Welcome to Emerald Medical Centre.

Emerald Medical Centre Quakers Hill

                Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am to 7pm     

 Wednesday 8am to 6pm

 Saturday 8am to 1pm and Sunday 9 to 12pm

                     Ph: 9626 6733      Fax: 9626 9733 

 

We now have a Nurse on Sundays for all immunisations, dressings & small procedures.

 


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The practice was established in March 1998. We became Emerald Medical Centre Quakers Hill in April 2011. Our philosophy of this practice is to provide comprehensive and thoughtful medical care to families in the area. We work hard to keep up to date with the latest medical innovations and to bring you efficient personal service. The practice is committed to quality of improvement and we are accredited with QPA. We are fully computerised and have male and female doctors.

 

 

 

Our Team of Doctors

 

Dr Henry Chau

Hons MBBS (Syd Uni), FRACGP, Dip Child Health, Dip Skin Cancer, Cert work cover

 

I graduated with honour at Sydney University in 1996. I enjoy practicing as a Doctor. My work is very exciting, challenging and rewarding. I have a strong passion for patient care, Paediatrics, skin cancer medicine and office procedures. My other special interests include cardiovascular medicine and diabetic care and travel medicine. I live with my wife, Joanne and two beautiful daughters Alexandra and Elizabeth in Sydney, Australia. My social passion include reading, playing tennis, swimming, spending time with my family especially my two daughters.

 

 

 

Dr Lila Lila

BSc, MBBS, MS (Ortho), FRACGP

 

Dr Lila has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and has worked in several different areas including Nepean Hospital and Glenwood. Dr Lila is experienced in all areas of general medicine and also completed her masters in Orthopaedics and practical Orthopaedics. Dr Lila speaks Hindi and Punjabi in addition to English.


 

 

 

Dr Yasantha Wijeratne

BSc (Med) MBBS, FRACGP

 

Dr Wijeratne studied at University of New South Wales and has interests in health promotion, preventative medicine and psychological treatment. Dr Wijeratne is Sri Lankan background and speaks Sinhalese as a second Language.


 

 

 

Dr Norman Phan

MBBS, FRACGP, Diploma of Underwater Medicine, Diploma Remote Rural Medicine, Early Management of Severe Trauma /Advance Trauma Life Support (EMST/ATLS), Aviation Medicine, Aeromedical Evacuation. Fixed Wing and Rotatory Wing. Dr Phan is in the process of completing a Masters in Tropical Medicine.

 

 

 

 

Dr Roshni Gereis

MBBS (Uni of NSW), FRACGP

 

Dr Gereis Graduated from the University of NSW in 1980 and worked in the hospital system in Sydney.

She trained in General Practice, and thereafter worked in Randwick and the Inner West. Dr Gereis joined the current practice in 1992 when it was located in Railway Parade, her areas of interest are Asthma, PCOS, Paediatrics and Travel Medicine.


 

 

 

Dr Chitra Sivaramamoorthy

MBBS, FRACGP, DCH

 

Dr Chitra Sivaramamoorthy worked in RPAH for more than 3 years in various medical rotations before moving into General Practice in 2009. Dr Sivaramamoorthy has been a General Practitioner in Dubbo and Sydney, and obtained her post graduate Fellowship of the College of General Practice in 2011. Her professional interests include chronic health - in particular Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and cancers; Paediatrics and Women's health. Dr Sivaramamoorthy strives to support the ongoing care of her patients in the surgery, and speaks Tamil in addition to English.  

 

 

 

 
   

Dr Shireen Macabulos

MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Shireen Macabulos is a General Practitioner with a special interest in Skin Cancer.

 

Dr Mohammad Asar

MBBS, FRACGP

 

Dr Roshan Awmee

MBBS (Monash University), Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health, FRACGP

 

Dr Roshan Awmee is an Australian trained General Practitioner with diverse clinical experience in rural and metropolitan New South Wales since 2012. His interests are child health, mental health, travel medicine, and chronic disease management. He has a deep commitment in providing high level of care to patients from varied cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Apart from English, he can also speak Hindi and French very fluently.

Last but not the least, he is also an accredited NSW Injury Management Consultant and has successfully completed the Professional Certificate of Skin cancer Medicine.

Please note: Dr Awmee does NOT prescribe opioids or any drugs of dependence.

 

Allied Health

 

Dr Abey Bandaranayaka

Consultant Psychologist, MAPS, B.A. (Hons), M.A, Ph.D.

 

With nearly 20 years of experience in assessments, treatment and development of intervention for children, adolescents and adults with various types of complex behaviour disorders and mental health problems. My special area of interest is related to clients with dual diagnosis (intellectual disabilities and mental health) works directly or provides clinical supervision to psychologists working with the individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asperser’s Syndrome), behaviour problems (including aggression, sexually inappropriate, suicidal behaviours), chronic mental health problems including (anxiety disorders, depression, bi-polar, psychoses,), personality disorders, dual diagnosis, problems related to carers (stress, grief, depression, relationship, burn-out). In addition to this my services included individual counselling, relationship building therapy, parental skills training and management of childhood ADHD. Abey is also competent with Sinhalese language other than English.

 

 


 

 

Ahmad Muslemani

Podiatrist

Ahmad accepts private and EPC referrals.

