Southern Cross Medical Centre: Skin Cancer, Women & GP 2026
This independent patient guide covers Southern Cross Medical Centre in Hampton Park: booking, skin checks, women’s health, GP fees, opening hours, telehealth rules, after-hours help, parking/map access and what to ask before you attend.
Address
Suite 6, 36–40 Stuart Ave
Hampton Park VIC 3976
Phone
03 9799 2233
Call for fees, long consults and procedures
Hours
Mon–Fri extended hours
Sat, Sun and public holidays listed
Billing
Mixed billing clinic. Fee rules vary by time, card status and service.
Quick Answer: What Does Southern Cross Medical Centre Offer?
Southern Cross Medical Centre is a mixed billing GP clinic in Hampton Park, Victoria, with services that include family medicine, skin checks, women’s health, antenatal care, children’s health, immunisations, wound care, mental health, travel medicine, iron infusions and Implanon insertion.
The clinic’s official information says appointments can be made in person, by phoning 03 9799 2233, or online. It also says standard appointments are normally 10–15 minutes, while 6-week baby checks, mental health consultations and procedures require more time.
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Southern Cross Medical Centre Key Facts
This table gives the most useful patient information before you book a GP, skin check, women’s health appointment, mental health consultation, procedure, iron infusion or Implanon visit.
| Patient need | Official public information | Safe next action |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic name | Southern Cross Medical Centre | Use the official website and phone number before relying on old third-party listings. |
| Address | Suite 6, 36–40 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park VIC 3976 | Use the map section below and allow time for parking and check-in. |
| Phone | 03 9799 2233 | Call for fees, procedures, telehealth eligibility, female GP preference and longer consults. |
| Billing | The official fees page states the clinic is mixed billing. | Confirm your fee, rebate, out-of-pocket cost and any procedure fee before attending. |
| Skin checks | The services page says GPs can assess skin cancer risk and areas of concern. | Book a dedicated skin check, not a rushed standard appointment with multiple unrelated issues. |
| Women’s health | Women’s health includes contraception advice, Implanon insertion/removal, Mirena removal, menopause management and cervical screening discussion. | Ask for the correct appointment length and female GP preference if important to you. |
| After hours | The clinic page says after-hours care: call 13 SICK (13 74 25). Emergencies: call 000. | Use 000 for emergencies and healthdirect/NURSE-ON-CALL when unsure. |
Southern Cross Medical Centre Booking Guide
Southern Cross Medical Centre runs on an appointment system. The official fees page says appointments can be made in person, by phoning the surgery on 03 9799 2233, or online.
Book online for simple, single-issue GP care. Call reception for anything that may need extra time, a nurse, a treatment room, a specific doctor, a female GP preference, a procedure fee, or a special Medicare item.
Booking script: “I want to book at Southern Cross Medical Centre. Is my reason suitable for a standard 10–15 minute appointment, or do I need a longer appointment because it involves a skin check, women’s health procedure, mental health plan, baby check, paperwork, iron infusion or procedure?”
Patient Help Video: GP, Symptom Checker, Healthdirect or 000?
This is not a Southern Cross Medical Centre promotional video. It is included because patients often need help deciding whether to book a GP, call healthdirect, use the symptom checker, seek urgent care, call 13 SICK, or call 000.
- Use 000 for emergency symptoms.
- Use GP booking for routine, ongoing and non-emergency care.
- Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 registered nurse advice when unsure.
- Call reception for fees, booking type and service suitability.
Original Mini Tool: Southern Cross Appointment Checker
This tool helps you choose a safer next step: book online, call reception, book a longer consult, call healthdirect/NURSE-ON-CALL, call 13 SICK, or call 000. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose symptoms.
Safety limit: This checker cannot assess your symptoms, diagnose skin cancer, confirm pregnancy safety, interpret bleeding, decide emergency severity or guarantee fees. It only helps you choose a booking pathway.
