Ocean Grove Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking

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Plan Your Ocean Grove GP Visit

Ocean Grove Medical Clinic is at 75 The Parade, Ocean Grove. Use this guide to check opening hours, book the correct appointment, understand private fees, compare the current team and prepare for tests, forms or follow-up care.

The clinic operates by appointment and offers limited Saturday and public-holiday access. Call early for a same-day request, preferred doctor, longer consultation or urgent non-emergency concern.

Book on HotDoc Call 03 5255 1022 Map and parking

Quick answer before you book

Book online for a routine consultation. Call reception when you need a same-day appointment, female doctor, long consultation, medical report, minor procedure, home visit, vaccination, skin check or help choosing the correct appointment type.

Address 75 The Parade, Ocean Grove VIC 3226

Phone 03 5255 1022

Fax 03 5256 1777

Billing Private billing clinic

Important booking rule: the clinic says consultations operate by appointment only. It tries to offer same-day care for urgent concerns, but availability depends on demand, so call early rather than arriving without a confirmed time.

I want to…

Choose the task that matches your visit. Each action leads to the exact explanation or final booking step.

Book a routine GP

View currently bookable male and female doctors and available appointment types.

Open HotDoc

Ask for a same-day visit

Call early because urgent same-day appointments depend on doctor capacity.

Call reception

Confirm the consultation fee

Check weekday, Saturday, concession, telehealth and longer-visit charges.

Review fees

Request a preferred doctor

The clinic tries to accommodate doctor and female-doctor preferences.

Check the team

Discuss results or request paperwork

Repeat scripts, referrals, test results and doctor-completed paperwork require an appointment.

Check the process

Find care after hours

Use the clinic’s after-hours route, healthdirect or 000 according to urgency.

See after-hours help

How to book the correct appointment

The clinic’s standard appointment is designed for one or two health concerns. A longer appointment is recommended for complex care, several issues, forms, reports or minor procedures.

Choose the appointment type Routine consultation, telehealth, long visit, skin check, procedure, vaccination or allied-health appointment.
Select the preferred doctor Use HotDoc or call reception when doctor gender, continuity or a particular practitioner matters.
Confirm length and fee Ask whether the visit needs 10–15 minutes, 30 minutes or a procedure-specific booking.
Prepare before arriving Bring Medicare details, medication information, referrals, reports and a payment method.

Standard appointment

Best for one or two straightforward health concerns and generally scheduled for 10–15 minutes.

Long appointment

Use for multiple issues, complex needs, mental health consultations, reports or a full health assessment.

Call before booking

Best for minor procedures, forms, same-day requests, home visits or an appointment not shown online.

Useful booking phone script

“I need an appointment for [brief reason]. Is a standard appointment long enough, is my preferred doctor available, and what fee or preparation applies?”

Check live appointments Read official appointment rules Call reception

Ocean Grove Medical Clinic opening hours

The clinic and healthdirect list the same regular weekday and Saturday hours. Public-holiday sessions can vary and should be confirmed before travelling.

Day	Published hours	Patient planning note
Monday–Friday	8:30 am–5:30 pm	Confirm the preferred doctor and appointment length.
Saturday	8:30 am–12:00 pm	The shorter session has separate Saturday fees and may fill early.
Sunday	Regular clinic closed	Use the after-hours service where appropriate.
Public holidays	Contact page displays 10:00 am–12:00 pm; healthdirect says hours vary	Call before relying on any public-holiday session.

Clinic hours are not doctor hours: the practice may be open while your preferred doctor, nurse, psychologist, dietitian or procedure service is unavailable.

Verify official contact and hours Check healthdirect hours

Private billing, Medicare rebates and published fees

Ocean Grove Medical Clinic states that it is a private-billing clinic rather than a general bulk-billing clinic. Fees are paid on the day, Medicare rebates apply to eligible services and concession pricing is available for listed consultation types.

Appointment or service	Published standard fee	Published concession or pension fee	What to confirm
Standard consultation One to two issues, 10–15 minutes	$98	$85	Current Medicare rebate and expected gap.
Standard telehealth	$98	$85	Telehealth eligibility and whether an in-person examination may still be needed.
Saturday morning consultation or telehealth	$110	$98	Current Saturday rebate and availability.
Long consultation Complex needs, several issues or mental health	$155	$135	Appointment length and current rebate.
Sunday or public-holiday after-hours consultation	$145	$130	Whether the clinic is open and whether the appointment is available.
Skin check	$155	$155	Whether treatment, biopsy or procedure charges are additional.

Extra-cost warning: procedures and complex services may attract higher fees. Wound-care patients, including concession-card holders, may need to contribute to dressings, bandages and consumables. External pathology, imaging and specialist charges may also apply.

