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Frequently Asked Questions
Well qualified doctors offering quality family physician services from 2 sites : Mt evelyn & Lilydale
Warm welcoming reception staff & doctors
Fully accredited clinics conforming to RACGP & GPA standards
We encourage our patients to make appointments whenever possible. We welcome Walk ins but patients with appointments will be seen first. Please note that while every effort is made to see patients at the appointed time, urgent cases will be seen as a priority and thus delays may occur. The reception staff will endeavor to keep you informed of any delays. If you cannot make it to your appointment on time, it would greatly be appreciated if you could contact our friendly reception team to let them know.
If it is an emergency or you are feeling very unwell, please advise reception for you to be assessed urgently.
Online Bookings : We now have an online booking facility for your convenience, just click on the link on the home page.
Book Online https://rpb.li/rPmQ
Longer Consultations : Patients are advised that long consultations are available at Mount Evelyn Medical Clinic for multiple or complex medical issues. A standard consultation is approximately 10/15 minutes dependant on the doctor . If you may require a longer consultation please advise reception staff at the time of booking the appointment.
Urgent Appointments ( on the day appointments ) : We have some slots for same day urgent appointments with different GPs available on daily basis. All urgent appointments incur a $30 out of pocket fee. These can be booked online. Book Online https://rpb.li/rPmQ
Interpreter services : If a patient requires an interpreter, please notify the clinic in advance so that we can organize for an interpreter to be present at the time of consultation. Please note, there will be a fee for this service.
All Doctors run their own consulting business but to keep it simple they have decided to have a uniform fee policy. There may be some variations between different doctors and the reception staff aim to advise you of this prior to your appointment.
Please note that all Doctors are not accepting any new Bulk Billed patients from1st Jan 2023. All patients who do not have a healthcare card or pension card will pay
- $32 out of pocket fee for their consults
- $42 out of pocket fee for consults on Weekdays ( before 9am or after 5 pm ) & on weekends
- $47 public holidays
Bulk billing is only available for Exisiting regular patients :
Under 16 years of age – 9-5pm M-F only ( standard appointment slots only )
Healthcare card & pension card holders between 9-5pm Mon – Fri ( standard appointment slots only )
Covid & Flu vaccine appointments
Nurse appointments ( Vaccines exc Travel Vaccinations )
Regular patients : Patients that have been seen at the practice within last 12 months .
Private out of pocket charges are applicable to ALL patients ( irrespective of HCC or Pension card ) for below appointments :
Urgent / on the day appointment slots ( after standard spots are booked out )
Weekend clinics
Weekday Clinics: Before 9 am & after 5 PM
ALL New patients at all times
PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO BE BULK BILLED and follow above policies. The Doctors thank you for your understanding and aim to continue delivering a good quality standard of care.
If required, Transfer of records to a practice/Doctor of your liking can be organised for $22 inc GST charges applicable for postage & Disc etc )
Cancellation/Confirmation Policy : In order to respect each other’s time, we ask that you please make all efforts to keep your appointment with us.
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please give us a call well in advance. A standard appointment is 10 minutes. The clinic will charge a $30 fee if there have been 3 missed standard appointments over 12 months. ( Long appointment of 20 minutes is considered as 2 standard appointments)
New patients : $30 DNA fee if they do not attend their appointment
Medicare Rebate information:
Patient Medicare rebate for general practice was frozen from 2014 until 2018 and the most recent increase was below the consumer price index. The costs of running clinics continue to rise, and your Medicare Rebate now only represents approx. half of the full cost of your GP care. To keep the clinic running and offer you a good service, all doctors have introduced charges & expect you to pay in full at the time of consult.
Please do not ask to be bulkbilled.
If you have any concerns regarding your Medicare Rebate it would be beneficial for everyone if you could please raise this with your local Federal Member of Parliament.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday: open some Saturdays – Pls check our facebook page
Sunday: open some Sundays- Pls check our Facebook page
Emergencies: Any emergencies will be attended to as quickly as possible.
