Welcome to
Illawarra Medical Centre

Illawarra Medical Centre is a family medical practice based in Ballajura, Western Australia, providing a wide range of health care services for patients.

We are a mixed billing practice and offer bulk billing to Pensioner Concession card holders, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) card holders and
children aged under 16 years for weekday appointments.

Walk in appointments are currently available for medical emergencies only.
Telephone consults are available ONLY for those who have tested positive for COVID.

As the home of SmartVax, we use SMS and smartphone technology to actively monitor the vaccine safety of our patients.

OPENING HOURS

our services

We provide a comprehensive immunisation service for all vaccines on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), as well as COVID-19, flu and travel immunisations.

We also use SmartVax to monitor vaccine safety.

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Appointments with an Accredited Practising Dietitian are available every Tuesday at our practice, to discuss a range of dietary related health concerns you may have.

Skin check

We offer a comprehensive range of dermatology services, including skin cancer checks and surgey, mole and general screenings, as well as minor and dermatological surgery.

Skin cancer and skin checks are available every Tuesday morning with Dr Dhruva Ramachandran.

health assessments

Illawarra Medical Centre provides Medicare funded health assessments for those aged 45-49 years old, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people aged over 75 years.

LATEST NEWS

CLOSED WA DAY - 1 JUNE

We will be CLOSED Monday, 1 June for the WA Day public holiday. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, 2 June.
 
For assistance during this time, please contact Night Doctor on 1300 644 483.


For any emergencies, phone 000 and request an ambulance for urgent assistance.

FLU VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE

We now have stocks of government funded influenza vaccines available for all ages, including the FluMist nasal vaccine for 2-11 year olds.
 
The flu vaccine is available FREE to everyone aged 6 months and over throughout May and June.
 
Booking into one of our flu clinics online or phone us on (08) 9208 6400.

BULK BILLED IMPLANON & IUD

Thanks to a recent increase in Medicare rebates, Implanon and IUD (Mirena) procedures are now available as bulk billed items at Illawarra Medical Centre!
 
To find out more or make an appointment, contact us on (08) 9208 6400 or book online.
 

BULK BILLED ECHO TESTING NOW AVAILABLE AT IMC!

IMC is teaming up with Advara HeartCare to offer our patients bulk billed ECHO testing every second Wednesday.
 
An ECHO test is an ultrasound of your heart that is used to check your heart’s overall health and help diagnose any defects and irregularities. 
 
You must meet the eligibility criteria for this service and have a referral from your GP. 
 
To find out more, book an appointment with your GP or contact us on (08) 9208 6400.

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