OUR DOCTORS:
1. Dr Summera Sehgol (MBBS, FRACGP, DIP. O&G)
Languages Spoken: Englsh, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Interests: General Medicine, Women's Health, Child Health, Preventative medicine
2. Dr Therese Roberts (MBBS (UNSW), Master of Mental Health (GP) NSW IOP)
Languages Spoken: English
Interests: Mental Health (assessment, diagnoses and management including the delivery of psychological strategies), Comprehensive Medical Care, Preventative Medicine
3. Dr Jenahan Shan (B Med, Diploma of Child Health, Certificate of Dermatology)
Languages Spoken: English, Tamil
Interests: General Medicine, Child Health, Preventative medicine.
4. Dr Abdalla Hakam (MBBS, FRACGP)
Language Spoken: English, Arabic
Interests: General Medicine, Men's Health, Skin Examinations, Skin Biopsies, Wound Management
5. Dr Kobika Manimaaran (MBBS)
Languages Spoken: English, Tamil
Interests: General Medicine, Women's Health, Child Health, Preventative Medicine
6. Dr Gayathiri Vijeyekumar (MBBS)
Languages Spoken: English, Tamil
Interests: General Medicine, Women's Health, Child Health, Preventative Medicine
7. Dr Sushmita Rahman (MBBS)
Languages Spoken: English, Bengali
Interests: General Medicine, Women's Health, Child Health, Preventative Medicine
OUR CONSULTANT SPECIALIST DOCTORS:
8. Dr Zlatan Dzumhur
Specialist Consultant Paediatrician (MBBS, FRACP)
Interests: General Paediatrics, Respiratory and Renal conditions, Infant Growth and Feeding, Behavioural Paediatrics
9. Dr Anwar Ahmad Shahzad
Specialist Consultant Cardiologist (MBBS, MRCP UK, FRACP London, AMC)
Over 10 years Consultant Cardiologist Experience
ALLIED HEALTH:
Clinical Psychologist - Mrs Saima Ahmad
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Services: Expertise in a range of mental health issues including depression, trauma, adjustment disorder, anger issues, grief etc.
Physiotherapist - Mr Anthony Ruggeri
BA.App.Sc.Physiotherapy (University of Sydney), M.A.P.A, S.P.G, P.P.G
Dance Medicine Australia, Pilates Institute of Australasia
Services: Workers compensation accredited, treating musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, work and motor vehicle injuries, fit for work programs, neck and back care, upper and lower limb care
Physiotherapist - Mrs Zalakben Patel
Services: Treating musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, neck and back care, upper and lower limb care
Podiatrist - Mr Trent Baker
Services: Treatment for a range of foot conditions, heel and arch foot pain, pain relief treatments, rehabilitation, orthotics and personal care
Dietitian and Nutritionist - Ms Tala Moradi
Services: Health disease, diabetes, weight loss, pregnancy and breast feeding, digestive health and general nutrition
Audiologist - Mr Chad Kennedy
On-Site Pathology:
Douglass Hanly Moir
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FOR PATIENTS:
KVMC Fees Policy 2024
KVMC is pleased to offer bulk billed GP services to all patients during weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8am - 7pm.
From 1st January 2024, on Saturdays and Sundays, all patients who are under 16 years, over 65 years or hold a valid pensioner or healthcare card will continue to be bulk billed at KVMC. For patients who do not fall into this criteria (under 16 years, over 65 years or have a pensioner or healthcare card), full payment will be required at the time of consultation. We accept credit, debit and EFTPOS payments. As a service to our patients, we offer on-the-spot Medicare rebate processing, where the rebate amount will be directly refunded into your nominated bank account linked to your Medicare details.
Our Cancellation Policy:
For appointments with our Allied Health professionals, please note that ALL cancellations within 24 hours incur a cancellation fee of $20.
Billing Principles:
Our practice is a Medicare Bulk Billing practice. Full payment is required at the time of consultation for patients without a Medicare card. We accept Eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments.
KVMC provides bulk billed GP services for all patients during weekdays (Monday to Friday) 8am-7pm and Saturdays 8am-1pm. On Satur
For Workers Compensation appointments, kindly note that unless a claim number is provided by the patient, consultations related to work related injuries will incur a fee(s) to be paid by the patient at the time of consultation.
Pre-employment medicals incur a fee(s) to be paid by the patient at the time of consultation.
Results, Referrals and Script Renewals
Our practice policy states that NO results are given over the phone, nor will our receptionists avail requests for referrals or script renewals. In order to obtain any of the above, a follow up appointment MUST be made with your doctor.
Please allow several days for routine pathology results, and 24 hours for urgent tests, to be processed.
Interpreter Services
If you or your family require an interpreter, we are more than happy to arrange this for you. Kindly inform us of your need when you call us to schedule your appointment. Alternatively, you can contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 directly.
Reminder system:
We implement a complementary reminder system for preventative health services and courtesy calls - you can expect to receive a reminder the day before your scheduled appointment. If you do not wish to be part of this system, please advise our reception staff.
Suggestions and Feedback:
We are dedicated to enhancing the way we deliver services to the community. Please send us your feedback or relay a positive experience so we can acknowledge and thank our teams for their hard work:
Contacting your doctor:
We encourage our patients to schedule appointments with your doctor, where every endeavour will be made to accomodate your preferred time and general practitioner. Online bookings are now available through our website at: www.kvmedcentre.com.au
Appointments are usually booked at 15 minute intervals. If a longer consultation is required, please inform our reception staff. Emergencies will be given priority, where our warm reception staff will attempt to contact you in the event of unforeseen delay.
For certain circumstances, patients may leave a phone message where the doctor will return the call if appropriate. Alternatively, a practice staff member may call to advise you if the doctor wishes you to book an appointment. Urgent calls will be put through to your doctor wherever possible.
Home Visits:
Our Doctors offer bulk-billed home visits and nursing home visits to our regular patients who are unable to attend the practice due to acute illness, immobility or lack of transportation. Home visits are available to patients within a 5km radius of Kellyville Village Medical Centre. Eligibility for home visits will be determined by the practice.
Management of Personal Health information and Privacy:
At Kellyville Village Medical Centre, we are committed to upholding the confidentiality of your medical information. All patient consultation and medical records are kept strictly confidential and are not disclosed to any third party without your written authorisation. Policies and procedures of KVMC have been designed in compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) of the Privacy Act 1988, available at www.privacy.gov.au/health
Violence Policy:
Kellyville Village Medical Centre upholds a ZERO tolerance policy to violence. We take any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients seriously. If an individual is violent or abusive, they will be warned to STOP their behaviour. If they persist, we may exercise our right to take action, have them removed from the practice and from our database.
To book an appointment
After-hours care
For emergencies, dial "000" immediately. If you require urgent medical attention outside of our consultation hours, please call the National Home Doctor Service on 13 SICK (7425), for a bulk-billed home visit.
