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.
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Telehealth consultations
Patients who have been seen in our clinic in the last 12 months (Face-to-face) are eligible to be offered Telehealth appointments either by PHONE or VIDEO call.
The video call itself is free apart from the patient’s own internet usage.
The regular cost of a medical consultation still apply as per our current billing structure.
Please phone our receptionists to make an appointment and when your phone or video consult is booked they will provide you with all the details on how to connect with your Doctor.
Home Visits
The practice team, in particular circumstances, and where it is safe and reasonable to do so are able to arrange home
visits by doctors or nurses for those patients who are physically unable to attend the practice eg. Palliative Care, the patient is
confined due to illness or disability, or to reduce the risk of infection for the patient. Please contact our Nurses if you require
further information.
OPENING HOURS
Our clinic opening hours are:
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.30pm
Weekends
Saturdays – 9.00am to 12.00pm
Sundays – Closed
Public Holidays – Closed
Doctor Appointments
Helping you to book the type of Appointment to meet your needs.
A standard appointment is 15 minutes to address a single query. If you have more than one query or the matter is complicated, or you are a new patient with a medical history unknown to us, you should book a longer 30-minute appointment. Patients who attend with a long lists of queries, should expect to have these resolved over several appointments, to help minimise other patients waiting.
If you are unsure what sort of appointment you might be needing our friendly staff are only too happy to assist.
Examples of appointments that may require a longer appointment, additional paperwork or incur different fees could include, but are not limited to;
– Mental Health
– Commercial Drivers Licence
– Employment Medicals
– 2 or more issues
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FEES – We are NOT a bulk billing clinic
Please note our clinic is a Private clinic, we are NOT a bulk billing clinic. There will be an out-of-pocket expense for consultations.
Private / General – $90.00 | Medicare Rebate – $41.40
Seniors – $75.00 | Medicare Rebate – $41.40
Concession, HCC & Commonwealth Seniors Card holders, and 15 years old and under: Bulk Billed
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 and Barefoot Lifestyle – Accredited Dietitian.
Mission statement
We provide high quality, personalised, primary medical care to contribute to the health and wellbeing of every patient.
Our Vision
To provide an exceptional experience, becoming your most trusted partner for health care.
Values
Trust & Respect
Honesty & Integrity
Commitment to ultimate patient care
Please ensure you advise our Reception staff when booking that you wish to book a “Script Only” 5-minute appointment – otherwise you may be booked as a Standard Consult and charges will apply. Please confirm your phone numberand your preferred Pharmacy at time of booking.
“SCRIPT ONLY” APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE WITH YOUR DOCTOR VIA TELEPHONE CONSULT BULK BILLED, 5-MINUTE APPOINTMENTS
- Patients must have been seen by their Doctor within the last 6 months & a regular patient of the Doctor
- Patients must be a regular, registered, patient of YDMG
Our Doctors have allocated “script only” times allotted throughout the week. Script Only appointments are only available :
– As a 5-minute telephone consult.
– For SCRIPTS ONLY.
LOOK WHAT’S NEW!
You can now “Self-Check in”
Please don’t hesitate to see our friendly staff for a demo
Opening Hours
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Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.30pm -
Weekends
Saturdays – 9.00am to 12.00pm
Sundays – Closed -
Public Holidays – Closed
COVID - 19
We ask that if you are experiencing any cold like symptoms that you do not enter building but please call us for alternate arrangements. This is our new Covid normal.
Please remember when visiting the Practice, to wear a mask, follow hand hygiene and social distancing.
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 8111
The closest funded (doctors on site) Emergency Department is at Northeast Health Wangaratta, Green Street, Wangaratta
COMMUNICATION & MESSAGES
Contact Us
(03) 5744 1777
(03) 5744 2483 - FAX
Our Location
72 WOODS RD,
YARRAWONGA, VIC 3730
Email: Please do NOT use email to contact the practice in case of emergency or for medical or clinical queries.
For general enquiries: ptinfo@denismed.com.au
To provide Feedback: feedback@denismed.com.au
Please note if sending to us via email:
a) These email addresses are checked throughout the day by a designated staff member, where emails are read and actioned accordingly, so please be aware of privacy and confidentiality with this mode of deliver,.
b) Electronic information is transmitted over public network using an encrypted format with secure messaging software, c) YDMG have policies, procedures and systemi in place to protect patient confidentiality and privacy but there is still sometimes a risk associated with methods of electronic communication.
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.
