Ocean Grove
(03) 5256 2500
(03) 8080 1679
[email protected]
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd
27 Guthridge St
Ocean Grove VIC 3226
NOTE: We have moved to Ocean Grove The Parade - Shop 2, Ocean Plaza 71-73 The Parade, Ocean Grove VIC 3226
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please note that we are no longer providing COVID-19 vaccinations at this clinic. If you require a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, you can phone the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or visit the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website to find your nearest COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
Our COVID-19 GP Respiratory Clinic is now closed.
Most people with COVID-19 will experience only mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, chills, sweats, and/or shortness of breath. For these mild symptoms, you should be able to recover safely at home.
From the 1st of March 2023, if you have COVID-19 and your symptoms worsen or if you are eligible for anti-viral treatment*, please contact your GP. If your GP is unavailable, you can phone the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or Nurse on Call 1300 60 60 24. You can also contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (www.vved.org.au) for urgent care.
For severe symptoms, get immediate help and call Triple Zero (000).
*To find out if you are eligible to receive COVID medicines through a GP: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-covid-19-medicine
If you are eligible, it is important to speak to your GP as soon as possible, even if your symptoms are mild. The medicines are most effective if taken within 5 days of symptom onset and can prevent serious illness.
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd – Clinic Details
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd Clinic Team – Doctors / GP’s
Dr Bethan Knapp
Dr Bethan KnappGeneral Practitioner and Sports Doctor
MRCGP PGDipSEM MBBCh
Bethan is a caring female GP with a special interest in Sports Medicine and Preventative Medicine. Bethan takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing and leads an active life in Ocean Grove with her 4 kids. She is part of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving club and loves triathlons, cycling, camping and exploring our beautiful Peninsula. As a Sports Doctor, Bethan has worked in the UK as a Sports Physician with several elite sports teams including Premier League soccer & International Athletics teams. She offers our patients expert sports injury advice and management including health assessments, joint and soft tissue injections, radiology and pathology investigations. As a GP, Bethan is known for her thorough approach to holistic patient care. With her warm and caring personality and love of our local area she relates well to patients of all ages.
Dr Jonathan Corns
Dr Jonathan Corns General Practitioner
MBChB BEng (Hons)
Jonathan is a friendly, caring and thorough GP with a passion for quality family medicine. Jonathan has a particular focus on children’s health, aged care and chronic disease management. His work with chronic medical conditions involves consideration of individual patient needs and circumstances and coordinating a team approach to assessments and reviews. Jonathan has worked with Epichealth for 2 years and lives locally in Ocean Grove. When he is not working, Jonathan is usually out surfing or exploring the beautiful wineries in our local area.
Dr Wayne Lightfoot
Dr Wayne LightfootGeneral practitioner
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Wayne Lightfoot is a warm and caring GP who has recently relocated back to the Bellarine Peninsula. Dr Lightfoot has worked in the City of Greater Geelong as a well respected GP. Wayne enjoys all aspects of general practice, taking holistic approach to care and preventative health. His special clinical interests include chronic disease management, aged care, weight loss and children’s health. Outside of work he enjoys spending good quality time with his family.
Dr Chloe Jackson
Dr Chloe Jackson GP Registrar
MBChB
Chloe completed her medical degree in Scotland before moving to the North of England for her foundation training years. She moved to Melbourne in 2016 and worked at Western Health for nearly 5 years as a junior hospital doctor, gaining experience in multiple specialties including aged care, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, psychiatry and emergency medicine. She recently moved to Ocean Grove to commence her GP training and is looking forward to getting to know this beautiful part of Victoria!
Dr. Zulfa Martin
Dr. Zulfa MartinGP Registrar
MBChB, DCH
Zulfa completed her medical degree in South Africa in 2009. She has spent time in hospitals both in Australia and South Africa, rotating through multiple medical specialties including paediatrics, family medicine, obsetrics & gynaecology and emergency medicine, amongst others. She also spent time in general practice in South Africa, before relocating to Australia. Zulfa enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in children’s health, and hold a Diploma of Child Health.
Dr. Nikita Baidya
Dr. Nikita BaidyaGP Registrar
MBBS
Nikita graduated from medical school with an undergraduate degree in 2011 from Nepal and moved to Australia in 2014 having worked in intensive care and general practice. She has worked in Latrobe Regional Hospital in Traralgon and in Monash Health in South East Melbourne. Her interests lie in identification and excision of skin lesions, women’s health, mental health and indigenous health. Coming from a landlocked country, she has fallen in love with the beautiful beaches and her favourite pastime is watching the sun set across the ocean. Outside of work, Nikita enjoys swimming, cooking and dancing.
