TOORAK MEDICAL CENTRE is dedicated to providing high quality, timely general practice services, for patients of the inner eastern Melbourne area of Toorak and surrounds.
At the Toorak Medical Centre, our GPs are vocationally registered, with the exception of Dr John Upjohn, whom became a General Practitioner over ten years ago, after an illustrious career as a surgeon. Vocational Registration is equivalent to a specialist qualification in General Practice. Over a three year cycle, each GP undertakes a program of continuing professional development.
The Toorak Medical Centre again achieved the prestigious Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited accreditation award in 2011. AGPAL is a independent Medical Quality Assurance organisation which assessed the Toorak Medical Centre against standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. These standards are designed to protect you, the patient, and include:
- Practice Services
- Rights and Needs of Patients
- Quality Assurance and Education
- Practice Administration
- Physical Factors
These are only a small example of the extensive criteria a practice must meet to achieve accreditation. The RACGP involves a wide range of people, including consumers, when it sets the standards.
The doctors of the Toorak Medical Centre are pleasant and their experience and knowledge are exemplary. They show a commitment to their patients by their timely attention to the immediate issues and their meticulous dedication to patient-care over the longer term.
The consultation with your doctor is an important
event, and it is is helpful to be prepared in advance, when
possible. If your condition is urgent, please state that first, and you
will be given highest priority. Less urgent matters will need
negotiation and allocation of the most timely appointment possible.
Follow this link for a more detailed discussion of our appointment
system.
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Dr Richard Smith - MBBS FRACGP DRANZCOG
FACRRM :
Richard is interested in all aspects of primary care, and has skills in
comprehensive patient management, mental health, aged care, women's
health, men's health and children's health. Richard does home visits
and regularly visits selected nursing homes and aged care facilities.
Richard also conducts comprehensive psychological testing using Global Mind Screen.
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Richard is available:
Tuesdays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesdays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday - home visits from 9:00am until 2:00pm and consulting from 2:30pm to 7:00pm
Friday - from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday a.m.- from 9:00am to 12:00noon - several per month
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Dr Christopher Mulroney - BSc(Hons) MBBS :
Chris has a very broad range of experience in General Practice, with
general medical, minor surgical and psychological skills. Chris has a
particular interest in Attention Deficit Disorder in adults and
conducts comprehensive psychological testing using the Global Mind Screen.
Chris is available for consultation:
Monday - from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesdays - from 9:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesdays - from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursdays - from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fridays - from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday a.m.- from 9:00am to 12:00noon - several per month
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Dr Juliet Froomes - MBBS FRACGP DRANZCOG
:
Juliet enjoys all areas of General Practice. She has particular skills
in sexual and reproductive health, women's health, paediatrics and
general medicine. She holds the Diploma of Obstetrics and is accredited
for shared obstetrics care at the Royal Women's Hospital.
Juliet is available for consultation:
Tuesdays - from 9:30am to 2:00pm
Thursdays - from 8:30am to 1:00pm
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Dr Sophie MacNeil - MBBS(Hons) FRACGP
DRANZCOG :
Sophie is also popular with our female patients, and has skills in
women's health, paediatrics and general medicine.
Sophie is available for consultation:
Monday - from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Thursdays - from 9:00am to 2:00pm
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Dr Piotr Kalan - MBBS FRACGP :
Piotr has a very broad range of experience in General Practice, with
general medical skills, psychological skills and aged-care skills.
Piotr speaks Polish fluently. He also does home visits and performs
Canadian Visa examinations. For further information, please contact the
Canadian
Embassy in Australia in the first instance, or to make make a booking or
subsequent enquiry directly to the Toorak Medical Centre by email
or telephone on 9826 8437.
Piotr is available for consultation:
Mondays - from 8:15am to 12:30pm
Fridays - from 8:15am to 12:30am and 1:30pm to 4:00pm
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Dr Andrew Crompton - MBBS DRCOG
DARCP&S Grad Dip AppSc (Nutr & Env med) :
Andrew is experienced in minor surgical procedures and nutritional
medicine as well as practising a broad range of general medicine
and also does home visits
Andrew is available for consultation:
Mondays - from 2:30pm to 7:00pm
Wednesdays - from 8:30am to 11:30am alternating weekly with 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Thursdays - from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Saturday a.m. - from 9:00am to 12:00noon - several per month
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Dr Karen Wayne - MBBS Dip Geriatric
Medicine Dip Integrative Medicine :
Karen is interested in all aspects of general medicine and likes a
'total person' approach to patient care.
Karen is available for consultation:
Mondays - from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays - from 1:30pm to 5:00pm
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Dr Catherine Dunn - MBBS(Hons) FRACGP :
Cathy has a particular interest in family medicine, women's health, paediatrics and general medicine.
Cathy is currently on Family Leave.
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Dr Danusia Pietrzak - MBBS :
Danusia is interested in all aspects of family medicine. Danusia speaks Polish fluently.
