
Overseas Visitors/Non Medicare Patients
Consultation only, up to 20 minutes - $90
Long consultations (20-40 minutes) -$150
Travel and Other Medicine
Injection Type | Payment |
---|---|
Hepatitis A injection | $75 |
Vivaxim | $145 |
Boostrix | $40 |
Flu Vax - free to eligible | Private - $20 |
Hepatitis B injection | $30 |
Procedure | Payment |
---|---|
Insertion of Mirena/ IUCD | $50 |
Removal of Mirena/ IUCD | $25 |
Insertion of lmplanon | $30 |
Removal of lmplanon | $50 |
Gynaecological Procedures
Only charged by
some doctors
Other Services Available
- GP consultation
- Family planning, Pap Smears, Pregnancy tests, Antenatal care
- ECG (Heart Check )
- Spirometry (Lung test)
- Vaccination: children and travel
- Blood Tests
- Minor Surgery : stitching cuts, removing moles, skin cancers, cryosurgery sunspots, warts
- Acupuncture: laser and needle
- Weight control, Nutrition advice
- Sports medicine
- Contraception, Implant IUD
- Male/female sexual dysfunction
- Counseling
- Workers Compensation and Third-Party Injuries
- Cardiology