The Garden Family Medical Clinic: Family GP, Doctors & Hours
The Garden Family Medical Clinic is a family-focused general practice with locations in Murdoch and Piara Waters, Western Australia. This 2026 guide covers both clinics, current GP listings, opening hours, appointment options, billing, pathology, telehealth, family services and practical information to help you choose the right location and appointment.
📍 Murdoch
Unit 9, 170 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch WA 6150.
📍 Piara Waters
Unit 14a, 12 Erade Drive, Piara Waters WA 6112.
☎ Contact
(08) 6186 7992 or (08) 6186 7993.
The Garden Family Medical Clinic at a glance
| Detail | Current published information |
|---|---|
| Clinic | The Garden Family Medical Clinic |
| Murdoch address | Unit 9, 170 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch WA 6150 |
| Piara Waters address | Unit 14a, 12 Erade Drive, Piara Waters WA 6112 |
| Phone | (08) 6186 7992 |
| Second phone | (08) 6186 7993 |
| hello@thegardenmedical.com | |
| New patients | Accepted across all age groups according to the practice information page. |
| Booking | Phone bookings and online booking with a chosen provider through HotDoc. |
| Walk-ins | Not guaranteed and may involve long waiting times. |
| Urgent appointments | Same-day urgent appointment slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
The Garden Family Medical Clinic hours
| Day | Murdoch | Piara Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–7:00pm | 8:00am–5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–7:00pm | 8:00am–5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–7:00pm | 8:00am–5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am–7:00pm | 8:00am–5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm | 8:00am–5:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am–1:00pm | 8:00am–12:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed | Closed |
The Garden Family Medical Clinic doctors
The Garden publishes separate doctor lists for Murdoch and Piara Waters. The names below are based on the clinic’s current location-specific GP directories.
Murdoch GPs
Piara Waters GPs
How to book The Garden Family Medical Clinic
Does The Garden accept new patients?
Yes. The clinic’s practice information states that it is currently accepting new patients of all age groups. Appointments can be made by phone or online through HotDoc with a chosen provider.
For a new patient, have your Medicare details and relevant medical information ready. If you are transferring from another GP, the clinic says you can request a medical-record transfer by contacting a Healthcare Assistant.
Billing and fees at The Garden
The Garden Family Medical Clinic states that it is a privately billing clinic. Payment is due on the day of consultation by cash, EFTPOS or credit card. Medicare rebates can be deposited directly into your account if you are registered for same-day claiming.
| Situation | What to know |
|---|---|
| Standard GP appointment | Private billing applies according to the clinic’s current fee policy and the individual doctor’s fee schedule. |
| Specific doctor | Some practitioners may have different fees. Confirm before booking. |
| Medicare rebate | Available where applicable; same-day claiming can return the rebate directly to the registered account. |
| Workers compensation | Provide the WorkCover claim number. If seen before obtaining the claim number, the consultation is charged privately and reimbursement occurs through the relevant claim process. |
| Motor vehicle accident | Provide the ICWA claim number where applicable. |
| Payment | Cash, EFTPOS or credit card on the day of consultation. |
Services at The Garden Family Medical Clinic
Family GP care
General practice for children, adults and families across different stages of life.
Children & adolescents
Family-focused children’s and adolescent health care.
Women’s health
Women’s health consultations and dedicated care pathways.
Mental health
Mental health assessment, management and longer consultations when appropriate.
Chronic disease
Ongoing management and care planning for chronic health conditions.
Skin health
Skin checks, skin procedures and selected dermatology-focused services.
Pelvic pain
Dedicated pelvic pain consultations with longer appointment options.
Procedures
Selected procedures include Implanon, Mirena, skin lesion excision, abscess removal, iron infusion, ECG and wound repair.
Allied health
The broader clinic model includes psychology, dietetics, podiatry, physiotherapy and speech-related services.
Pathology
Both locations work with pathology providers for blood collection.
Telehealth
Telehealth is available subject to the clinic’s previous face-to-face consultation requirement.
Home visits
GP home visits may be available during clinic hours subject to safety, reasonableness and location.
Extended GP appointments
The Garden says that healthcare cannot always be rushed. Standard appointments are 15, 30 or 45 minutes, while complex care needs can be booked for 60 minutes.
- 15 minutes: suitable for straightforward consultations where clinically appropriate.
- 30 minutes: useful when more discussion, assessment or care planning is required.
- 45 minutes: suitable for more involved consultations.
- 60 minutes: available for selected complex care, Extended Care and Pelvic Pain consultations.
Telehealth requirements
The Garden provides telehealth appointments, but the practice information page states that the patient must have had a face-to-face consultation at either the Murdoch or Piara Waters clinic within the previous 12 months.
Pathology services
| Location | Pathology provider | Published collection hours |
|---|---|---|
| Murdoch | Western Diagnostic Pathology | Monday–Friday 8am–4pm; Saturday 8am–12pm |
| Piara Waters | Clinipath Pathology | Monday–Friday 8am–4pm; Saturday 8am–11am |
Bring your blood-test request form to the appropriate pathology collector. Outside the published collection hours, the clinic says you can use another pathology collection location.
Home visits
During clinic opening hours, practice GPs may offer home visits at their discretion. The clinic says the visit must be safe and reasonable for the GP and must be within a 5 km radius of the clinic. If a home visit is not considered safe or reasonable after triage, a telephone consultation may be offered.
