People searching for Rathdowne Medical Clinic are generally looking for Rathdowne Village Medical Centre, the GP practice at 695–697 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North VIC 3054. The official practice website lists the phone number as (03) 9349 1116, welcomes new patients, and offers online booking.
This guide focuses on the questions patients usually need answered before attending: current doctors, weekday opening hours, private and bulk-billing rules, consultation fees, telehealth, services, parking/access information, new-patient preparation and what to do outside clinic hours.
Rathdowne Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking
A practical Carlton North patient guide covering Rathdowne Village Medical Centre’s two officially listed GPs, current private-fee schedule, concession bulk billing, telehealth, services and after-hours contacts.
Official standard private consultation fee. Medicare rebate and gap depend on the consultation type.
The practice uses online booking plus direct reception booking.
Is “Rathdowne Medical Clinic” the same as Rathdowne Village Medical Centre?
The official practice name is Rathdowne Village Medical Centre. Healthengine currently displays the location as “Rathdowne Village Medical Clinic” at the same 695–697 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North address, which explains why patients may search “Rathdowne Medical Clinic.”
This distinction matters because Rathdowne Street has more than one medical practice. For example, Carlton Medical Centre is farther south at 488 Rathdowne Street. When calling, mapping or booking online, use the official practice name and the 695–697 Rathdowne Street address.
Rathdowne Village Medical Centre address, phone, email and map
The official contact page lists 695–697 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North VIC 3054. Reception can be reached on (03) 9349 1116; the practice lists fax (03) 9349 5845 and email info@rvmc.com.au.
Rathdowne Medical Clinic hours in 2026
The official clinic website lists doctor contact hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Healthengine currently shows the same weekday schedule. The official site does not publish weekend doctor contact hours in its current footer/contact information, so this guide does not invent Saturday or Sunday opening times.
| Day | Hours verified | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | Use live booking for doctor availability. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | Call for long or complex appointments. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | Doctor rosters may differ from clinic hours. |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | Check telehealth or in-person availability online. |
| Friday | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | Book early if you need an end-of-week visit. |
| Saturday | Not published on official site | Confirm before travelling. |
| Sunday | Not published on official site | Use after-hours pathways if the clinic is unavailable. |
| Public holidays | Confirm directly | Holiday schedules can differ from normal weekday hours. |
How to book Rathdowne Village Medical Centre
The clinic’s own website links to HotDoc, while its contact and billing pages also identify Healthengine as an online booking option. New patients are explicitly welcomed. For appointment types that may need more time, phone reception rather than assuming a standard booking is enough.
Open the practice’s current booking page and check which doctor, appointment type and time are available.
Phone reception for mental health planning, chronic disease planning, forms, procedures, several concerns or any visit where you are unsure which appointment length to choose.
For a first or complex appointment, have your Medicare details, current medicines, allergies, specialist letters, hospital discharge information and recent test results if relevant.
Ask reception which consultation category applies, whether a Medicare rebate is expected and whether you qualify for bulk billing under the clinic’s policy.
Rathdowne Village Medical Centre fees and bulk billing
The official billing page describes Rathdowne Village Medical Centre as a privately billing clinic. It says bulk-billed consultations are offered to patients under 16 years of age and people holding a valid Services Australia concession card, while doctors can also choose to bulk bill at their discretion.
The current official fee table lists the following private fees and Medicare rebates. The practice also warns that consumable items used during a consultation may attract an additional charge that is not rebated by Medicare.
| Consultation type | Clinic fee | Medicare rebate listed | Out-of-pocket listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard consult | $100.00 | $43.90 | $56.10 |
| Long consult | $170.00 | $84.90 | $85.10 |
| Extra-long consult | $225.00 | $125.10 | $99.90 |
| Mental Health Care Plan | $180.00 | $106.20 | $73.80 |
| Mental Health Care Plan – long | $240.00 | $156.45 | $83.55 |
| Mental Health Care Plan review | $170.00 | $83.65 | $86.35 |
| Allied Health Care Plan | $215.00 | $156.55 | $58.45 |
Rathdowne Medical Clinic doctors
The official doctors page currently lists Dr Thai Lim and Dr Maria Rodopoulos as general practitioners at Rathdowne Village Medical Centre. Their appointment availability can change by day, so use the clinic’s booking platforms for live sessions.