Danusia is available for consultation:
Tuesdays - from 3:00pm to 6:30pm
Fridays - from 2:30pm to 5:30pm
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Dr John Upjohn - MBBS :
John has been in General Practice for several decades after he completed an illustrious career as a surgeon.
John has a broad experience in all aspects of general medicine and gerontology and he visits residential aged care facilities.
Because John changed his career, a slightly lower rebate is payable by Medicare.
John is available for consultation:
Tuesdays - from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
and Home Visits:
Tuesdays - from 9:00am to 1:00pm
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Dr Daniel Schnall:
Daniel has broad skills including physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and aromatherapy. Daniel has been in active practice in Malvern, Armadale, Ashburton and Hawthorn for decades, but now focuses all his his work within the multi-disciplinary unit at 100 Mathoura Road, Toorak.
Danny is available for consultation:
Wednesdays - from 8:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday - from 8:30am to 5:30pm
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Dr Aaron Allen:
Aaron provides general and focussed psychological strategies to assist you in your personal psychological development. Common disorders such as depression, anxiety, nervous habits, phobias and interpersonal problems are all treatable using skills from Aaron's comprehensive repertoire. Aaron works closely with your GP to optimise your treatment outcome.
Aaron's services attract both health-fund and Medicare rebates
Aaron commences practice on 16 June
DAYS to be advised - ring 9826 8437 for up-to-date information
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Sr Jane Smith - Division 1 Registered Nurse:
Jane provides immunisations, injections, wound care, patient education, case management and assistance with surgical procedures.
Jane also visits homes for annual health assessments on Wednesday mornings.
Jane is available:
Tuesdays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Wednesdays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Thursdays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm
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Mr Ossie Pilati - Division 1 registered nurse and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:
Ossie has skills in general nursing and has specialised in the clinical
management of mental health disorders.
Ossie provides an important and valuable range of clinical skills which
includes interviewing, diagnosis, case management and treatment.
He works with our doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and other
allied health care providers of mental health services.
A doctor's referral is not neccesary to see Ossie, and his fee attracts a Medicare rebate.
Ossie will be conducting Self-Awareness and Personal Development classes commencing this June, at 100 Mathoura Road.
Please contact 98268437 for the latest information.
Ossie is available:
Monday - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesdays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesdays - from 9:00 to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Thursdays - from 9:00 to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Fridays - from 9:00 to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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Nathan Givoni - Lifestyle Breakthrough:
Nathan has broken through into new ground with his phenomenal Lifestyle Breakthrough program. By using motivational coaching and personality analysis, Nathan guides you through a program of fitness, self-awareness and weight optimisation. Nathan works closely with the Exercise Physiologist and your GP to complement your existing health management and achieve better outcomes.
Lifestyle Breakthrough services attract both health-fund and Medicare rebates.
To access this program, ring 9826 8437 and make an appointment with your GP to arrange the referral process
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After normal business hours, we have arrangement with the Melbourne Medical Deputising Service, who provide General Practitioners for home visits throughout Melbourne 365 days per year. To make contact, telephone our dedicated number, 8416 9617. The MMDS service has been operational for several decades and is a fully accredited after-hours GP service. If needed, the MMDS doctor will contact one of the Toorak Medical Centre doctors for a clinical discussion. All clinical details relating to your management are fully documented in your clinical record at the Toorak Medical Centre. We have an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for this valuable and essential service to ensure that it continues to meets our exacting service standards.
If an ambulance is needed in an emergency, ring 000.
Telephone Numbers
Ph: + 61 3 9826 8437 In-hours
Ph: +61 3 8416 9617 After hours services provided by Melbourne
Medical Deputising Service
Usual Opening Hours
8am - 7pm Monday to Friday
9am - 12noon Saturday
Closed public holidays
Please Confirm Your Appointment
We recommend that you ring to confirm your time,
particularly if you have a busy schedule. This allows our receptionists
to minimise your waiting time.
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Dr. Richard M. Smith
MBBS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM
Richard Smith is the Medical Director or the Toorak Medical Centre and an active General Practitioner. He graduated from the University of Melbourne on 1977 and subsequenlty obtained the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practioners, the Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and the Diploma of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He has been active in the GP division in the areas of information technology and workforce. From 1982 to 2002, he set up a very successful 12 doctor practice in Beechworth and Chiltern, in North-East Victoria. He held VMO appointments and was involved in undergraduate and post-graduate teaching for the University of Melbourne, Monash university and the University of NSW. His other interests include information technology, e-commerce and on-line professional development with MedEServ.
He has a specific interest in rural locum and medical personnel issues with involvement at divisional and state level with recruitment, assessment, deployment and support for more than a decade.
His extensive experience, credibility and knowledge of the medical profession, coupled to a comprehensive understanding of rural and metropolitan general practice provides a strong foundation in his area of administrative responsibility, namely for quality assurance in clinical care and business administration.
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