Published bulk-billing exceptions: the clinic lists Department of Veterans’ Affairs patients, nursing-home patients and eligible childhood or government-funded immunisations as bulk billed.

Fee-check phone script

“I need a [standard / long / Saturday / telehealth / skin check / procedure] appointment. What is the current fee, Medicare rebate, expected gap and any separate consumable or procedure cost?”

Review official fees Confirm the current charge

Doctors and health professionals

The official team page covers both Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads clinics. Not every listed practitioner necessarily consults at Ocean Grove on every day, so confirm the location and current roster before booking.

Published team member	Role or qualification shown	Booking note
Dr Cathy Burrows	GP — MBBS, BA/BSc, Cert EM, FRACGP	Confirm clinic location and current availability.
Dr Peter Corredig	GP — MBBS, FRACGP, GDipChldHlth	Check current HotDoc roster.
Dr Justin Evans	GP — FRACGP	Confirm bookable sessions.
Dr Stephanie Gault	GP — FRACGP	Check current clinic and appointment type.
Dr Daniel Hamill	General practitioner	Confirm live availability.
Dr Robert Hopkins	GP — MB BcH, BSc (Hons), FRACGP	Check current roster.
Dr Amy Lim	General practice registrar	Confirm consulting days and supervision arrangements.
Dr Andrew Mitchell	GP — MBBS, DRCOG, FRACGP	Check current appointment availability.
Dr Krystel Mollenhagen	GP registrar — MBBS	Confirm roster and clinic location.
Dr Janice Nathalie	Doctor — MBBS	Check current booking options.
Dr Avinash Rajcoomar	GP — MD, DRANZCOG, FRACGP	Confirm available sessions.
Dr Amy Robertson	General practitioner	Check HotDoc for current availability.
Sami Hutton	Registered psychologist — MProfPsych	Ask about referral, fees and clinic location.
Naomi Lawrance	Accredited practising dietitian — BHSc, MDietPrac	Confirm consulting location, fee and care-plan eligibility.
Dr Kylie Wainwright	Clinical psychologist — DPsych(ClinPsych)	Ask about referral and appointment availability.

Specialist-location warning: Dr Chris Jung is listed as a visiting endocrinologist at the Barwon Heads clinic on Tuesday afternoons. A GP referral is required, so do not assume this specialist service is held at Ocean Grove.

View the official team page Check Ocean Grove bookings

Medical services and appointments that need planning

The clinic provides general practice, preventative care, nursing and allied-health services. Call first when a service may require a nurse, special equipment, preparation, vaccine stock or a longer appointment.

Children and immunisations

Baby checks, children’s health, developmental support and childhood immunisations under the National Immunisation Program.

Chronic disease care

Management plans and ongoing support for diabetes, asthma, heart disease and other long-term conditions.

Mental health and psychology

GP mental health support, care planning and access to psychology services where available.

Women’s and preventative health

Women’s health, pregnancy-related care, screening, general check-ups and 40–45 health assessments.

Skin and wound care

Skin checks, mole assessment, skin-cancer screening, aesthetic services and wound management.

Travel and allied health

Travel immunisations, flu vaccines, dietitian services, nutrition support and coordinated allied healthcare.

Call before vaccination or procedure visits: ask about vaccine availability, eligibility, product costs, nurse time, prescription needs and whether the doctor requires a separate consultation.

Review official services Confirm the service and preparation

Test results, repeat scripts, referrals and paperwork

The clinic states that repeat prescriptions, referrals, test results and paperwork requiring a doctor must be handled through an appointment rather than as a reception-only request.

Book a doctor appointment for

Repeat prescriptions.
New or renewed referrals.
Test-result discussions.
Medical forms and reports.
Certificates requiring clinical assessment.
Questions about abnormal or ongoing symptoms.

Practical timing tips

Book before regular medicine runs out.
Allow time before a specialist referral expires.
Request a long visit for several forms or complex paperwork.
Do not expect reception to interpret clinical results.
The clinic says urgent or abnormal results are followed up directly.
Ask whether telehealth is suitable for a stable follow-up.

Email safety: the clinic says its website and general contact channels are not monitored 24 hours a day. Call 03 5255 1022 for medical or medication enquiries rather than emailing urgent health information.

Verify appointment requirements Arrange the correct follow-up

Checklist before leaving home

The clinic welcomes new patients. Preparing the correct documents and booking length can prevent delays or the need for another appointment.

Bring

Current Medicare card.
Pension, concession or DVA card where relevant.
Medication, supplement and allergy list.
Hospital letters, specialist reports and recent results.
Referral, pathology form or medical paperwork.
Payment method for the consultation and any additional fee.

