Mowbray Medical

03 6326 7555                 Book Appointment

                                        

Shop 3/282 Invermay Road, Mowbray Tas 7248.

We are a community friendly medical practice and pride ourselves on welcoming all individuals.
We promote adolescent health.
We support culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) communities.

Mowbray Medical is a training practice affiliated with General Practice Training Tasmania and the University of Tasmania. From time to time we have doctors working here who are gaining specialist skills in general practice and medical students experiencing patient care outside of the hospital setting.

Opening Hours

We are open:
Mon to Fri 8am - 5:30pm

PLEASE BRING YOUR MEDICARE CARD WITH YOU

Our appointments are scheduled on a standard 15 minute consultation time. Extended consultations are available, so if you believe you require a longer appointment please let our reception team know.

After hours care

National Home Doctor service – 13 74 25
Emergency – 000 and ask for an ambulance
GP help line – 1800 022 222


Services

You can find good health weblinks in the resource section.

  • Family medicine
  • Emergency care
  • Immunisations
  • ECG
  • Migrant health
  • Skin checks and procedures
  • Sexual health
  • Women's health
  • Adolescent and student health
  • Family planning and contraception advice
  • Cryotherapy
  • Wound care
  • Antenatal shared care
  • Medicals
  • Mental health care
  • Minor surgery
  • Longer consult times are available
  • 24hr Holter monitoring
  • 24 BP monitoring
  • Travel health
  • Spirometry
  • Palliative Care
  • Medical termination of pregnancy 'MTOP'
  • Pessary ring fitting
  • Long-acting reversible contraception fitting (Mirena, Kyleena, Implanon)

Doctors

Dr Jane Hampson

Dr Jane Hampson MB BCh, MRCGP, FRACGP specialises in family medicine, migrant health, sexual health/contraception and antenatal shared care.

Dr Shadi Emamisadr

Dr Shadi joined our team in August 2020. She has a special interest in women’s health and cancer research. Away from the clinic she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Fluently speaks Farsi (Persian).

Dr Mahdi Vakili MD

Dr Mahdi Vakili MD, has a special interest in musculoskeletal issues, internal medicine and mental health. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, swimming and playing volley ball. Fluently speaks Farsi (Persian).

Dr Patricia Muddiman

Dr. Trish completed her training in "the Tassie of Canada" also known as Saskatchewan (less dairy, more sweet corn, and a lot more snow!). She relocated from Toronto in 2022 but has lived and worked in rural and urban communities ranging from Cape Town to the Arctic! Her passion for general practice is rivalled only by her enthusiasm for family, food and fitness! She is a keen environmentalist, practiced vegetarian and practicing bushwalker. She has cultivated a niche in women's health and is also working part time at the Women's and Children's Services at LGH.

Practice Manager

  • Jo Bean

Nurses

  • RN - Tiffany
  • RN - Emmali
  • RN - Corinna

Admin

  • Kobi-Anne
  • Monique
  • Kurt

Health Checks are Available

These health checks will be bulk billed. Please mention when booking an appointment.

  • 45-49 years full health check
  • 40-49 years type 2 diabetes risk evaluation
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander yearly health check
  • Asthma reviews
  • Diabetes reviews
  • 75 years plus annual health assessment
  • Mental health care plans
  • Chronic disease management plans

Our Values

At Mowbray Medical We Value:

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Empathy
  • Privacy

Billing

All Doctors working from Mowbray Medical privately bill and payment is required on the day at the completion of your consultation.

We accept cash or eftpos.

Medicare rebate is available on the day if you have your savings card with you.

Item Number Full fee Concession rate Medicare rebate
3. Brief Consults $53 $40 $18.85
23. < 20 mins $90 $71 $41.20
36. > 20 mins $140 $120 $79.70
44. > 40 mins $182 $160 $117.40
We do provide bulk billing to

  • Children under 16 years
  • Pensioners over 80 years of age
  • DVA gold card holders
  • Antenatal shared care
  • Listed health checks and care plans
A 2-hour cancellation time is required as failure to cancel will incur a non-rebatable missed appointment fee.

SMS reminders are sent.

Common Questions

  • Are we taking on new patients?
  • No

  • Do we bulk bill?
  • Due to cuts in federal funding, we are unable to provide a bulk billing service to all patients.

    We do provide bulk billing to

    • Children under 16 years
    • Pensioners over 80 years of age
    • DVA gold card holders
    • Antenatal shared care
    • Listed health checks and care plans

    For everyone else payment is required on the day.

  • How do I claim my Medicare rebate?
  • We can offer your rebate back on the day if you have your savings card with you. Alternatively, if you have listed your banking details with Medicare we can arrange for your rebate to go back into your account directly from Medicare.

  • What if I have lost my Medicare card?
  • Reception team can look up and see if you have a current Medicare card number and give you the number to apply for a replacement card. You can still be seen as a patient, however if you card is expired you will be required to pay on the day.

  • How old do I have to be to have my own Medicare card?
  • You can apply for your own card as young as 14. Reception team can help with your enquiries.

  • Do we do home visits?
  • No

  • Do the Drs run on time?
  • Our Drs do their very best to run on time, however unfortunately there are emergencies and difficulties that require extra time. Reception team will do their best to keep you up to date with waiting times.

  • What is our cancellation policy?
  • A 2 hour cancellation time is required otherwise a missed appointment fee applies.

  • Is there close parking?
  • Yes, you will find parking out the back with access via Invermay Rd or Cadorna St. Including disabled parking.

  • How can I get there via public transport?
  • Metro buses run regularly from the city or joining suburbs, the closest stop from the City is Stop 9. For more information visit: https://www.metrotas.com.au/timetables/launceston/north/

  • Need a repeat on a prescription?
  • Drs discretion – conditions apply. These can be ordered via hot doc, over the phone to reception or via a general appointment. You will need to allow 3 working days. Costs apply.

  • Do you require a new ongoing referral?
  • Drs discretion – conditions apply. These can be ordered via hot doc, over the phone to reception or via a general appointment. You will need to allow 3 working days. Costs apply.

Contact Us

Ph: 03 6326 7555
Fx: 03 6326 7905
Shop 3/282 Invermay Road
Mowbray Tas 7248
(next door to the Terry White Pharmacy)

Visiting Allied health professionals

  • Podiatrist – Stephanie Jokuszies
  • Dietician – Stephen Hodgkinson (Northern Nutrition & Dietetics)
  • Podiatrist - Catherine Nicol
Tasmanian Medical Pathology (TML) on site Monday to Friday
Pathology and radiology results can be obtained by calling 6326 7555 between 12 – 12.30 and 4 – 4.30 Monday to Friday