If you are searching for Riverside Medical Clinic in Australia 2026, the Australian practice that matches this search most clearly is officially named Riverside Medical Centre in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. It operates from Shop 9, Riverside Plaza, 131 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 and lists reception on (02) 6299 6633.
This guide uses the clinic’s official 2026 pages for doctors, fees, appointments, services and changing opening hours. That matters because the website explicitly says hours can change with doctor availability, and some weekend dates are individually marked closed even though the regular roster shows weekend sessions.
Riverside Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking
A patient-first guide to the Queanbeyan practice officially called Riverside Medical Centre, including doctor profiles, current fee ranges, weekend-hour warnings, HotDoc booking, telephone consultations, home visits and after-hours options.
The website publishes a regular weekly roster but also posts date-specific closures.
Each independent doctor sets fees; bulk billing is limited and doctor-dependent.
📍 Riverside Medical Centre Queanbeyan contact details
The official practice name is Riverside Medical Centre. It is located at Shop 9, Riverside Plaza, 131 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620. The practice phone is (02) 6299 6633 and the fax number shown by the clinic is (02) 6299 6355.
NSW health-service listings also show the same Monaro Street location and phone number. They describe free parking and wheelchair access, but the clinic’s own accessibility information should be the final source for any specific mobility support you require.
⏰ Riverside Medical Clinic hours in 2026
The clinic’s official pages publish a regular schedule of Monday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am–7:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm, Saturday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm and Sunday 10:30 am–4:00 pm. However, the same website repeatedly warns that hours can change with doctor availability and public holidays.
That warning is meaningful: during this October 2026 review, some clinic pages showed specific weekend dates as closed. Treat the table below as the published regular roster, not a guarantee for a particular Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
| Day | Published regular hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Check live appointment availability before travelling. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Doctor rosters may differ from centre hours. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | Higher after-hours fees may apply from 5 pm. |
| Thursday | 8:00 am–5:00 pm | Call if you need a longer or specialised appointment. |
| Friday | 8:00 am–6:00 pm | Billing page classifies visits from 5 pm as after-hours. |
| Saturday | 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | Confirm first Date-specific Saturday closures are posted. |
| Sunday | 10:30 am–4:00 pm | Confirm first Date-specific Sunday closures are posted. |
| Public holidays | Varies | Check the official site or call reception. |
✅ How to book Riverside Medical Centre
The clinic states that appointments can be made by phone or online through HotDoc. Standard appointments are generally around 10 minutes. The clinic recommends a longer consultation when you have multiple or complex issues, and asks families to book one appointment for each person who needs to see a doctor.
Use the centre’s HotDoc link for live online availability, or call (02) 6299 6633 if you need help selecting the right appointment type.
One main issue may fit a standard consultation. Multiple concerns, complex reviews, forms or procedures can require a longer appointment and may cost more.
For a first visit, bring Medicare details, current medicines, allergies, relevant imaging, hospital or specialist letters and any forms you need the doctor to review.
Doctors operate independently and set their own charges. Ask about the total fee, expected Medicare rebate and any procedure/form costs before the visit.
💳 Riverside Medical Centre fees and bulk billing
Riverside is a mixed/private billing practice. Its current billing page says each independent doctor determines their own fees. Many doctors may bulk bill eligible patients on weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, generally including children aged 15 and under with a valid Medicare card and concession-card holders aged 75 and over.
The same page says bulk billing is not available for telephone consultations, procedures or forms. Weekend, public-holiday and specified after-hours appointments attract private fees.
| Appointment | Typical clinic fee | Billing note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday standard consultation (~10 min) | $105 | Clinic publishes Medicare rebate range of about $21.00–$45.05 depending on item/eligibility. |
| Weekday long consultation | $170 | Published rebate range about $38.00–$87.10. |
| Weekday telephone consultation | $110 | Private fee Telephone consultations are not bulk billed. |
| After-hours standard consultation | $110 | Applies on specified late sessions, weekends and public holidays. |
| After-hours long consultation | $180 | Published rebate range about $38.00–$84.90. |
| After-hours telephone consultation | $120 | Private fee; confirm rebate eligibility. |
| Home visit for eligible regular patient | $275 | Clinic says Medicare card holders may receive a partial rebate. |
👥 Riverside Medical Centre doctors and clinical team
The current official doctors page lists three general practitioners: Dr Syeda Tausif, Dr Shyama Gonakumbura and Dr Shedrack Ojiako. It also lists specialist and allied-health clinicians including geriatrician Dr Nyoka Ruberu, physiotherapist Kereng Modise and accredited practising dietitian Brad Tarrant.
