ABOUT US
We're Here For You Every Step Of The Way
To provide high-quality, accessible health care is our reason for being. Bendigo Doctors strives to deliver top-notch, safe care for our patients in an environment our staff is proud to work in. We aim to help the community people live longer and healthier through delivering safe, personal, coordinated care.
Vision
To be the medical centre to be trusted and valued partners by patients and builders of healthy and positive change in the community
Mission
Always caring for the whole person, seeing the complexity of each person’s life, and believing that addressing a broad range of human needs is the best way to improve a person’s health.
CORE VALUES
What makes us different
At Bendigo Doctors, we are passionate about improving lives through knowledge and empowerment.
OUR TEAM
The Team Of Great Doctors Behind Bendigo Doctors
Dr. Haris Akhtar is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Family Medicine Physician with over 20 years of diverse medical experience.
Dr. Mohamed Nawras is an accomplished General Practitioner with more than 22 years of clinical experience across Sri Lanka, Oman, and Kuwait.
Dr. Tariq Jan Bhat is a highly experienced and compassionate Family Physician with over 23 years.
OUR PARTNERS
Insurance Companies That Work With Us
Patient Resources
Fees
We are a Bulk Billing Practice. Our doctors do not charge any out-of-pocket fees for medical consultations in person, by phone, or via Telehealth video call, NIP vaccinations, health assessments, mental health care plans, and GP chronic care management plans.
Please note: Out-of-pocket charges apply for all medical procedures (biopsies, ear flushing, excisions), non-NIP vaccinations, pre-employment checks, driving medicals (commercial and non-commercial), work clearance/fitness forms, Centrelink forms, carer allowance forms, accessible parking forms, disability allowance forms (including NDIS), multi-purpose taxi application forms, and services for all non-Medicare entities.
Confidentiality, Privacy And Health Information
We take the privacy and security of your information seriously. Your medical record is a confidential document, and our clinic is equipped to protect that information.Our stringent practice policy means we always maintain the security of personal health data and ensure that it is only available to authorised staff. We abide by the Australian Privacy Principles available at: www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/australian-privacy-principles.
Reminder System
Bendigo Doctors provides your family with complete medical care for every family member, from infants to the oldest family members.
We offer a full range of services, from physical examinations and annual check-ups to managing chronic medical conditions, acute medical care, and family planning.
Fees & Medicare Rebates
Consultations (8:00 am- 6:00 pm) Monday to Friday
| Services | Fee | Rebate | Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation | $70.00 | $39.75 | $30.25 |
| Standard Consultation - Results/Recall/Follow-up | $60.00 | $39.75 | $20.25 |
| Long Consultation | $130.00 | $76.95 | $53.05 |
| Pension & Healthcare Card Holders; and DVA holders | Bulk-billed | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Children under 16 years old | Bulk-billed | $0.00 | $0.00 |
After 6:00 pm Monday- Friday, After 1:00 pm Saturday, All day Sunday & Public holidays
| Services | Fee | Rebate | Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation | $85.00 | $51.80 | $33.20 |
| Standard Consultation - Results/Recall/Follow-up | $75.00 | $51.80 | $23.20 |
| Long Consultation | $140.00 | $88.80 | $51.20 |
| Pension & Healthcare Card Holders; and DVA holders | Bulk-billed | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Children under 16 years old | Bulk-billed | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*All Workcover and TAC patients must pay on the day until their insurer provides a claim number to the practice.
*Other out-of-pocket fees might be applicable to:
- Home visits
- Discount home visits (for pensioners only)
- Immunisation/Vaccines
- Drive Medical Assessment (Taxi/Uber/Diabetic/Racing)
- IV medicine management
- Travel Medicine
- Procedures
- Reports
- Pre-employment medical
- Skin Treatment
- Antenatal visits
- Urine Drug screening
- Allied Health and Pathology services
- Lost/Misplaced/Repeat prescriptions & referrals
- Transfer of History
* Cancellation Policy
Any appointments cancelled within 2 hours of the booked appointment schedule or if Fail to Attend, will attract a $15.00 cancellation fee to be paid on the day or prior to the following visit.
* Late Payments
Payment is required on the day of the appointment. Accounts that have not been settled within 14days of the appointment will incur a late fee of $15 per week for every week that the account has not been settled beyond the first 14days.
