New Patients
Welcome to Southern Doctors Clinic! Here is some info on how to prepare for your first appointment.
Booking an appointment
You can book an appointment with one of our doctors via HotDoc by clicking the book appointment button below.
You can also book an appointment by speaking to one of our friendly receptionists at (02) 9789 5955.
Please note that we are an appointment-based practice and do not accept walk-ins (unless in the case of an emergency).
Getting ready for your first consult
Before your first appointment, we ask that you complete our New Patient Registration Form so that we can register you as a patient of our practice. Once you complete this form, it will automatically sent to our receptionists.
You may receive an SMS to your mobile with a link to complete your digital new patient form if you book an appointment over the phone.
Understanding your medical history is a crucial part of our doctors providing you with quality care. Our New Patient Form includes a general medical information section that we require all new patients to complete. Be sure to include as much information as you can so that your doctor is able to gain an understanding of your current health and needs.
Consultation fees
Your first appointment at our practice is 30 minutes long and is considered a ‘long appointment’. We book all of our new patients a 30-minute appointment to allow our doctors to get to know you.
This includes your relevant medical history, your family medical history, current medications, and ongoing healthcare needs.
Your first appointment will incur a fee of $115.00. Patients with a valid Medicare card will receive a rebate of $82.90.
For more information on our practice fees, please read ‘Our Fees’.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice otherwise a cancellation fee may apply.
Transferring your medical records
If you have a complex medical history, your new doctor may ask you to request a copy of your medical record from your previous GP. This is something that is usually done when patients change practices.
To transfer your medical records to us, please complete our Transfer of Medical Records form and our receptionists will organise the rest.
It is common for practice’s to charge a fee for the transfer of your medical records. Your previous practice can advise you on whether there will be a transfer fee and of how much.
