Don Medical Clinic: Doctors, Hours & Booking
Looking for Don Medical Clinic in Devonport? This 2026 guide brings together the practice address, opening hours, doctors, appointment options, services, fees and after-hours information so patients can quickly work out how to book the right type of care.
Don Medical Clinic β quick answer
Where is Don Medical Clinic?
Don Medical Clinic is a family general practice in Devonport, Tasmania. Its current location is Shop 7, 48β54 Oldaker Street, Devonport TAS 7310, within the Hill Street Shopping Complex. The practice moved to these rooms and retained its existing telephone and email contact details. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care also lists Don Medical Clinic as a general practice at Shop 7/48β54 Oldaker Street. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Current location
Hill Street Shopping Complex
Shop 7, 48β54 Oldaker Street
Devonport TAS 7310
For urgent matters, the clinic asks patients to phone rather than rely on email.
Don Medical Clinic opening hours in 2026
The clinic’s current practice information states that Don Medical Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
| Day | Opening hours | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00amβ5:00pm | Closed 1:00pmβ2:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00amβ5:00pm | Closed 1:00pmβ2:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00amβ5:00pm | Closed 1:00pmβ2:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00amβ5:00pm | Closed 1:00pmβ2:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00amβ5:00pm | Closed 1:00pmβ2:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed | After-hours options may apply. |
| Sunday | Closed | After-hours options may apply. |
Don Medical Clinic doctors in 2026
The clinic publishes a detailed practice-team page. The current public roster includes specialist GPs, rural generalists and GP registrars. Because individual sessions can change, the list below describes the doctors associated with the practice rather than promising that every doctor is available every day. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Dr Jane Cooper
Specialist General Practitioner β Rural Generalist
Principal GP with interests across general practice, young people’s health, sexual health, HIV medicine and transgender health. She is also involved in GP education and rural medical training.
Dr Meredith Stewart
Specialist General Practitioner
MBBS (Hons), FRACGP, DCH. The clinic describes a particular interest in paediatrics and notes her work with the Rural Clinical School at UTAS.
Dr Rebecca Shugg
Specialist General Practitioner
MBBS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP. Her published interests include sexual and reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy planning and gender-diverse health.
Dr Peter Dewing
Specialist General Practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP, RGA, EMD. The practice notes interests in acute medicine, adult general medicine and men’s health. He works at Don Medical Clinic on Wednesdays.
Dr Danielle Collins
Specialist GP β Rural Generalist / GP Obstetrician
MBBS, DRANZCOG (Adv), FACRRM. Her interests include women’s health, perinatal care and reproductive health. The practice says she joined the team in July 2025.
Dr Lindsay Tyrrell
General Practitioner β Registrar
BSc, MBBS (Hons). The practice describes interests including rural anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, critical care and clinical simulation.
Dr Emma Hicks
General Practitioner β Registrar
MBBS, GradDipChHlth. A local UTAS graduate working toward specialist general practice with additional interest and training in paediatrics.
Dr Penelope Salmon
General Practitioner β Registrar
MBBS, DCH. Her published profile highlights an interest in paediatrics and general medical care across different ages and backgrounds.
Doctor qualifications, interests and practice roles above are based on the clinic’s published staff profiles. Appointment availability should always be checked with reception. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
What services does Don Medical Clinic provide?
Don Medical Clinic offers a broad range of general-practice and preventive-health services. Its published service list includes routine health assessments, chronic disease management, women’s and men’s health, children’s care, immunisations, skin services, mental health support, travel medicine, telehealth and selected practice-based investigations. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
General practice
General consultations, health assessments and ongoing primary care for different age groups.
Chronic disease care
Diabetes, asthma, COPD and other chronic-condition management through enhanced primary-care programs.
Children & adolescents
Paediatric care, adolescent health and wellbeing, immunisations and related preventive care.
Women’s health
Contraception, Mirena and Implanon services, pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal care and women’s health checks.
Men’s health
General men’s health assessment and ongoing primary care.
Mental health
Mental health assessments, treatment plans, referrals and focused psychological strategies where appropriate.
Skin & minor procedures
Skin checks, lesion removal, minor procedures and wound care.
Practice investigations
ECG, spirometry, INR, blood and urine collection, retinal photography and ambulatory blood-pressure assessment.
