Emergency
Please call 000
After Hours
Dale Medical Centre has an arrangement with Dial-A-Doctor (1300 030 030) and WA After Hours Doctor (1300 300 362)to look after our patients when our surgery is closed. If urgent medical attention is required, go straight to the Emergency Department at Armadale Kelmscott Hospital or in an emergency call 000.
If you think that you need a longer appointment, please advise accordingly to ensure that the correct time frame is allotted to you.
When you arrive at the Practice, please ensure that you report to the Reception to inform your arrival. If you do not, we may not notice and you will not be placed in our system as arrived so that the Doctor can see you for consultation.
Appointments
All patients are required to arrange appointments before the consultation. We provide the facility to make appointments over the telephone, online or through your mobile for your convenience. We have only limited urgent appointments available on the same day. Please inform the receptionist of the nature of your request for an appointment if you require to be seen the same day. You may need to see an alternative Doctor as your usual Doctor may not be available. Our standard appointments are 10 minutes however longer appointments are available on request.
Our doctors make every effort to be present on time for your appointment, however the Doctor's sometimes run late!. This is because someone has needed unexpected urgent attention. Be assured though that when it comes to your turn the Doctor will give your problem the time it deserves. Thank you for your consideration.
If you foresee that you will not able to attend your pre-booked appointment, please be courteous and contact Reception to cancel your appointment as this can be offered to another patient who requires to be seen. If you do not cancel your appointments and this is a frequent occurrence, a $60.00 fee will apply.
If you think that you need a longer appointment please advise accordingly to ensure that the correct time frame is allotted to you.
When you arrive at the Practice, please ensure that you report to Reception to inform your arrival. If you do not we may not notice and you will not be placed in our system as arrived, so that the Doctor can see you for consultation.
New Patient Registration
If you are a new patient please click the link below, download the pdf file, complete the Registration form sign and return;
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Fax: 08 6118 4571
Post: 629 Ranford Road, Forrestdale WA 6112
Or you may bring it when you come for the first appointment.
If you want to transfer your records from your present medical centre to Dale Medical Centre, please download the pdf file, complete the "Transfer of Patient Records" form, sign and return:
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Fax: 08 6118 4571
Post: 629 Ranford Road, Forrestdale WA 6112
Languages we speak other than English
Our doctors speak following languages other than English.
- Sinhalese
- Russian
- Tamil
Also, our other staff members can assist you with below languages;
- Afrikaans
- Hindi
- Khmer
Medical Certificates can only be provided on the day and cannot be backdated. So if you are ill and cannot attend work, school, daycare etcetera you must see a Doctor on the day.
Home Visits - Certain Conditions apply and prior authority with the Doctor is required.
Telephoning your Doctor - We understand that sometimes you require speaking with your Doctor over the phone. However, for non-urgent calls and messages will be taken. For urgent calls a nurse may need to clarify your health issue before placing the call to the Doctor. Thank you for your patience in this matter as we are sure that you would not appreciate the Doctor being distracted from your condition when in consultation, by calls from other patients.
Commercial Drivers Licence Medical Examinations: Please note we charge $150.00 per examination.
Billing structure
Business Hours |
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| Item | New Fees | Rebate | Gap Fee | Consult Time |
| Level A (3) | $40.00 | $18.20 | $21.80 | Up to 5 minutes |
| Level B (23) | $70.00 | $39.75 | $30.25 | Less than 20 minutes |
| Level C (36) | $110.00 | $76.95 | $33.05 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Level D (44) | $160.00 | $113.30 | $46.70 | Over 40 minutes |
After Hours |
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| Level A (5000) | $60.00 | $30.65 | $29.35 | Up to 5 minutes |
| Level B (5020) | $90.00 | $51.80 | $38.20 | Less than 20 minutes |
| Level C (5040) | $130.00 | $88.80 | $41.20 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Level D (5060) | $180.00 | $124.50 | $$55.50 | Over 40 minutes |
Tele Consult |
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| 91890 | $40.00 | $18.20 | $21.80 | Up to 5 minutes |
| 91891 | $70.00 | $39.75 | $30.25 | Less than 20 minutes |
Other Charges or Fees
If you do not have a current Medicare card please note following fees and charges will apply;
Weekdays
- Private fee for standard consultation: $70.00
- Private fee for long consultation: $110.00
After hours (Before 8 am on Weekdays)
- Private fee for standard consultation: $90.00
- Private fee for long consultation: $130.00
- Private Flu vaccination:$20.00 (Inclusive of GST)
- Medical Record Transfer:$30.00
- Suture removal: $30.00
- Dressing: $20.00 (with Medicare)
- Travel Clinic Initial Consult: $120.00
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am - 2:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
LOCATION
629 Ranford Road, Forrestdale WA 6112
(Near Bunnings Warehouse, next to McDonald’s in Forrestdale)
