The Only Geelong Medical Centre Proudly Serving Patients Since 1937
Newtown Medical Centre has been providing comprehensive healthcare to the Geelong community for over 75 years. We are a fully equipped General Practice, offering a range of specialised medical and allied health services. Our team are committed to providing professional, high quality medical care and health advice, and our practice is fully accredited by AGPAL, ensuring our healthcare team meets the required standards for general practice. We have recently expanded our medical clinic with new state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained doctors, making Newtown Medical Centre the premier healthcare clinic in Geelong.
 
Newtown Medical Centre has six consulting rooms and a fully functional gymnasium for supervised, on-site exercise sessions as part of our exercise programs. We also have a treatment room for minor surgical procedures, emergency care, childhood and travel immunisations, dressings and ultrasound guided interventions

Your Local Geelong Doctors

Newtown Medical Centre has been serving the Geelong community for over 80 years now. The practice first opened its doors in 1937 and was originally located near the top of the Pakington St hill. The early GPs Dr Reid and Dr Williams moved the practice to its current site at 311 Pakington St in 1970.

​For 30 years Dr Ed White and Dr Hugh Seward ran the practice and oversaw renovations of the existing building. Dr Seward continues to run Newtown Medical Centre, which has recently expanded further to accommodate a variety of healthcare services. The practice is accredited by AGPAL, meeting every required standard.
Newtown Medical Centre is open six days a week, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and 9am to 11am on Saturdays. Making an appointment with any of our doctors can be done by phoning our practice on (03) 5221 5044. Our medical practice runs by appointment but for urgent medical issues we can usually schedule an appointment on the same day, or arrange for you to speak to the doctor. We are now accepting new patients to our medical centre.    

We understand that some consultations may require more time than others and our Geelong GP’s want to ensure you have the time necessary to discuss your medical needs in full. If you’re wanting something other than a normal consultation and believe you might need extra time with the doctor, please mention this to our Reception Team when you make the appointment and we will be happy to accommodate your request.​​

Newtown Medical Centre is a Private Billing Practice. Patients are required to settle accounts on the day of consultation. Payment is preferred by credit card, cash, Eftpos or cheque. If you have registered a bank account with Medicare we can process your claim online. Additional costs may arise from pathology, imaging, nursing procedures and other services provided. 

General Information About Our Medical Clinic

Doctor Availability
Doctors can be contacted by phoning the practice during open hours. A message can be left with reception if they are consulting at the time of your call. If it is an urgent matter you will be put through to a doctor or a practice nurse.
24/7 and After Hours Care
We offer 24 hour patient care through the Home Doctor Service. After hours, you can call our practice and a message will direct you to this service and provide you with the information you need to find the right medical care. 
Translation Services
​Our practice encourages patients with English language difficulties to utilise Translating & Interpreting Service National by phoning 131 450. Patients with hearing difficulties are encouraged to utilise the National Auslan Booking & Payment service by phoning 1800 246 945. We are happy to organise these services for you.
AGPAL Accredited
We are proudly accredited by the Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) and meet every required standard set.
My Health Record
Newtown Medical Centre is connected to the My Health Record system. You can choose what information goes into your health record and also who is allowed access to it. The My Health Record system is used by doctors, hospitals and other healthcare organisations to securely store and share medical information between healthcare providers
Feedback
​We encourage your feedback to improve our service. Feel free to speak to any staff member regarding any complaints or problems you may be experiencing. Written feedback is also welcomed through our suggestion box in the waiting room. Several options are available if you wish to take the matter further, including the Medical Complaints Commission 1800 136 066, the AMA, or AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).