Important Notices
1. Our practice does not provide Covid vaccination. For further information: COVID-19 vaccines | Australian Government Department of Health
2. Phone consultations still available to most patients.
3. Drug prescribing policy. Strictly no drugs of addiction (including opiates and benzodiazepines) will be prescribed at any first visit by a new patient.
4. Due to increasing costs of running the practice, effective from 1st September, GP charges will increase to be more in line with AMA recommended fees. Age and disability pension cards will continue to be bulk billed, but ALL other concession cards will no longer be routinely bulk billed. If you have a chronic condition requiring frequent visits, please discuss with your doctor. Thank you for your understanding.
Open 5 Days
Open 7 Days
160 Bridge St & 516 Peel St
Phone Consultations are now available to all patients. Certificates, scripts, referrals, pathology and XRay forms can be emailed or faxed when needed.
If you have any flu-like symptoms including cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath OR if you have returned from overseas in last 2 weeks or have been in contact with anyone who has arrived in last 2 weeks then we do not want to see you at the clinic, but happy to assist you over the phone.
Appointments can be made online, by phone or by filling the enquiry form at the bottom of this website.
Our Practice
Exceeding Expectations One Patient at a Time
Tamworth General Practice is run by local General Practitioners, and places a strong focus on the doctor-patient relationship and long-term patient care.
Our team of 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 Alphonsus Amalkumar MD FRACGP
Dr Ruzchella Javaluyas MD
Dr Albert Smagarinsky MBBS FRACGP MMed
Dr Enas Al Shahabi FRACGP MD Dip Dermatology
Dr Mohammad Hassan MD
Mr Ilan Cohen BPsych MPsych Clinical Psychologist
Dr Jawad Poya MD
Staff: Sue, Alanna, Maureen, Stefanie, Mia, Amanda, Jodie, Lou-Ellen, Jessica, Huijie, Rena, Nenita, Larry.
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).
Psychologist
Treatment in all age groups of - anxiety and depression - stress management - cognitive assessments - drug & alcohol counselling - treatment of bipolar disorder - family & relationship problems - workers compensation - Medicolegal assessment -smoking cessation -chronic pain - relaxation therapy, meditation & hypnotherapy – child therapy.
Please call 6766 3888 to book an appointment.
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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Pre-employment medicals,
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Q fever testing and vaccination,
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Drug and Alcohol screening,
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Rail Medical Examinations - categories 1,2 and 3,
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Skin Cancer Screening,
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Commercial and Truck Driving Medicals.
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Injury Management Services: Our doctors can assist in prevention, initial treatment, and return to work coordination.
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On-Site Services: can provide your worksite or office with first-class medical services from within your own premises.
Travel Medicine Clinic
Destination-specific health advise.
Vaccinations:
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Hepatitis A & B
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typhoid
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yellow fever
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tetanus
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rabies
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mumps
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rubella
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measles, flu.
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Malaria prophylaxis.
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Medication Certificates.
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Accredited Yellow fever vaccination centre. Licensed to issue the international certificate (ICVP) for passage through customs.
Consultation Fees
Due to increasing costs of running the practice, effective 1st September, GP charges will increase to be more in line with AMA recommended fees. $83 for standard consultations (higher for longer consultations and on weekends). Age and disability pension cards will continue to be bulk billed, but ALL other concession cards will be at the doctor's discretion. If you have a chronic condition requiring frequent visits, please discuss with your doctor. Thank you for your understanding.
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).
Bulk billing for Age and disability pension and DVA card holders ONLY.
Please enquire with reception regarding skin cancer doctor, psychologist and dietician fees.
Opening Hours
In case of emergency please attend the Tamworth Hospital Emergency Dept or call 000.
Monday to Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: 9am-1pm
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
Walk-in service is available so you are welcome to drop in at any of our 2 locations: 516 Peel Street (roundabout opposite Hungry Jacks) or 160 Bridge St (corner Denison St).
Form For Reception
Form For Manager