Canterbury Medical Clinic: the key details

Canterbury Medical Clinic is a family-oriented general practice serving the Canterbury community in Victoria. The practice says it has operated since the late 1940s and is centrally located near Maling Road. It also has a public car park behind the clinic, with access from Delany Close off Rochester Road. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Canterbury Medical Clinic doctors

The clinic’s current official GP page lists five practitioners: Dr Tania Siddiqui, Dr Coleen Wood, Dr Alexander Schiano, Dr Nuoya Fang and Dr Nandhini Shan. The practice identifies the latter three as GP Registrars on its published practitioner page. Doctor availability can change, so patients should confirm the available practitioner when booking. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Canterbury Medical Clinic opening hours in 2026

The clinic’s official appointments and contact pages currently list the following regular hours. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Public-holiday arrangements can affect appointment availability, so check with reception if your visit falls near a holiday. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

How to book Canterbury Medical Clinic

The clinic offers telephone booking and online appointments through HotDoc. The practice specifically notes that only a limited number of appointments may be available through the online system, so a full online calendar does not necessarily mean the clinic has no appointments available. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

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Canterbury Medical Clinic fees in 2026

The clinic publishes a fee schedule effective from 1 January 2026. The published consultation fees below include the listed Medicare rebates and resulting out-of-pocket amounts. Medicare rebates can change, so patients should confirm the applicable amount with the practice if cost is important before the appointment. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Other published fees

The clinic also states that a treatment-room fee applies when treatment-room facilities are used for procedures such as stitches, plasters or removal of foreign bodies, and that no Medicare rebate applies to that treatment-room fee. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Services available at Canterbury Medical Clinic

The clinic publishes a broad general-practice service range rather than focusing on one narrow specialty. Its current service information includes general medical care, chronic disease management, childhood and travel vaccinations, health checks, minor procedures and emergency care. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

What to know before your first or next appointment

• Allow enough time: Standard consultations are generally 10–15 minutes. Ask for a longer booking if your needs require more time.
• Bring relevant information: Have a current medication list, referral details and recent health information available where relevant.
• Multiple issues: Tell reception if you have several concerns so the correct appointment length can be arranged.
• Results: The clinic advises patients to phone about pathology or blood-test results between 11am and 2pm Monday to Friday in most cases.
• Repeat prescriptions and referrals: Requests can be made by phone, but the clinic explains that a consultation may be required depending on the circumstances.
• Interpreter support: A telephone interpreter service is available for patients who need language assistance; tell reception when arranging the consultation.

These practical arrangements are described in the clinic’s published hours and related information page. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Pathology, telephone consultations and home visits

On-site pathology

The clinic states that pathology services are available most mornings and that fasting blood collection starts from 8am. If you need a fasting test, confirm the exact arrangements when booking or with reception. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Telephone consultations

The practice provides telephone consultation arrangements and says reception, nursing staff or the doctor may return a call depending on the message. Longer Telehealth consultations may be available for patients registered with the clinic through MyMedicare. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Home visits

Home visits are available when needed, according to the clinic. Patients are advised to call as early in the day as possible because home visits can be delayed and the clinic has more facilities available for care at the surgery. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Parking and accessibility

Canterbury Medical Clinic says there is a public car park behind the building. Access is available from Delany Close via Balwyn Road or Rochester Road. The clinic also describes an accessible entrance from the lane beside the clinic and asks patients who need this entrance to phone reception in advance. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Where is Canterbury Medical Clinic?

The practice is at 215 Canterbury Road, Canterbury VIC 3126, near Maling Road. The official clinic information identifies the rear public parking and its access routes from Delany Close, Balwyn Road and Rochester Road. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

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MyMedicare at Canterbury Medical Clinic

Canterbury Medical Clinic offers voluntary MyMedicare registration. The clinic explains that patients can register through the Medicare app, through myGov, or by asking the doctor or reception for a registration form. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Why patients may consider registering

• It can help the practice coordinate ongoing care.
• The clinic says registered patients may receive access to longer Telehealth appointments.
• The practice states that increased bulk-billing benefits may apply to eligible pensioners, concession card holders and children under 16.
• From 4 November 2024, the clinic notes that access to some Chronic Disease Management items may be linked to MyMedicare registration.

Eligibility and Medicare rules can change, so registration should be discussed with the practice or checked through official Medicare services. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Canterbury Medical Clinic after-hours care

The regular clinic is closed on Sundays and public holidays. For after-hours situations, the clinic instructs patients to call 9836 2402 for information. The practice says the call will be diverted to a call service on 03 9429 5677, where details can be taken and a locum service can be arranged if required. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Canterbury Medical Clinic: quick decision guide

Frequently asked questions

Official Canterbury Medical Clinic links

• Official clinic website
• Official booking page
• Official doctors and GP page
• Official 2026 fees page
• Clinic hours and patient information
• Official contact page
• Official after-hours information