Tharawal Medical Services

187 Riverside Drive, Airds NSW 2560

When you come to Tharawal you have the right to be treated with respect.

Tharawal Medical Service is a teaching and training centre. Due to this, your GP may ask for your consent to allow a medical student to be present at your appointment. If you are not comfortable with a student being present or have any questions about a student being present, please inform your GP.

We are a BULK BILL service. All patients must ensure they have a valid Medicare card upon every visit to the GP.

SPECIALISTS

Please note: Some specialist clinics are done via telehealth. If you have any queries about a telehealth appointment, please call Medical Reception.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SPECIALIST CLINICS:

All specialist clinics at Tharawal Medical Service require Confirmation of Aboriginality and a referral from a Tharawal GP within the last 12 months.

Accredited General Practice

Tharawal AMS Reception area - Making an appointment

Appointments for the Doctors and Specialist clinics are available at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation Medical Clinic. A Doctor can be contacted during working hours. Your phone call will be screened by the receptionist by asking basic questions, this helps prioritise your call. If the Doctor is with a patient your call will be transferred to the Aboriginal Health Worker or Clinical Nurse

Tharawal GPs

Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation and it’s Medical Service maintains strict confidentiality, this extends to patient information, business and other information. Our confidentiality policy can be accessed by asking reception.

HEALS - Hearing, Ear health, Language & Speech Project

HEALS is a project that unites the medical and allied health services at Tharawal in an effort to improve hearing, ear health, language and speech in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Studies show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are more likely to suffer from ear disease and its complications. Ear disease can result in poor hearing, poor speech, behavioural problems at school and home, and can lead to permanent hearing loss.

Cardiology

Cardiology involves the assessment, investigation and treatment of cardiovascular disease and other diseases of the heart. To put it simply, it is about the ‘plumbing’ (blood vessels and heart valves) and ‘electricals’ (rhythm) of the heart.

The Cardiology clinic occurs once a month and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Renal Medicine

Renal medicine involves the treatment of kidney diseases and high blood pressure. The renal clinic at Tharawal has a focus on those at risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) as well as the management of cardiovascular risk in those with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy).

The Renal clinic occurs once a month and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Endocrinology

Endocrinology deals with patients with diabetes and gland problems. Common gland conditions include thyroid, pituitary and adrenal disorders as well as bone mineral conditions like osteoporosis.

The Endocrinology clinic occurs once a month and is available for patients 16 years and over by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Nursing

Flu shots, wound dressings, health assessments, nebulisers, blood pressures and friendly smiles are just a few things you can receive from the Tharawal nursing team.

In addition to clinical nursing duties, we also co-ordinate the comings and goings of all our specialists.

If you have a specialist appointment at Tharawal you can be assured that you will certainly receive a reminder call the day prior, so please ensure your contact details are up to date!

Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic surgery is concerned with assessing and treating conditions affecting your muscles and bones. Dr Chandra Dave focuses on bones and joints and orthopaedic concerns that might require surgery or injections might be needed.

The Orthopaedic Surgery clinic occurs once a month and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Paediatrics

Paediatrics involves the medical assessment and treatment of children, from babies through to teenagers up to 16 years of age.

Immunology

Clinical immunology deals with patients with allergies, immune deficiencies and autoimmune disease. – Allergies include things such as hay-fever, asthma, eczema and food allergies.

  • Immune deficiencies are uncommon, but your GP will refer you to an Immunologist if they have concerns about frequent or recurrent infections.
  • Autoimmune diseases are also uncommon, but can cause rashes and arthritis amongst other things.

The Immunology Clinic occurs once a month and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Neurology

Neurology involves the assessment, investigation and treatment of conditions that affect the nervous system. A Neurologist will diagnose, treat and investigate conditions related to the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

The Neurology clinic occurs once a month and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Respiratory

A Respiratory Physician is a specialist that helps diagnose, treat, manage and prevent conditions affecting the lungs.

The Respiratory clinic at Tharawal assists patients to diagnose and manage respiratory conditions, which may also involve sleep studies and referral for sleep apparatus.

This clinic occurs once a month and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Gastroenterology / Hepatology

Gastroenterology and hepatology is a speciality concerned with the gastrointestinal tract (e.g. oesophagus, stomach, intestines) and liver. The Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist works together with patients to diagnose, prevents, investigate and treat gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

The Gastroenterology/Hepatology clinic occurs bi-monthly and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.

Geriatrics

A Geriatrician is a doctor that specialises in medical care of the elderly and any medical and environmental conditions that affect them, including memory problems.

The Geriatrics clinic occurs bi-monthly and is available by referral from a Tharawal GP.