Announcement
Important Update: Change in Patient App
We wish to inform you that our practice will no longer be utilising the MyPractice App for patient interactions. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly.
For additional information, please refer to the comprehensive FAQ list available here.
Our Fees Are Changing
Dear patients, from the 1st of September we are updating our fees. Please see 'Pricing/Fees' schedule for update.
MyMedicare Enrolment
MyMedicare enrolment starts now. Enrol with our centre today. Click here.
About Myhealth Newington Medical Clinic
Myhealth Newington opened its doors in June 2013, having taken over Newington Family Medical Practice. Our practice is in a central area of Newington opposite the Newington marketplace shopping centre, conveniently located for local residents and businesses.
There is free 2 hour ticketed parking available over the road.
The in-house services within Myhealth Newington include Pathology, Physiotherapy, Dietician Services, Podiatry and Psychology.
Douglas Hanley Moir Pathology: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm, Sat 9am -12 midday
Physiotherapy: Monday- Friday 8am – 5:30 pm
Dietician: Wednesday (fortnightly) 9am – 2pm
Podiatry: Tuesday 8am – 12 midday, Thursday 8am – 5pm, Saturday 8am – 2pm [monthly]
Psychology: Thursday 8:30am – 6pm and Telehealth at flexible times that can be organised with the psychologist.
Please do not present to the practice in-person if you have COVID-19 and instead book a Telehealth consultation. For patients with any cold or flu symptoms (e.g. runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever), please have your negative COVID test taken in the past 24 hours ready to show reception at check in.
Our practice nurse is available from 9am-4pm weekdays for childhood immunisations and procedures. Certain procedures incur a gap fee that reception or the doctor can advise you prior to your booking. Consultations are generally by appointment only, we will try our best to accommodate walk-in consultations however if all doctors are fully booked you may be asked to return at another time if there is no availability.
Newington Medical Services
The team of GPs at Newington Myhealth Medical Clinic can help with many common health issues and symptoms. If you don't see what you need, just give us a call and we'll schedule an appointment for you.
General Health
- Asthma
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes
Children's Health
- Childhood Vaccinations
- Health Assessments
Corporate/Occupational Health
- Workcover and Injuries
- Pre-Employment Medicals
Immunisations
- Covid Vaccination
- Travel Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
Medicals
- Rail Medicals
Services
General Health
- Asthma
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes
- Geriatric Medicine
- Heart Health
- Mental Health
- Pathology
- Preventative Health
- Sexual Health
Children's Health
- Childhood Vaccinations
- Health Assessments
Corporate/Occupational Health
- Workcover and Injuries
- Pre-Employment Medicals
Immunisations
- Covid Vaccination
- Travel Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
Medicals
- Rail Medicals
Musculoskeletal
- Sports Medicine
Skin
- Minor Surgical Procedures
- Skin Cancer Checks
Women's Health
- Antenatal Care
Pricing/Fees
Myhealth Newington will improve access to bulk billing services for eligible patients from October 2023, in-line with Federal Government’s MyMedicare program.
Eligible patients include children under 16 years old and all patients who are Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card holders. This applies to appointments provided on weekdays only. Weekend appointments will continue to be privately billed.
To qualify for bulk billing at MyHealth Newington, registration of the practice to MyMedicare Program is required. As per Medicare requirements, two face to face visits are required within the last 24 months for patients to be eligible for MyMedicare Program registration. Please be advised that parents/guardians and children can be registered at the same practice if one of them is eligible and registered at the practice.
Please click here, for the FAQ from the Department of Health and Aged Care.
All other patients who do not fall under the criteria above will continue to be privately billed as per our existing practice fee schedule, see table below.
| Time | Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket after Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard <20min | $92.85 | $42.85 | $50.00 |
| Long 20-40min | $172.90 | $82.90 | $90.00 |
| Extended >40min | $262.15 | $122.15 | $140.00 |
To process payments following a Telehealth appointment you may receive an sms with a secure link to automedsystems which is our online payment system.
All surgical procedures and treatment room care will incur an out of pocket gap fee for all patients. The doctor will inform and discuss with the patient prior to any charges regarding procedures.
Please note that COVID-19 immunisations and influenza immunisations when booked via the vaccination clinic times will continue to be bulk-billing for all patients with no out of pocket gap.
Please ensure you book a long appointment for multiple or complex issues so the correct time can be allocated to address all your concerns thoroughly, please be aware that standard consultation bookings are allocated 15 minutes; long consultations are allocated 30 minutes.
For childhood immunisations and procedural consultations e.g. ear syringing, implanon insertion, dressing changes please book via telephone only so reception can confirm treatment room and nurse availability.
Please ask reception if you need further clarification of practice fees or expected out of pocket expenses. Please be aware that as per Medicare rules you will need to pay for the whole consultation upfront and you will be refunded the Medicare rebate component.
If you bring your Savings or Cheque bank card you will be able to get your Medicare rebate instantly back into your account, otherwise a receipt will be provided to you for you to claim from Medicare.
Medicare automatically keeps a record of your out of pocket expenses every calendar year and once you exceed the threshold you will receive a higher rebate, with Medicare covering 80% of your out of pocket expenses/gap fees. If you register and link your family together, the gap fees for everyone will all count towards the thresholds below.
| Concession card holders/eligible for Family Tax Benefit A: | $811.80 |
| General: | $2544.30 |
For example, after meeting the Medicare safety net, our standard consultation fee of $92.85 with $50.00 gap/out of pocket will be reduced to $10.00.
All non-Medicare consultations, including Work Cover and CTP are billed at current AMA rates.
Click here for further information on Extended Medicare Safety Net.
Click here to download the Medicare App to check your current threshold amount.
Click here for the form to link your family for the threshold.
Cancellation Policy
We have a strict cancellation policy and by booking an appointment you are agreeing to this policy. If you do not attend your appointment and reception are not notified of a cancellation by the morning of the appointment, there will be a charge of $50 and you will not be able to book any subsequent appointments until the fee is paid. This also applies for invoices that are outstanding for more than 4 weeks.
Newington Doctors
(8)
Dr Joshua Lee
B.MedSci, MBBS, FRACGP, Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney
Male
Dr Jessica Wu
BMed, MD, FRACGP
Female
Dr James Shin
BMedSci LLB MBBS FRACGP
Male
Dr Zhenni Xu
B.Medicine, FRACGP
Female
Dr Jaime Baquiran
BMedSci (Hons I), MBBS, FRACGP
Male
Dr Howard Ma
BMed, MD, FRACGP
Male
Dr Nelly Zwatrzka
MD(Cracow) MPH MMg
Female
Dr Priya Pillay
MBBS(Hons) FRACGP
Female
Allied Health & Specialists
(8)
Additional Information
Opening hours
| Monday | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
Where we're located
3/8 Avenue of the Americas Newington, NSW 2127