Village Medical Centre: Doctor List, Reviews, Booking, Fees & Hours Guide
This guide focuses on Village Medical Centre, Mount Gambier, with the main clinic at 3 Buronga Avenue, Mount Gambier SA 5290. Use it to choose the correct location, check doctors accepting new patients, book the right appointment, and avoid confusing directory pages.
Fast public details: main phone (08) 8723 3286, main fax (08) 8723 3870, weekday hours, closed weekends/public holidays, after-hours route through Hello Home Doctor 134 100, and limited bulk-billing groups.
Quick Answer: How to Book Village Medical Centre
Which “Village Medical Centre” Is This?
“Village Medical Centre” can point to several clinics in Australia and overseas. This article is for Village Medical Centre in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
| Search result / name | Location signal | Use this article if… |
|---|---|---|
| Village Medical Centre This article focus |
3 Buronga Avenue, Mount Gambier SA 5290 | Your booking, map or doctor page says Village Medical Centre, Mount Gambier or Buronga Avenue. |
| Village Medical on Helen | 33 Helen Street, Mount Gambier SA 5290 | You were specifically told to attend the Helen Street branch. |
| Village Medical on Jubilee | 166–168 Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier SA 5290 | Your appointment confirmation says Jubilee Highway West. |
| The Village Medical Practice | Harrisdale WA | Different clinic. Do not mix its private-fee table, doctor list or HotDoc links into this Mount Gambier article. |
| Studio Village Medical Centre | Hoppers Crossing VIC | Different clinic. Do not use its Healthengine details for Mount Gambier patients. |
Village Medical Centre Locations, Phone Numbers and Hours
| Location | Address | Phone / fax | Hours signal | Use this for… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Medical Centre Main clinic |
3 Buronga Avenue, PO Box 9790, Mount Gambier SA 5290. Corner Penola Rd & Buronga Avenue. | Phone: (08) 8723 3286 Fax: (08) 8723 3870 |
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays closed. | Most GP bookings, main clinic questions, doctor availability and service routing. |
| Village Medical on Helen | 33 Helen Street, Mount Gambier SA 5290 | Phone: (08) 7739 8200 Fax: (08) 7739 8298 |
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays closed. | Branch-specific appointments and skin-check/procedure routing where advised. |
| Village Medical on Jubilee | 166–168 Jubilee Highway West, Mount Gambier SA 5290 | Phone: (08) 7723 3500 Fax: (08) 8728 0336 |
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays closed. | Branch-specific bookings when your confirmation says Jubilee. |
Village Medical Centre Doctor List: Who Is Accepting New Patients?
Doctor availability changes. Use this table as a practical guide, then confirm by phone or official online request before choosing a doctor.
| Doctor | Location / public listing | Qualification signal | New-patient status shown online | Best booking action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Michael Nashed | Village Medical Centre | BMBS, FRACGP, FACNEM | Not accepting new patient registrations | Existing patients should call or request appointment through the official path. |
| Dr Hafiz Rizwan | Village Medical Centre | MBBS, FRACGP | Not accepting new patient registrations | Existing patients only unless reception advises otherwise. |
| Dr Keroles Mencaryous | Village Medical Centre | MBBS | Not accepting new patient registrations | Call if you are an existing patient or were directed to this doctor. |
| Dr Oliver Wesa | Village Medical Centre | MBBCH | Accepting new patient registrations | Good first call for new-patient access; confirm live sessions first. |
| Dr Marian Hakim | Village Medical Centre | MBBS | Accepting new patient registrations | Ask reception whether this doctor fits your appointment type. |
| Dr Elham Sabouri | Village Medical Centre | MD | Not accepting new patient registrations | Existing patients should confirm availability. |
| Dr Sumaira Hussain | Village Medical Centre | MBBS | Not accepting new patient registrations | Call if you are an existing patient. |
| Dr Sooren Tadayyon Tahmassby | Village Medical Centre | MD | Accepting new patient registrations | Ask reception about new-patient appointment type and earliest availability. |
| Dr Moheb Gayed | Village Medical on Helen | MBBCH, MSc, FRACGP | Accepting new registrations for skin checks & procedures | Use for skin-check/procedure route, but confirm location and fee first. |
| Dr Tasneem Khan | Village Medical on Jubilee | MBBS, Cert EM | Not accepting new patient registrations | Existing patients should call Jubilee branch or main reception. |
Doctor-choice script: “Hi, I’m trying to book Village Medical Centre in Mount Gambier. I am a new/existing patient. Which doctor is accepting my type of appointment, and should I book general GP, skin check, chronic care, mental health, obstetrics, diabetes or urgent follow-up?”
How to Book Village Medical Centre
Village Medical Centre Fees and Bulk Billing
The official welcome page says Village Medical bulk bills pension card holders, health care card holders, Gold Card DVA and children under 16. Everyone else should ask reception what fee, gap or rebate applies to the exact appointment.
| Patient / service | Billing signal | What to ask before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Pension card holder | Bulk billing listed | “Do I need to bring my pension card and Medicare card for this appointment?” |
| Health Care Card holder | Bulk billing listed | “Is my appointment type covered under this bulk-billing rule?” |
| Gold Card DVA | Bulk billing listed | “Does my Gold Card cover this doctor and service today?” |
| Child under 16 | Bulk billing listed | “Is this a standard GP visit, immunisation or another appointment type?” |
| Adult without listed concession | Confirm fee | “What is the fee, Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket gap?” |
| Skin check or procedure | Confirm first | “Is this with Dr Moheb Gayed / skin clinic, and what is the fee?” |
| Sportsmed orthopaedic specialist | Separate specialist route | “Should I book through Sportsmed Stepney on 08 8362 7788?” |
Fee script: “Hi, I’m booking Village Medical Centre. I am [pension/HCC/DVA/under 16/other]. Is this exact appointment bulk billed, privately billed, specialist billed, or a service with a separate fee?”
