Important Notices
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7-day urgent care available, except for severe emergencies. For severe emergencies, please call 000 or attend the emergency department at the hospital.
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We warmly welcome Dr Sultana Bilkis to our practice. Very experienced and highly respected GP and emergency doctor. Last few years, worked as a senior paediatrics resident in the NSW hospital system. Specialist interest in children and women's health. New patients welcome!
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Drug prescribing policy. Strictly no drugs of addiction (including opiates and benzodiazepines) will be prescribed at any first visit by a new patient.
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If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, like cough, sneeze, runny eyes or nose, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, please book a phone consultation or speak to reception BEFORE attending the practice.
160 Bridge St (Open 5 Days)
516 Peel St (Open 7 Days)
The Practice
Exceeding Expectations One Patient at a Time
Doctors at Tamworth General Practice are independent practitioners. They place a strong focus on the doctor-patient relationship and long-term patient care.
7-day urgent care available, except for severe emergencies. For severe emergencies, please call 000 or attend the emergency department at the hospital.
The GPs and nurses are experienced and caring professionals, with extensive experience across the full range of medicine. They are also committed to ongoing professional development.
In addition to general practice, the doctors have their own fields of interest. These include child health, women's health, skin cancer medicine, travel medicine, industrial health, minor surgery, asthma and diabetes.
Male and Female Doctors are available.
Dr Ruzchella Javaluyas MD
Dr Albert Smagarinsky MBBS (UNSW), FRACGP, MMed (UQ), Advanced Cert Skin Cancer (Australasian College of Dermatology)
Dr Zahra Rashidian MD
Dr "Ishani" Ranwala MD
Dr Golnoosh Amri MD
Dr Salma Hanif MD FRACGP
Dr Alphonsus Amalakumar FRACGP
Dr Atoosa Keshavarz Motamed MD
Dr Gihan Balasooriya MD
Dr Sultana Bilkis MD (Paediatrics)
General Practice
The clinic provides the full range of medical services and family health care. The practice offers women's, men's and children healthcare. In addition the practice offers preventative health care, industrial and travel health care. Please call 6766 3888 to enquire, or drop in to any of our two locations: 516 Peel St (roundabout opposite Hungry Jacks) or 160 Bridge St (corner Denison St).
Women's Health
We offer a comprehensive range of women's health services delivered by a team of experienced and caring female GPs and nurses.
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Family planning and contraception, including Implanon and Mirena
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Antenatal and post-partum care
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STI checks
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Cervical screening
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Breast checks
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Osteoporosis check and treatment
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Menopause management
Skin Cancer Clinic
Dedicated to early detection, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and melanoma.
We are the longest established skin cancer clinic in the Northwest.
All treatment options are offered on-site.
To book an appointment please visit www.skinchecktoday.com.au
Industrial & Occupational Health Care
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Rail Medicals - accredited AHP provider for category 1,2 and 3
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Pre-employment medicals,
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Q fever testing and vaccination,
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Drug and Alcohol screening,
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Skin Cancer Screening,
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Commercial and Truck Driving Medicals
Health checks and Cancer screening
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Over 75 yo health check
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Aboriginal health check
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Baby health check
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Diabetes screen
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Heart health check
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Bone density scan (for osteoporosis)
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STD check
Cancer checks
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Cervical cancer screening (PAP test)
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Breast check
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Bowel cancer test (FOBT)
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Prostate check
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Skin check
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Blood tests and other pathology
Consultation Fees
Standard Consultation (up to 15 minutes) - $108 ($128 on weekends and after hours)
Non-attendance or cancellation within 4 hours of an appointment $35
Dr Alphonsus and Dr Balasooriya will bulk bill health card holders and children for all subsequent visits, after the initial paid visit.
Telephone consultations must be pre-paid at the time of booking
If you have a chronic condition requiring frequent visits please discuss fees with your doctor
Please enquire with reception, if your visit will involve extra time (for example complex or multiple issues, counselling) or extra services (for example skin excision, PAP smear)
Please discuss the Skin Cancer doctor's fees with reception
Transfer of medical records to another practice: $100+GST per patient ($50+GST for pensioners)
Careers
If you are a doctor, a nurse, an allied health practitioner or a medical manager/administrator looking for a friendly and pleasant environment to work in please feel free to apply.
Supervision by senior GP is available if required.
Join our friendly and dedicated team and make a difference !!
Please apply to Practice Principal at alsmags68@gmail.com
Contact Us
For appointments or any queries please feel free to ring 6766 3888.
Or use one of the forms below to send a message. Medical advice will not be provided.
Form For Reception
Form For Manager