Emergency Department at Gumeracha to remain closed indefinitely
Doctors from the medical practices in Lobethal and Gumeracha have attended patients and emergencies at the Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital (GDSMH) for decades, and we are well aware of how valued and important this service is to you all. It is a point of pride for us how many we have been able to […]
A little bit of care for those affected by bushfires
People vary in the way they respond to this crisis, but over time, most people will recover and rebuild their lives. During what can be a prolonged recovery process, we need to care for others and ourselves. Some of the common reactions to disasters include: fear, sadness or anger feeling overwhelmed, numb, detached or withdrawn […]
Covid19 Pandemic Info – what’s happening at GMP
Telephone Consultations now available to minimize the need for you to physically attend your routine appointments Temporary closure of Emergency Department at Gumeracha Hospital to limit potential virus spread to nursing home residents there. For 24 hour advice contact Health Direct on 1800 022 222 or for out of hours non urgent care call 13 […]
Announcement – Practice Merger
Gumeracha Medical Practice and Lobethal Medical Centre are delighted to announce that from 1st February 2020, we will be combining to form one larger practice across two sites. Why are we merging? Individually we are both successful practices with similar, patient centred approaches to care, and a shared belief in making a continued positive difference […]
Travel Immunisations
It is necessary to make an appointment to discuss your itinerary and vaccination needs. In most cases, this is best done at least six weeks prior to your departure date. Our doctors have access to up to date health recommendations for every country Appropriate vaccination can protect you from serious communicable diseases, so you can […]
Skin Checks
Prevention is better than cure – it is important to closely monitor any moles, sunspots or changes in your skin. All of our doctors are able to help you with routine check-ups and Dr Withnall has a special interest in this area. Please let our receptionist know if you would like a full body check as […]
Phone calls and emails
If you contact our doctors via phone or email please be aware you may not receive a same day response. If the matter is urgent please ensure you phone the practice and explain the situation to the reception staff so that we can follow it up for you.
Quality Assurance and your Privacy
Doctors in this practice take part in clinical audits from time to time, which help them improve the quality of care they provide to you. During a clinical audit, the doctor records information about the treatment of patients with a particular illness. None of this health information can identify the patient. Your doctor may participate in […]
Longer Appointments Available
Please let our reception staff know if you need a bit longer time with your doctor. We usually book standard appointments of 15 minutes, but there are often times when it is best to schedule a longer time. Examples of this are for complex conditions, full check ups, counselling etc. We really appreciate knowing in […]
Online Booking, SMS Reminders & Recalls HotDoc
From August 2018 – We are pleased to offer easy online bookings and SMS reminders for appointments and secure health messages to remind you of important health checks via In light of recent ACCC press release regarding legal proceedings against another online booking provider, we would like to take a moment to reassure all patients […]