All doctors, nurses and staff aim to provide a caring, high quality and comprehensive family practice.
Appointments
To allow for your choice of doctor we operate by appointment only. Please call the practice on 9525 5200 or book online here. Despite our best intentions we sometimes run late! This may be because someone has needed unexpected urgent attention. Be assured when it comes to your turn, the doctor will give your problem the time it deserves.
Appointments are usually made at 15 or 30 minute intervals, patients are asked to nominate how much time they think they will need with a doctor.
If more than one family member wishes to see the doctor, please ensure a separate appointment is made for each person. If you wish to cancel an appointment, please give at least 3 hours’ notice. Cancelation fees apply.
If you need a longer consultation (e.g. women’s health, pap smear, medical) please advise the receptionist at the time of booking and a long appointment will be given to you.
Please note that if you arrive late we will make every effort to see you, but we cannot run over time into the next scheduled appointment. As a result your appointment time may necessarily be shortened or rebooked.
Walk-in patients are triaged as appropriate. Nonurgent walk in patients are accepted if there is an available appointment, or scheduled to when there is
an appointment.
Fees and Billing - As of November 30, 2024
St Kilda Medical Group is a Private Billing Practice. Medicare Rebates can be electronically claimed at the time of payment, providing the facility to directly deposit the rebate back into your bank account, usually within 24hrs.
Telehealth and telephone consultations are charged at the same rate as face-to-face consultations in the clinic.
Pension Concession Card holders with a *DSP or JS classification, and children 5 years and under will be bulk billed. Please present your card at reception each time you visit.
We do offer a reduced discounted fee for all other Pension Concession Card holders, Health Care Card holders and children 6-15 years old. Please present your card at reception each time you visit.
All Saturday Fees (weekend) are now privately billed.
Where procedures are involved, there are additional costs, which your doctor will discuss with you at the time of your consultation.
| Appointments (face to face or telehealth equivalent) | Total Cost | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation | $105.00 | $42.85 |
| Long Consultation | $175.00 | $82.90 |
| Saturday Standard Consultation | $110.00 | $42.85 |
*DSP – Disability Support Pension | JS – Job Seeker
Missed appointments or late cancellations: If you fail to attend your appointment or cancel less than 2 hours before an appointment a ‘not-attendance fee’ of $20 will apply.
After Hours
Home Visits
Home visits are available for regular patients whose condition prevents them from attending this clinic.