PAKINGTON STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
GEELONG WEST
Bulk Billing GP Geelong West.
In an emergency call ‘000’.
PAKINGTON STREET MEDICAL CENTRE
GEELONG WEST
Our aim is to provide all our patients with the highest possible quality health care and service by ensuring excellence in all aspects of our medical practice.
New Patients Welcome
Experienced Doctors
Car Parking Available
Pakington Street Medical Centre
Policy Information
Communication Policy
Our team may communicate with you via electronic means using third party software. Any information collected is kept confidential and used for patient medical care.
View Southern Cross GP Email Communication Policy.
Feedback & Complaints Policy
We consider patient complaints as a valuable source of feedback to improve our services and we understand that ensuring patient satisfaction affects their health outcomes.
View Southern Cross GP Feedback & Complaints Policy.
Telephone Policy
For urgent matters our staff will take your details and contact the doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will triage the matter and contact you when possible.
Privacy Policy
Our practice upholds the Australian Privacy Act 1988 in relation to the the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information.
Please see reception for more information.
Medical Services
Our male and female doctors perform a wide range of medical services to help look after the health of you and your family.
See our range of medical services below:
Women’s Health
Men’s Health
Children’s Health
Immunisations & Vaccinations
Chronic Disease Management
General Health Screening
Mental Health
Skin & Mole Checks
Minor Surgical Procedures
Medical Checks
Family Planning
Weight Management
Pathology (onsite)
Sexual Health
WorkCover & TAC
Telehealth Appointments
Covid 19 Safety Protocols
Iron Infusions
Recalls
We have a recall system for patients needing to make an appointment for test results, annual health checks, pap smears etc. You will be contacted either by phone, email, text message or letter.
Test Results
Due to patient confidentiality and privacy, test results will not be given over the phone. Please make an appointment to discuss your test results with your Doctor.
Appointments & Fees
Bulk Billing GP Geelong West
Appointment Information
Our team aim to provide you with the highest quality medical care. To help with this please remember to bring the following to your appointment:
- Medicare or DVA or Pensioner card
- List of any medications or supplements you are taking
- Any recent relevant tests or reports you have undertaken in relation to your condition
- New patients – Please arrive 10 minutes to fill in a new patient and medical history form.
If you need to discuss more than one health issue it may be best to book a long consultation. Please enquire at time of booking if you are unsure.
Appointment Bookings
You may either call during clinic opening hours or book your appointment online 24/7.
Walk-In appointments – Are available if a Doctor has time in their appointment schedule. Where possible please call reception before visiting.
In an emergency go straight to hospital or call an ambulance on ‘000’.
New Patients
Please download form and fill in.
Bring along to your appointment or email to patientforms.kripahealth@gmail.com
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday:
9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Public Holidays:
Closed
Please note – We triage patients upon arrival and any urgent matters will be prioritised. We apologise if this causes any delays to your scheduled appointment time.
After Hours Appointment and Home Visit Fees & Bookings (non-emergency)
In an emergency please call ‘000’.
Please note – These services are not covered by Medicare and out-of-pocket fees apply as follows:
- Home visit during practice consultation hours – $100
- Consultation at surgery after 11:00pm – $200
- Home visit after 11:00pm – $300
For after hours appointment bookings please call 0405 805 756
Fee Information – Bulk Billing
The majority of our doctors’ medical consultations are Bulk Billed if you hold:
- A valid Medicare Card or DVA Card
- Some Private Insurance organisations with GP cover
- BUPA Private Health Insurance.
Please note – Some types of medicals (e.g. drivers medical) are not covered by Medicare and are charged privately. Please ask at reception if you are unsure.
Non-Medicare Card or Health Insurance Holders
Non-card holders and overseas visitors without private medical insurance – An out of pocket fee may apply according to the level of consultation undertaken. Please contact reception for fees and details.
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Paying your account
You can conveniently pay your account at reception via:
- Cash
- Mastercard
- Eftpos
- Visa
Meet the Team
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We are compiling our Doctor Bios for you and will have this information live very soon.
Meet our team of highly experienced male and female doctors:
Dr. Solomon Nwanze
Dr. Pramod Sankpal
Dr. Joseph Ikwegbue
Dr. Ruwani De Silva
Dr.Tafadzwa Margaret Marassiro
Contact Us
Bulk Billing GP West Geelong
Pakington Street Medical Centre
Other Medical Centres operated by Southern Cross Health include:
Melbourne – Deer Park | Geelong – Bell Park | Belmont | Highton | Newcomb | Norlane | Lara | Geelong West – Ballarat – Mount Clear | Alfredton | Sebastopol – Colac – Colac Central | Colac | – Bellarine Peninsula – | Drysdale | Curlewis – Regional Victoria – Darley/Bacchus Marsh | Gisborne| Moriac – Bendigo – Long Gully
PAKINGTON STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST GEELONG.
Bulk Billing GP West Geelong.
Doctors appointments are available to patients from the surrounding areas including West Geelong