Chatswood Medical Practice is a family medical practice open 6 days a week. We are open 8am-6pm Monday – Friday and 8am-12pm on Saturdays.
We have a team of Australian trained General Practitioners (GP doctors) and nurses. We are a private billing practice.
Our practice is newly renovated and offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. You can make an appointment over the phone and we also accept walk-in appointments.
We serve patients from Chatswood, St Leonards, Artarmon, Roseville, Lane Cove and other surrounding suburbs.
We are conveniently located at 214 Victoria Avenue, just down the road from Chatswood Chase and easy access to public transport. Parking is available onsite and on the street.
Practice Announcement
We’re pleased to welcome Dr Harry to our team Appointments now available on HotDoc 📅
Chatswood Medical Practice is a private billing practice
We charge a gap fee for all consultations.
Please note that our reception team cannot advise the exact fee you will be charged at the time of booking. The below fees and rebates are a guide only.
The doctor will determine the Medicare item number to be charged on the day of your appointment based on the Length and Complexity of your consultation.
A ‘Standard’ appointment is usually for one main issue/medical need.
A ‘Long’ appointment is usually for more than one issue/medical need.
A ‘Extended’ appointment is for several complex issues/medical needs.
Appointments on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays are considered premium services and will attract a $20 – $40 higher fee than weekday appointments.
We have EFTPOS and Medicare EasyClaim available for easy payments and on-the-spot Medicare rebates!
How to check your Medicare Rebate details:
If you are unsure of where your Medicare rebate is sent, or need to update your banking details with Medicare, please find below avenues to update or check your details:
Online via www.mygov.com.au (through ‘linking’ access to Medicare)
Via the Medicare App
Via Phone at Ph: 132 011 (24 hour access)
At a local Medicare Service Centre in person
All our Doctors charge individually therefore if you do not see your usual doctor your consultation fee may vary.
Some Doctors offer a discounted rate for pensioners, children and students.
Telephone Consultations – Update
A Private Fee will apply for all telehealth consultations and the charges will be the same as regular Face-to-Face fee schedule.
Payment will be collected prior to the consultation, via a secure payment request we send from Hotdoc, or over the phone. Medicare rebates will be processed online to save you hassle.
NON ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please note that a Non-Attendance Fee of $40 is payable if a patient does not attend their standard appointment or if the appointment is cancelled with less than two hours notice.
Vaccines & Procedural Fees:
For all vaccination and procedural costs please ask one of our friendly receptionists. Your doctor will explain any additional costs to you and obtain your consent prior to receiving treatment.
Any consultations requiring additional services may be charged a procedural equipment fee of between $10 – $80.
Travel vaccines will incur a private fee also for the purchase of the vaccine as they are not covered by Medicare.
Your doctor will explain any additional costs to you and obtain your consent prior to any treatment received.
MEDICALS
Pre-employment medical assessments and other medical assessments are also privately billed.
Medicare Extended Safety Net
For information on the Medicare Extended Safety Net, please read this post.
New Patients
If this is your first visit to the practice, please bring the following to your first consultation:
A valid Medicare card if you have one (check expiry date) and a Photo ID (eg driver’s licence/student card)
Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment time to fill in necessary paperwork including a New Patient Registration Form
If you are a Workcover patient, you will need to inform your Employer prior to the consultation and bring your employer’s contact details for verification to arrange payment through Workcover
Please bring a form of payment. We accept Cash, Eftpos and Credit Cards. We do not accept Cheques.
If you need to change your appointment time please inform us as soon as possible on (02) 9419 3411 to avoid late cancellation fees.
Limited parking is available at the rear of the clinic, or free street parking is available.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, all new patients are welcome.
If I don’t have Medicare can I still see a doctor?
Yes, however your consult will attract a private fee. Please refer to our fee schedule or contact one of our receptionists for further details.
Do I need to make an appointment?
We accept walk-in and booked appointments. We recommend booking at your preferred time as we cannot guarantee wait times for patients who come in without an appointment. Our doctors aim to see all patients in a timely manner.
Do I need a long consult?
Our appointments are booked in a standard slot of 15 minutes which usually allows discussion of one matter. Long consultations can be booked upon the doctor’s recommendation. Please advise our receptionists if you would like an extended appointment.
How do I get my test results?
Test results will be given via a booked appointment once they have arrived at the clinic. The doctor will review them and advise if any follow up action needs to be taken.
Do you send out appointment reminders?
We do not send out reminder texts for GP appointments. However, if you use our online booking system Hotdoc you will receive a reminder through the app.
For allied health appointments, we will call you the day before your appointment as a courtesy.
What if I need to see a doctor after hours?
If you require after hours medical assistance of a non-urgent nature, please call 02 7252 1599. A private fee of $200 applies to all after hours consultations.
For any urgent medical care please call 000.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 2 hours’ notice to cancel GP appointments and 48 hours notice for allied health appointments. Cancellation fee of $40 applies to all GP consult. Patients could incur 50 to 100% of full fee for allied health cancellation.
Why do I need to see the nurse?
The nurse assists the doctor to ensure you receive the highest standard of care. The nurse may assist in procedures and take some observations before your consult so the doctor has a more complete picture of your health.
Why is my doctor running late?
Our doctors and receptionists are not able to preempt how long an appointment will take. Seemingly simple problems may need further exploration and discussion. Our doctors are thorough and will not ask a patient to leave until they are confident the highest standard of care has been given. This may cause a delay. Occasionally an unforeseen emergency patient may require medical attention and need to be fitted in. We ask for your understanding in these incidences.
Can I get my medical certificate/referral changed or backdated?
If you would like your medical certificate extended, you will need to return to your GP for an appointment so they can evaluate your condition.
We are not able to backdate medical certificates past the day you saw the doctor for the condition.
Can I get my records transferred to/from your practice?
Yes, if you would like your records sent to us please ask reception for a ‘transfer of record form’ which we will send to your previous practice.
If you would like your records sent elsewhere, please send us your signed consent form and new practice details. Your new practice will have a template for you to fill in.
Do I need an appointment with Pathology?
If you have a pathology request form from your doctor, you do not need to make an appointment. Our pathology services are offered on an as-you-arrive basis. However, if you require a glucose tolerance test (GTT or OGTT) please contact reception to book in.
Do I need to fast for my blood tests?
Your doctor will give you instructions for your blood test during your consult. If you are unsure, please contact reception and we can transfer you to our pathology collector.
Do you have X-ray facilitates?
We do not have imaging on site, the nearest facility is Spectrum Imaging Randwick.