After Hours Care
Eastern Ranges After Hours Medical Services (ERAHMS) operates two strictly after hours clinics. These clinics are situated at:
Healesville
Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local 333 Maroondah Highway
Monday to Friday 7pm – 10pm;
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 12pm – 8pm
Tel: 1300 766 858
Mooroolbark Medical Deputising Service
Phone: 8720 5250
108 Brice Ave Mooroolbark 3138
Hours Mon – Fri 6pm – 12am Sat 12pm – 12am Sun 8am -12am
Upper Ferntree Gully
Co located at The Angliss Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Corner Edward & Talaskia Rd
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1pm – 9pm
Tel: (03) 9764 6361
The nearest public emergency hospitals are:
Eastern Health Emergency Department
Incorporating: Maroondah, Angliss & Box Hill Hospitals Ph: 1300 342 255 (ask for Emergency Dept)
ANGLISS HOSPITAL……… Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully
MAROONDAH HOSPITAL…….. Davey Drive, Ringwood East
BOX HILL HOSPITAL…….. Arnold St, Box Hill
In order to respect each other’s time, we ask that you please make all efforts to keep your appointment with us. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please give us a call well in advance.
The clinic will charge a $30 fee if there have been 3 missed appointments over 12 months or you cancel your appointment with less than 2 hours notice.
A recall and reminder system is in place to remind you of vaccinations, smears and other necessary medical checks. Please advice the Doctor if you do not wish to participate.
Reception staff are unable to discuss the results of any tests on the telephone or at the reception desk. Patients are required to make an appointment. https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/714/lilydale-doctors-lilydale-3140/doctors/loc/1
To request a script for your medications, please book an appointment with a GP or use our online services https://lilydaledoctors.com.au/online-services/
To request a new or updated referral, please book an appointment with a GP or use our online services https://lilydaledoctors.com.au/online-services/
Telephone Calls
The doctors and nurse at the clinic will take calls immediately if the matter is urgent. Otherwise, all patients are required to book an appointment to discuss any clinical issues.
Telephone calls can be booked online https://automedsystems.com.au/ams/clinics/714/lilydale-doctors-lilydale-3140/doctors/loc/1
To request a medical certificate, please book an appointment with a GP or use our online services https://lilydaledoctors.com.au/online-services/
Do note that this service is only for current active patients of the clinic ( who have been seen in the last 18 months ) . All other patients who need a medical certificate will need to book an appointment with a GP by calling 9088 8177 or book online
All patient medical records are confidential documents. It is our policy to maintain the security of personal health information at all times to ensure that this information is only available to authorized members of staff. Your personal information is protected by the Health Information Privacy Act 1988. If you have any concerns please contact,The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner. Enquiry line: 1300 363 992. Teletypewriter (TTY) users phone 133 677 then ask for 1300 363 992, Speak & Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1300 363 992, Internet relay users connect to the National Relay Service then ask for 1300 363 992, Translating & Interpreting service on 131 450 then ask for 1300 363 992 Fax: +61 29284 9666 Email: enquiries@ocic.gov.au.
A summarized copy of the clinic’s privacy policy is available on request.
We are committed to providing a high standard of care and compassion, please feel free to talk to our friendly staff if you require further information. We also have a patient feedback/suggestion sheet for you to fill in, this provides us with valuable information that helps with your healthcare, please be reminded that this form is totally anonymous. If you would like to fill this form in, we have it located on the reception desk.
General Practitioners and staff are aware of confidentiality requirements for all patient encounters and recognize that significant breaches of confidentiality may provide grounds for disciplinary action or dismissal.
If you would like your records sent to another doctor a signed request must be sent from that doctor before a record is released. You may access your record, however an administration fee of $20 is charged to cover costs. Copy of summary can be faxed without any charge . For further information please visit www.privacy.gov.au or Health Services Commissioner Tel: 8601-5200.
Home visits may be arranged for regular patients who are unable to attend the clinic. These visits must be pre-arranged with your doctor. Please call for more information.
The clinic abides by the Australian Charter of Health Care rights.
If at any time you are unhappy with the service provided at the clinic, please speak to our Practice Manager so it can be addressed promptly. Feedback can be provided by emailing the clinic or filling in feedback form available in waiting room area
If you feel that your concerns have not been addressed you may contact Health Services Commissioner, 10th Floor, 55 Swanston Street MELBOURNE 3000. Phone: 96555200 Free call: 1800136066. Fax: 9655 5219.
We are fully accredited to RACGP & GPA Standards.
All cosmetic Treatments are undertaken by Dr Binay Kumar & Dr Tina Zhong .
Please see below approximate costs for anti wrinkle injections & dermal fillers.
Anti wrinkle injections (we use mainly Product X is $12-$14 per unit
Dermal Fillers are $475-$550 per ml
Lip Fillers / Lip enhancement is $575 per ml
Collagen Building Fillers like Radiesse is $775 per vial