Berkeley Vale and Jetty Medical Centres
Practice Information
Dr N. Finch, Dr G. Egan, Dr D. Naidu, Dr. S. Naidu
Dr S. Nicol, Dr P. Egan, Dr. M. Larkin, Dr S. Gartland,
Dr S. Vahar-Matiar, Dr B. Morrison & Dr J. Hayes
Practice Manager Emma Hallett
Jetty Medical Centre
338 The Entrance Road Long Jetty 2261
Phone (02) 4332-6430 Fax (02) 4334-3034
Parking available at rear entrance in Stella Street.
Berkeley Vale Medical Centre
3/10 Lorraine Avenue Berkeley Vale 2261
Phone (02) 4388-3985 Fax (02) 4388-6043
(opposite Berkeley Vale Retirement Village)
Carpark and on street parking available.
Open Hours:- Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00 Midday
After Hours Information : 43326430/43883985
Practice Information
Dr N. Finch, Dr G. Egan, Dr D. Naidu, Dr. S. Naidu
Dr S. Nicol, Dr P. Egan, Dr. M. Larkin, Dr S. Gartland,
Dr S. Vahar-Matiar, Dr B. Morrison & Dr J. Hayes
Practice Manager Emma Hallett
Jetty Medical Centre
338 The Entrance Road Long Jetty 2261
Phone (02) 4332-6430 Fax (02) 4334-3034
Parking available at rear entrance in Stella Street.
Berkeley Vale Medical Centre
3/10 Lorraine Avenue Berkeley Vale 2261
Phone (02) 4388-3985 Fax (02) 4388-6043
(opposite Berkeley Vale Retirement Village)
Carpark and on street parking available.
Open Hours:- Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00 Midday
After Hours Information : 43326430/43883985
Our Doctors -
Dr Nerida Finch MBBS, Dip F.P.
Graduated from Sydney University, trained at Royal North Shore and Gosford Hospitals. She has particular interests in Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Weight Control and Paediatrics. She holds a post graduate diploma in Family Planning, and is an affiliate of the Newcastle Skin Cancer and Melanoma Unit.
Dr Greg Egan MBBS(Hons Syd).
Graduated from Sydney University, trained at Prince Alfred, St. George and Gosford Hospitals. He has particular interests in Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics, Men’s Health, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care.
Dr Damend Naidu MBBS, Dip O&G, FRACGP M.MED. (UNSW)
Graduated from the University of Tasmania, trained at Royal Hobart, Launceston and Gosford Hospitals. He holds a Masters Degree in Geriatric Medicine and a Diploma in Obstetrics and gynaecology.
Dr Stephen Nicol MBCHB,, FRACGP
Graduated from Dundee University, Scotland. Trained in Glasgow and London Hospitals and also in St. Vincents Hospital Sydney and Gosford Hospital. He has particular interests in Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Men’s Health and Preventative Medicine.
Dr Sam Gartland MBCHB B.Sci(Hons), FRACGP
Dr Gartland grew up in London and studied Medicine at Manchester University in the UK. He went on to train in multiple specialities in London, Sydney and Manchester before moving back to Australia in 2010.
He has a particular interest in Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition & Men’s Health. He has undertaken further training in Skin Cancer Medicine and Palliative Care and Sports Medicine.
Dr Prue Egan MBBS, FRACGP
Graduated from Sydney University, trained at Prince Alfred & St George Hospitals. She has particular interests in Paediatrics & Women's Health.
Dr Susmita Naidu MBBS(Hons), FRACGP, B.Med. Sci.
Graduated from University of Tasmania, trained at Royal Hobart, Launceston and Gosford Hospitals. Special interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.
Dr Monica Larkin MBBS, FRACGP, DRACOG
Graduated from the University of NSW, trained at St. Vincent’s and Westmead Hospitals. Special interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.
Dr Silke Vahar-Matiar MD, MRCGP,DRCOG,DFTP
Graduated in Berlin, Germany in 1993 and afterwards worked for 2 years in a surgical Department before moving to Bedford, England where she settled as a GP. She was a partner in a busy GP surgery for 12 years before moving to Australia in January 2014.
Her special interests include Women’s Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Antenatal Care, Cardiology and Skin Cancer. She holds the DRCOG (women’s health qualification) and is qualified to fit Mirena IUD’s and Contraceptive Implants.
Dr Bronwen Morrison MBBS (Hons) Cert. Reproductive & Sexual Health, FRACGP
Graduated from University of Sydney and trained at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. She has interests in Mental Health, Women’s and Youth Health, Preventative & Tropical Medicine and is qualified to fit Mirena IUD and Implanon Contraceptive Implants. She also works for Headspace, Central Coast.
