COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Opening Hours
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Avalon Family Medical Practice has been providing high-quality medical services to the Avalon Beach area for over 50 years.
We aim to provide the highest standard of patient care and adopt a comprehensive approach to maintaining and improving patient health. We have a strong focus on preventative health care to improve patient well-being.
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Each GP is an independent practitioner and business entity utilising the rooms of this facility. All of our tenant doctors are trained for general practice and are registered with AHPRA. They actively participate in continuing medical education to ensure that they provide the best medical care to our patients.
TENANT DOCTORS & PRACTICE NURSES
Dr Ceri Cashell
Dr. Ceri Cashell
Started her career in General Practice in 2004 in Edinburgh, Scotland and has been in Avalon since 2012. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice with a special interest in women's health including menopause, mental health, adolescent and child health .
Dr Richard Kind
Dr Richard Kind
Having initially trained as a GP in the UK, he and his family relocated to Avalon in 2018. He enjoys and is skilled in all aspects of general practice, with a particular interest in men’s health and chronic disease. Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday .
Dr Paul Klemes
Dr. Paul Klemes
Practicing GP for 30 years in General Practice – Central Coast, Murwillumbah, Narrabeen, Macquarie Island, Clovelly, Canada, and now 17 years in Avalon. Interested in all aspects of General Practice. Available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Dr Sharron Davis
Dr. Sharron Davis
Practicing GP for 23 years including Aboriginal Medical Service, Redfern, Avalon, Dee Why, Fairlight. Past Lecturer at University of Sydney (Clinical Medicine). Special Interests include women’s health including shared antenatal care, Implanon insertion, preventative health, mental health, First Nation’s and Indigenous peoples health issues, children and babies. Available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Dr John Eccles
Dr. John Eccles
43 years a GP in Avalon, 26 years in Children's Hospital positions, currently at Bear Cottage, Manly. Special interests include Paediatrics, and all aspects of General Practice. Available on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Dr Virginia Solomon
Dr. Virginia Solomon
Practicing GP for 29 years, previously in Balmain, Bondi and in Avalon since January 2019. Practicing all areas of General Practice with special interests in women and children’s health, including Shared Antenatal Care at Northern Beaches Hospital. Available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Dr Jonathan Beck
Dr Jonathan Beck
Has been practicing for over 12 years, after graduating from the University of Leeds in the UK. He is a Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and his special interests include general medicine, minor injuries, palliative care and travel medicine. Away from work he enjoys swimming and diving..
Dr Jeff Cavanaugh
Dr. Jeff Cavanaugh. Practicing as a GP for 38 years, 28 years in Avalon before that in Goulburn and University of NSW. Now semi- retired but is still available for skin checks.
Angela Cottam RN
Angela Cottam RN.
Angela has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. Trained in the UK and emigrated to Australia in 2008. Has worked as a practice nurse for 10 years.
Jackie Scott RN
Jackie Scott RN
Jackie has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. Trained in the UK and has worked at AFMP for 12+ years.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
All general and emergency primary medical care, as well as the following:
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Health assessments
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Pap smears
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Family planning
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Immunisation for babies, adults & overseas travellers
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Sports Medicine
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Minor Surgery
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Suturing of cuts & lacerations
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Treatment of minor fractures
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Wound Care
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Care plans
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Electrocardiography (ECG)
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Lung Function Testing (spirometry)
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Pregnancy testing
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Insurance & pre-employment medicals
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Scuba Diving medicals
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Driving medical examinations
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Skin checks and cryocautery (freezing of sun spots and warts)
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Menopause counselling & HRT
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Nursing home visits
Please note: instruments used by this surgery are either disposable or are steam autoclaved after each use.
APPOINTMENTS & FEES
Appointments are scheduled at 15-minute intervals. Please let us know if the matter is urgent, or if you require a longer consultation, e.g. insurance medicals, check-ups, travel advice, counselling or if multiple problems are to be discussed.
If more than one person needs to be seen, separate appointments need to be booked. This helps us to keep appointments running to schedule. Emergency appointments will always be accommodated on the day. If you are unable to keep an appointment, please phone and let us know as early as possible, so that we can re-schedule and use your appointment for another patient.
We are currently not taking new patients at the practice, however this will be reviewed in June. Please contact the practice after June 1 if you would like to register as a patient at our practice.
We're a private billing practice. The standard fees charged by our tenant doctors are listed below, however our tenant doctors have discretion to charge fees that differ from the standard fees.
A non-attendance fee of $50 may be charged for non-attendance or cancellation within 4 hours of your appointment time.
Different fees and rebates apply to procedures, health assessments and care plans.
STANDARD CONSULTATION
Under 20 mins
$100
Medicare Rebate $41.40
Out Of Pocket $58.60
LONG CONSULTATION
Between 20 and 40 mins
$195
Medicare Rebate $80.10
Out Of Pocket $114.90
VERY LONG CONSULTATION
Over 40 mins
$295
Medicare Rebate $118
Out Of Pocket $177
The practice ensures the confidentiality of all patient’s personal health information.
We welcome suggestions from patients about how our services to you might be improved.
FIND US HERE
54 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
When we are closed, and after 6pm weekdays please call the National Home Doctor 137425.
