central_clinic

Placements Alice Springs:

Centre:

Central Clinic

Category:

GPR

Location:

Todd Street, Town Centre

Description:

Central Clinic is a “main stream” general practice, situated in an arcade in the CBD of Alice Springs. It has been operating in the current location since 1981. Central Clinic is computerised (Medical Director), fully accredited, and participates in the PIP scheme. The hospital is located a short distance away.

There are 5 consulting rooms and a treatment room. Current staff includes 4 full time and 3 part time doctors, a part time practice nurse, clinic manager and 2 receptionists. We usually employ at least one registrar, often more. Currently 2 doctors are accredited as GP Trainers - Wendy Zerk and Nigel Gray

Looking up Todd St Mall from Todd St - Alice Springs

15 minute appointments are made, so full time doctors see approx. 25 - 28 patients a day.

Alice Springs has a young population, so a lot of adolescents, children and young women attend. We see a significant number of patients with chronic diseases and lifestyle illnesses.

Aboriginal patients also attend the practice, as do many others from different cultural backgrounds. Billing is private (currently $40 for a standard consultation), bulk billing is available to health care card holders Central Clinic participates in an after hours service, run as a co operative by the 3 town practices. This involves being rostered (2 - 3 sessions per month) to work in a new purpose built facility with admin support, located within the hospital grounds.

Central Clinic has full time broadband Internet access available in all consulting rooms.

Contact Details:

Dr Wendy Zerk

Central Clinic
PO BOX 719
Alice Springs NT 0870
76 Todd Street Alice Springs NT 0871

Phone: 08 8952 1088 Fax: 08 8952 5060

Email: [email protected]

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