Dr Joanne (Jo) Hayes MBBS
Graduated from the University of Sydney. She moved to the Central Coast in 1994 after living and working as a general practitioner in Sydney then London. She joined our practice in mid-2018.
Our Nursing Sisters Sue, Louise, Annette, Ashley, Deb
Our Receptionists Jackie, Melanie, Rebekah, Dione, Marnie and Karen
Appointments / Consultations Our consultations are by appointment only. Walk in patients will be triaged and allocated an appointment on a next available basis. Please see the receptionist when you arrive at the surgery. Most consultations take about 10 to 15 minutes. If you think you require a longer time, please advise the receptionist when making the appointment. Indicate clearly the name or names of patients for the appointment.
Please advise the receptionist if the appointment is for anything other than routine, such as for medicals for insurance or driving licence, skin checks, minor surgical procedures, immunisations, cervical screening or related female examinations. Some of these consultations
require longer time for a full history and examination.
The first consultation may also take a little extra time and may require a double appointment. If you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can reallocate your time.
Fees This Practice is a mixed billing practice with Bulk Billing services available for Veterans & Pensioners, Health Care card holders and children to age 18 who are still attending school. The doctors or staff will advise you of other costs that may arise from your consultation or treatment (eg pathology charges). If you are referred to another doctor (eg a specialist) you should ask that doctor about fees and other costs that may arise.
Private patients are asked to pay at the time of consultation. Payment may be made by Cash, Eftpos, Visa Card or MasterCard.
The Medicare rebate can be claimed on the day – reception will advise you of the procedure.
Emergencies Emergencies will be attended to at any time. If you feel you may have an emergency, please telephone the surgery and advice will be given regarding management of the emergency.
Sick children of the practice will always be accommodated.
Test Results Straight forward test results will be given over the phone to patients, or, in the case of a child, to their parent or legal guardian. If further discussion is needed the patient will be asked to return for an appointment.
Test results or any other information will not be given to any other person, even a close relative or spouse, without the written permission of the patient.
Reminder System Our practice is committed to preventative care. We may issue you with a reminder notice from time to time offering you preventative health services appropriate to your care.
If a patient would like a reminder for a specific follow-up procedure in the future, please advise the receptionist who will organise for a reminder to be recorded.
The practice offers enrolment in National, State or Territory reminder system.
If you do not wish to be part of this system please let us know at reception.
Change of Address Please advise the receptionist of any change of address or phone number.
Transferring Records If patients transfer to another doctor, a Health Summary, photocopies of records or a disc will be forwarded directly to the new doctor/practice on receipt of a written request from the patient. A fee may be payable in some circumstances.
Immunisations Childhood, adult and travel vaccinations are given at our Surgeries. In conjunction with childhood immunisations, their progress, growth and development will be monitored.
Facilities for People with a Disability Entrances at both surgeries are suitable for wheelchair access. Both parking areas are ramped for easy access.
Note:
This Practice is an accredited training practice for the Family Medicine Programme. From time to time, we will have post graduate doctors and medical students doing training in general practice.
Telephone and Electronic Communication Doctors in this practice may be contacted by telephone during normal surgery hours. When doctors are with other patients, messages will be taken and the doctor will return your call as soon as possible (your call will be put straight through to a doctor in an emergency).
Our email is not monitored 24 hours a day. Patients are not encouraged to use email to contact us due to this and the fact that security of information cannot be ensured. Please ask if you would like a copy of our communication policy.
Feedback We are always striving to improve the standard of professional service to our patients. You can help us by telling us of any suggestions you may have that will enhance the quality of service provided. Should you have a complaint, we would like to know of it immediately, so that appropriate steps can be taken to remedy the situation and to improve our quality of service to you. However, if you do feel there is a problem you wish to take up outside, you may prefer to contact the NSW Government centre for handling complaints. Health Care Complaints Commission, Locked Mail Bag 18, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 Phone (02) 9219 7444
Home Visits Home Visits are done by the members of this Practice but not after hours (see after hours information below).
Please restrict requests for home visits to those conditions, which prevent you from attending the surgery.
Because of the disruption to the consulting times of other patients, it may not be possible to have the Doctor of your choice to visit you on a house call. When in doubt, please contact our staff.
We ask that requests for home visits be made as early as possible after 8:30am. House Calls will be done at the Doctor's discretion on a priority basis.
Any anticipated costs associated with the home visits are discussed with the patient.
After Hours
In an emergency call an ambulance on “000”
Doctor home visits are now available by “National Home Doctor Service” from 6pm to 8am weekdays, after 12 noon Saturdays & 24 hours Sunday and Public Holidays.
