General practice
Care for men, women and children — chronic disease management, immunisations, health assessments and preventive care.
Open six days a week
Your family GP,
right here in Dee Why
Six experienced GPs and on-site allied health. Bulk billing available, telehealth appointments, and pathology collection in the same building.
- Shop A, 1–5 Dee Why Parade
Entry via TerryWhite Chemmart on Pittwater Road - Mixed billing
Bulk billing for under 16s, DVA & pension card holders
Now available
Flu vaccinations
Free under the National Immunisation Program if you are eligible, or $25 privately. Select “Flu vaccine” when booking.
On-site pathology
Blood tests collected here — no second trip.
Telehealth available
Phone consultations with your own GP.
Allied health on site
Physio, podiatry, psychology and audiology.
What we do
Comprehensive general practice for every stage of life, with specialists in the same building.
Skin checks & minor surgery
Thorough skin checks plus biopsies, cryotherapy and mole removal.
Iron infusion
In-clinic infusions on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Please phone to book.
Travel medicine
Travel advice and vaccinations, including Yellow Fever.
Women’s & men’s health
Reproductive and sexual health, cancer screening and preventative care.
Mental health
Confidential support, mental health care plans and referrals.
Aged care & seniors
Personalised care focused on independence and quality of life.
WorkCover & occupational health
Pre-employment medicals, return-to-work assessments and injury treatment.
Allied health
- PathologyOn-site collection
- AudiologyHearing assessments
- PhysiotherapyInjury and pain
- PodiatryFoot and lower limb
- PsychologyCounselling and therapy
- DieteticsClinical nutrition
Your practitioners
Experienced GPs who know their patients — most have practised on the Northern Beaches for two decades or more.
Dr Kevin Ng
MBBS, BSc(Med), FRACGP
Over 24 years in family care and an accredited RACGP supervisor. Special interest in preventative health.
Dr Robyn Maiolo
MB.BS(Syd), Grad Dip Family Medicine
25 years in general practice across the Northern Beaches and Mid North Coast.
Dr Trudi Ambler
MB.BS Hons, FRACGP
Over 20 years in general practice on the Northern Beaches.
Dr Richard Evans
MBBS(UNDA), BSc(Hons1), DipEd(UNSW), FRACGP
Preventative health care, paediatrics, men’s health and geriatric medicine.
Dr Emma O’Donoghue
MD, BSc(Med) Hons
GP Registrar with hospital training at Royal North Shore.
Dr Suzannah Bownes
MD, AMC, FRACGP
Chronic disease management and preventative health.
Common questions
Straight answers to what patients ask reception most often. For practice policies, see patient information.
Is Dee Why Medical Centre bulk billing?
Dee Why Medical Centre is a mixed billing practice, which means most consultations are privately billed but bulk billing is available in some cases.
Bulk billing may be available with some doctors for children under 16, Disability Pension holders, and DVA Gold or White card holders. All consultations on Saturdays are privately billed.
How do I book an appointment at Dee Why Medical Centre?
You can book an appointment at Dee Why Medical Centre online through HotDoc, or by phoning 02 9981 3111 during opening hours.
The website cannot take a booking directly. New patients are welcome, and it helps to complete the new patient registration before your first visit.
What are Dee Why Medical Centre’s opening hours?
Dee Why Medical Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. It is closed on Sunday.
For urgent medical problems outside these hours, call the after-hours service on 0420 960 880, or healthdirect on 1800 022 222. In an emergency, call 000.
Where is Dee Why Medical Centre?
Dee Why Medical Centre is at Shop A, 1–5 Dee Why Parade, Dee Why NSW 2099, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
The entrance is through TerryWhite Chemmart on Pittwater Road. Parking is available at the Dee Why Council Car Park or on Dee Why Parade.
How much does a consultation at Dee Why Medical Centre cost?
A standard consultation at Dee Why Medical Centre is $90, with a Medicare rebate of $42.45, so the out-of-pocket cost is $47.55.
A short consultation is $55, a long or complex consultation is $150, and a Saturday standard consultation is $100. Dr Trudi Ambler’s fees differ — please contact reception.
Does Dee Why Medical Centre offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dee Why Medical Centre offers telehealth consultations by phone as well as face-to-face appointments.
A Medicare rebate for telehealth requires that you have had at least one face-to-face consultation with the practice in the previous 12 months.
Can I get a flu vaccine at Dee Why Medical Centre?
Yes. Dee Why Medical Centre provides free influenza vaccines to patients eligible under the National Immunisation Program, and private flu vaccines for $25 to everyone else.
Free vaccines cover children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over, people with certain chronic diseases, pregnant women, and people aged 65 and over.
Does Dee Why Medical Centre have on-site pathology?
Yes, Dee Why Medical Centre has an on-site pathology collection room, so blood tests can be taken in the same building straight after your consultation.
Most results come back within 3 to 4 days. A follow-up consultation is required to discuss results — they cannot be released by phone or email without the doctor’s approval.
Is Dee Why Medical Centre taking new patients?
Yes, Dee Why Medical Centre welcomes new patients.
New patients booked with Dr Kevin Ng, Dr Robyn Maiolo or Dr Trudi Ambler are privately billed, including on Saturdays. Registering online before your first visit saves time at reception.
How many doctors work at Dee Why Medical Centre?
Dee Why Medical Centre has six GPs: Dr Kevin Ng, Dr Robyn Maiolo, Dr Trudi Ambler, Dr Richard Evans, Dr Emma O’Donoghue and Dr Suzannah Bownes.
Allied health practitioners also consult from the practice, including psychologist Desiree Thompson and the physiotherapy team.
Dee Why Medical Centre at a glance
- Practice
- Dee Why Medical Centre — general practice (GP clinic)
- Address
- Shop A, 1–5 Dee Why Parade, Dee Why NSW 2099
- Entrance
- Entry via TerryWhite Chemmart on Pittwater Road
- Phone
- 02 9981 3111
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday 8:00am – 6:30pm · Saturday 8:00am – 1:00pm · Closed Sunday
- Billing
- Mixed billing. Bulk billing may be available for children under 16, Disability Pension holders and DVA card holders.
- Accreditation
- Accredited general practice, assessed against the RACGP Standards by AGPAL
- After hours
- Emergencies call 000 · After hours 0420 960 880 · healthdirect 1800 022 222
New patients are welcome
Register online before your first visit, or call reception and we’ll take care of it.