Travel medicine
Travel health advice and vaccination services, including Yellow Fever vaccination accreditation.
Immunisations
Routine and other vaccination services, subject to appointment and eligibility requirements.
Home visits
Home visits may be requested and are assessed by the GP according to need, urgency and safety.
Telehealth
Telephone and video consultations are available where clinically appropriate and Medicare conditions are met.
How to book a Don Medical Clinic appointment
Choose routine or urgent care
If you are acutely unwell, call the clinic during business hours so reception can triage the request. Routine appointments may not always be available on the same day.
Book by phone or online
Call (03) 6441 5299. For non-urgent appointments, Don Medical Clinic also uses HotDoc for online booking through its website. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Explain what you need
Tell reception if you require a long appointment, mental-health care, women’s health, a procedure, travel medicine, a medical form or another specialised appointment type.
Confirm the doctor and appointment type
Not every appointment type or every doctor’s appointment is displayed online. The practice specifically recommends calling if you cannot find the appropriate online option.
Urgent and same-day appointments
Don Medical Clinic states that patients who are acutely unwell during business hours can be seen in same-day acute appointment slots. Reception may ask questions to triage the urgency, and a practice nurse may also be involved in the assessment. The clinic advises patients to phone first rather than simply walking in. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Don Medical Clinic Quick Clinic
The practice operates a Quick Clinic from 4:30pm to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. It is specifically for registered patients and is not a drop-in service. Patients need to phone the clinic on the day to determine whether they are suitable and arrange an appointment. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Suitable uses
- Acute illness needing same-day attention
- Sick children
- Adults sick for approximately 24β48 hours
- Repeat prescriptions
- Ongoing referral to an existing specialist
Not intended for
- New patients
- Routine childhood immunisations
- Routine chronic-disease management
- Routine screening and assessments
- Pap smears and health checks
Important
Quick Clinic appointments must be booked. If you are unsure whether your problem fits the service, discuss it with reception.
Don Medical Clinic fees and billing in 2026
Don Medical Clinic is a private-billing practice and states that it does not routinely bulk bill. Fees are payable at the time of consultation, with Medicare claiming available through Medicare Easyclaim where applicable. The practice also publishes concession arrangements for eligible patients. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
| Patient / service situation | Published practice policy |
|---|---|
| General consultations | Private fee applies; Medicare rebate may apply where eligible. |
| Children under 16 | General consultations may be bulk billed subject to the practice’s published eligibility policy. |
| Young people 17β25 | Concession fees are offered. |
| Pensioners & concession card holders | Concession fees are offered for consultations. |
| Some DVA services | Most Gold Card holder services are stated to be bulk billed; White Card billing depends on the service and eligibility. |
| Telehealth | Fees apply; some consultations may attract Medicare rebates subject to Medicare rules. |
| Reports, NDIS/Centrelink forms & insurance reports | Privately billed and generally not Medicare rebateable. |
| Commercial driver’s medicals / pre-employment medicals | Privately billed and generally not Medicare rebateable. |
| Travel medicine | Private fees can apply; travel vaccinations are not generally PBS-subsidised. |
Does Don Medical Clinic offer telehealth?
Yes. Don Medical Clinic offers telephone and video consultations when clinically appropriate. Some telehealth services may attract a Medicare rebate subject to Medicare requirements, while privately funded consultations can also occur. Patients may be asked to pre-pay or arrange payment after the consultation. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Repeat prescriptions and referrals
The practice states that some repeat prescriptions can be requested without a consultation, subject to conditions and a fee. Prescriptions can be supplied using an electronic token sent by SMS or email for presentation at the pharmacy. Repeat referrals can also be available online in suitable circumstances. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Health assessments at Don Medical Clinic
The clinic runs health-assessment programs designed around age, sex, cultural background and individual risk factors. Depending on the assessment, blood or urine testing, ECG or breathing tests may be arranged. The clinic specifically publishes programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, people aged 75 and over, people at risk of chronic disease, menopause and perimenopause health, former Australian Defence Force personnel, refugees and other eligible groups. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
What to tell reception when booking
Say if you have several issues. A double appointment may be more appropriate.
Mention this when booking because mental-health consultations can require longer appointments.
Ask for the appropriate appointment type for contraception, pregnancy or reproductive-health care.
Explain if you need a skin procedure, wound care or another procedure rather than a routine consultation.
