Geelong Medical Centres FAQs
What areas does the Geelong Medical & Health Group service?
Our medical centres, which currently includes the Myers Street Family Medical Practice and The Cottage Medical Centre, services Geelong and surrounding areas, including:
- Geelong
- Highton
- Belmont
- Waurn Ponds
- Grovedale
- Marshall
- Armstrong Creek
- Surf Coast
- Bellarine Peninsula
Please contact us if you are looking for a new family doctor in the region and we can help point you in the right direction!
What hours are your medical centres open?
Myers Street Family Medical Clinic is open 7 days, 8am – 10pm. We take appointments from 8am – 6pm. The walk in clinic operates 6pm – 10pm. On weekends we take walk in consulations all day 8am – 10pm.
The Cottage Medical Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Please call and make an appointment for all weekdays at both clinics.
In an emergency – things such as chest pain, severe breathing problems, shock, major trauma or blood loss – please call 000 immediately.
What health and medical services do you provide?
We provide a very wide range of health services including GP services and allied health services.
These include – but are not limited to:
- Chronic disease
- Corporate health
- Diabetes education
- Dietetics
- Health checks
- Lifestyle and wellness
- Maternal health
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Psychology
- Skin checks
- Speech pathology
- Travel advice and vaccinations
Do you have a female doctor?
Yes. We have a number of female doctors who can help with women’s health including maternal health.
- Find a female doctor at Myers Street
- Find a female doctor at The Cottage
Do you have medical equipment such as crutches?
We have a range of equipment for hire or sale. Fill in our hire form and browse our online shop for medical equipment and supplies in Geelong.
I’m deaf, how will I be able to understand the doctor?
Patients with hearing difficulties are encouraged to utilise the National Auslan Booking & Payment service by phoning 1800 246 945. We are happy to organise these services for you.
English isn’t my first language, what if I have trouble understanding the doctor?
Our friendly team can help you organise the use of the Translating & Interpreting Service National by phoning 131 450.