| Clinician | Role / qualifications shown | Interests or notes from official page |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Syeda Tausif | GP — MBBS, AMC | Women’s health, child health, general medicine and mental health; performs some procedures that can have out-of-pocket costs. |
| Dr Shyama Gonakumbura | GP — FRACGP, MD | Full-time general practitioner in Queanbeyan; official page describes mixed billing. |
| Dr Shedrack Ojiako | GP — FRACGP, MBBS, MRCGP | Men’s health, paediatrics, skin health, minor surgery including joint injections, musculoskeletal health and care of older people. |
| Dr Nyoka Ruberu | Geriatrician | Comprehensive geriatric assessment, cognitive disorders, polypharmacy and perioperative medicine; official page says English and Sinhalese. |
| Kereng Modise | Physiotherapist | Musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, back pain, sports injuries and other physical rehabilitation needs. |
| Brad Tarrant | Accredited Practising Dietitian | Diabetes, cardiovascular risk, weight management, nutrition-related chronic conditions; Riverside appointments listed for Fridays. |
🩺 Services available through Riverside Medical Centre
The official services page lists a broad primary-care and allied-health mix. Availability can depend on the clinician, appointment length and day, so call before booking a specialised service.
Women’s health consultations are listed; choose a suitable doctor and appointment length.
Men’s health is included in the clinic’s official service list.
Children’s health and immunisation are listed, with sick children given priority where possible.
Mental-health care is listed; consider a longer appointment for complex discussions.
Minor procedures are offered; confirm preparation and out-of-pocket fees first.
Skin cancer checks are included in the official service list.
The clinic lists musculoskeletal services and also has physiotherapy support on its team page.
Electrocardiogram and spirometry services are listed by the clinic.
Iron infusions are listed; confirm doctor assessment, eligibility, timing and fees.
Travel-health consultations are available; the clinic notes yellow-fever vaccination is not offered there.
Long-term condition management and preventive health are part of the listed service mix.
Pre-employment and commercial-driver assessments are among the clinic’s occupational-health services and are privately charged.
📱 Telephone consultations, scripts and referrals
Riverside’s billing page lists telephone consultations, with a typical weekday fee of $110 and a typical after-hours fee of $120. The current policy says telephone consultations are privately billed regardless of concession-card status.
The clinic’s general information says patients should make an appointment for prescriptions and referrals. If a prescription is issued during a telephone appointment, the clinic says it can be sent by eScript to the patient by SMS or directly to a pharmacy. The practice says it does not simply email prescriptions.
🏠 Home visits and Riverside after-hours service
The clinic says home visits may be offered where safe and reasonable to regular patients living within 3 km of the practice. Home visits can occur during or outside normal hours and currently carry a private fee of $275 per visit; Medicare card holders may receive a partial rebate.
For clinic after-hours care, the dedicated page describes after-hours as 6:00 pm–8:00 am on weekdays, from 12:00 pm Saturday, and all day Sunday and public holidays. The billing page separately classifies Wednesday and Friday appointments from 5:00 pm, plus weekends and public holidays, under higher after-hours fee ranges. Confirm the applicable fee when booking.
📝 First visit, cancellations and patient preparation
The official first-visit page says new patients can book by phone or online. It recommends bringing information about current symptoms, previous imaging, risk factors, lifestyle and family medical history. For practical purposes, also have your Medicare details and current medicine information available.
Before your appointment
- Check the live time and doctor on HotDoc.
- Ask whether a standard or long consultation is needed.
- Confirm the doctor’s fee and likely Medicare rebate.
- Bring relevant specialist letters, imaging and recent results.
- Book one appointment per family member who needs care.
If you need to cancel
- The current first-visit page requests at least 4 hours’ notice.
- A $40 fee may apply for a missed appointment or late cancellation.
- Another official page still refers to 2 hours’ notice, so use the longer 4-hour window unless the clinic tells you otherwise.
♿ Accessibility, interpreting and parking
The clinic’s services page says crutches and a wheelchair are available from reception, with a small bond potentially applying. It also asks patients to advise the practice if they need the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) or the National Relay Service (NRS).
A NSW health-service listing describes free parking and wheelchair access at the Queanbeyan location. If accessibility is essential to your visit, call reception beforehand to confirm the entrance, equipment and appointment assistance you need.
🚑 Urgent, after-hours and emergency options
Riverside’s official after-hours page lists several alternatives when the practice cannot provide the right access. For non-emergency after-hours GP care, it points patients to 13SICK on 13 74 25. It also lists healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free 24/7 health advice and points to walk-in or emergency services when appropriate.
| Situation | Access point | Contact / action |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP need | Riverside Medical Centre | (02) 6299 6633 or HotDoc |
| Non-emergency after-hours GP | 13SICK | 13 74 25 |
| Unsure what care is appropriate | healthdirect | 1800 022 222 |
| Life-threatening emergency | Ambulance / emergency department | 000 |
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🔗 Official and supporting sources
Information was cross-checked against current clinic pages and Australian public-health listings. Where official pages show different cancellation wording or changing weekend hours, this article states the difference rather than silently choosing one version.
- Riverside Medical Centre official website
- Official contact and hours
- Official doctors and allied-health roster
- 2026 billing and fees policy
- Official services
- First-visit and cancellation information
- After-hours and home visits
- NSW health-service listing
- HotDoc booking
- healthdirect contact and 24/7 advice