Ponds Medical Centre 2026: GP Reviews, Doctors & Book
Independent Australian patient guide to The Ponds Medical Centre at Shop 25, The Ponds Shopping Centre. Check Healthengine booking, public review snapshot, doctors, bulk billing rules, private-patient fees, pathology, weekend hours, parking, services and when to call 000 or healthdirect.
Address
Shop 25, The Ponds Shopping Centre
Cnr The Ponds Blvd & Riverbank Drive
Phone
02 8883 3033
Fax publicly listed: 02 8883 3032
Reviews
Healthengine snapshot shows 94% recommend and 956 ratings in the past 12 months.
Billing
Bulk billing 7 days with valid Medicare card. Private and non-Medicare fees may apply.
Quick Answer: Can I Book Ponds Medical Centre Online?
Yes. Ponds Medical Centre offers online appointments, and Healthengine shows online booking, telehealth booking and a public review snapshot. Appointments are prioritised, while walk-ins may be accommodated with variable waiting times.
For long consultations, care plans, childhood immunisations, Pap smears, multiple issues, forms, procedures or unclear fees, call reception first on 02 8883 3033. Each patient and family member should have their own appointment slot.
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Ponds Medical Centre Key Facts
This table covers the main patient searches: Ponds Medical Centre doctors, reviews, online booking, address, bulk billing, fees, opening hours, pathology and parking.
| Patient need | Public information | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic name | The Ponds Medical Centre / Ponds Medical Centre | Use the official website or Healthengine booking page for current appointments. |
| Address | Shop 25, The Ponds Shopping Centre, The Ponds Boulevard, The Ponds NSW 2769, near Priceline Pharmacy. | Use the shopping-centre location and allow time for parking and check-in. |
| Phone number | 02 8883 3033 | Call for long consults, fees, procedures, telehealth eligibility and doctor-specific questions. |
| Public reviews | Healthengine snapshot shows 94% recommend this practice and 956 ratings in the past 12 months. | Use reviews as one signal only; check doctor fit, wait times, fees and appointment type yourself. |
| Bulk billing | Official site states bulk billing 7 days a week for all patients with a valid Medicare card. | Confirm private fees for non-Medicare services, forms, reports, WorkCover, travel vaccines and driver medicals. |
| Pathology | Clinical Labs collection centre listed Mon–Fri 8am–4pm and Saturday 8am–1pm; closed Sundays. | Do not assume Sunday pathology is available even though GP hours are listed. |
| Access | Public listings mention accessible parking, accessible toilet, free parking and wheelchair access. | Call ahead if you need extra mobility support or interpreter booking. |
Ponds Medical Centre Reviews: How to Read Them Properly
Healthengine’s public listing shows a strong review snapshot for Ponds Medical Centre, including a patient recommendation percentage and recent ratings count. This is useful for users searching “Ponds Medical Centre reviews” or “Ponds Medical Centre doctors review”.
Still, reviews should not be the only factor. A clinic can have positive reviews and still be busy, have doctor shortages, different fees for private services, or limited appointment types on a particular day. Use reviews as a trust signal, then check current appointment availability and doctor fit.
Review tip: When comparing GP reviews, look for patterns about appointment access, communication, follow-up, fees and whether the doctor suits your specific health need. Do not rely only on a star rating.
Ponds Medical Centre Online Booking Guide
Online booking is suitable for one simple GP issue, a standard follow-up, repeat prescription discussion, medical certificate, simple referral or flu/COVID vaccination appointment when available.
Call reception if your appointment needs more planning. The clinic’s patient information says long consultations should be organised by phone, and appointments should be made for care plans, childhood immunisations and Pap smears.
Original Mini Tool: Ponds Medical Centre Appointment Checker
This tool helps you choose between online booking, calling reception, booking a long consult, using healthdirect or calling 000. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose symptoms.
Safety limit: This checker is a booking helper only. It cannot judge the seriousness of symptoms. Call 000 for emergency symptoms or healthdirect on 1800 022 222 if you are unsure what care level is needed.
Ponds Medical Centre Doctors: Publicly Listed GP Team
The official doctors page and Healthengine listing show multiple doctors practicing from Ponds Medical Centre. Doctor availability can change, so check the live booking page or call reception before choosing a specific GP.
