Conveniently located at a new purpose-built premises on Braemar Drive, our clinic is your one-stop location for quality and friendly healthcare.
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Strathalbyn Family Medical Centre is a family practice, and the GPs practising at the clinic pride themselves on the quality of care they provide. The health and well-being of their patients is – and always has been their greatest priority.
The GPs provide a variety of services, including family medicine, women's health, IUD and contraceptive implants, breastfeeding support, men's health, children’s health, skin cancer medicine, chronic disease management, musculoskeletal conditions, preventative health, aged care, minor surgical procedures, aviation medicals, emergency medicine, travel medicine, and more.
Conveniently located in a new purpose-built clinic on Braemar Drive, our clinic is your one-stop location for quality and friendly healthcare.
The GPs practising at our clinic offer a complete range of medical services, including general consultations, immunisations, referrals, and more.
Find out more about our fully accredited clinic and the care the GPs provide.
Our online booking system is available 24/7 and is a quick and convenient way for you to make an appointment.
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If you require medical assistance outside of opening hours, please call our practice or the 13SICK National Home Doctor on 13 74 25 to be advised of after hours care options. Alternatively, you can present to the Mt Barker District Soldiers Memorial Hospital Emergency Department at 87 Wellington Road, Mount Barker (phone: 8393 1777).
In a medical emergency, please call 000 and ask for an ambulance.