A Newcastle medical centre taking care of all your needs. Telehealth appointments available.
New patients welcome! Book online or by phone: 4968 2157.
Government now requires that all new patients are first seen onsite. If you have cold/flu symptoms, please attend your local public hospital for a free covid test FIRST. You don’t need a referral and you will have your result in approx 24 -48 hrs.
Our preference with existing patients is to have an initial telephone consult. If your doctor feels you need to be seen, you will be offered an onsite appointment. All patients must wear a face covering to attend onsite. We have them available for $2 if you don’t have your own. You can book online via this page or call 4968 2157 8am – 5pm Mon-Fri
Government has mandated criteria for bulk billing telephone consults. If you don’t fit this criteria you will be privately billed.
The Morrison Government has withdrawn the Covid-19 incentive to bulk-bill telephone consultations as of 01/10. The incentive was essential to support the bulk billing we have provided over the past 6mths. To maintain the quality services our patients need and deserve, MMC will revert to our pre-Covid practice of private billing on 01/10. We do offer concession rates for those in genuine need.
Please still feel free to give us a call: 4968 2157.
Please read below for MMC advice on booking and using our service during this important time. We post updates, info and tips on our Face Book page www.facebook.com/MayfieldMedical
Other covid info resourses: HealthDirect on 1800 022 222
www.healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus Aust Gov info ap all things covid
Up to date info for local patients Up to date info for local ATSI patients
NSW Department of Health Commonwealth Department of Health
Meanwhile, wash your hands regularly, don’t touch MEN (mouth, eyes, nose), avoid public places, eat and sleep well and stay sensible in this time of crisis.
Mayfield Medical Connection is a Newcastle family practice dedicated to your complete care.
We provide General Practitioners, Pathology, Allied Health and Complementary Health Services in one convenient location.
GP
Pathology
Psychology
Homeless Outreach
Nutritionist/Herbalist/Naturopathy
Acupuncture
Audiology
Dispensary
Mayfield Medical Connection provide a team of GP, allied and complementary health services including psychology, pathology collection services, nutrition, naturopathy and herbalism. We have a comprehensive referral network; if we can’t provide a service for you, we can refer you on to the right person and help to manage your treatment.
Our practitioners excel in the treatment and diagnosis of acute health issues and chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease. Preventative health, mental health, Work Cover, pre/mid-employment services, skin checks and minor surgical procedures are just some of the quality services we offer.
As of 16/03/2020 MMC reduced access to our site in order to support the physical isolation required to limit the spread of covid-19. Effectively limiting the spread could reduce the death rate from a potential 4-5% to .5%.
During this unprecedented time, it is incredibly important that we all look after each other, please take the time to carefully read the following regarding how to access the services at Mayfield Medical Connection whilst the threat of Covid-19 remains:
Unless you are a new patient, when you book an appointment, you will only be offered a telephone consultation. If your needs require face to face contact we will organise an onsite visit. The Government now insists that all new patients are seen onsite for their first visit. If you have cold/flu symptoms please attend your local public hospital for a free covid test FIRST. You don’t need a referral and you will have your results in around 24 -48 hrs.
All onsite visitors must wear a face covering. If you don’t have your own, you may purchase one for $2 on arrival.
We are being particularly careful of vulnerable groups:
Over 70
Over 50 ATSI
Pregnant
Parent of child under 12 months
Immuno suppressed or compromised
Chronic health issues
If you are amongst these groups, please self-isolate and ask your community for help if you need it. If you’re not sure if you’re vulnerable, please call us so we can help.
Regarding Covid-19 testing:
If you have flu-like symptoms, please make sure you attend your local public hospital for a free covid test BEFORE you attend our site. You don’t need a referral and you will have your results in around 24 hrs. You will need evidence of your negative test to attend your onsite appointment. Self-isolate and ring us on 4968 2157 for assistance.
To reduce the chance of exposure, we are asking patients who drive here to remain in their cars and call us on arrival; we will let you know when to enter the building. If you are arriving by public transport please call us before you enter. You might go for a stroll or sit on our seat outside, keeping 1.5 metres away from other people whilst you wait to be called in. You must wear a face covering to attend onsite. You may purchase one for $2 on arrival if you don’t have your own.
Even if you are young and fit, it is important to limit your exposure to other people during this crucial time, you don’t want to be responsible for infecting your or someone else’s grandparent, baby or immuno compromised loved one.
Remember, only telehealth initially for existing patients unless our doctor recommends otherwise. Please call if you need assistance. All patients who fit the Government criteria will be bulk billed phone appointments. Other patients will be privately billed as per our usual billing schedule.
Meanwhile, wash your hands regularly, don’t touch MEN (mouth, eyes, nose) avoid public places, eat and sleep well and stay sensible in this time of crisis.