FAQ's | Kelvale Medical Group

Frequently Asked Questions:

If you can't find the answer to your question here then please don't hesitate to call (08) 9495 1230 and one of our friendly staff will help you.

What are your opening hours?

Our NEW HOURS effective from Monday 30th March.

Appointments can be booked during opening hours:

Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm
Sat - 9am to 2pm
Sun - CLOSED until further notice
P/Hols - CLOSED until further notice

New patients are required to attend the practice for their initial consultation.

Patients will be triaged before entering the practice. To avoid the spread of infection, only the patient will be allowed in the consult room with the doctor.

Walk in Patients will always be accommodated where possible.

Do you bulk bill?

We have adopted the following practices when pricing our services to maintain our quality standards but also make access to healthcare as affordable as possible:

Aged Pension Card holders, DVA Card holders and Child Immunisations are Bulk-billed.

For all other patients there is a small charge in excess of the Medicare rebate.

Note: Initial consults will incur the private fee.

Note: After hours visits are privately billed. More details at the link below:

Our Fees

Do you provide home visits if I am too sick to come in?

Home visits for our registered patients may be arranged under special circumstances at the discretion of the patient’s doctor.

More on Home Visits and Out Of Hours services here

Are you taking new patients?

We are currently taking new patients at Kelvale.
Download Our Patient Registration Form here

How can I become a patient at Kelvale Medical?

Please call us on (08) 9495 1230 to make an appointment to see a doctor or you can Book Online.

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Patient Registration Form

What if I need to talk to a doctor after hours?

Kelvale patients may talk to one of our doctors by calling 0417 924 576.
Alternatively you can call GP After Hours’ (08) 9391 2285 OR Armadale Hospital on 9391 2000.
More on Home Visits and Out Of Hours services here

What will it cost me?

Aged Pension Card holders, DVA Card holders and Child Immunisations are Bulk-billed.

For all other patients there is a small charge in excess of the Medicare rebate.

With Medicare EasyClaim the rebate is paid back into your account within minutes. Payments can be made easily with Cash, EFTPOS or Credit Card.

Note: Initial consults will incur the private fee.

Note: After hours visits are privately billed. More details at the link below:

Our Fees

What payment methods do you accept?

Payments can be made by cash, eftpos or credit card.
More Information on Fees here

Can you perform blood tests at Kelvale?

Yes - Clinipath pathology offers on-site services to Kelvale patients.
More information on Pathology here

Are Pathology services and tests performed onsite?

Yes - Clinipath pathology offers on-site services to Kelvale patients. There are two fully equipped rooms for collection of pathology samples.
More information on Pathology here

Can I have my blood pressure or blood glucose level checked?

One of our nurses can perform this function for you. You will then be reviewed by our on-call doctor. Please call (08) 9495 1230 and book with reception.

Do you perform Immunisations?

Yes - all adult and childhood immunisations. We also perform all travel vaccinations including Yellow Fever.
More on Travel Health here

Do I need an appointment for a Medical Certificate for work?

Kelvale guarantee same day appointments and issue medical certificates. Please call (08) 9495 1230 to make your appointment or you can easily book online.

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Do you handle Worker's Comp, Motor Vehicle or other insurance claims?

Yes, we do. We are experienced in Workers Compensation and Occupational Health Management.
Please make sure you mention this at the time of booking your appointment.
More on Workers Compensation and Employment Medicals here

Do you provide Medical exams for the Aviation Industry?

Yes - Kelvale are licensed to provide Aviation medicals including those for :

Commercial pilots
Recreational pilots
Air traffic controllers

More on Special Medicals here
More Information on Fees here

Do you provide employment medicals?

Kelvale Medical provide employment medicals for all industries and occupations, including special purpose medicals.
We are also experienced in Workers Compensation and Occupational Health Management.
More on Special Medicals here
More Information on Fees here

Do you provide Diving Medicals?

Kelvale provide medica examinations for scuba diving and other sports.
More on Special Medicals here
More Information on Fees here

Do you see patients for Travel Vaccinations?

Yes. We can provide travel advice and Vaccinations.
We are registered for Yellow Fever Vaccines, this is required for travel to Africa and parts of South America.
More on Travel Health here

Do you provide Yellow Fever Vaccinations?

Yes - We are registered for Yellow Fever Vaccines, this is required for travel to Africa and parts of South America.
More on Travel Health here

Do you have doctors to deal with my Pregnancy?

Yes we do - Kelvale is proud to have been providing maternity care to the local community since 1966.
More information on Pregnancy and Obstetrics here

Do you manage longer-term health problems?

We will help you manage your longer term health issues such as :

Diabetes
Asthma
Chronic lung disease
Cardiovascular (Heart) disease
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis

And other long term conditions including health issues associated with disabilities.
More on Chronic Conditions here

Can you help with Diet and Nutrition?

Yes we can - Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) Mr Boris Kazakov can help you with all aspects of your weight and nutritional management.
More on Diet and Nutrition here

Do you offer Podiatry Services?

Kelvale Podiatry Clinic has a highly trained and experienced podiatrist, providing effective solutions for foot pain. Our Podiatrist accepts patients with Care Plans and they are also an accepted provider for all private health funds.
More on Podiatry here

What is an IV Iron Infusion?

A special type of iron preparation (which is not a blood product), given through a needle into a vein - it takes about 15mins (plus 30 mins observation afterwards). Our staff are trained to deliver this service for you.

The benefits of iron infusion include rapid delivery of iron and replenishment of iron stores, avoidance of gastrointestinal side effects associated with oral iron, and avoidance of potential flares of inflammatory bowel disease by oral iron therapy.
More information on Iron Infusions here

Can I speak to someone about my mental health concerns?

Yes you can - at Kelvale we aim to help you manage your mental health and can develop a mental health Care Plan with you.
More on Mental Health here

Kelvale has been established in Kelmscott since 1966. Our Doctors are all experienced practitioners with a wide variety of skills.

At Kelvale we dedicate ourselves to the care of the sick and the well-being of the healthy.

Kelvale Medical Group is AGPAL Accredited.

Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited is the market leader in providing quality accreditation to the national standards set out by the Royal Australian College of general Practioners.

The standards focus on patient safety and quality of health care delivered.

Obtaining AGPAL accreditation is not easy but Kelvale has been officially and continuously accredited since 2001.

Consistent with our commitment to quality care, this practice has developed a policy to protect patient privacy in compliance with privacy legislation.

Ask your doctor for a copy of our policy or click on the link below.

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