| Doctor | Official profile details | Areas mentioned by clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Thai Lim General Practitioner • He/Him | Medical degree from the University of Queensland; training included Royal Brisbane Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital and The Alfred Hospital. The clinic says he received Fellowship in General Practice in 2006. | Family health, paediatrics, sexual health and HIV/gay men’s health. Languages listed include Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien and Cantonese. |
| Dr Maria Rodopoulos MBBS, FRACGP, Dip. Obstetrics | University of Melbourne medical graduate; the clinic lists DRACOG and FRACGP qualifications and long-term service at the practice. | Women’s health, general gynaecology, cervical screening, antenatal/postnatal care, contraception, menopause, men’s health, aged care, preventive health, mental health and immunisation. |
GP services listed by Rathdowne Village Medical Centre
The official services page lists a broad range of primary-care services. Availability can depend on the doctor and the time required, so call before booking a standard short consultation for procedures, care plans or more complex needs.
Routine immunisation services are listed. The home page also discusses flu vaccination and government-funded stock.
The clinic lists wound dressings and sutures; call about timing, fees and whether nurse/doctor review is required.
Monitoring is listed among the practice’s general services.
Asthma management is included in the official service list.
The clinic lists mental health planning and publishes separate fees for plan and review consultations.
Enhanced Care Plans, Team Care Arrangements and Chronic Disease Management Plans are listed.
Sexual health services are officially listed, with Dr Thai Lim’s profile also noting a particular interest in this area.
Contraception, family planning, cervical screening, reproductive health and breast checks are listed.
The clinic lists men’s health, family planning, prostate checks and reproductive health.
Telehealth and phone consultations
Rathdowne Village Medical Centre currently advertises telephone consultations/results by phone. Its home page states that Centrelink-issued Health Care Card holders and government-issued Pension Card holders are bulk billed for the listed telehealth service, while patients outside those groups are charged a $95 consultation fee.
Healthengine also marks the practice as telehealth enabled. Whether a phone consultation is clinically appropriate depends on the reason for the appointment; the GP may still require an in-person examination.
Before booking telehealth
- confirm that your concern is suitable for a phone consultation;
- ask which telehealth fee applies to you;
- have your phone available at the agreed appointment time;
- be prepared for the GP to request an in-person review if needed.
Use an in-person pathway when
- you need a procedure, wound care, vaccination or physical examination;
- you need measurements or tests that cannot be done remotely;
- reception or your GP advises face-to-face review.
Flu vaccination note
The clinic’s home page says it administers influenza vaccine to all age groups, with qualifying restrictions for patients under 65, and says it stocks government-funded vaccines only, subject to availability. Because vaccine eligibility and stock can change during the season, call reception before travelling specifically for a flu vaccine.
Accessibility, parking and nearby convenience
Healthdirect lists Rathdowne Village Medical Centre as wheelchair accessible. Healthengine additionally lists a bus stop nearby, free on-site parking, a comfortable waiting room and a pharmacy next door. These convenience details come from public service directories, so contact reception if you need guaranteed accessible parking, step-free entry or another specific access arrangement.
Listed by healthdirect. Ask reception about your specific mobility requirement before arrival.
Healthengine lists free on-site parking. Availability is not guaranteed at a particular appointment time.
Healthengine notes a pharmacy next door, which may be convenient after a GP visit.
New-patient preparation
The clinic’s official website states new patients welcome. A little preparation can make a first appointment more efficient, especially when you have a long medical history or several ongoing medicines.
Bring or have ready
- Medicare and concession-card details if applicable;
- current medicine names and doses;
- allergy information;
- important specialist letters or discharge summaries;
- recent imaging or pathology results that are not already electronically available;
- forms or paperwork you need the GP to review.
Call ahead if you need
- a long or extra-long consultation;
- a Mental Health Care Plan;
- a chronic disease or allied health care plan;
- a procedure or wound review;
- an interpreter or accessibility arrangement;
- fee clarification before the appointment.
After-hours and emergency care
The clinic’s official contact page directs patients who need medical assistance outside clinic hours to DoctorDoctor on 13 26 60. It also says to call 000 for emergencies.
| Situation | Suggested contact | Number / route |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP need during weekday hours | Rathdowne Village Medical Centre | (03) 9349 1116 / online booking |
| Need medical assistance after clinic hours | DoctorDoctor | 13 26 60 |
| Critical or life-threatening emergency | Emergency services | 000 |
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Official & supporting sources
Official practice pages were used first for identity, contact information, doctors, services, fees, telehealth and after-hours instructions. Healthengine and healthdirect were used as supporting sources for live booking, accessibility and practice-directory details.