Chirnside Park Medical Clinic is a general medical practice at Shop 710, 239–241 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park VIC 3116. The clinic’s official site lists reception on (03) 9726 7777, online booking through Healthengine, weekday opening from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and weekend/public-holiday sessions from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
This guide focuses on the details patients usually need before booking: current contracted doctors, opening-hour differences between sources, mixed/private billing rules, concession and child bulk-billing conditions, telehealth, services, accreditation, new-patient planning and what to do when the clinic is closed or a problem is life threatening.
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking
A patient-first guide for Chirnside Park, Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn, Croydon, Kilsyth and nearby Yarra Ranges residents who want a GP appointment, family doctor, weekend access, telehealth or clearer fee information.
The clinic’s own homepage currently displays these general opening hours.
The clinic’s official fee page says it privately bills most consultations and offers conditional bulk billing.
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic address, phone, email and map
The official contact page lists Chirnside Park Medical Clinic at Shop 710, 239–241 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park VIC 3116. The primary phone number is (03) 9726 7777, fax is (03) 9726 8889, and the clinic publishes info@chirnsidemedical.com as its general email.
The clinic is associated with Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. If you are using maps or a centre directory, check that the result shows Shop 710 / 239–241 Maroondah Highway; there are other clinics in Chirnside Park with different addresses and phone numbers.
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic hours in 2026
The clinic’s official homepage currently says it is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and public holidays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Those are the hours used as the primary timetable in this guide.
There are small differences elsewhere: Healthengine currently shows Thursday starting at 9:00 am, and the Chirnside Park Shopping Centre directory lists weekend trading from 9:00 am. Because doctor sessions can also be shorter than clinic hours, use Healthengine or reception for the time that matters to your actual appointment.
| Day | Official clinic hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Check live GP availability rather than assuming every doctor works the full day. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Call for extended consultations or procedure bookings. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Healthengine can show current doctor-specific times. |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Healthengine currently shows 9:00 am opening; confirm if booking early. |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Book ahead if you need a specific GP before the weekend. |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Shopping-centre directory shows 9:00 am; confirm before an early visit. |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Weekend billing rules differ from weekday concession rules. |
| Public holidays | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Holiday schedules can change; verify the specific date before travelling. |
How to book Chirnside Park Medical Clinic
The clinic advertises a 24/7 online booking system and links patients to Healthengine. You can also call reception on (03) 9726 7777. The clinic’s appointment policy says standard appointments can be made with a preferred doctor or the next available doctor, and extended consultations are available on request.
Open the clinic-linked booking page, choose the doctor or next available GP, and select the appointment type that matches your reason for attending.
The clinic asks patients to tell reception when they expect a longer consultation. Healthengine also notes that care plans, mental health plans and multiple issues require a long appointment.
Ask what fee applies to your doctor, appointment length, concession status, weekend timing, telehealth request or procedure because the clinic is not universally bulk billed.
For a first or complex visit, have your Medicare details, concession or DVA card if applicable, medicines, allergies, referral letters, test results and any forms the GP needs to review.
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic fees, bulk billing and Medicare
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic’s official fee page says the practice moved to private billing for most consultations. Its posted schedule is marked updated 1 July 2025, so patients booking in 2026 should treat the published policy as useful guidance but confirm the current dollar amount before attending.
The official page says Health Care Card holders, Pension cardholders, DHS Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card holders and children under 12 are bulk billed during specified weekday hours, while reduced/concession fees apply on weekends and public holidays. It also says DVA Gold Card holders are bulk billed on all occasions and phone/telehealth consultations carry an out-of-pocket fee.
| Patient / appointment situation | Published clinic policy | What to confirm for 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Most standard patients | Private / gap fee | Current full fee, Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket amount for your doctor. |
| Health Care / Pension / eligible Seniors card | Conditional weekday bulk billing | Exact eligible card, appointment time and consultation type. |
| Children under 12 | Conditional weekday bulk billing | Weekday eligibility; reduced fees are described for weekends/public holidays. |
| DVA Gold Card holder | Bulk billed | Bring the relevant DVA card and verify the appointment type. |
| Phone / telehealth consultation | Out-of-pocket fee | Current telehealth eligibility, total fee and Medicare rebate. |
| Missed / late-cancelled appointment | $30 policy posted | Official page says a $30 fee may apply when changes are not notified within 2 hours. |
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic doctors in 2026
The clinic’s current official Contracted Doctors page lists six GPs: Dr Farhat Arjmand, Dr Ann Lamb, Dr Wasana Rathnayake, Dr Siri Arcot, Dr Maduwe Navaratna and Dr Sanjeewa Atapattu. Healthengine may show additional practitioners or a different live roster; for an appointment today, always check the booking page or call reception.
