Welcome to Figtree Surgery
We are a friendly, family general practice
committed to providing holistic and inclusive healthcare.
Figtree Surgery is accredited with AGPAL,
meeting the rigorous requirements of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
We are dedicated to continued education, providing medical care based on the most recent evidence.
Our surgery opening hours are
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.
For urgent issues, please call the practice
from 9am for an on-the-day appointment.
Southern IML Pathology is available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
at 177 The Avenue. (closed between 12pm-12:30pm)
Allied health professionals are also located at 177 The Avenue.
Services
- Family planning (contraceptive advice)
- Pre-conceptional counselling
- Ante and post-natal care
- Cervical screening test
- Breast check and mammogram referrals
- Menopause management
- IUD removal
- Implanon insertion and removal
- Paediatrics
- Immunisations including most travel
- Cardiovascular risk management
- Blood Pressure management
- Quit Smoking advice and encouragement
- Health Assessment Over 75 Years
- Health Assessment 45-49
- Skin checks
- Skin biopsy, cryotherapy and excision
- Ear syringing
- Sports injuries
- Geriatric medicine
- Asthma/COPD Management & Planning
- Dietary and Exercise advice
- Adult Immunisations
- Iron Infusions
- Prostate check
- Mental health management
- Chronic disease management
Iron Infusions
Figtree Surgery is pleased to offer iron infusions.
If you are iron deficient and not responding well to tablet iron supplement, your doctor may recommend an iron infusion.
Please book a consult with reception and if appropriate, a prescription with be provided.
If you are not a regular patient of our practice, please bring a health summary and latest blood results from your usual GP.
The procedure itself takes about 1 hour and can be performed on the same day or a later date.
Skin checks
Dr Ranjini performs comprehensive skin assessments every Tuesday.
Skin checks are important. They can help to detect skin cancer early, leading to better treatment.
Dr Ranjini can carry out skin procedures when required to assess or manage concerning lesions.
Skin cancer is common in Australia. Routine skin exams are a key part of maintaining skin health and overall well-being.
Please book a consult through reception or online for Dr Ranjini.
Shingles vaccination
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a painful and sometimes serious condition caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of developing shingles and its complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia.
The 2 dose course is available free under the National Immunisation Program for people aged 65+. (50+ for First Nations Peoples)
Please book through reception for your nurse or doctor.
We are a private fee surgery.
Bulk billing is at the discretion of your doctor.
On Saturdays, fees are $10 extra with no bulk billing.
Discounted fees apply to pension and
health care card holders, uni students and children.
If you are having financial difficulties,
please discuss with your doctor or the practice manager.
All appointments must be paid for at time of consult.
For medicare card holders, a rebate is available for most visits.
Ensure your bank account details are current with medicare at my.gov.au
Please provide at least 2 hours notice by phone if cancelling your appointment.
Face To Face
| Consult type | Practice Fee | Uni Student | Pensioners, Children | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brief (<6 mins) | $55 | $45 | $35 | $20.05 |
| Standard (6-20 mins) | $90 | $80 | $70 | $43.90 |
| Long (20-40 mins) | $130 | $120 | $110 | $84.90 |
Telehealth (video or telephone)
| Consult type | Practice Fee | Uni Student | Pensioners, Children | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brief (<6 mins) | $45 | $45 | $35 | $20.05 |
| Standard (6-20 mins) | $80 | $80 | $70 | $43.90 |
| Long (20-40 mins) | $120 | $120 | $110 | $84.90* |
*available via telephone if MyMedicare registered
| Consult type | Practice Fee | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Iron infusions | $250 | $84.90 |
| Skin checks | $100 | $43.90 |
Policies
Contacting us
During opening hours, please call reception on 4225 7822 to book an appointment or discuss non-clinical issues. For urgent health issues, you may be triaged over the phone by one of our nurses.
After-hours Care
When the surgery is closed, please consider the following options for medical advice or consultation.
- Wollongong Radio Doctor - 4228 5522
- Urgent Care Centres - Bulli 42491441, Corrimal 42580220, Dapto 42624540
- Healthdirect telephone health advice line - 1800 022 222
- Poisons Info line - 131 126
- Lifeline - 131 114
- Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
Feedback
We value your feedback and it is important to us. Your compliment, suggestion or complaint will provide the Doctors and staff with the opportunity to review and improve their services to you. The Doctors and the staff at Figtree Surgery are committed to excellent customer service and continuous improvement.
If you have a compliment, suggestion or complaint about the surgery, we ask that you provide the feedback in written form. This can be submitted to reception staff in the surgery or placed inside our suggestion box in reception (feedback forms are provided). Alternatively, you can email your feedback to the practice manager at admin@figtreesurgery.com.au
You can remain anonymous but please include your name and best contact details if you would like a response.
All feedback will be acknowledged on receipt using the provided preferred contact details usually within 2-3 business days. The practice will attempt to provide a response to the feedback within 30 days.
Further avenues of complaint If you are dissatisfied with our handling of a complaint or the outcome, you may contact the Health Care Complaints Commission to discuss your complaint further https://www.hccc.nsw.gov.au/Complaints/How-To-Make-a-Complaint
Privacy Policy
Patient Information
Covid-19
If you have respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, sore throat),
we kindly ask you to take a Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on the day of your appointment
to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.
If your result is negative: Please wait in the car park at your appointment time and call our reception at 02 4255 7822 upon arrival.
Please wear a mask when entering the practice.
If your result is positive: Contact reception to either reschedule your appointment or switch to a telehealth consultation.
Confidentiality
Medical information collection from or about you will remain confidential. It will not be released to a third party without your written consent except in an emergency situation or when compelled by law.
Disclaimer
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Figtree Surgery will not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss or damage or in any case may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information contained in this website.
We show our respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal Country, Elders past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