Dr. Tom Souchen
General Practitioner
FRACGP, MBBS, DCH, BASc, BSc
Tom is a caring and thorough GP who takes a patient centered approach to medicine. He is interested in all aspects of general practice, and has special interests in children’s health, aged care, chronic disease management, mental health and urgent care. Having recently relocated to Ocean Grove with his young family, he is originally from Canada. He studied medicine at the University of Queensland prior to completing his specialty training across Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula. He has achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and has also completed a Diploma in Child Health. Tom also continues to work one day per week in urgent care in the public healthcare setting. He enjoys spending time with family at the beach, fishing, golfing, skiing, and exploring the regions near his new home in Ocean Grove.
Dr. Robert Harniman
GP Registrar
BMBS
Robert is a first year GP registrar who has previously worked as a physician. Living in the Geelong and Surf Coast region since coming to Australia from Canada, Rob has a deep passion and commitment for the local community. Current interests include chronic disease management, minor trauma management and musculoskeletal medicine. Outside interests include Gridiron, weight training and Lego.
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd Clinic Team – Podiatrists
Kim Nankivell
Kim Nankivell Podiatrist
Being a talented sprinter at a young age, Kim found herself at the podiatrist as she was caught in a constant cycle of lower limb injuries. She had a very favourable outcome at the podiatrist and at this point she realised that she could combine her interests in sport and helping people, as a career. Kim commutes across the border to help service the South Australian sites once a fortnight.
Kim provides a professional and expert diagnosis of foot, leg and postural problems and offer comprehensive treatment plans, including our special interest area of Sports Podiatry.
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd Clinic Team – Practice Nurses
Andrea Neave, Danielle Williams, Erin Butler, Jennifer Shannon , Kylie Illsley, Leanne Tregea
Practice Nurses
Andrea, Danielle, Erin, Jennifer, Kylie & Leanne are passionate about health promotion and lead many preventative health initiatives for at risk patient groups with the support of our GPs. Our nurses particularly love helping patients with the challenge of managing chronic disease as this is an area where the role of the nurse is crucial in achieving positive health outcomes. With their warm and caring approach, our practice nurses connect with patients of all ages and provide support to patients undergoing immunisations and medical procedures.
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd Clinic Team – Practice Coordinator
Allisandro Gallardo
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd Clinic Team – Reception
Penelope Black, Skylah McClaren, Jemma Poole & Marni Illsley
Receptionists
Our friendly reception team love the day to day interaction with patients and being able to help our patients find the doctor, site and appointment time that’s right for them.
Ocean Grove Wallington Rd Clinic Services
Epichealth Medical Clinic Ocean Grove Wallington Rd specialises in all aspects of General Practice. Our GPs provide the following family medical services:
Billing Policy
Epichealth Medical Clinic Ocean Grove is a private mixed billing medical clinic committed to providing the highest quality patient care.
Standard consultation fees
Our standard consultation fees are as follows:
| Private Patients | Private Fee | Medicare Rebate | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard In-clinic Consultation | $78.00 | $39.10 | $38.90 |
| Standard Telehealth Consultation | $64.10 | $39.10 | $25.00 |
| Standard Consultation After Hours | $89.90 | $51.00 | $38.90 |
| Long In-Clinic Consultation | $136.00 | $75.75 | $60.25 |
| Long Telehealth Consultation | $125.75 | $75.75 | $50.00 |
| Long Consultation After Hours | $147.65 | $87.40 | $60.25 |
Epichealth recognises the need to provide access to subsidised medical services for the following patients:
Patients who hold a valid Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans Gold Card; AND
Children who are under 16 years of age.
We are pleased to confirm that there will be no gap on consultations for these patients.
Medical Procedures
Medical procedures are privately billed for all patients. Please inquire about the cost of your procedure at the time of booking.
Nurse Visits
All nurses visits attract a fee per visit to cover the cost of our nurses’ time and incidental medical consumables. This can be discussed with you at
your visit.
Payment
All payments are required in full on the day of the consultation. Please present your Medicare Card and Health Care Card to reception on arrival. We
accept cash, EFTPOS and credit card (Mastercard or Visa). We do not accept American Express, Diners Club cards or personal cheques.
On the Spot Medicare rebates
Our friendly Reception team will assist you to claim your Medicare rebate on the spot using your Medicare Card.