Confirm

The appointment is at Ocean Grove, not Barwon Heads.
The preferred doctor is consulting at that location.
The consultation length matches the number of concerns.
The current private fee and Medicare rebate.
Any preparation for vaccines, skin checks or procedures.
Parking or mobility assistance when required.

Two-clinic warning: Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads share a website, team and email address but use different street addresses and phone numbers. Check the booking confirmation before travelling.

After-hours care, home visits and emergencies

The clinic provides after-hours support through the National Home Doctor Service. Home visits may also be available for regular patients who are too unwell to attend the clinic.

Situation	Starting point	What to know
Routine concern during opening hours	Ocean Grove Medical Clinic	Book online or call 03 5255 1022.
Regular patient unable to attend because of illness	Clinic reception	A home visit may be available; suitability and timing must be confirmed.
Non-emergency care after the clinic closes	National Home Doctor Service	Call the clinic after hours or use 13SICK on 13 74 25.
Unsure what care is appropriate	healthdirect	Call 1800 022 222 for 24-hour Australian health advice.
Serious or time-critical emergency	Triple Zero	Call 000 immediately.

Call 000 immediately for severe breathing difficulty, unconsciousness, suspected stroke, severe chest pain, major bleeding or another serious or time-critical emergency. This guide cannot diagnose symptoms or decide whether waiting is safe.

Check official after-hours guidance Open National Home Doctor Open healthdirect Read Triple Zero guidance

Common mistakes that can cause a failed visit

Most problems happen when patients assume the clinic is bulk billed, select the wrong location or book too little time.

Arriving without an appointment The clinic says it operates by appointment. Same-day care depends on demand and should be arranged by phone.

Assuming all visits are bulk billed Ocean Grove Medical Clinic identifies itself as a private-billing practice with limited published exceptions.

Booking 10 minutes for several problems Standard visits are intended for one or two issues. Multiple concerns, forms and mental health care may need 30 minutes.

Going to the wrong clinic Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads use different addresses and phone numbers despite sharing the same website and team.

Expecting a free dressing or procedure Wound consumables, procedures, imaging, pathology and specialist services can create additional costs.

Missing a booked appointment The fee page says a $50 non-rebatable cancellation fee may apply for failure to attend.

Location, parking and arrival help

Ocean Grove Medical Clinic is at 75 The Parade, Ocean Grove VIC 3226. Healthdirect lists free parking and toilet facilities. Confirm accessible parking, step-free entry or mobility assistance when these are important.

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Ocean Grove Medical Clinic FAQs

What are Ocean Grove Medical Clinic’s opening hours?

Regular hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Sunday is closed. Public-holiday hours vary, so call before visiting.

How do I book Ocean Grove Medical Clinic?

Book through the clinic’s HotDoc page or call 03 5255 1022. Call reception for same-day requests, a preferred doctor, a long appointment, procedure, home visit or service not shown online.

Does Ocean Grove Medical Clinic accept new patients?

Yes. The clinic’s official FAQ says new patients are welcome and can book online or contact reception to arrange a suitable appointment.

Does Ocean Grove Medical Clinic accept walk-ins?

The clinic says it operates by appointment only. It tries to provide same-day appointments for urgent concerns when capacity allows, so call early rather than arriving without a confirmed time.

Is Ocean Grove Medical Clinic bulk billed?

No. The clinic describes itself as a private-billing medical centre. DVA patients, nursing-home patients and eligible childhood or government-funded immunisations are listed as bulk billed.

What is the standard consultation fee?

The clinic fee page lists $98 for a standard weekday consultation and $85 for eligible concession or pension patients. A Saturday standard appointment is listed at $110, or $98 concession. Confirm current fees and Medicare rebates before attending.

How long is a standard appointment?

A standard appointment is generally 10 to 15 minutes and is intended for one or two health concerns. Book a 30-minute appointment for multiple issues, complex care, reports, forms or minor procedures.

Can I request a female doctor?

Yes. The clinic says it tries to accommodate preferred-doctor and female-doctor requests. Availability depends on the current roster, so check HotDoc or call reception.

Can I get test results or repeat scripts over the phone?

The clinic generally requires a doctor appointment for test results, repeat prescriptions, referrals and paperwork. Urgent or abnormal results are followed up directly by the clinical team.

What should I do when Ocean Grove Medical Clinic is closed?

After-hours care is provided through the National Home Doctor Service. Call the clinic after hours or 13SICK on 13 74 25. Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 when unsure and Triple Zero 000 for a serious or time-critical emergency.

Best next step

Choose the right appointment length, confirm the doctor and location, check the private fee, then bring the relevant records and payment method. Call reception when same-day access, public-holiday hours, home visits, procedures or allied-health services are unclear.

Clinic hours, doctors, fees and service availability can change. Final decisions should be based on the official clinic, HotDoc, healthdirect or direct phone confirmation.