Southern Cross Medical Centre Fees and Mixed Billing
The official fees page states that Southern Cross Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. It also explains that doctors at the centre have differing fee structures and that the published rates are indicative only. For detailed fees, the clinic tells patients to refer to the individual doctor’s website.
| Patient group / service | Public fee-page summary | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare card and pension card holders | The fee page lists bulk billing Monday–Friday 8:00am–12:20pm, then out-of-pocket costs later in the day and on weekends/public holidays. | Confirm your exact time, doctor and eligibility before booking. |
| Private patients | The fee page lists patient fees, Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket amounts for weekdays, Saturday before 1pm, and Saturday after 1pm/Sundays/public holidays. | Ask the final fee and rebate before attending. |
| Children 15 and under | Children 15 and under are listed as bulk billed with a standard weekday appointment. | Check if the visit is standard, weekday and eligible. |
| Procedures | The fee page says procedures such as skin excisions, biopsies and sutures incur a procedure fee. | Ask procedure fee, wound-care follow-up, pathology/lab cost and rebate rules. |
| Iron infusions | The fee page says iron infusions require a 1-hour appointment and incur a fee. | Ask preparation, fee, appointment length and whether you need blood results first. |
| Implanon insertion/removal | The fee page lists a fee for Implanon insertions and removals. | Ask timing, script/device requirements, procedure fee and follow-up instructions. |
Fee script: “Before I book, can you confirm the fee for my exact appointment, Medicare rebate, out-of-pocket cost, cancellation rule, and whether there are extra costs for a skin excision, biopsy, suture, iron infusion, Implanon or long consult?”
Southern Cross Medical Centre Opening Hours
The clinic’s official pages list regular opening hours and state that the clinic is open every day. Always confirm public holiday hours, doctor availability and reception phone arrangements before travelling.
| Day | Officially listed hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Suitable for routine GP care if appointments are available. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Later access may help working patients; confirm doctor availability. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Book longer for mental health or multiple issues. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–8:00pm | Check procedure, skin check or women’s health availability. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Do not leave urgent scripts or referrals until late Friday. |
| Saturday | 9:00am–2:00pm on internal pages; homepage also shows a wider Saturday line in one area | Confirm Saturday hours and fees before travelling. |
| Sunday | 9:00am–1:00pm | Sunday fees may differ; call before attending if unsure. |
| Public holidays | 9:00am–1:00pm | Public holiday availability can change; verify before travel. |
Southern Cross Medical Centre Skin Cancer Checks
The clinic’s services page says Southern Cross Medical Centre GPs can assess skin cancer risk and current areas of concern. If you notice a changing, worrying or new skin lesion, book a GP appointment for review.
Cancer Council Australia advises people to know what is normal for their own skin, check for new spots and changes to existing moles or freckles, and talk to a doctor about personal risk and early detection advice.
Skin-check booking script: “I need a skin check / mole review. Is this booked as a dedicated skin appointment? Should I avoid makeup or fake tan, and will the doctor check only one spot or a wider skin check?”
Southern Cross Medical Centre Women’s Health
The official services page says Southern Cross Medical Centre GPs deal with a broad range of women’s health issues, including pre-conception care, contraception advice, Implanon insertion/removal, Mirena removal, menopause management and cervical screening discussion.
The clinic also states that patient requests to see a female GP can be accommodated if preferred. Because doctor rosters change, call reception if a female GP is important for your appointment.
Women’s health booking tip: Book a longer appointment if you need contraception counselling, menopause discussion, pelvic symptoms, bleeding changes, pregnancy planning, mental health support or a procedure. These visits often need more than a standard short GP consult.
Southern Cross GP Services in Hampton Park
Southern Cross Medical Centre describes itself as a Hampton Park general practice with experienced doctors, nurses and allied health support. Its official clinic page says the practice began in 1978, moved to the current location in 1990, and is AGPAL-accredited.
Southern Cross Medical Centre Telehealth Rules
The clinic’s fees page says telehealth fees are the same as face-to-face appointments. It also says patients must have been seen face-to-face at the clinic within the last 12 months to be eligible for a Medicare rebate for a telehealth consult.
Telehealth may be unsuitable for skin checks, changing moles, wound care, procedures, cervical screening, Implanon, iron infusions, immunisations, abdominal/pelvic examinations or symptoms requiring a physical examination.
