WELCOME TO YARRAWONGA DENIS MEDICAL GROUP (YDMG)
YDMG has existed in the town of Yarrawonga in one form or another for over 100 years and provides comprehensive, patient-centred, quality medical care to the local community.
Change to Opening Hours and update re: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The practice’s new facility was purpose built in July 2017 and we are a fully AGPAL accredited general medical practice.
As a consequence of the worldwide COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and a state of emergency being declared in Victoria, YDMG recognises that the health of the community and of our patients is our first priority, as well as trying to keep our Doctors and all of our staff healthy.
UPDATED OPENING HOURS
In order to help minimise exposure:
FROM MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2020, our clinic opening hours will be reduced (until further notice) to:
9.00am to 5.30pm
Monday to Friday
Weekends – either YDMG or YMC (Yarrawonga Medical Clinic) will be open each weekend from 9am to 12pm
Telephone consultations (Telehealth by phone)
Patients who have been seen at our clinic in the last 12 months, AND:
- who are 70 years old and over, and/or
- have chronic health condition/s, and/or
- are over 50 years old and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and/or
- are pregnant, parent of a new baby or infant under 12 months, or an infant themselves, and/or
- are a patient isolating themselves at home on the advice of the Australian government or a health professional
- are eligible and encouraged to use telephone consultations, which will be temporarily bulk billed. Existing bookings where a patient meets any of the above criteria will be changed to a telephone consultation and you will be notified.
DO NOT COME INTO THE CLINIC IF
- You have a fever, sore throat or cough, or
- If you think you may have COVID-19,
- If you have had close contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID-19,
- If you have returned from Overseas in the last 14 days
In order to help combat the spread of COVID-19, we request that all patients requiring appointments with a Doctor to please phone the Clinic first – please do not come into the Clinic to make an appointment.
ABOUT US
The practice’s new facility was purpose built in July 2017 and we are a fully AGPAL accredited general medical practice.
Disabled access is available with ramps leading to street level from both sides of the carpark and wheelchairs /walkers available if required. A toilet facility suitable for wheelchair access is available.
Co-located within our complex are Dorevitch Pathology, Woods Road Pharmacy, North East Dental Service, Yarrawonga X-Ray, David Woodburn Podiatrist and Barefoot Lifestyle – Accredited Dietitian.
MISSION STATEMENT
- At Yarrawonga Denis Medical Group, we provide high quality, personalised and comprehensive primary medical care with continuity of care throughout life phases.
- Our Doctors provide information to enable patients to make fully informed decisions regarding their medical treatment.
- Patient confidentiality and autonomy is both respected and fully encouraged.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.50pm
- Weekends
either YDMG or YMC (Yarrawonga Medical Clinic) will be open each weekend from 9am to 12pm.
Useful Links
APPOINTMENTS & AFTER HOURS/URGENT CARE
For an appointment please call reception on (03) 5744 1777.
Please note our clinic is NOT a bulk billing clinic and there will be an out of pocket expense for consultations.
For urgent matters after hours please call 000 for Ambulance, or attend the Yarrawonga Health Urgent Care Centre for the on-call doctor Ph: (03) 5743 811
The closest funded (doctors on site) Emergency Department is at Northeast Health Wangaratta, Green Street, Wangaratta
COMMUNICATION & MESSAGES
INCLUDING VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS (EMAIL)
Contact Us
(03) 5744 1777
(03) 5744 2483 - FAX
Our Location
72 WOODS RD,
YARRAWONGA, VIC 3730
Denis Medical Group
Our practice has policies & procedures in place to protect your privacy & confidentiality. There are risks associated with some methods of electronic communication, such as email. Please be aware that communication via electronic means may compromise your privacy and confidentiality.
Please do NOT use email to contact the practice in case of emergency.
If you are wanting to contact your Doctor, please contact our Practice Nurses during our opening hours and leave a message. Your message will be triaged by our nursing staff and forwarded to the Doctor concerned and you will receive a response as soon as practicable.
