Wingrove Medical Clinic

About

Wingrove Medical Clinic is a general practice located in Fairfield. We have 10 GPs and 4 nurses onsite and offer many services for individuals and families.

Story

Thanks for visiting, we are updating often now! We are excited about many new developments at the clinic, including a new practice manager Louise, new nursing staff, and increased availability after hours and on Saturday mornings. We welcome professionals and families needing appointments after work or school.

Wingrove Medical Clinic is a family clinic operating in Fairfield, Victoria. The AGPAL Accredited practice is owned by Dr. Paul O’Halloran, Dr. Barbara Oldmeadow and Dr. Cate Porter. The clinic opened in the early 1930s and since that time has provided health care to families and individuals in the local community. We are currently in the planning process for upgrades and refurbishment of the practice that we envisage will enhance services and care provision for our patients. Seven doctors practice at Wingrove Medical Clinic, supported by a practice manager, an office manager, four practice nurses and seven reception staff.

Nursing staff provide a wide range of services in our treatment room including immunisations, wound dressings and spirometry. Practice Nurses also provide diabetes education, chronic disease management/education, and Over 75 Health Assessments.

Wingrove Medical Clinic is a non bulk billing clinic with medicare claiming facilities on site. There is an out of pocket fee for all patients, with a reduced fee for pensioners and health care card holders. The fee charged will depend on the length and complexity of the consultation. Some bulk billing occurs at the doctors’ discretion.

Consultation is by appointment, although priority will be given to urgent cases. Standard Appointments are 15 minutes, but longer if requested by patient. Whenever possible, the doctors make home visits to elderly or sick patients who are unable to visit the surgery. Alternatively, and for after hours services, patients can contact the Melbourne Medical Locum Service on 9429 5677 and a doctor will visit them at home. In an emergency, patients are encouraged to dial 000 for an ambulance.


Doctors:
Dr Paul O’Halloran
Dr Barbara Oldmeadow
Dr Cate Porter
Dr Deborah Moors
Dr Andrew Donald
Dr Mel Clark
Dr Wendy Lee


Services Offered: Immunisations, Wound Care, Urgent Assessment Of Acute Illnesses And Injuries, Family Medicine, Aged Care Medicine, Travel Advice, Pregnancy Shared Care, Men's Health, Women's Health Including Implanon Insertion And Removal, Asthma Management, Spirometry, Diabetes Education And Medication Management, Health Assessments- In Home For Over 75 Yr Old Patients, In Clinic For Others With Chronic Care Needs, Gp Care Plans And Team Care Arrangements, Gp Mental Health Care Plans, Minor Surgery, Skin Procedures, Liquid Nitrogen Treatment

Services found close by this practice:
Chemists, Physiotherapists, Optometrist, Dieticians, Psychologists, Specialists Rooms, Pathology for blood tests & X-ray. We have great relationships with our allied health neighbours.

BILLING ARRANGEMENTS:
Fees are payable at the time of consultation by Cash, Cheque, Credit Card or EFTPOS. Pensioners and Health Care Card holders are charged a reduced fee with a maximum out of pocket expense of $10.00. Private patients will pay a gap beyond the Medicare refund. This varies according to the complexity of service or if a procedure is performed. Further information regarding fees can be obtained by speaking to the receptionist on duty.


APPOINTMENTS:
Consultation is by appointment. Urgent cases are seen on the day.
Booking a long appointment: If you want an insurance medical, review of a complex medical problem, counselling for emotional difficulties, or a second opinion about someone else's management you will need to make sure you book a longer appointment. Please bring with you relevant letters and test results from other doctors. If more than one person from your family wishes to see the doctor at the same time, please ensure a separate appointment is made for each member.