If you are searching for Watsonia Central Medical Clinic, this guide brings the practical 2026 details into one place: doctors, opening hours, phone number, Devonshire Road address, HotDoc booking, private fees, Medicare rebates, services, telehealth, onsite pathology, allied-health access and after-hours care.
The clinic is at 77 Devonshire Road, Watsonia VIC 3087 and lists (03) 9061 9195 as its main phone number. It is a private-billing clinic; the official fee page publishes doctor-specific fees and current Medicare rebate examples, so patients should check the exact doctor and consultation length before booking.
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The official clinic site lists weekday opening only, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
The official fee page lists a standard consultation from $89 with doctors other than Dr Alina, before the Medicare rebate.
📍 Watsonia Central Medical Clinic contact details and map
The clinic’s official contact page lists 77 Devonshire Road, Watsonia VIC 3087, phone 03 9061 9195 and fax 03 7036 1503. The site also displays admin@watsoniadoctors.com.au, but its patient-information policy says the practice does not respond to patient messages sent by email for privacy and secure-messaging reasons. Call the clinic for health-related communication.
⏰ Watsonia Central Medical Clinic opening hours in 2026
The clinic’s official website consistently lists 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed. For public holidays, the clinic tells patients to check HotDoc, so holiday hours should not be assumed from the normal weekday timetable.
| Day | Official hours | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Check HotDoc for the doctor and appointment type you need. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Call if you need a long consultation or special procedure. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Clinic services may operate on doctor-specific schedules. |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Use phone booking if symptoms require reception guidance. |
| Friday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Book earlier if you need care before the weekend. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use an appropriate after-hours pathway if care cannot wait. |
| Sunday | Closed | VED and healthdirect are options for non-life-threatening urgent advice/care. |
| Public holidays | Check HotDoc | Recheck the exact date before travelling. |
✅ How to book Watsonia Central Medical Clinic
The clinic says consultations are by appointment and can be booked online or by calling reception. Standard appointments are 15 minutes. The practice specifically recommends a long appointment for complex health issues, health assessments, mental health plans, counselling, workers compensation, driver’s-licence medicals and insurance medicals.
Use a standard 15-minute appointment for a straightforward issue. Call reception for a longer booking if you have complex needs, several concerns, mental health planning, counselling, WorkCover, or a medical form/assessment.
Use the clinic’s HotDoc page for routine online appointments. Call 03 9061 9195 when online booking does not fit your situation or you need staff guidance.
The clinic asks new patients to arrive 10 minutes before the appointment with their Medicare card so the registration form can be completed.
This is a private-billing clinic and different doctors may charge different amounts. Check the fee page or ask reception about the expected fee, Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket amount.
💳 Watsonia Central Medical Clinic fees, Medicare rebates and gaps
Watsonia Central Medical Clinic states that it is a private-billing clinic. Patients pay the full fee on the day and the practice processes the Medicare rebate. The clinic says a physical debit card linked to a savings or cheque account can allow the rebate to return immediately; otherwise it usually returns to the account within 1–2 days.
The official fee page also states that different doctors charge different fees. Lower concession fees published for Dr Alina apply to her appointments; concession discounts with other doctors are at the individual doctor’s discretion.
Dr Alina Yaremenko — published fees
| Consult | Fee | Medicare rebate | Published out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard under 15 min | $98 | $43.90 | $54.10 |
| Standard concession | $76 | $43.90 | $32.10 |
| Long 20–30 min | $196 | $84.90 | $111.10 |
| Long concession | $152 | $84.90 | $67.10 |
| Extended over 40 min | $280 | $125.10 | $154.90 |
| Extended concession | $207 | $125.10 | $81.90 |
All other doctors — published fee schedule
| Consult | Fee | Medicare rebate | Published out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard under 15 min | $89 | $43.90 | $45.10 |
| Long 20–30 min | $165 | $84.90 | $80.10 |
| Extended over 40 min | $250 | $125.10 | $124.90 |
| Iron infusion | $280 | $84.90 | $195.10 |
👥 Watsonia Central Medical Clinic doctors in 2026
The clinic’s official Meet Our Team page currently names five GPs: Dr Jeffrey Reinten, Dr Ammar Attiya, Dr Alina Yaremenko, Dr Greg Moritz and Dr Rajeev Sharma. Because clinic rosters change, the live HotDoc page remains the best place to confirm who is actually taking appointments on the date you need.
| Doctor on official team page | Qualifications / role | Interests described by clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Jeffrey (Jef) Reinten | GP, MBBS, FRACGP, BSc | General practice, ultrasonography and chronic disease management. |
| Dr Ammar Attiya | MBChB, FRACGP | Preventative medicine and chronic disease management. |
| Dr Alina Yaremenko | MBBS, FRACGP | Women’s health, paediatric and adolescent health, preventative medicine and weight management. |
| Dr Greg Moritz | GP, MBBS, FRACGP | Preventative medicine and chronic disease management; experienced in telehealth. |
| Dr Rajeev Sharma | MBBS, FRACGP | Experienced general practice; the clinic bio notes Australian and US hospital/physician training. |
2026 roster updates published by the clinic
Recent 2026 clinic social updates, mirrored publicly online, announced additional doctors including Dr Ghada Al-Saraf, Dr Colleen Toner and Dr Lydia Senycia. The same updates said Dr Ammar Attiya and Dr Alina Yaremenko were accepting new patients at various points in 2026. Because the official team page and live booking roster may update at different times, treat HotDoc/reception as the final roster.
