GP Consultations in Port Macquarie
General Practice
At Westside Medical Centre in Port Macquarie, your health and wellbeing are our highest priorities. Our experienced General Practitioners (GPs) provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to your individual needs. Whether it’s a routine check‑up, managing a chronic condition, or addressing an urgent health concern, we’re here to support you at every stage of life.
We believe in a holistic approach — considering your medical history, lifestyle, and future goals to help you achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Service Information
Our GPs offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of individuals and families in the Port Macquarie community, including:
- Preventative Health: routine check‑ups, vaccinations (children, adults, and travel), healthy kids’ checks, cervical screening tests, health assessments, and mental health consultations.
- Women’s Health: family planning, antenatal care, Mirena IUD insertion, iron injections/infusions.
- Men’s Health: preventative health checks, chronic disease management, cardiovascular screening, and lifestyle support.
- Chronic Disease Management: ongoing care for conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease, with tailored management plans.
- Diagnostic Services: ECGs, venous Doppler studies, spirometry, and other investigations as needed.
- Medical Assessments: licence, insurance, and workplace medicals.
Your GP consultation is a partnership. We work with you to identify your health needs, provide clear guidance, and, where necessary, coordinate care with specialists and allied health providers to ensure you receive the best possible support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your GP Questions Answered
What services are included in a standard GP consultation at Westside Medical Centre?
A standard GP consultation at Westside Medical Centre is 15 minutes long. In this time, your doctor can manage one main issue or two to three simple concerns.
If you have a more complex problem or several issues to discuss, we recommend booking a longer 30-minute appointment to ensure your GP has enough time to provide thorough care.
Can the doctors at Westside Medical Centre manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or asthma?
Yes. All GPs at Westside Medical Centre are highly experienced in managing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, asthma and many other long-term illnesses. Chronic disease management is a core part of general practice, and our clinic has a well-established program to ensure patients receive regular reviews and ongoing support.
How often should I have a general health check-up at Westside Medical Centre?
It varies from person to person, but as a general guide, most adults benefit from a yearly health check-up. Your GP may recommend more frequent reviews depending on your age, medical history or any ongoing health concerns.
Do you offer chronic disease care plans at Westside Medical Centre?
Yes. Westside Medical Centre provides GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (CCMPs) for patients with ongoing medical conditions. These plans include regular reviews with your usual GP to support proactive, long-term care.
A CCMP also provides access to Medicare rebates for up to five allied health visits per year.
Can I get a Mental Health Care Plan at Westside Medical Centre?
Yes. All GPs at Westside Medical Centre can prepare a GP Mental Health Care Plan to support patients with conditions such as anxiety or depression.
A Mental Health Care Plan provides access to Medicare rebates for up to x10 psychologist sessions each year.
Can your doctors provide referrals to specialist doctors?
Yes. All GPs at Westside Medical Centre can provide specialist referrals when needed. New specialist issues usually require an appointment so your GP can assess your symptoms and arrange any necessary investigations.
For ongoing conditions, repeat referrals can also be requested through HotDoc Routine Requests, although these do not attract a Medicare rebate.
Are childhood immunisations and flu vaccines available at Westside Medical Centre?
Yes. Westside Medical Centre provides all routine childhood immunisations included in the Australian Immunisation Schedule, as well as additional vaccines such as Meningococcal B (Bexsero).
Government-funded flu vaccines are usually available from late April each year, with private flu vaccines arriving earlier, typically in March.
We stock most vaccines on site, and for vaccines that incur a private fee, our pricing is kept as competitive as possible. Please refer to our fees page for details.
Does Westside Medical Centre provide COVID-19 vaccinations?
Yes. Westside Medical Centre keeps COVID-19 vaccines for adults in stock. We currently offer Comirnaty (Pfizer) for eligible adult patients.
We no longer routinely stock paediatric COVID-19 vaccines, as they are not regularly required and are not recommended for all children as of 2025. If your child needs a COVID-19 vaccination, please discuss this with your GP and we can order the vaccine in if required.
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At Westside Medical in Port Macquarie, we’re committed to providing accessible, high-quality health care for every member of our community—delivered with compassion, integrity, and respect.
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Westside Medical proudly serves patients from Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie, Wauchope and surrounding areas.
We’re an AGPAL-accredited general practice offering quality healthcare for all ages.
Opening Hours
Open: 8am – 5:30pm Mon – Fri
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
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Book an appointment today for your GP consultation in Port Macquarie.