Appointments
You may make an appointment by phone or just come in. Patients with appointments will generally be seen first. If your problem is urgent or likely to take some time to deal with please let the Receptionist know so that an appropriate appointment can be made.
Clinic Hours weekdays & weekends – Please call 98870211 to confirm hours
Monday – Friday 8/9 am – 5/9 pm
Weekends 9/10 am – 1/5 pm
Public Holidays
We are open Public Holidays between 8/10 am – 5/7 pm. Please call 98870211 to confirm hours.
Telephoning the Doctor
The Doctor is not generally able to provide advice or consultations over the phone. You will need to come in to see the Doctor.
Correspondence via electronic means
Correspondence via electronic means (email, facsimile and Short Message Service (SMS)) is not encouraged. Correspondence by electronic means is available, only where the general practitioner determines it is applicable.
Pathology and Xray Results
For medicolegal reasons and for patient confidentiality, results cannot be given out over the phone. Patients need to see the Doctor to obtain results.
Patient Health Information and how it is used
Under state and Federal law you have certain privacy rights in relation to information that you give to this medical practice. We respect your right to privacy and it is important that you understand your rights over the use we make of the information and how we may disclose it to other medical service providers.
The policy of our practice is as follows:-
1. The main reason we collect information from you is so we can assess, diagnose and treat you properly.
2. Personal information such as name, address and health insurance details are used for administrative purposes including billing and compliance with Medicare and Health Insurance Commission requirements.
3. Information may be disclosed to others involved in your health care, including doctors and specialists outside this practice who may become involved in treating you. This may occur through referrals.
4. If necessary, information may be disclosed to others for medical defence purposes.
5. You have the right to access our records of your treatment at any time. the law provides some circumstances where these may be withheld in which case an explanation will be provided. Statutory fees may apply in relation to the type of access required.
After Hours Care
We are usually open from 8/9 AM – 5/9 PM every day of the year. Please call 98870211 to confirm hours.
For urgent care outside these hours please either:
Call 000
or
Attend your Local Public or Private Hospital
or
Angliss Hospital, Albert St, Upper Ferntree Gully
Telephone 97646111
or
Knox Private Hospital Accident & Emergency Department- 262 Mountain Highway, Wantirna 3152
Telephone 92107000. Please note out of pocket expenses will apply.
Alternatively ring our number 98870211 to arrange a home visit and obtain information regarding terms and conditions.
Home Visits
If you require a home visit please call our number on 98870211 to book the visit and to check the cost. Out of pocket expenses will apply.
Facilities for Children
We have a playroom for children.
Fees
If you present a current Medicare card, you may be bulk-billed for surgery consultations. Out of pocket expenses may apply for procedures.
Some consultations need to be paid for on the day. A minimum fee of $75.90 applies for new patients.
Ethical Code
We follow the AMA’s code of ethics.
Patient Feedback
If you are unhappy with any aspect of the care you receive from this practice please call our Manager, Mrs. Julia Daraio. We want to know if you are concerned about any aspect of our service.