Frequently Asked Questions

Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre is located on the corner of Manning and Summerford Roads in Aberfoyle Park, South Australia. There is ample on-site parking available. The nearest bus stop is number 47 on Manning Road (approximately 80m).

The doctors at Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre are private billing, and fees are payable in full at the time of consultation.

Children under 13 years old, DVA cardholders, Care Plans, and Health Assessments will be bulk billed.

Your appointment fee will depend on the type of appointment and the duration. You can find the doctors' fee list here, or call us, and our friendly reception team will explain the fee structure to you.

Please note that there may be additional costs for other GP service items or clinic services such as wound care products, consumable items, and specific administrative requests (e.g. transfer of medical records). For a full list of fees, please see the reception team.

A standard consultation time is 15 minutes.

A longer consultation time is 30 minutes. If you have numerous or complex medical issues or require a procedure, a longer consultation may be required.

Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre does not facilitate walk-in appointments unless a doctor deems that an urgent consultation is required. This is because most doctors are booked up in advance. You can book an appointment online, or call us on (08) 8270 5211.

At Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre, we encourage you to speak with your doctor about when and how you should receive test results. Depending on the test that has been undertaken, a consultation may be required to receive results. It is the patient’s responsibility to follow up on their test results, and we actively encourage patients to be proactive in their healthcare and book an appointment for results before leaving the practice.

Unless encryption is used, email is not a secure platform for communicating sensitive information such as test results. Also, to protect your privacy, you should never email personal information such as your birth date, address, Medicare card number, etc. to our practice.

Yes, in most circumstances you will need to see a doctor to have a script written. Doctors have a duty of care and need to determine if you should be prescribed a medication based on various factors, or if you should continue or cease taking a medication they may have prescribed for you previously.

Regardless of the nature of your visit, you need to book an appointment with a doctor to ensure that you receive the correct level of care. Depending on your individual circumstance, you may also need to see a nurse either before or after your appointment with a doctor. Our reception staff can answer any particular questions you may have about your appointment.

If your usual doctor is fully booked and you need to see a doctor today, please call us on (08) 8270 5211, and we will, depending on the circumstances, try to book you in with your usual doctor, or if this is not possible, another doctor who has an appointment available.

Yes, several doctors have an interest in children’s health. Please speak with one of our reception team members.

Yes, Jonathan Rose is a Psychologist.

Jonathan has a general psychology practice, helping children, adolescents, and adults deal with issues such as anxiety and depression.

To book an appointment with Jonathan, please call (08) 8270 5211.

Yes, David Rose and Clara Rose are Physiotherapists located next door to Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre.

David has worked for several years as a Physiotherapist in Brisbane and prior to that as a masseur in South Australia. With a background in athletics, David has a passionate interest in helping people become and stay fit and active. His approach includes hands-on physiotherapy, massage, dry needling (similar to acupuncture), exercises, and pilates. To learn more, please visit his website.

Clara is an experienced Pilates instructor, having achieved her formal training at Studio Pilates International in 2014. Clara offers pilates classes in groups, duos, or one-to-one to help you improve your core strength and quality of life.

As David Rose Physio is separate from Aberfoyle Park Medical Centre, please call 0456 020 071, or book online.