This practice, operating at two addresses, provides all aspects of family health management. All doctors in this practice have satisfied the training requirements of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and are on the Vocational Register of General Practitioners.
This means we have a commitment to general practice and to continuing medical education.
This practice is committed to providing comprehensive general practice care to all individuals and families in this community.
Our Services
Special interests provided by this Practice include:
- Family Medicine
- Indigenous Health
- Acupuncture
- Child/Maternal Health
- Licensed TB Testing & Vaccination Centre
- Community Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Travel Medicine
- Sexual Health
- Shared Antenatal Care
- Mental Health
- Preventative Medicine
- Botox Treatments
- Aged Care
Consulting Doctors
Dr. Nigel Berry
Dr. Jennifer Debenham
Dr. Jacqueline Laing
Dr. Andrew Mason
Dr. Robert Smith
Dr. Anthony White
Dr. Carolyn Royse
Dr. Alicia Polakiewicz
To read more about our doctors or our staff.
Surgery Hours
All doctors are available Monday - Friday.
Evenings and weekends are on a roster basis.
Eltham
Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 8.30pm
Friday 8.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Research
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
After Hours
If surgery is closed, by ringing the surgery phone number, you will be directed to an alternative medical attention by the answering machine, being the Locum Service on 9429 5677.
Nillumbik Medical Centre
Telephone 03 9439 3388
Research Medical Centre
Telephone 03 9437 1280
Fees & Billing
Each Doctor determines their own fee and this is set by the Doctor after the consultation. Private billing occurs for most services with bulk-billing of pensioners, at the discretion of the Doctor.
Payment at the time of consultation is preferred.
EFTPOS is available and the preferred method of payment.
A claim can be lodged directly to Medicare on your behalf, with the refund paid by EFT directly to your chosen savings or cheque account, or by cheque.
A full schedule of fees is available from the receptionist.