Balmain East Doctors is an Accredited Practice, which was established in 2015, when the long standing East Balmain General Practice moved from 9 Johnston Street to the current location, Oddfellows Hall. The 'Hall' built in the early 1800s, provides a peaceful, warm and welcoming environment, where we can provide high quality care for our patients. Our dedicated doctors and allied health professionals offer a holistic and personlised care, with an emphasis on continuity of care and preventative health. Each practitioner has a special area of expertise, including:
As a mixed billing practice, we offer bulk billing to all pensioners and children under the age of 12 who are covered by Medicare.
Otherwise, our fees are:
- $90 for a standard consultation (up to 20min. with a Medicare rebate of $38.75 and a gap of $51.25)
- $140 for a long consultation (30-40 min. with a Medicare rebate of $75.05 and a gap of $64.95)
We have Medicare Easyclaim enabled, which means that patients can claim their Medicare benefit and have it paid into their bank account through your practice’s EFTPOS terminal, immediately. We also offer HICAPS for patients who have private health insurance.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.00am-6:30pm and Saturdays from 8am-3pm. Booking an appointment is easy and can be done at any time using our convenient online booking service. An after hour medical service is available through the Sydney Medical Services.
House visits and tele-health appointments are available for existing patients who can’t attend the general practice, due to illness or immobility.
Walk ins can be seen based on the health professional's availability.
Our practice is following a strict communication policy, returning phone messages within 24hrs.
Patients can request to see their full health records by sending a dated and signed written request to the practice via mail and collect the information in person, once their identify has been verified.
Patients can provide feedback, opportunities for improvement and complaints via sending us an email or mail. We will endevor to respond within 5 business days.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Balmain East Doctors in Balmain is a COVID-19 vaccination provider. For more information on COVID-19, see our COVID-19 Vaccine page.
Unfortunately, no COVID-19 vaccination appointments are currently available to be booked online, please check back at a later date.
This pricing is indicative only. Actual fees may vary based on the treatment received during the appointment, and if you have preferred provider private health insurance.
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Parking is available, right outside our practice on Darling Street and Nicholson Street.
Public transport is available, having a bus stop, outside the practice on Darling St. and a ferry stop at Balmain East Wharf.