Doctor-selection tip: Choose a GP based on your actual need, not only appointment time. Skin checks, child health, women’s health, mental health, chronic disease, WorkCover and paperwork may need a specific doctor or longer appointment.
Ponds Medical Centre Fees and Bulk Billing Rules
The official homepage says Ponds Medical Centre provides bulk billing 7 days a week for all patients with a valid Medicare card. The services page also says it is a bulk billing medical practice and asks patients to bring Medicare and concession cards.
The same patient information and services pages warn that private patients should ask staff about fees and that some consultations cannot be billed under Medicare. This is important for people searching “Ponds Medical Centre fees” or “Ponds Medical Centre bulk billing”.
| Service / patient type | Public billing wording | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare card holder | Bulk billing 7 days with valid Medicare card. | Confirm whether your exact consult is Medicare-eligible and fully bulk billed. |
| Private patient | Patient information lists private-patient fees. | Standard face-to-face, long consult and telehealth fees before booking. |
| Standard private face-to-face | $80 Monday–Friday; $90 Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. | Whether this applies to your provider and appointment type. |
| Long private face-to-face | $115 Monday–Friday; $130 Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. | Book long consult by phone if you have multiple or complex issues. |
| Private telehealth standard | $60 listed publicly. | Medicare telehealth eligibility and whether you attended in the last 12 months. |
| Non-Medicare / private services | Workers compensation, CTP, travel vaccine consults, injury management, pre-employment medicals, commercial driver medicals and travel vaccinations are listed as not billable under Medicare. | Exact fee, appointment length, paperwork needed and payment method. |
Reception script: “I have a Medicare card. Will this exact appointment be bulk billed, or is it a private fee because it involves forms, WorkCover, CTP, travel vaccines, a driver medical, a procedure or a long consult?”
Ponds Medical Centre Opening Hours
Public sources agree that Ponds Medical Centre opens 7 days, but some listings differ slightly for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The safest approach is to use the official clinic page first and call before travelling near closing time or on public holidays.
| Day | Common public listing | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Useful for after-work GP access if appointments are available. |
| Tuesday | Official homepage lists Tuesday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm; some pages show Tuesday longer. | Confirm if planning an evening visit. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Call for long consults, care plans or multiple issues. |
| Thursday | Official homepage lists Tuesday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm; NSW listing shows Thursday 8:00am–8:00pm. | Confirm Thursday evening availability before travelling. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Do not leave urgent scripts or referrals until late Friday. |
| Saturday | Official/NSW listings show 8:00am–4:00pm; Healthengine snapshot shows 9:00am–4:00pm. | Confirm Saturday start time before arriving early. |
| Sunday | 8:00am–4:00pm | GP appointments may be available, but pathology is closed Sundays. |
| Most public holidays | 8:00am–4:00pm on official site, but NSW public listing shows several specific public holidays closed. | Always call before travelling on public holidays. |
Ponds Medical Centre Pathology Collection
The services page says Clinical Labs provides a licensed pathology collection centre at Ponds Medical Centre. Publicly listed collection hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:00pm and Saturday 8:00am–1:00pm. Pathology is closed Sundays.
Ponds Medical Centre Services and Facilities
The official services page lists general practice care, male and female GPs, nurses, treatment room, driver medicals, vaccination, WorkCover, third party, travel vaccinations, specialist and allied health services, pre-employment, pathology, paediatrics, sports medicine, dietitian, psychologist, counsellor and psychotherapist.
Ponds Medical Centre Telehealth: New Patient Caution
Healthengine lists Ponds Medical Centre as telehealth enabled. The public billing policy says telehealth appointments are available if you have attended the practice in the last 12 months and you must be in Australia on the day of the appointment.
Australian Government telehealth guidance also says GP telehealth usually requires a face-to-face consultation with the GP or another GP in the same practice in the previous 12 months, with limited exceptions.
Simple rule: If you are new to Ponds Medical Centre, have not attended recently, need an examination, or need a procedure, dressing, vaccination or paperwork, call before booking telehealth.
Patient Help Video: Healthdirect Symptom Checker
This is not a Ponds Medical Centre promotional video. It is included because many patients are unsure whether to book a GP, use healthdirect, seek urgent care or call 000.
