Services at Erskineville Doctors

We will be opening reduced hours, from 8am – 3pm on Monday 27 April. Appointments held on Public Holidays are considered by Medicare to be an ‘After-hours’ service and therefore incur a higher fee and Medicare rebate. The Out-of-pocket Cost for these consultations is comparable or less than the equivalent, consultation conducted during normal operating hours. After-Hours Consultation Fees from 1 July 2025 Consultation Duration Up Front Fee Medicare Rebate Out-of-pocket Cost Brief 0 – 5 min. $58.00 $33.80 $24.20 Standard 6 – 19 min. $113.00 $57.15 $55.85 Long 20 – 39 min. $172.00 $98.00 $74.00

We are aware of media reports announcing that free vaccinations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be available to older Australians from 15 May 2026. We have not yet received any information from the government about the expansion of the National Immunisation Program and when we will receive stock of this vaccine. We will send a newsletter once we do have more information. In the mean time, if you have any questions about the RSV vaccine, please discuss this with your GP. Updated 20 April 2026

Flu vaccines are now available at Erskineville Doctors or your local pharmacy.   Who can receive a Flu vaccine?  Anyone aged 6 months and over can receive a flu vaccine.   Patients who are at highest risk of severe illness are eligible for a free flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP):   If your child is 2, 3 or 4 years old, they may be able get a free nasal spray ‘FluMist’ vaccine. All other patients, aged 5 to 64 years can purchase a private Flu vaccine. How can I get a flu vaccine?  Everyone aged 2 years or over can …

Welcome Dr Damian Gill Dr Damian Gill completed a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW and is a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Before transitioning into general practice, Damian gained experience across a range of medical specialties while working at St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Damian enjoys all aspects of general practice and has particular interests in paediatrics, including child development, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease. He is also passionate about proactive preventative healthcare and supporting patients to live well into old age. To complement his …

Thank you for your feedback Thank you for participating in the online survey we recently conducted to collect feedback from our patients.  We have taken the time to analyse and consider the feedback and would like to share some of the findings with you.  Overall, we found that most of our patients: • feel respected   • feel their fears and concerns are heard  • are confident in the ability and explanations of our clinical staff The feedback also indicated areas that we can improve, and as a result, we have been making some changes to improve the services and …

ADHD care in General Practice Information for New Patients If you are not a patient of our practice, please contact your existing GP (i.e. the one who referred you to your psychiatrist) first. All GPs have the ability to apply for individual authority to provide ongoing prescriptions for adults with the endorsement of their psychiatrist. If you do not live the Erskineville or Newtown area, we do not accept new patients who are seeking ongoing prescribing of ADHD medication. It’s important that the GP who is managing your ADHD medication is the same GP who provides regular support for any co-occurring conditions, and all …

Due to important staff training we will be closing the following days: Wednesday 3 September 2025 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday 5 September 2025 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday 8 September 2025 7:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday 9 September 2025 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday 12 September 2025 7:30am – 4:30pm Appointments can be managed online, or via the AMS Connect App. Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to get free and fast medical attention for health issues that are not an emergency​​​ or go to Balmain GP Casualty at 29 Booth Street, Balmain. In an emergency, always call 000 or go to straight …

Goodbye for now: Doctors on leave Stay up-to-date on who is going on leave in the next few months: Dr Annabel Kain: 22 August – 10 September 2025 Dr Patti Walton: 1 – 16 September 2025 Dr John Kevin: 5 – 9 September 2025 Dr Shereena Sinayyah: 16 – 21 September 2025 Dr Sorayya Cooper: 20 – 28 September 2025 Dr Jennifer Lonergan: 4 – 12 October 2025 Welcome back: Dr Catherine Pratten We are excited to inform you that Dr Catherine Pratten is back from leave! Dr Catherine, who only works on Thursday, specialises in Womens Health. She has a special interest …

New patients With the arrival of a number of new doctors, we’re pleased to announce an increase in our capacity to welcome new patients to the practice. To book a new patient appointment, please call reception on 02 9557 2266. You will be asked some basic information at the time of booking. You will receive an SMS message, with a secure link to complete your new patient form. This information is loaded directly into your patient file. New patient appointments are 30 minutes in length. This is to ensure that your GP will have the time to discuss essential medical …

The practice will be closed for the Kings Birthday public holiday on Monday 9 June 2025. We will re-open at 7:30am on Tuesday 10 June 2025. All staff and doctors are unavailable during this period.   In an emergency, call 000 or go to straight to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Emergency Department at Missenden Road, Camperdown. For afterhours care, you can call the National Home Doctor Service on 13 74 25 from 6pm weekdays, 12pm on Saturdays and all-day Sundays and Public Holidays. Or, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 anytime day or night if your or your child is unwell and you are not sure what to …