After-hours medical care
The Garden directs patients to Dial-A-Doctor on 1300 030 030 for after-hours appointments. The clinic clearly states that Dial-A-Doctor is not affiliated with The Garden Family Medical Clinic.
| Period | After-hours service |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 6pm–8am |
| Saturday | From 12pm |
| Sunday & public holidays | 24 hours |
| Phone | 1300 030 030 |
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card and any relevant concession, healthcare or DVA card.
- Current medication and supplement list.
- Referral letters, pathology reports or imaging results where relevant.
- Previous specialist letters or medical records for complex or ongoing conditions.
- Relevant child health or immunisation records for children’s appointments.
- Workers compensation or motor vehicle accident claim information where applicable.
- Your preferred doctor and preferred clinic location if booking by phone.
Important infection-control instruction
The clinic asks patients to tell its Healthcare Assistants before attending if they or their child have contagious symptoms such as a cold, flu, fever, rash, diarrhoea or vomiting.
Choosing Murdoch or Piara Waters
| If you need… | Better option to check first |
|---|---|
| Later weekday appointments | Murdoch publishes Monday–Thursday hours until 7pm. |
| Saturday afternoon availability | Murdoch publishes Saturday hours until 1pm; Piara Waters until noon. |
| A specific Piara Waters GP | Check the Piara Waters doctor directory and current HotDoc availability. |
| A specific Murdoch GP | Check the Murdoch doctor directory and current HotDoc availability. |
| Blood tests | Both locations have associated pathology services, but collection hours differ. |
| Telehealth | Check that you meet the previous-12-month face-to-face consultation requirement. |
Locations and directions
Murdoch Clinic
Unit 9, 170 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch WA 6150
Piara Waters Clinic
Unit 14a, 12 Erade Drive, Piara Waters WA 6112
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Garden Family Medical Clinic?
The Garden Family Medical Clinic has two locations: Unit 9, 170 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch WA 6150, and Unit 14a, 12 Erade Drive, Piara Waters WA 6112.
What are The Garden Family Medical Clinic hours?
Murdoch is open Monday–Thursday 8am–7pm, Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–1pm. Piara Waters is open Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. Both locations are closed Sundays and public holidays.
What is The Garden Family Medical Clinic phone number?
The main published phone number is (08) 6186 7992. The clinic also lists (08) 6186 7993.
Does The Garden Family Medical Clinic accept new patients?
Yes. The clinic states that it is currently accepting new patients of all age groups.
Can I walk into The Garden Family Medical Clinic?
Walk-ins are not guaranteed and may involve long waits. The clinic recommends making an appointment and offers same-day urgent appointment slots subject to availability.
Does The Garden Family Medical Clinic bulk bill?
The Garden states that it is a privately billing clinic and that individual practitioners may charge different fees. Patients should confirm the current fee and Medicare rebate arrangements before the appointment.
Who are the doctors at The Garden Family Medical Clinic?
The current clinic directory lists GPs across Murdoch and Piara Waters, including Dr Andrew Leech, Dr Ramya Raman, Dr Ann Abraham, Dr Lauren Corso, Dr Crystal Durell, Dr Emily Huck, Dr Michelle Luy, Dr Viknesh Palan, Dr Daniel Chong, Dr Peter Maguire, Dr Jessica Prosser, Dr Joanna Ng, Dr Emilie Pitter, Dr David Porritt, Dr Shobana Krishnamoorthy, Dr Jessica Raubenheimer, Dr Alison Rothnie, Dr Peter Smith, Dr Brodie Thorpe, Dr Hong Chee Tan, Dr Jonathan Tan, Dr Priscilla Tan, Dr Yoshei Tien, Dr Keren Witcombe, Dr Aminah Razley, Dr Shanil Yapa, Dr Ayesha Ayub, Dr Neysan Sedaghat and Bjarke Boisen, with the clinic directory also listing Dr Sumayya Islam.
Does The Garden offer telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth is available when the patient has had a face-to-face consultation at either Garden location within the previous 12 months.
Does The Garden have pathology onsite?
Yes. Murdoch works alongside Western Diagnostic Pathology and Piara Waters works alongside Clinipath Pathology. Their collection hours are different.
Does The Garden provide home visits?
Practice GPs may provide home visits during clinic opening hours at their discretion, subject to safety, reasonableness and the clinic’s stated 5 km radius.
What is The Garden’s after-hours number?
The clinic directs patients to Dial-A-Doctor on 1300 030 030 for after-hours appointments and states that this service is not affiliated with The Garden.
Does The Garden provide women’s health care?
Yes. Women’s health is part of the clinic’s broad general-practice offering, with individual GPs listing relevant women’s health interests.
Does The Garden provide children’s healthcare?
Yes. The clinic accepts patients of all ages and provides family and child-focused general practice care.
Does The Garden offer skin checks?
Yes. Skin checks and selected skin procedures are among the clinic’s published services.
What should I do if I need an urgent appointment?
Call the clinic during business hours and explain that the issue is urgent. The clinic publishes same-day urgent appointment slots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Official booking and clinic resources
Official website
Practice information
Doctor directory
Murdoch doctors
Piara Waters doctors
Before you attend: quick checklist
- Confirm Murdoch or Piara Waters.
- Check your doctor’s current session and availability.
- Confirm the current consultation fee if cost is important.
- Bring Medicare and any relevant concession or DVA card.
- Bring medication lists, referrals and relevant medical records.
- Tell the clinic before attending if you have contagious symptoms.
- For urgent problems, call during business hours and ask about same-day options.
- For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.