| Doctor on official clinic page | Qualifications / role | Selected interests listed by clinic | Languages listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Farhat Arjmand | Medical Director; MD (Honours), FRACGP | Family medicine, chronic disease, skin checks/management, biopsies, wound care, Implanon | English, Persian, Russian, Dari, Urdu/Hindi, Pashto |
| Dr Ann Lamb | BSN, MD, FRACGP | Women’s health, antenatal care, child health, mental health, iron infusions, chronic disease, skin procedures | English, Visayan, Tagalog, Chavacano |
| Dr Wasana Rathnayake | MBBS, FRACGP | Women’s health, antenatal care, mental health, asthma/diabetes/COPD, prevention, vaccines, travel medicine | English, Sinhalese |
| Dr Siri Arcot | MBBS, FRACGP, Certificate in Child Health | Women’s health, maternity care, paediatrics, mental health, Implanon, chronic disease | English, Telugu (clinic page spells “Tellugu”) |
| Dr Maduwe Navaratna | FRACGP | Men’s health, dermatology, chronic disease, vaccinations, wound care, minor procedures | English, Sinhalese |
| Dr Sanjeewa Atapattu | MBBS, FRACGP | Minor procedures, skin biopsies/mole removal, iron infusions, Implanon, geriatrics, child health, wound care | English, Sinhalese |
GP, nurse, skin, women’s health and other services
The clinic’s official services page lists family doctors, an onsite practice nurse, immunisations, mental health, men’s health, skin clinic services, travel advice, and antenatal/postnatal care. The main clinic page also mentions onsite pathology, vaccinations, women’s and family health, and close links with hospitals, specialists and allied health providers.
General primary care, follow-up, prevention and referrals for patients across different life stages.
The clinic says its nurse assists with immunisations, health assessments, care plans and general nursing needs.
Childhood, travel and seasonal vaccinations including influenza are listed by the clinic.
The clinic supports mental health care plans and referrals; book enough time for a detailed consultation.
General men’s health, sexual-health discussions and urology-related concerns are listed.
Skin checks are offered; the clinic specifically notes an out-of-pocket charge for a full skin check.
Travel health advice and destination-related immunisation planning are available.
Pregnancy planning, antenatal medical needs and postnatal checks are listed.
The clinic homepage advertises onsite pathology; confirm collection hours and preparation before attending.
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic telehealth
The clinic maintains an official telehealth page. It tells patients to call (03) 9726 7777 and mention telehealth, or select a telehealth appointment when booking online. Its current fee policy says phone/telehealth consultations are billed like face-to-face consultations and are not bulk billed under that policy.
The telehealth page is older and still refers to apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype. For 2026, do not assume a particular video platform will be used; confirm the current process with reception. The clinic also states that its doctors prefer in-person review where possible, so suitability depends on the reason for the consultation.
Before a telehealth booking
Confirm that the doctor is offering telehealth for your issue, what platform or phone process is currently used, and what fee/rebate applies.
When an in-person visit may be required
Procedures, physical examinations, injections, wound care and problems that cannot be safely assessed remotely may require an in-person appointment. Reception can help select the right appointment type.
New patients, medical records and longer appointments
Healthengine currently states that new patients are welcome. If you want to transfer records from another clinic, its practice profile says an initial consultation with one of the doctors is required first. This is useful for patients moving into Chirnside Park, Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn or nearby suburbs.
For complex history, several health problems, mental health plans or care planning, do not book a short appointment and hope everything fits. The clinic’s own appointment policy supports extended consultations on request, and Healthengine flags multiple issues, care plans and mental health plans as needing a long appointment.
First-visit checklist
- Medicare and concession/DVA details if applicable
- current medicine and allergy list
- important specialist letters or discharge paperwork
- recent tests or imaging relevant to the visit
- the name of your previous practice if arranging records transfer
Ask reception for more time if
- you have several separate concerns
- you need a mental health or chronic-care plan
- you need forms, procedures or detailed paperwork
- you are bringing a complicated medical history
- the booking platform does not show the appointment you need
Accreditation and practice verification
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s national register lists Chirnside Park Medical Clinic as a general practice at Shop 710, 239–241 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park VIC 3116, with accreditation shown through 28 November 2029.
This independent government register helps confirm that the practice name and location match the official clinic details. Accreditation does not guarantee a particular fee, doctor roster or same-day appointment, so those details still need to be checked with the clinic.
When the clinic is closed or you need urgent help
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic is a general practice, not a hospital emergency department. For non-emergency health advice when you are unsure what service you need, healthdirect’s registered-nurse helpline is available on 1800 022 222 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Victoria this service is also known as NURSE-ON-CALL.
| Situation | Useful access point | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Routine issue during clinic hours | Chirnside Park Medical Clinic | (03) 9726 7777 or Healthengine |
| Clinic closed / unsure what care is appropriate | healthdirect / NURSE-ON-CALL | 1800 022 222 |
| Critical or life-threatening illness or injury | Emergency ambulance | 000 |
Quick appointment and care-path finder
This simple tool does not diagnose symptoms or collect personal information. It only points to the booking, fee-confirmation or after-hours pathway described in this article.
Chirnside Park Medical Clinic FAQs
Official and supporting sources
These links are included so patients can confirm live appointment availability, current fees, doctors, services, opening times and after-hours pathways. Official clinic and government sources are prioritised; directory information is used mainly for cross-checking.
- Chirnside Park Medical Clinic official website
- Official contact page
- Official contracted doctors page
- Official services page
- Official appointment information
- Official gap-fee page
- Official telehealth page
- Chirnside Park Medical Clinic on Healthengine
- Chirnside Park Shopping Centre listing
- Australian accredited-practice register
- healthdirect 24/7 helpline
- healthdirect after-hours care