Village Medical Centre Opening Hours
Village Medical Centre Reviews: How to Check Them Properly
Review scores change, so this article should not invent or freeze a rating. Give the reader a reliable method to compare live reviews with official clinic facts.
| Review question | Useful signal | Weak signal |
|---|---|---|
| Can I get a new-patient appointment? | Official doctor list showing “accepting new patient registrations”. | Old review saying someone got in quickly without naming the doctor or date. |
| Which doctor should I choose? | Doctor status, qualifications and reception guidance for appointment type. | Generic “good doctor” review without your health need. |
| Is it bulk billed? | Official bulk-billing groups and reception confirmation. | Old comments that do not mention concession/DVA/child status. |
| Can I book online? | Official appointment request page and phone confirmation. | Unverified directory profile with no listed appointments. |
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Village Medical Centre Services: What to Book and What to Confirm
Interpreter Services and Languages
Interpreter script: “Hi, English is not my first language. Can you arrange a free TIS interpreter for my appointment, or help me book with a doctor who speaks Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi or Arabic?”
Address, Map and What to Bring
Bring this before you attend
Needed for rebates and bulk-billing eligibility checks.
Bring if you expect bulk billing.
Needed if a private fee, gap or specialist fee applies.
Useful for new patient registration and record matching.
Important for scripts, chronic care and safe prescribing.
Bring hospital, specialist, pathology or imaging reports.
Tell reception before the visit if you need TIS support.
Keep phone, SMS or online-request details ready.
Mistakes to Avoid Before Booking
Official Sources to Check Before You Travel
Use for clinic overview, services and current doctor/profile navigation.
Open official websiteUse for branch addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, hours, after-hours and interpreter information.
Open contact pageUse for current doctor names, qualifications and new-patient status.
Open doctor listUse for cardiology, obstetrics, skin cancer, diabetes, sleep disorders, psychology, onsite clinical services and cervical screening.
Open services pageUse only after confirming branch, doctor status and appointment type.
Request appointment onlineUse only as a secondary directory cross-check because it shows the profile as not verified and no listed appointments.
Open Healthengine profileFAQ: Village Medical Centre Doctors, Reviews and Booking
What is Village Medical Centre phone number?
The main Village Medical Centre phone number is (08) 8723 3286. Village Medical on Helen lists (08) 7739 8200, and Village Medical on Jubilee lists (08) 7723 3500.
Where is Village Medical Centre located?
The main clinic is at 3 Buronga Avenue, Mount Gambier SA 5290, corner Penola Road and Buronga Avenue.
How do I book Village Medical Centre?
Call the main clinic on (08) 8723 3286 or use the official appointment request page. Do not rely only on Healthengine because its profile says it is not verified and does not list appointments.
Which doctors are accepting new patient registrations?
The official doctor page lists Dr Oliver Wesa, Dr Marian Hakim and Dr Sooren Tadayyon Tahmassby as accepting new patient registrations at Village Medical Centre. Dr Moheb Gayed is listed at Village Medical on Helen as accepting new registrations for skin checks and procedures.
Which doctors are not accepting new patient registrations?
The official doctor page lists Dr Michael Nashed, Dr Hafiz Rizwan, Dr Keroles Mencaryous, Dr Elham Sabouri, Dr Sumaira Hussain and Dr Tasneem Khan as not accepting new patient registrations.
Does Village Medical Centre bulk bill?
The official welcome page says Village Medical bulk bills pension card holders, health care card holders, Gold Card DVA and children under the age of 16. Other patients should call to confirm fees, gaps and rebates.
What are Village Medical Centre opening hours?
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, with Saturday, Sunday and public holidays closed for the main clinic and branches.
What is the after-hours number?
For care outside normal practice opening hours, the official page says to call Hello Home Doctor Service on 134 100 or book online through Hello Home Doctor. For emergencies, call 000.
Is Village Medical Centre on Healthengine?
Yes, Healthengine shows a Village Medical Centre profile at 3 Buronga Avenue, Mount Gambier, but says the profile is not verified and does not have appointments listed. Use official phone or official appointment request first.
What services does Village Medical Centre offer?
The official services page lists cardiology, obstetrics, skin cancer, diabetes, sleep disorders, psychological services, onsite clinical services and cervical screening, along with broader general practice care.
Does Village Medical Centre offer interpreter help?
Yes. The official contact page says the clinic can arrange a free and confidential interpreter through TIS National if requested when booking. It also says some GPs speak Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Arabic.
How should I check Village Medical Centre reviews?
Check current Google reviews, then compare them with official doctor availability, branch address, phone number and fee/bulk-billing information. Do not rely on old reviews for current new-patient access.
Is Village Medical Centre the same as The Village Medical Practice?
No. This article is about Village Medical Centre in Mount Gambier SA. The Village Medical Practice is a separate Harrisdale WA clinic with different doctors, fees and booking links.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring Medicare card, concession or DVA card if relevant, payment card, photo ID, medication and allergy list, referral letters, test results, interpreter request details and appointment confirmation.
Final Patient Summary
Village Medical Centre is at 3 Buronga Avenue, Mount Gambier SA 5290. Call (08) 8723 3286 or use the official appointment request page for booking.
Check doctor status before booking because new-patient access is doctor-specific. Bulk billing is listed for pension card holders, health care card holders, Gold Card DVA and children under 16, but other patients should confirm fees first.