Tiwi Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking
Tiwi Medical Clinic is a local bulk-billing general practice at Unit 1/5 Tiwi Gardens Road, Tiwi NT 0810. The clinic’s official website identifies Dr Shahin Alam as its Principal GP and Medical Director and lists weekday consultations from 8:00am to 5:30pm. This guide brings together the key details to help patients check the doctor, opening hours, services, location and the current way to book.
Tiwi Medical Clinic hours in 2026
The clinic’s own website currently gives the following regular working hours. Because medical practice hours can change for staff availability, public holidays or other operational reasons, it is sensible to confirm before travelling.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Important: The official clinic website is the preferred source for the regular hours above. Third-party listings can show different or incomplete hours, so check directly with the clinic if your visit is time-sensitive.
Who is the doctor at Tiwi Medical Clinic?
The official clinic website identifies Dr Shahin Alam as the Principal GP and Medical Director of Tiwi Medical Clinic. His listed qualifications are MBBS, MTH, FRACGP and PhD (Medicine), and the clinic describes him as a VR and Specialist GP.
The practice website says Dr Alam has worked in the Northern Territory since 2005 and has experience across mainstream, rural and remote healthcare settings, including work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
Dr Shahin Alam
- MBBS
- MTH
- FRACGP
- PhD (Medicine)
- VR and Specialist GP
- Principal GP & Medical Director
Doctor availability should be confirmed directly with the clinic when arranging an appointment.
What services does Tiwi Medical Clinic provide?
The clinic’s official website lists a broad range of general-practice and preventive-health services. The exact appointment type, consultation length and suitability can vary by patient, so ask reception when booking if you need a particular service.
Other services listed by the clinic
- Comprehensive skin checks
- Workers compensation claims
- Shared antenatal and postnatal care and management
- Aboriginal health checks
- Minor surgical procedures
The list above reflects services published by the practice. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every procedure is available at every appointment or on every day.
How to book a Tiwi Medical Clinic appointment
The clinic’s contact page specifically asks patients who want to book an appointment for themselves or their children to call or contact the practice. The official website prominently provides 08 8927 8235 for booking and consultation assistance.
Phone 08 8927 8235 during the listed weekday opening hours.
Tell reception whether the appointment is for a general consultation, child, health check, chronic condition, immunisation or another listed service.
Ask about the doctor, appointment time, billing eligibility and anything you should bring before attending.
Is Tiwi Medical Clinic bulk billed?
Yes, the practice describes itself as a bulk-billing practice. Its official website uses the wording “Tiwi BULK BILLING PRACTICE” and third-party practice information also identifies the clinic as bulk billing. However, billing can depend on Medicare eligibility and the specific service or consultation, so confirm the expected billing arrangement with reception when booking.
- Have your Medicare details available if applicable.
- Tell reception what type of appointment you need.
- Ask whether your requested service is eligible for bulk billing.
- Confirm any preparation required for tests, procedures or health checks.
Where is Tiwi Medical Clinic?
Tiwi Medical Clinic is located at Unit 1/5 Tiwi Gardens Road, Tiwi, NT 0810, Australia. The clinic is in the Tiwi area of northern Darwin, close to the Royal Darwin Hospital and Darwin Private Hospital precinct.
Open Tiwi Medical Clinic in Google Maps →
What should you ask when booking?
- Is the appointment for Dr Shahin Alam or another available practitioner?
- Is the requested service available at the clinic?
- Is the consultation bulk billed for my Medicare circumstances?
- Do I need a longer appointment for the issue or procedure?
- Do I need to bring previous results, referrals, medication information or other documents?
- What should I do if I need an urgent appointment but no suitable time is available?
Tiwi Medical Clinic contact details
| Clinic | Tiwi Medical Clinic |
|---|---|
| Address | Unit 1/5 Tiwi Gardens Road, Tiwi NT 0810, Australia |
| Phone | 08 8927 8235 |
| Fax | 08 7981 6057 |
| Regular hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm |
| Weekend | Saturday and Sunday closed |
| Website | tiwimedicalclinic.com |
Planning your first visit
- Check the service: Make sure the clinic offers the type of appointment you need.
- Call ahead: Use 08 8927 8235 to confirm availability and booking arrangements.
- Confirm billing: Ask whether your consultation is covered by the practice’s bulk-billing arrangements.
- Prepare information: Bring relevant Medicare details and useful medical information, such as current medication or previous results where appropriate.
- Allow enough time: Arrive with enough time to check in and complete any required paperwork.
Tiwi Medical Clinic vs nearby medical services
Tiwi has several healthcare providers, including practices and specialist services around the Royal Darwin Hospital and Darwin Private Hospital precinct. Do not confuse Tiwi Medical Clinic at Tiwi Gardens Road with specialist practices located on Rocklands Drive or with other medical centres in nearby Casuarina.
For routine general-practice care, the Tiwi Medical Clinic’s official site is the best place to confirm its own doctor, hours and booking arrangements. If you need hospital-level emergency care, use the appropriate emergency service rather than waiting for a GP appointment.
When a medical issue is an emergency
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tiwi Medical Clinic?
Tiwi Medical Clinic is at Unit 1/5 Tiwi Gardens Road, Tiwi NT 0810, Australia.
What are Tiwi Medical Clinic’s opening hours?
The clinic’s official website lists Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm. It lists Saturday and Sunday as closed.
Who is the doctor at Tiwi Medical Clinic?
The official website identifies Dr Shahin Alam, MBBS, MTH, FRACGP and PhD (Medicine), as the Principal GP and Medical Director. Confirm current practitioner availability when booking.
Is Tiwi Medical Clinic bulk billed?
Yes. The clinic describes itself as a bulk-billing practice. Patients should still confirm Medicare eligibility and billing arrangements for the particular consultation or service.
How do I book an appointment at Tiwi Medical Clinic?
The clinic’s official contact page directs patients to contact the practice and provides 08 8927 8235 for appointments and consultation assistance.
Is Tiwi Medical Clinic open on weekends?
No. The official clinic website currently lists Saturday and Sunday as closed.
What services does Tiwi Medical Clinic provide?
The practice lists cardiac health, skin checks, injury and trauma management, workers compensation claims, travel medicine, adult and child immunisations, antenatal and postnatal care, child health checks, Aboriginal health checks, mental health checks, women’s and men’s health checks, minor surgical procedures and chronic disease management.
Does Tiwi Medical Clinic accept children?
The clinic’s published services include child health checks and adult and child immunisations, and its contact page refers to booking appointments for patients and their children. Confirm the specific appointment type when calling.
Official sources and useful links
- Tiwi Medical Clinic official website — clinic overview, doctor information and regular hours.
- Official contact page — address, phone, hours and appointment enquiries.
- Healthdirect Australia — Australian health information and service guidance.
- Healthdirect Service Finder — useful for checking other health services in the area.
- Google Maps location — directions and map listing.