A January 2026 clinic update described interests in women’s health and chronic disease management and noted child-health and dermoscopy training.
Clinic updates highlight women’s health, postnatal care, baby and child health, preventive medicine and ongoing family care.
A June 2026 clinic update described interests in paediatrics, women’s health, gastrointestinal health and dermatology, with German and Ukrainian also offered.
🩺 GP, pathology, mental health and allied-health services
The official services page lists a broad mix of general practice and co-located care. Availability can depend on the doctor or allied-health provider, so book the right service rather than assuming every item is available every weekday.
Routine primary-care consultations and follow-up with a GP.
Book ahead and confirm vaccine availability or any private vaccine fee.
Skin checks and separate-fee procedures such as biopsies may require dedicated appointment time.
Minor surgery, suturing and related procedures are listed; separate procedure fees may apply.
The official service list includes travel medicine and Yellow Fever services.
Book a long consultation when you need a mental health plan, counselling or complex discussion.
Long-term health planning and reviews are listed among the clinic’s services.
Telehealth is listed by the clinic; confirm doctor availability, eligibility and the applicable fee.
The clinic lists onsite pathology but does not publish collection hours on the services page; confirm before attending only for a test.
The clinic lists iron infusions and publishes a separate fee example on its current fee page.
Allied-health services are listed; provider days and separate fees should be confirmed.
A dental prosthetist is included in the clinic’s service list; contact reception for provider details.
Co-located podiatry
My Foot Clinic separately lists a podiatry service at 77 Devonshire Road, with Watsonia sessions shown as Monday 9:00 am–4:00 pm and Wednesday 9:30 am–1:30 pm, phone 03 9377 0325. This is a separate allied-health provider, so use its own contact details rather than assuming GP reception manages its appointments.
📋 Test results, repeat scripts, referrals and clinic communication
The clinic’s patient-information page explains how several common follow-up tasks work. These rules can save patients an unnecessary trip or prevent missed follow-up.
Test results
Results are reviewed by the doctor and the clinic says patients will be contacted if a follow-up appointment is necessary. Keep your contact details current.
Repeat prescriptions
A patient may request a prescription without attending, but the doctor decides whether it can be issued. The doctor may require an appointment depending on the medicine or clinical situation.
Specialist referrals
GPs can refer to a specialist when required. The clinic encourages patients to discuss possible specialist out-of-pocket costs with the doctor.
Phone and email communication
Doctors may be interrupted during consultations only for emergencies. Staff triage phone requests. The clinic says it does not respond to patient messages by email for privacy reasons.
🚉 Getting there, parking and Watsonia access
Watsonia Central Medical Clinic sits at 77 Devonshire Road in the Watsonia shopping precinct. A 2025 commercial property listing for the building recorded 13 car spaces and placed Watsonia Railway Station at roughly 242 metres away. Those figures describe the property rather than a guaranteed patient-parking allocation, so allow extra time if you have mobility needs or a time-sensitive appointment.
🚑 After-hours, urgent and emergency care near Watsonia
When Watsonia Central Medical Clinic is closed, its official contact page points patients to the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (now presented as Virtual Emergency Department / VED) and lists Hello Home Doctor on 13 11 00. It also lists Austin Hospital at 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, phone 03 9496 5000.
The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department is a free 24/7 video service for urgent but non-life-threatening concerns for people in Victoria. It does not require a GP referral, appointment or Medicare card. For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
| Need | Best starting point | Contact / access |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP issue during clinic hours | Watsonia Central Medical Clinic | 03 9061 9195 / HotDoc |
| Urgent but not life-threatening after hours | Virtual Emergency Department | Free 24/7 video care |
| General health advice, unsure where to go | healthdirect / NURSE-ON-CALL | 1800 022 222 — 24/7 |
| Home doctor option | Hello Home Doctor | 13 11 00 |
| Hospital emergency department | Austin Hospital Emergency | 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg; 24/7 |
| Critical or life-threatening emergency | Ambulance / emergency services | 000 |
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❓ Watsonia Central Medical Clinic FAQs
🔗 Official & supporting sources
Current details were checked against the clinic’s own website first, then live booking, Victorian urgent-care, Medicare and carefully labelled supporting sources. Where the official team page and newer roster updates differ, this article says so instead of merging them silently.
- Watsonia Central Medical Clinic official website
- Official contact & after-hours page
- Official appointment rules
- Official fee schedule
- Official team page
- Official services page
- Official patient-information policies
- HotDoc booking
- Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
- healthdirect / NURSE-ON-CALL
- Austin Hospital Emergency
- Co-located podiatry listing