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 is a fully accredited general practice. The doctors and staff endeavour to create a friendly relaxed environment where all your health needs are met in a prompt and professional manner.

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

Dr Tara Thambimuthu MD
Flinders University FRACGP

Dr Ann Tosomeen MD
(Mayo Medical School USA) FRACGP

Dr Christopher Wee MD
Flinders University Master Sc, BSc Genetics

Dr Louise Wagner
MBBS Uni Qld FRACGP

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

Dr Brenda Omune
MBChB MIPH

Dr Eric Wainwright
MBBS MHA, B.Sc

Dr Justin Dryden
MD BSc

Dr Lauren Adams
BMBS FRACGP

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

Enrolled Nurse: Anne

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

OPENING 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 Cosed

After hours appointments available on request

APPOINTMENTS
Please phone or book an appointment online via Hot Doc.. Urgent medical problems are given priority. Please notify reception when booking if you require a longer consultation, or if an interpreter is required.

HOME VISITS
Home visits are available on request for regular patients of this practice whose condition prevents them from attending the surgery. A private fee may be payable for this service.

AFTER-HOURS
For emergencies please phone 000. If you require after-hours care, please phone 6682 4500 for instructions. All after-hours services attract a $150 fee.
Alternatively, you may contact either:

Lismore Base Hospital (6624 0200)
Ballina Hospital (6686 2111)
24-hour Health advice line 1800 022 222 (Health Direct)

OUR PRACTICE
We work as a team to provide quality care to our community and tourist population. We maintain high standards, looking after the small details and showing concern for others.

All patient information and medical records are strictly confidential. Patients have the right to access their personal health information.

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

Our practice is committed to preventative care. A reminder notice may be issued for appropriate services. If you don’t want this service please let reception know.

We are registered with closing the gap, to achieve better health outcomes for our indigenous population. Please inform reception if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

TELEPHONE CALLS
Most problems are best dealt with in a consultation. Telehealth consultations are available upon request. Fees may apply.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Family planning
Pap smears
Pregnancy tests
Ante-natal care
ECG
Counselling
Immunisation: children, adults
Travel medicine
Skin checks – Minor surgery: stitching cuts, removing moles, skin cancers
Liquid nitrogen ‘freezing’ therapy for sunspots and warts
Sports medicine
Stop smoking assistance
GP management plans
Annual health checks

GP Consultation Fees

Veterans and children will be bulk-billed for consultations. Our practice is a mixed billing practice, some consultation fees may apply. Standard consultation fee is $80 made payable on the day of service by cash, or eftpos. Medicare rebates can be claimed instantly.