Evans Head Medical Centre

2 School Lane, Evans Head NSW 2473

Telephone:  (02) 6682 4500
Facsimile:  (02) 6682 5177

E: [email protected]
Web: www.evansheadmedical.com.au

Evans Head Medical Centre provides quality and professional support to doctors so that they can meet the needs of their patients. Evans Head is a fully accredited general practice.

DOCTORS CONSULTING AT EVANS HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Dr Paul Watterston
B Med (Newc Uni) Cert. in Skin Cancer Medicine

Dr Tara Thambimuthu MD
Flinders University FRACGP, DRANZCOG

Dr Ann Tosomeen MD
(Mayo Medical School USA) FRACGP

Dr Christopher Wee MD
Flinders University FRACGP

Dr Louise Wagner
MBBS FRACGP

Dr Michael Lambrou
MB BS Uni Qld Cert. in Skin Cancer Medicine

Dr Brenda Omune
MBChB MIPH

Dr Justin Dryden
MD BSc FRACGP

Dr Lauren Adams
BMBS FRACGP

Dr Noara Jassim
MB BCh

Dr James Sturk
MD BSc

Registered Nurses: Amanda, Vicki, Jocelyn, Ash, Amy

Enrolled Nurse: Anne

Reception: Marion, Wendy, Jenny, Carolien, Mel, Liz, Nicole, Kelly

CONSULTATION HOURS
Monday                  8:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday                 8:00am-5.30pm
Wednesday            8:00am-5:30pm
Thursday                8:00am-5.30pm
Friday                     8:00am-5:00pm

Saturday, Sunday   Closed

The Doctors we support take after hours appointments on request.

APPOINTMENTS WITH YOUR DOCTOR

Please phone reception or book an appointment with your doctor online via Hot Doc. The doctors we support give priority to urgent medical problems. Please notify reception when booking if you require a longer consultation with your doctor, or if you require an interpreter for your appointment.

HOME VISITS ARE OFFERED BY YOUR DOCTOR

Your doctors offer home visits upon request for their regular patients, whose condition prevents them from attending an in-person consultation. Your doctor may charge a fee for this service.

AFTER-HOURS

For emergencies please phone 000. If you require after-hours care from your doctor, please phone 6682 4500 for instructions. Your doctor may charge a $150 fee for after-hours services.

Alternatively, you may contact either:

• Lismore Base Hospital (6624 0200)
• Ballina Hospital (6686 2111)
• 24-hour Care Connect line 1800 198 888

OUR PRACTICE

We provide quality support to dedicated doctors so they can deliver healthcare to the community. We maintain high standards, to ensure your doctor has the equipment and services they need to provide you with exceptional medical care.

Your doctor keeps your sensitive information and medical records strictly confidential. You have the right to access your personal health information. Please see the privacy policy on our website.

Please feel free to talk to your doctor or our practice manager if you have any complaints or suggestions. Health Care Complaints Commission -1800043159.

The doctors we support are all committed to preventative care. A reminder notice may be issued for appropriate services. If you don’t want this service, please let reception know.

Evans Head Medical Centre and consulting doctors are registered with closing the gap, to support better health outcomes for our indigenous population. Please inform reception if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

TELEPHONE CALLS

Your doctor prefers to deal with most problems with an in-person consultations, however they do offer telehealth consultations upon request to eligible patients. Your doctor may charge additional fees for telehealth services.

INDEPENDENT DOCTORS’ SERVICES 

• Family planning
• Womens health – including cervical screening, contraception, pregnancy care
• Mens Health
• Child Health
• Mental Health
• Chronic disease management
• Preventative care including annual health checks
• Immunisations
• Travel medicine
• Skin cancer detection including skin checks and mole checks
• Skin procedures including biopsy, surgical excision, cryotherapy
• Liquid nitrogen ‘freezing’ therapy for sunspots and warts
• Sports medicine
• Smoking cessation assistance

RECALLS

We provide doctors with a comprehensive recall system, which they use to deliver results and correspondence.  If you have any questions regarding results please contact reception, who can help you book an appointment with your doctor, if required by your doctor. Alternatively, you can leave a message for your doctor at reception. Messages are reviewed by your doctor in a timely manner. It is at your doctor’s discretion if the message requires response.

INDEPENDENT DOCTORS’ CONSULTATION FEES

Your doctor operates a mixed billing practice and may charge some consultation fees. Generally, a standard consultation with a doctor we support will incur a cost of $85, which is payable on the day of consultation. We offer doctors cash, EFTPOS, and Medicare rebate facilities.

MY MEDICARE

Doctors consulting at this practice are participating in MyMedicare – A new program introduced on 1st October 2023, aimed at strengthening the relationship between patients, doctors, and care teams. Benefits include improved communication regarding patient care between hospitals and Doctors. If you are interested in enrolling please visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-online-account or chat with one of our friendly staff.