ABOUT OUR PRACTICE
Ridges Family Medical Practice
Ridges Family Medical Practice is a new doctor’s surgery. It is a traditional family practice facility, caring for patients of all ages.
Dr Chamila is proud to provide a range of medical services to you and your family. Services include general medical care, preventative care, immunisations, women’s health, men’s health, child health and antenatal care.
Dr Chamila is an experienced GP who has been practising in Australia since 2001. She is currently practising in Newcastle and is experienced in all aspects of general practice. She is passionate about women’s health including perimenopause and menopause. She is a recommended doctor according to the Australasian Menopause Society. She is also very interested in chronic diseases like Diabetes.
Our practice nurse Jane Robinson is available on Tuesdays for your immunisations, chronic disease management plans, 45-49 year old checks and health assessments.
Our Practice is conveniently located for patients in Cooranbong, Avondale, Martinsville, Dora Creek, Morisset, Eraring and surrounds. There is plenty of on-site parking available.
We look forward to welcoming your family to our practice.
Practice Services & Fees
OUR SERVICES
- General Medical Practice Services
- Women’s Health
- Child Health
- Men’s health
- Adolescent Health
- Geriatric care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental Health including Plans
- Preventative Medicine
- Antenatal Care
- 45-49 Years Checks (bulk billed)
- First Nation Assessments (bulk billed)
- Immunisations (bulk billed)
- Health Assessments (bulk billed)
OUR FEES
Private Fees
Appointment Type |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Fee out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard <19 minutes | $90 | $42.85 | $47.15 |
| Long 20-29 minutes | $130 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
| Prolonged >40 minutes | $180 | $122.15 | $57.85 |
| Telehealth – standard | $90 | $42.85 | $47.15 |
| Telehealth – long | $130 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
Aged Pension over 65 years with a valid pension card and Children under 16 years of age.
Appointment Type |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Fee out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard <19 minutes | $70 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
| Long 20-29 minutes | $120 | $82.90 | $37.10 |
| Prolonged >40 minutes | $165 | $122.50 | $42.50 |
| Telehealth – standard | $70 | $42.85 | $27.15 |
| Telehealth – long | $120 | $82.90 | $37.10 |
*Telehealth appointments can be made after attending a face to face appointment only.
Mental Health Services
Appointment Type |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Fee out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Care Plan >40 minutes | $240 | $152.80 | $87.20 |
| Mental Health Care Plan 20-39 minutes | $180 | $103.70 | $76.30 |
| Mental Health Care Plan Review | $130 | $81.70 | $48.30 |
Women’s Health
Appointment Type |
Fee |
Medicare Rebate |
Fee out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menopause Initial Prolonged | $250 | $122.15 | $127.85 |
| Menopause Follow Up – Long | $130 | $82.90 | $47.10 |
| Implanon Insertion only | $125 | $40.55 | $84.45 |
| Implanon Removal | $150 | $69.20 | $80.80 |
| Implanon Removal and Insertion together | $200 | $109.75 | $90.25 |
*Forms and Driving License Assessments will incur a fee. The patient must have a prior appointment with the GP.