All visits are bulk-billed. Phone: 13 74 25.
You can also contact the GP helpline on 1800 022 222 for over the phone advice which is a free service provided by the Government.
Pregnancy Care The Doctors at this practice provide shared care during the pregnancy, between the Doctors and Gosford & Wyong Antenatal Units for public patients; and for private patients; shared between the Doctors and your Specialist (provided your Specialist is happy with this procedure).
Privacy Policy The provision of quality health care is our principle concern. It requires a doctor-patient relationship of trust and confidentiality. Your doctor regards patient health information as confidential and will only collect this information with patient consent.
Our practice ensures all communications and records pertaining to patients are treated as confidential. A full copy of our Privacy Policy is available on request.
Dr Nerida Finch MBBS, Dip F.P.
Graduated from Sydney University, trained at Royal North Shore and Gosford Hospitals. She has particular interests in Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Weight Control and Paediatrics. She holds a post graduate diploma in Family Planning, and is an affiliate of the Newcastle Skin Cancer and Melanoma Unit.
Dr Greg Egan MBBS(Hons Syd).
Graduated from Sydney University, trained at Prince Alfred, St. George and Gosford Hospitals. He has particular interests in Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics, Men’s Health, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care.
Dr Damend Naidu MBBS, Dip O&G, FRACGP M.MED. (UNSW)
Graduated from the University of Tasmania, trained at Royal Hobart, Launceston and Gosford Hospitals. He holds a Masters Degree in Geriatric Medicine and a Diploma in Obstetrics and gynaecology.
Dr Stephen Nicol MBCHB,, FRACGP
Graduated from Dundee University, Scotland. Trained in Glasgow and London Hospitals and also in St. Vincents Hospital Sydney and Gosford Hospital. He has particular interests in Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Men’s Health and Preventative Medicine.
Dr Sam Gartland MBCHB B.Sci(Hons), FRACGP
Dr Gartland grew up in London and studied Medicine at Manchester University in the UK. He went on to train in multiple specialities in London, Sydney and Manchester before moving back to Australia in 2010.
He has a particular interest in Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition & Men’s Health. He has undertaken further training in Skin Cancer Medicine and Palliative Care and Sports Medicine.
Dr Prue Egan MBBS, FRACGP
Graduated from Sydney University, trained at Prince Alfred & St George Hospitals. She has particular interests in Paediatrics & Women's Health.
Dr Susmita Naidu MBBS(Hons), FRACGP, B.Med. Sci.
Graduated from University of Tasmania, trained at Royal Hobart, Launceston and Gosford Hospitals. Special interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.
Dr Monica Larkin MBBS, FRACGP, DRACOG
Graduated from the University of NSW, trained at St. Vincent’s and Westmead Hospitals. Special interest in Women’s Health and Paediatrics.
Dr Silke Vahar-Matiar MD, MRCGP,DRCOG,DFTP
Graduated in Berlin, Germany in 1993 and afterwards worked for 2 years in a surgical Department before moving to Bedford, England where she settled as a GP. She was a partner in a busy GP surgery for 12 years before moving to Australia in January 2014.
Her special interests include Women’s Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Antenatal Care, Cardiology and Skin Cancer. She holds the DRCOG (women’s health qualification) and is qualified to fit Mirena IUD’s and Contraceptive Implants.
Dr Bronwen Morrison MBBS (Hons) Cert. Reproductive & Sexual Health, FRACGP
Graduated from University of Sydney and trained at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. She has interests in Mental Health, Women’s and Youth Health, Preventative & Tropical Medicine and is qualified to fit Mirena IUD and Implanon Contraceptive Implants. She also works for Headspace, Central Coast.
Dr Joanne (Jo) Hayes MBBS
Graduated from the University of Sydney. She moved to the Central Coast in 1994 after living and working as a general practitioner in Sydney then London. She joined our practice in mid-2018.
Our Nursing Sisters Sue, Louise, Annette, Ashley, Deb
Our Receptionists Jackie, Melanie, Rebekah, Dione, Marnie and Karen
Appointments / Consultations Our consultations are by appointment only. Walk in patients will be triaged and allocated an appointment on a next available basis. Please see the receptionist when you arrive at the surgery. Most consultations take about 10 to 15 minutes. If you think you require a longer time, please advise the receptionist when making the appointment. Indicate clearly the name or names of patients for the appointment.
Please advise the receptionist if the appointment is for anything other than routine, such as for medicals for insurance or driving licence, skin checks, minor surgical procedures, immunisations, cervical screening or related female examinations. Some of these consultations
require longer time for a full history and examination.
The first consultation may also take a little extra time and may require a double appointment. If you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can reallocate your time.
