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Preventive health checks.

Find problems before they find you. Medicare health assessments for eligible age groups, heart health checks, cancer screening reminders and general check-ups, bulk billed for Medicare card holders at Toongabbie Point.

Three ways to book: HotDoc · online · or by phone.

Health Assessments and Preventive Checks at Toongabbie Doctors

An hour now can save years later.

Health assessments are structured checks that look at your risks, not just your symptoms, and end with a plan.

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45 to 49 year health assessment

A once-off, bulk billed check for people aged 45 to 49 with at least one risk factor for chronic disease, such as a family history, being overweight, smoking or high blood pressure. It covers your history, lifestyle, blood pressure, weight, blood tests and a plan to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and other conditions.

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75 and over health assessment

A comprehensive annual check for older patients covering physical health, medicines, memory and mood, mobility and falls risk, hearing, vision, continence, nutrition and support at home. Usually completed with our practice nurse and your GP.

Good to know

Heart health checks are bulk billed for patients aged 45 and over (30 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and estimate your risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next five years.

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Other assessments

Heart health checks, health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients of all ages, assessments for people with intellectual disability, refugee health assessments, and checks before starting a new exercise program or after a change in health.

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Screening reminders

Bowel screening (45 to 74, every two years), breast screening (50 to 74, from 40), cervical screening (25 to 74, every five years), skin checks, bone density and prostate discussion. We help you keep track and arrange what is due.

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Private medical assessments

Pre-employment, driver, commercial licence, insurance and fitness-for-work medicals are not covered by Medicare and attract a fee. Reception confirms the cost when you book and can advise what forms to bring.

Assessments we offer.

Medicare health assessments are bulk billed for eligible patients. Private medicals attract a fee.

What to expect.

Health assessments usually take 45 to 60 minutes, often split between our nurse and your GP.

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Book an assessment

Ask reception for a health assessment appointment and mention your age group so we allow the right time.

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Nurse and GP review

Measurements, questionnaires and history with our nurse, then examination and discussion with your GP. Blood tests at 4Cyte on site.

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Your plan

A written summary of your risks and a plan covering lifestyle, screening, referrals and follow-up.

Bring with youMedicare cardCurrent medicinesFamily historyGlasses and hearing aids if used

Who you'll see.

All our GPs perform health assessments with support from our practice nurses.

Focuses on this area
Dr Mustafa Hafiz
General Practitioner · Medical Director
Dr Mustafa Hafiz
MChD, FRACGP

Skin cancer checks and minor procedures, men's health, mental health and family medicine.

Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · Sun
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Dr Mohammed Hossain
General Practitioner
Dr Mohammed Hossain
MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma in Dermatology

Chronic and complex conditions, heart, gut and kidney health, weight management.

Available Mon · Wed
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Dr Zainab Shirazi
General Practitioner
Dr Zainab Shirazi
Diploma in Dermatology

Women's health, children's health and skin conditions.

Available Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri · Sat
Dr Robert Reid
General Practitioner
Dr Robert Reid
MBBS · In general practice since 1980

Mental health, chronic illness, disability care and general family medicine.

Available Ask reception

Fees and bulk billing.

Medicare health assessments and heart health checks are bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders.

Full fee guide
We are a Medicare bulk billing practice
100% bulk billing clinic

Standard GP consultations at Toongabbie Doctors are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card, so there is no out-of-pocket cost to see your doctor.

The 45 to 49 assessment is available once, for patients with at least one chronic disease risk factor.
Private medicals for employment, licences or insurance are not covered by Medicare; fees are confirmed by reception.
Blood tests requested as part of an assessment are bulk billed through 4Cyte Pathology.

Common questions.

Common questions about health assessments.

You are eligible if you are aged 45 to 49 and have at least one risk factor for chronic disease, such as a family history of heart disease or diabetes, being overweight, smoking, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Your GP confirms eligibility at the visit.

Usually 45 to 60 minutes across the nurse and GP components. Some assessments are split over two visits so blood test results are available.

No. A heart health check is a 20-minute appointment that estimates your five-year risk of heart attack or stroke and sets a plan. It is bulk billed for patients aged 45 and over, or 30 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Yes. These are private assessments not covered by Medicare. Bring the employer's forms and reception will confirm the fee when you book.

You receive a written plan and any referrals or screening requests. Follow-up appointments to review results and progress are bulk billed.

Book your health check.

Call reception or book online and mention the assessment you need. Bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders.

Three ways to book: HotDoc · online · or by phone on (02) 7813 6000.

Toongabbie Doctors · Shop 1, Toongabbie Point
Monday to Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday8:00am - 1:00pm
SundayClosed
ParkingFree via Cox Lane
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