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OPENING HOURS
Mon - Thu 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday - CLOSED
Keperra Family Practice open 8.30am -11.30am
FACILITIES
Free parking at door
Wheelchair access
Medicine on Blackwood
Medicine on Blackwood is a modern vibrant General Practices sitting in the heart of Mitchelton in leafy Blackwood Street.
The doctors of Medicine on Blackwood are all independent practitioners, supported by our dedicated nursing and administration team. Together, we collaborate to provide best practice healthcare for you and your family.
At Medicine on Blackwood we strive to improve the health of individuals, families and our local community through working with you and your health care providers.
Medicine on Blackwood is a sister practice to Keperra Family Practice and Skin Cancer Clinic, operating 7 days a week and located at Great Western Super Centre. Both practices share medical records to enhance your clinical safety.
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- General Medicine
- Children’s Health
- Developmental Assessment for Children
- Women’s Health
- Men’s Health
- Post Discharge ADF Health Care
- Mental Healthcare including Mental Health Plans
- Older Person’s Health Care including 75+ Health Assessments (necessary for driving licences)
- Vaccinations
- Travel Medicine
- Private and Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Health Assessments
- Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Antenatal Care
- Pilot and Diving Medicals
- Pre-Employment Medicals
- Minor Surgery
Billing Schedule
The doctors of Medicine on Blackwood set their own fees and are primarily private billing doctors. Services they generally bulk bill however include:
- Childhood vaccinations
- DVA Gold Card holders and DVA White Card holders for specific conditions
- Health Assessments for 75 yrs and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other specific groups
The doctors discount fees for children 15 years and under, full-time students under 25 years and Commonwealth Concession Card Holders.
Please check the Fees section on the website for more information. Once a Medicare Safety Net is reached, you become eligible for a much higher rebate to help with the cost of general practice and other types of care. If you are experiencing financial hardship please speak with your doctor.
After Hours
If you are requiring a regular appointment during business hours, please CLICK HERE.
If you require medical assistance during the hours the clinic is closed, a practice doctor offers full after hours care to currently registered patients. This service is active from 6.00 pm to 7.30 am Monday to Friday and after 12.00 pm on weekends and public holidays.
Private fees for after-hours services start at $ 250.00. Home visits will only be provided where clinically appropriate and where deemed safe and reasonable.
To request an after-hours consultation, please phone 0435 062 414. You will be directed to leave a voice message or send a text message with your full name, date of birth and phone number so that the GP can contact you and have your medical chart ready to commence the consultation.
Upfront prepayment is required and you will be asked for credit card details including expiry date and CCV number.
Please note that the Doctor does not offer prescriptions for opiates or benzodiazepines, perform medicals for insurance purposes, offer routine vaccinations or conduct routine health assessments during after-hours periods.
For further information on After Hours Care, please contact reception on 07 3351 0323.