Give travel destinations and stopovers when arranging travel-health advice.
The practice lists access to TIS for patients who require an interpreter.
Don Medical Clinic location and map
Use the map below for the published current clinic address at Shop 7, 48β54 Oldaker Street, Devonport. The clinic is located in the Hill Street Shopping Complex. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Don Medical Clinic after-hours care
Don Medical Clinic’s published practice information identifies Hello Home Doctor as its after-hours GP assistance service on 134 100. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
After-hours GP
Hello Home Doctor: 134 100.
Emergency
For a life-threatening emergency, call 000 or attend the nearest emergency department if it is safe to do so.
Hospital options
The clinic identifies Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe and North West Regional Hospital in Burnie for emergency access.
Don Medical Clinic contact details
| Practice | Don Medical Clinic |
|---|---|
| Practice type | Family / general medical practice |
| Address | Shop 7, 48β54 Oldaker Street, Devonport TAS 7310 |
| Phone | (03) 6441 5299 |
| reception@donmedical.com.au | |
| Opening hours | MondayβFriday, 9amβ5pm; closed 1pmβ2pm |
| Website | www.donmedical.com.au |
Frequently asked questions
What are Don Medical Clinic’s opening hours?
Don Medical Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and is closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.
Where is Don Medical Clinic located?
Don Medical Clinic is at Shop 7, 48β54 Oldaker Street, Devonport TAS 7310, in the Hill Street Shopping Complex.
What is the Don Medical Clinic phone number?
The clinic’s published phone number is (03) 6441 5299.
Is Don Medical Clinic bulk billed?
Don Medical Clinic is a private-billing practice and does not routinely bulk bill. The practice publishes specific bulk-billing and concession arrangements for eligible patients, including certain services for children and eligible card holders.
Does Don Medical Clinic use HotDoc?
Yes. The practice states that HotDoc is used for online bookings. Not every appointment or doctor is necessarily available online, so patients should call if they cannot find a suitable appointment.
Does Don Medical Clinic accept urgent appointments?
Yes. The practice has same-day acute appointment slots for patients who are acutely unwell during business hours. Patients are encouraged to call first so reception and clinical staff can triage the request.
Does Don Medical Clinic have a Quick Clinic?
Yes. The Quick Clinic operates from 4:30pm to 5pm Monday to Friday for registered patients who meet the suitability criteria. It is not a drop-in service and must be booked by phone on the day.
Which doctors work at Don Medical Clinic?
The clinic’s published staff page lists Dr Jane Cooper, Dr Meredith Stewart, Dr Rebecca Shugg, Dr Peter Dewing, Dr Danielle Collins, Dr Lindsay Tyrrell, Dr Emma Hicks and Dr Penelope Salmon. Individual availability varies by roster.
Does Don Medical Clinic provide women’s health services?
Yes. Published services include women’s health checks, contraception, Mirena and Implanon services, pregnancy care, antenatal and postnatal care and related reproductive health services.
Does Don Medical Clinic provide telehealth?
Yes. Telephone and video consultations are available when appropriate. Medicare rebates depend on the consultation and applicable Medicare requirements.
Does Don Medical Clinic provide travel vaccinations?
Yes. Travel medicine is listed among the practice services, and the clinic states that its GPs provide travel vaccination advice and that the practice is accredited to administer Yellow Fever vaccine.
What should I do if I need medical care after hours?
The clinic identifies Hello Home Doctor on 134 100 for after-hours GP assistance. For a life-threatening emergency, call 000 or attend an emergency department if it is safe to do so.
Official and trusted sources
- Don Medical Clinic official website β primary source for practice information.
- Official Practice Information β hours, urgent appointments, telehealth, billing and online booking information.
- Official Staff Directory β current published doctors and practice team.
- Official Services Offered β medical services and clinics.
- Official Fees β current billing and fee information.
- Official Appointments page β urgent, routine and online booking guidance.
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care β accreditation register listing Don Medical Clinic as a general practice at its Devonport address.
About this Don Medical Clinic guide
This is an independent information page created for people searching for Don Medical Clinic in Devonport, Tasmania. It is not the official clinic website and does not replace medical advice. For the most accurate information about a particular doctor, appointment, fee, billing arrangement or service, confirm the details directly with Don Medical Clinic.