- Use 000 for emergency symptoms.
- Use Ponds Medical Centre for routine and ongoing GP care.
- Use healthdirect on 1800 022 222 if you are unsure what level of care is needed.
- Call reception for booking, billing, telehealth and long-consult questions.
After-Hours Help When Ponds Medical Centre Is Closed
The services page says after-hours support is provided by a deputising service and advises patients to ring 000 or proceed to the nearest hospital in emergencies. If it is not life-threatening and you are unsure, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 registered nurse advice.
Ponds Medical Centre Map, Parking and Access
Ponds Medical Centre is located at Shop 25, The Ponds Shopping Centre, on The Ponds Boulevard near the corner of Riverbank Drive. Public listings mention free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet and wheelchair access.
People Also Search For: Ponds Medical Centre Doctors, Reviews and Bulk Billing
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Common Mistakes Before Booking Ponds Medical Centre
- Assuming online booking shows every doctor, appointment type and long-consult option.
- Booking one short appointment for multiple family members instead of separate slots.
- Assuming every private service, report, WorkCover, CTP, driver medical or travel vaccine consult is Medicare-billable.
- Arriving for pathology on Sunday even though pathology is publicly listed as closed Sundays.
- Relying only on reviews instead of matching the doctor to your medical need.
- Choosing telehealth when you have not attended in the last 12 months or need examination.
- Forgetting Medicare card, concession card, medication list, forms, referral letters or payment card.
- Using routine GP booking for emergency symptoms instead of calling 000.
Official and Trusted Sources Used
This page is an independent patient guide for MedicalCentre-AU.org. It is not the official website of Ponds Medical Centre, Healthengine, Healthdirect, NSW Health, Medicare or the Australian Government.
Always confirm current hours, doctor availability, booking slots, billing rules, private-patient fees, telehealth eligibility, pathology hours and public holiday operations directly with the clinic before travelling.
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FAQ: Ponds Medical Centre Reviews, Doctors and Booking
What is Ponds Medical Centre phone number?
The public phone number for Ponds Medical Centre is 02 8883 3033. Call reception for booking, long consults, fees, telehealth, pathology, doctor availability and public-holiday hours.
Where is Ponds Medical Centre located?
Ponds Medical Centre is located at Shop 25, The Ponds Shopping Centre, The Ponds Boulevard, The Ponds NSW 2769, near Priceline Pharmacy.
Can I book Ponds Medical Centre online?
Yes. Ponds Medical Centre offers online appointments, and Healthengine lists online booking. Call reception for long consults, care plans, immunisations, Pap smears, procedures, forms or complex issues.
Does Ponds Medical Centre bulk bill?
The official website states bulk billing 7 days a week for all patients with a valid Medicare card. Private patients and non-Medicare services may have fees.
Are Ponds Medical Centre reviews good?
Healthengine’s public snapshot shows 94% of patients recommend the practice and 956 ratings in the past 12 months. Reviews can change, so use them as one signal alongside doctor fit, fees, access and booking availability.
Who are the doctors at Ponds Medical Centre?
Public listings show doctors such as Dr Adrian Jeyendra, Dr Ayomi Soodin, Dr Sumanjeet Kaur, Dr Baljinder Singh, Dr Wasim Akhter, Dr Champika Narasinghe, Dr Gayani Lunuwila, Dr Inas Hegazi and Dr Fouad Zaki. Check live booking for current availability.
What are Ponds Medical Centre opening hours?
The official homepage lists Monday 8am–8pm, Tuesday to Friday 8am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am–4pm, and most public holidays 8am–4pm. Some listings differ, so confirm before travelling.
Does Ponds Medical Centre have pathology?
Yes. The services page lists Clinical Labs pathology collection Monday to Friday 8am–4pm and Saturday 8am–1pm. Pathology is closed Sundays.
Can new patients book telehealth at Ponds Medical Centre?
New patients should call first. Healthengine’s public billing note says telehealth is available if you have attended the practice in the last 12 months and you are in Australia on the day of the appointment.
What should I do if Ponds Medical Centre is closed?
For emergencies, call 000. If it is not life-threatening and you are unsure what care is needed, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 registered nurse advice.