Fees This Practice is a mixed billing practice with Bulk Billing services available for Veterans & Pensioners, Health Care card holders and children to age 18 who are still attending school. The doctors or staff will advise you of other costs that may arise from your consultation or treatment (eg pathology charges). If you are referred to another doctor (eg a specialist) you should ask that doctor about fees and other costs that may arise.
Private patients are asked to pay at the time of consultation. Payment may be made by Cash, Eftpos, Visa Card or MasterCard.
The Medicare rebate can be claimed on the day – reception will advise you of the procedure.
Emergencies Emergencies will be attended to at any time. If you feel you may have an emergency, please telephone the surgery and advice will be given regarding management of the emergency.
Sick children of the practice will always be accommodated.
Test Results Straight forward test results will be given over the phone to patients, or, in the case of a child, to their parent or legal guardian. If further discussion is needed the patient will be asked to return for an appointment.
Test results or any other information will not be given to any other person, even a close relative or spouse, without the written permission of the patient.
Reminder System Our practice is committed to preventative care. We may issue you with a reminder notice from time to time offering you preventative health services appropriate to your care.
If a patient would like a reminder for a specific follow-up procedure in the future, please advise the receptionist who will organise for a reminder to be recorded.
The practice offers enrolment in National, State or Territory reminder system.
If you do not wish to be part of this system please let us know at reception.
Change of Address Please advise the receptionist of any change of address or phone number.
Transferring Records If patients transfer to another doctor, a Health Summary, photocopies of records or a disc will be forwarded directly to the new doctor/practice on receipt of a written request from the patient. A fee may be payable in some circumstances.
Immunisations Childhood, adult and travel vaccinations are given at our Surgeries. In conjunction with childhood immunisations, their progress, growth and development will be monitored.
Facilities for People with a Disability Entrances at both surgeries are suitable for wheelchair access. Both parking areas are ramped for easy access.
Note:
This Practice is an accredited training practice for the Family Medicine Programme. From time to time, we will have post graduate doctors and medical students doing training in general practice.
Telephone and Electronic Communication Doctors in this practice may be contacted by telephone during normal surgery hours. When doctors are with other patients, messages will be taken and the doctor will return your call as soon as possible (your call will be put straight through to a doctor in an emergency).
Our email is not monitored 24 hours a day. Patients are not encouraged to use email to contact us due to this and the fact that security of information cannot be ensured. Please ask if you would like a copy of our communication policy.
Feedback We are always striving to improve the standard of professional service to our patients. You can help us by telling us of any suggestions you may have that will enhance the quality of service provided. Should you have a complaint, we would like to know of it immediately, so that appropriate steps can be taken to remedy the situation and to improve our quality of service to you. However, if you do feel there is a problem you wish to take up outside, you may prefer to contact the NSW Government centre for handling complaints. Health Care Complaints Commission, Locked Mail Bag 18, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 Phone (02) 9219 7444
Home Visits Home Visits are done by the members of this Practice but not after hours (see after hours information below).
Please restrict requests for home visits to those conditions, which prevent you from attending the surgery.
Because of the disruption to the consulting times of other patients, it may not be possible to have the Doctor of your choice to visit you on a house call. When in doubt, please contact our staff.
We ask that requests for home visits be made as early as possible after 8:30am. House Calls will be done at the Doctor's discretion on a priority basis.
Any anticipated costs associated with the home visits are discussed with the patient.
After Hours
In an emergency call an ambulance on “000”
Doctor home visits are now available by “National Home Doctor Service” from 6pm to 8am weekdays, after 12 noon Saturdays & 24 hours Sunday and Public Holidays.
All visits are bulk-billed. Phone: 13 74 25.
You can also contact the GP helpline on 1800 022 222 for over the phone advice which is a free service provided by the Government.
Pregnancy Care The Doctors at this practice provide shared care during the pregnancy, between the Doctors and Gosford & Wyong Antenatal Units for public patients; and for private patients; shared between the Doctors and your Specialist (provided your Specialist is happy with this procedure).
Privacy Policy The provision of quality health care is our principle concern. It requires a doctor-patient relationship of trust and confidentiality. Your doctor regards patient health information as confidential and will only collect this information with patient consent.
Our practice ensures all communications and records pertaining to patients are treated as confidential. A full copy of our Privacy Policy is available on request.
Thank you for visiting our practice.
We sincerely hope the professional relationship will be a continuing and rewarding one.
Website: www.berkeleyvaledoctors.com.au
This information leaflet is current as of February 2019
We sincerely hope the professional relationship will be a continuing and rewarding one.
Website: www.berkeleyvaledoctors.com.au
This information leaflet is current as of February 2019