About Us
Established in 1999
Carlingford Medical Clinic has been providing a space for General Practitioners (GPs) and allied professionals since 1999. They share the same family-oriented approach to providing health care, and they strive to provide the highest standard of care for their patients.
The clinic is supported by our friendly and caring receptionists.
Carlingford Medical Clinic is fully accredited and the doctors are Fellows of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. We pride ourselves in achieving and maintaining the highest level of patient care.
The clinic is located within the Carlingford Village Shopping Centre, at the corner of Pennant Hills and Marsden Roads. Plenty of on-site parking is available.
The General Practitioners at this clinic share the space with a broad range of allied health professionals. They work together to provide you with the best quality of care.
Appointments
Consultations are normally by appointment, but the first available doctor will see urgent cases
Longer Consultations: Please let the reception know if you need to book a long appointment, e.g for several problems or a Pap Smear or annual health check.
Home and Nursing Home Visits: Home visits are available for regular patients of our practice with substantial illness or mobility problems, subject to discussion with his/her doctor.
Appointments can be made online, Automed or by calling our friendly receptionists.
Fees
The fees for healthcare providers in this clinic are available by clicking on the relevant provider.
Most General Practitioners (GPs) here use a mixed billing structure. For details on each GP’s billing, refer to each of the General Practitioners platform.
The common billing structure for GPs in this clinic includes:
Bulk Billing for:
Patients 15 years and under
Pensioners with a valid Pensioner Card
Current Healthcare card holders
DVA and Veteran Affairs card holders
All other patients with a valid Medicare Card:
Standard consultation start at $75.00 with a gap of about $30.00
Patients with no valid Medicare card will be privately billed. Details of these fees are available on enquiry when booking an appointment, and are also available for viewing in the waiting room. Fees are payable at the time of consultation, and we accept cash, EFTPOS and credit card.
Calling your doctor
Doctors located within this practice may be contacted by phone during normal surgery hours. If the doctor is with a patient, a message will be taken and your call returned as soon as possible.
Results
Sometimes the doctor will order investigations such as blood tests or x-rays. Please check with that doctor whether they want you to return for an appointment to discuss the results. Lengthy and complicated discussions about results are best done in person during a consultation.
Confidentiality
This practice is dedicated to your confidentiality and privacy of health information. At times, the doctor participates in research, professional development and quality assurance. This can involve the collection of patient data. However this information is de-identified and those involved in analysis of the data would not be able to identify which patient has been included.
Reminders
Independent doctors working out of Carlingford Medical Clinic are committed to preventative care. You have the option of registering to receive reminder notices regarding health care services appropriate to your needs. Of course, the choice is yours to make; you always can choose to opt out of receiving reminders.
Interpreters
If you require an interpreter please let us know when you book your appointment. We can book an interpreter via The Interpreter Service. This service is free of charge to patients who have a Medicare card.
Feedback
We welcome comments and suggestions regarding the care you receive at this practice. Please feel free to talk to the doctor or our receptionist, or you may prefer to write to us. Alternatively, you may prefer to contact the Health Care Complaints Commission on 9219 7444.
Access and Parking
Carlingford Medical Clinic provide wheelchair access for disables patients to reception, waiting areas, consultations and examination areas. Patients with a disability also have reserved parking space next to the lifts.
Our practice is familiar with the Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and legislation regarding the right to access general practices. Details can be found on the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission website.