 

 

 

 

Onsite Services

 

Australian Clinical Labs - 1300 134 111

OPEN 7 DAYS 

 

Farnham Road Pharmacy - Ph: 9837 5235

OPEN 7 DAYS

 

Apex Dental Centre - Ph: 9626 5553 or visit www.apexdentalcentre.com.au

OPEN 6 DAYS - CLOSED SUNDAYS

 

Action Plus Physio - Ph: 9837 4440 or visit www.quakershillphysio.com.au

 

Quakers Hill Xray and Ultrasound - Ph: 9837 5100

OPEN 6 DAYS - CLOSED SUNDAYS

 

 

Support Staff

 

 

Administration

 

 Michelle 

 

Reception 

 
Heena  

Indu

Joanne

 

Tania

 
Nursing Staff  
 Arpita- Registered Nurse  
Imelda - Registered Nurse  
Abigail - Registered Nurse  
   

 

 

Service List

 

Skin Cancer Clinic

  • Skin Cancer Check
  • Skin Lesion Surgery And Cryotherapy

 

Procedures

  • Minor Surgical Procedures
  • ECG Heart Assessment
  • Spirometry
  • Allergy Testing (Pathology) 

 

Others

  • Travel Medicine
  • Iron Infusions
  • Work Cover
  • Counselling And Mental Health
  • Men’s Health
  • Pre-Employment Assessments
  • Insurance Medical Assessments
  • Driver’s Medical Assessments
  • Medico-Legal Reports
  • On-Site Pathology

Women’s Health

  • Antenatal And Postnatal Care
  • Pap Smear
  • Breast Check
  • Family Planning And Contraception
  • Implanon Insertion And Removal

 

Children’s Health

  • Childhood Immunisations
  • Newborn Assessment
  • Children’s Health Check
  • Developmental Assessment
  • Adolescent Health

 

Preventive Health

  • Blood Tests/Collection
  • Blood Pressure Check
  • Vaccination, Eg Influenza, Travel
  • Weight Management

 

 

Fees & Charges

 

All consultations performed in our medical practice by the doctors are bulk billed. 
For those without a valid Medicare Card, a private payment is required: (We accept cash and EFT) 

Monday to Friday

 Consult <  20 mins $80

Consult < 40 mins $120  

Telehealth < 10 mins $55

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

Consult < 20 mins $90

Consult < 40 mins $130

 

Other Fees Include (This will be discussed with you by your Dr prior to Service being provided)

  • Travel Vaccinations
  • Pre-Employment Medical Assessments
  • Workcover (If Insurance or Employer will not cover cost)
  • Some specific Pathology Tests

 

 

 

 

 

Other Policies

 

Referrals

  • Please see our doctors if you require a referral to see a specialist, psychologist, or other health care provider etc. As it can take time to fully understand your problem and also to write a detailed referral for you, please be considerate in allowing an adequate time for the doctor to see you before your planned specialist appointments.

After Hours Services

  • We open longer hours, six days a week to accommodate those in need. However, we also do have an after-hours service, ran by Our Medical Centre: Ph: 0493 232 366
  • In the event of emergency, please ring 000 for an ambulance.

Compliments And Complaints (FEEDBACK)

  • If at anytime you have concerns or comments to make, we would love to hear your feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Bown 02 9626 6733 or email emcqhill@gmail.com. 
  • If you feel that you would like to take your concern higher, it is your right to speak to the Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner (HCSCC)

      Telephone (02) 9219 7444                                                 Toll Free in NSW 1800 043 159                                         TTY for the hearing impaired (02) 9219 7555 
    or contact the National Relay Service on 133 677

Communication:
We do not put patient telephone calls through to Doctors unless an urgent matter that the nurse has triaged and deems necessary to be immediately put through to the Doctor. Your message will be taken and passed on to the Doctor. Doctors will return phone calls in between consultations where possible. Urgent messages however, will be relayed immediately. We do not communicate with patients electronically.

 

Privacy Policy

  • Your medical record is a confidential document and your privacy is important to us. It is the policy of this practice to maintain security of personal health information at all times, and ensure this information is only available to authorised members of staff.

Pathology Policy

  • Pathology and test results will not be given out over the phone. This is because of patient confidentiality and also the need to often explain the results in person. You will kindly need to arrange an appointment with your doctor to discuss your results.
  • Some pathology tests can take longer to perform than others. Please consult your doctor as to when to return for review for results
  • We do recall patients with significant abnormal results, so please ensure your contact details are up to date.

Reminder System

  • Our practice is committed to preventative care. We will issue you with a reminder notice from time to time, offering you health services appropriate to your needs. This may come in the form of phone calls, SMS Text Message or a formal letter

 

Home Visits:
Home visits are provided, where it is deemed necessary and the patient is unable to attend the Practice, at the discretion of the patient's regular Doctor. Generally this is within a 5km radius.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appointments & Opening Hours

 

Appointments

 

  • Appointments are available for Consultation at scheduled times
  • Appointments are made for All procedures, unless an emergency.
  • Doctor appointments are preferred. We also accept walk-in patients but you will be fitted at our earliest available time.

 

Patients welcome from all areas including:

  • Quakers Hill 2763
  • The Ponds 2768
  • Blacktown 2148
  • Glenwood 2768
  • Acacia Gardens 2763
  • Parklea 2768
  • Schofields 2762
  • Kellyville Ridge 2155
  • Kellyville 2155

Patients from interstate and overseas welcome, any patient with a current Medicare card will be bulk billed and patients with out Medicare are welcome to see a doctor and will be charged a private patient fee. 

Opening Hours

 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8am to 7pm

Wednesday

8am to 6pm

Saturday

8am to 1pm

Sunday

9am to 12pm

 

 

 

For A Doctor After Hours - 

0493232366

To be eligible for a after hours service, the patient must call within the hours noted.

 

This after hours service is available Weekdays outside 8am - 7pm

Saturday & Sunday outside 8am - 4pm 

This service also operates on Public Holidays

 

 

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