Emergency: call 000 · After hours: Balaklava Hospital 08 8862 1400

The Wakefield Plains Medical Clinic building from War Memorial Drive, Balaklava, with gum trees around it

Services

How we can help

Alongside everyday GP appointments, we offer a range of tests, procedures and ongoing care, so many things can be sorted close to home. We also work with Balaklava Hospital to provide care around the clock.

Good to know

Good to know

Bulk billing

Bulk billing is available for most appointments, including for pensioners, Veterans' Affairs card holders and Health Care Card holders. Bring your card to every appointment.

Fees

Procedures may incur a fee. Please pay at the time of your consultation by cash, cheque or EFTPOS. Discount rates apply if paid on the day.

Test results

You can get your test results over the phone in the afternoons. Reception will help put you through.

Home visits

House calls are limited to exceptional circumstances, within Balaklava, or in Auburn and Port Wakefield when a doctor is in town.

01

Health checks and medicals

Regular check-ups for every stage of life, from childhood through to over-75 health assessments. We also do medicals for work, sport, insurance and driving.

A nurse taking a woman's blood pressure at a desk
02

Chronic disease care

Living with diabetes, heart disease, asthma, COPD or another long-term condition? Your GP can put together a care plan with you and coordinate the other health professionals involved in your care. The practice nurses help with regular reviews between appointments.

A nurse going through a care plan with an older patient
03

Heart and lung tests

  • ECG (electrocardiogram): a quick, painless recording of your heart's rhythm, done here at the clinic.
  • Spirometry: a breathing test that measures how well your lungs work. It's often used to help diagnose and monitor asthma and COPD.
A nurse recording a patient's ECG
04

Women's health and pregnancy

  • Contraception and family planning advice
  • Cervical screening
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Antenatal care through your pregnancy

If you'd prefer to see a female doctor, let reception know when you book.

A doctor talking with a pregnant patient in a consulting room
05

Vaccinations

Childhood vaccinations on the National Immunisation Program schedule, plus flu, COVID-19 and travel vaccines.

For travel, book 6 to 8 weeks before you leave if you can, as some vaccines need more than one dose.

A nurse vaccinating a young girl while her mother comforts her
06

Skin checks and minor procedures

  • Stitching cuts (suturing)
  • Removing skin lesions
  • Freezing sunspots and warts with liquid nitrogen

Noticed a spot that's new or changing? Book in and have it looked at.

A clinician checking a patient's skin with a dermatoscope
07

Hospital care, surgery and anaesthetics

The clinic's doctors provide surgical and anaesthetic services at Balaklava Hospital, so some procedures can be done locally rather than in Adelaide. We also look after patients in hospital, including palliative care, and provide a 24-hour emergency service with the hospital.

An operating theatre with an anaesthetic machine, operating table and theatre light
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Visiting specialists

A number of specialists visit the clinic, which can save you the trip to the city.

Ask reception who is visiting and when.

A doctor talking with a patient across a consulting-room desk

Not sure if we offer what you need?

Call us and we'll let you know.

Call (08) 8862 1444