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Kareela Family Practice was established 20 years ago and is committed to providing the highest quality health care to our local community. We provide comprehensive, family friendly, patient-focused healthcare, and strongly promote preventative health. Our aim is your well-being.
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Wednesday: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Thursday & Friday: 8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
APPOINTMENTS
PHONE: 9528 0888
ONLINE: www.kfp.net.au
Appointments are generally 10 minutes. If you require a longer appointment, an appointment for more than one person, or have multiple topics to discuss, please request a longer appointment.
Medical advise, appointments, requests for scripts and referrals cannot be made via email and you will have to make an appointment.
DOCTORS
DR VICKY HILLIER
MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma Child Health
DR VANDANA PALA
MBBS, FRACGP
PRACTICE NURSES
Hilary and Rosemary are both Registered Nurses. Our Practice Nurses have become an important part of our team, providing support to our Doctors in coordinating your health care needs and making services more accessible.
RECEPTION STAFF
Our friendly staff Shayne and Janice are available to make appointments and help with any enquiries.
DIETICIAN
Our Dietician can help you with all your nutritional needs and management for a wide range of medical conditions including weight management.
PATHOLOGY
Laverty Pathology Services operate Monday – Friday from 7.30am. For general pathology and blood tests no appointment is required. for all pathology results please phone our staff to make an appointment with your doctor. Results cannot be given over the phone.
BABY HEALTH CHECKS
Our Doctors and Nurses perform baby health checks, regular monitoring of weight and development. Our team is here to provide support to new mums / families and their babies.
IMMUNISATIONS
Please phone to make an appointment with out team. Don’t forget to bring your Blue Book!
HEALTHY KIDS CHECKS
Promote early detection of lifestyle risk factors and provides you with the opportunity to discuss Early Intervention and modification strategies for a healthy future.
HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Are performed at specific age groups, 45-49 and 75 year old to help identify risk factors for disease. Our team is committed to the care, coordination and management of patients with chronic disease for example Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke and Cancer, where a multidisciplinary approach to care is required.
ANTENATAL CARE
Our Doctors participate in Shared Care Programs with Sutherland, St George and Royal Women’s Hospitals.This service provides a high standard of care for women who have a low risk pregnancy.
FEES
BULK BILLING now available for CHILDREN UNDER 16
This is a mixed billing practice. Fees are payable at the time of consultation. We accept MasterCard, Visa or Eftpos. This practice does not accept Third Party Payments and all Work Cover, Insurance and Third Party related consultations are payable by the patient at the time of consultation.
PRIVACY
All patient information and medical records are strictly confidential. If you would like further information regarding you health information please ask your Doctor.
This practice has a recall reminder system. If you do not wish to receive reminders please notify reception.
If you have a problem we would like to hear about it. You may prefer to write to us or use our suggestion box. Ask reception for further information regarding any complaints you may have.