Dr. Ashraf Zakhary
GP - M.B.B.,Ch, FRACGP

 

Dr Zakhary is interested in all aspects of general practice. His special interests are: Weight Management, Chronic Disease Management, Dermatology, Children’s Health, Men’s Health and Minor Surgical Procedures.

 

Dr Zakhary graduated in 1992 at Cairo University in Egypt, he worked as a GP in hospitals and medical clinics in rural areas and cities in Egypt until 2000.  He relocated to Australia where he completed his RACGP fellowship in general practice.

 

He worked in the rural area of Victoria, and held his VMO right for local hospital as well.  Dr Zakhary also worked as a Police Medical officer for few years.

 

Dr Zakhary became an accredited general practice trainer in 2013 where he continues to train medical students and GP registrars.

Fees

REMINDER:

The consultation times are specific related times, so please book appropriate longer consultations if required, to be fair to other patients.

Patients who are late to their consultations will likely not be seen if the doctor is running behind.

PROCEDURES:

All procedures for all patients will attract an out-of-pocket fee, doctor will explain any additional fees to you and obtain your consent prior to receiving treatment.

NON-ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Please note that a Non-Attendance Fee is payable if a patient does not attend their appointment or cancel prior to 2 hours of their appointment time. Patients WILL be charged an out-of-pocket fee of

$30 Monday to Saturday and $40 on Sundays.

This policy is in place to stop any persistent misuse of the service.

TAC & WORKCOVER:

Patients will be billed as per TAC / WorkCover Fee Schedules. Total amount payable must be paid on same day of consultation. Patients can use their invoice to claim the funds from their relevant authority.

The practitioner doesn’t accept patients with an existing Workcover/TAC claims.

MEDICALS:

Medical Assessments and all other reports will be billed directly to the patient and payable on the day of consultation.

TRANSFER OF MEDICAL FILES:

Transfer of medical file to another medical practice is $30.

If you are unsure whether fees apply to your appointment, please contact our reception team before your visit. We are happy to discuss any costs with you in advance.

 

Monday to Friday

Service Medicare card holder Non-Medicare card holders
Consultations
Standard or phone consult Bulk billed $80
Long consult Bulk billed $125
Prolonged consult Bulk billed $160
Extra prolonged consult Bulk billed $235
Procedures & other services
Iron infusions (for all patients) $250 (private) $250 (private)
Ear syringing (for all patients) $30.00 $30.00
Flu vaccination Bulk billed (eligible patients) $25 (private)
COVID vaccination Bulk billed –
Treatment room fee (for all patients) $30.00 $30.00
Care plans & administration
Chronic disease & mental health care plans Bulk billed –
DNA / non-attendance fee — Mon to Sat $30.00 $30.00
DNA / non-attendance fee — Sunday $40.00 $40.00
Transfer of medical records $30.00 $30.00

External medical certificates, forms & reports will incur a fee at the doctor’s discretion.

Saturday until 1pm

Face to face consultations only — no telephone consultations, wound care, care plans, ear syringing, immunisations, iron infusions or medical forms / reports.

Service Medicare card holder Non-Medicare card holders
Standard consult Bulk billed $90
Long consult Bulk billed $135
Prolonged consult Bulk billed $170
Extra prolonged consult Bulk billed $245
Non-attendance fees
DNA / non-attendance — general practice $30.00 $30.00
DNA / non-attendance — full skin check $40.00 $40.00

Saturday after 1pm & all day Sunday

Face to face consultations only — no telephone consultations, wound care, care plans, ear syringing, immunisations, iron infusions or medical forms / reports.

Service Medicare card holder Non-Medicare card holders
Standard consult Bulk billed $105
Long consult Bulk billed $145
Prolonged consult Bulk billed $185
Extra prolonged consult Bulk billed $260
Non-attendance fees
DNA / non-attendance — general practice $30.00 $30.00
DNA / non-attendance — full skin check $40.00 $40.00