Simple rule: If you have not attended Southern Cross Medical Centre face-to-face in the last 12 months, or if the issue needs an examination or procedure, call before booking telehealth.
After-Hours Help: Southern Cross Medical Centre, 13 SICK, Healthdirect or 000
The clinic’s official page says after-hours care is available by calling 13 SICK (13 74 25), and emergencies should call 000. For general health uncertainty, healthdirect can be called on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 registered nurse advice.
Southern Cross Medical Centre Map, Parking and Access
Southern Cross Medical Centre is located at Suite 6, 36–40 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park VIC 3976. Use the map below as an arrival aid, then confirm the exact entrance, parking and access needs with reception if mobility or timing matters.
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Common Mistakes Before Booking Southern Cross Medical Centre
- Booking a short standard appointment for a skin check, women’s health procedure, mental health plan, baby check or multiple issues.
- Assuming mixed billing means every visit is bulk billed.
- Forgetting that procedures such as skin excisions, biopsies and sutures may incur a procedure fee.
- Booking telehealth when you have not been seen face-to-face at the clinic in the last 12 months.
- Trying to handle a changing mole or full skin check at the end of an unrelated appointment.
- Not asking for a female GP preference when booking women’s health concerns.
- Missing cancellation rules; the fee page says cancellation fees apply for less than 2 hours’ notice or non-attendance.
- Using GP booking for emergency symptoms instead of calling 000.
Official and Trusted Sources
This page is an independent patient guide for medicalcentre-au.org. It is not the official website of Southern Cross Medical Centre, Southern Cross Medical Group, AutoMed, Medicare, Services Australia, healthdirect, Cancer Council Australia, 13 SICK or any doctor listed at the clinic.
Always confirm current hours, fees, online booking, doctor availability, women’s health services, skin-check appointment type, procedure fees, telehealth eligibility and after-hours instructions directly with the clinic before travelling or booking.
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FAQ: Southern Cross Medical Centre Skin Cancer, Women & GP
Where is Southern Cross Medical Centre located?
Southern Cross Medical Centre is located at Suite 6, 36–40 Stuart Ave, Hampton Park VIC 3976.
What is Southern Cross Medical Centre phone number?
The clinic’s public phone number is 03 9799 2233. Call reception for booking, fees, long appointments, skin checks, women’s health visits and procedure questions.
Does Southern Cross Medical Centre do skin checks?
Yes. The official services page says the clinic’s GPs can assess skin cancer risk and current areas of concern. Book a dedicated appointment if you need a skin check or mole review.
Does Southern Cross Medical Centre offer women’s health services?
Yes. The clinic lists contraception advice, Implanon insertion/removal, Mirena removal, menopause management, cervical screening discussion, antenatal care and shared pregnancy care with selected doctors.
Is Southern Cross Medical Centre bulk billing?
The official fees page says Southern Cross Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. Some patients or appointment times may be bulk billed, while other visits have out-of-pocket costs. Confirm your exact fee before booking.
What are Southern Cross Medical Centre opening hours?
Official pages list Monday 8:00am–6:30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8:00am–8:00pm, Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm, Sunday 9:00am–1:00pm and public holidays 9:00am–1:00pm. Confirm before travelling.
Can I book Southern Cross Medical Centre online?
Yes. The official site includes a Book Now link, and the fees page says appointments can be made in person, by phone or online. Call reception for complex, long, procedure-based or fee-sensitive appointments.
Does Southern Cross Medical Centre offer telehealth?
The clinic’s fees page includes telehealth appointment information and says fees are the same as face-to-face appointments. To be eligible for a Medicare rebate for telehealth, you must have been seen face-to-face at the clinic within the last 12 months.
What should I bring to a Southern Cross GP appointment?
Bring your Medicare card, photo ID, payment card, medication list, allergies, test results, specialist letters, forms and any previous care plan or referral documents.
What should I do if Southern Cross Medical Centre is closed?
The clinic lists 13 SICK (13 74 25) for after-hours care and 000 for emergencies. You can also call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24/7 registered nurse advice when you are unsure what care is needed.