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Please book a Telehealth appointment - The Dr will phone you and if needing to see you in person will make a time for you to come into the practice. Alternatively phone the practice and staff will customise an appointment for you. We are sorry for the delay on the phone lines, we are trying our very best to get to everyones calls.
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To provide our patients with the best possible treatment in a General Medical Practice setting, using the most up-to-date and proven methods, materials and equipment; emphasising prevention of disease as a higher ideal than the actual treatment of it.

This philosophy is best achieved in a working environment where we recognise the patient as being 'the most important person in the practice' and where we work in an ethical and responsible manner, in an environment of teamwork, with mutual respect for each other's abilities and functions.North Nowra Medical Practice is a merger of two previous medical practices in North Nowra.
Thank you for your help in providing feedback which helps us to improve our service to you. It is our aim to listen to you and improve on areas that you identify as being problematic. Positive feedback is also welcome and boosts our staff morale.

The feedback we recently received was overall very heartening, one interesting fact was that 90% of our Surveyed Patients have been attending our Practice for over 3 years, some for over 30 years with the same GP!Many Patients (over 92%) commented on the excellent Interpersonal skills of our Clinical Team.
These can be filled in on the day of the appointment, however you will need to allow time for this. PDF format of the consent form, or to download the. Word format of the consent form. It is important that you complete these on the day of your vaccination, as some questions are time specific.

Completing and giving these to the practice prior to your vaccination day WILL NOT help you get the vaccination quicker, and unfortunately we will not be able to accept these forms.
For convenience wherever you are - download the FREE app for your iPhone, iPad or Android device by visiting either Apples Appstore or on your Device. Patients' booking with a Doctor they haven't previously seen or who isn't taking new patients may be rebooked with another Doctor. Please dont hesitate to call the practice if you are unable to obtain an appointment with the Doctor of your choice or are having trouble using this service.
We will endeavour to give you an appointment with the doctor of your choice. If your usual doctor is not available, one of our other doctors may see you and give details of your visit to your usual doctor. Although the doctors endeavour to run to time with appointments, this is not always possible.
Reviews (9)
Mason Suljic
Mason Suljic
Nov 20, 2021
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Poor communication, lack of care, absolutely abysmal service from the doctors and practice manager and super unknowledgeable. After a horrible experience, booked a meeting with the practice manager, and she refused to show up, and didn't organise it with the doctor. I could not recommend this practice to anyone.
Meg & Adrian Willey
Meg & Adrian Willey
Oct 14, 2021
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Thank you so much to the team here. The receptionists were helpful, the nurses kind and considerate and the GP (Dr Friend) professional, thorough and knowledgeable.
Jodi Brown
Jodi Brown
Aug 27, 2021
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My family and I have been patients of North Nowra Medical Practice for about 10 years. My kids and I have always been treated so well by our Primary Dr, Dr Anju Hanchate. She has built a great relationship with us all, especially my teens who trust her 100%. I highly recommend Dr Anju for teens with mental health. She never makes us feel rushed or like our issues don't matter.
North Nowra Medical Practice are also very fortunate to have an awesome Practice Manager. Nic is often extremely busy but I have never had a problem she has not been able to solve in a very timely and efficient manner. If
Megan Tolste
Megan Tolste
Apr 28, 2021
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Exceptionally rude female receptionist.
Don’t visit dr.Hawkyard; he was dismissive of any of my medical concerns, basically shutting me down and brushing them aside. He has a no care- attitude and a “hurry up” approach, terrible.
Chloe Mcnamara
Chloe Mcnamara
Feb 17, 2021
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I have recently moved my care to this practice and I am so glad I did! My gp is knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. They don’t bulk bill but I am more than happy to pay for the thorough, empathetic care provided.
Thank you!
Sonya Markovic
Sonya Markovic
Jan 10, 2021
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Thank you to all the lovely staff today at this practice from the receptionists to the dr and the nurse who fixed my issue. Couldn’t get into my usual dr until Monday so they fit me in today to have my ear flushed and I feel so much relief! Highly recommend this helpful caring practice.
Naz
Naz
Jul 08, 2020
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So rude over the phone. Trying to book an appointment for a new patient. Thanks for making my mind up!! So disappointed
Kybele Kordax
Kybele Kordax
Oct 21, 2018
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Waiting times are excessive, many receptionists are overworked and surly, and those GPs still accepting new patients aren't as competent or compassionate as they should be. One GP convinced a relative that removing an ingrown toenail was a simple procedure then proceeded to forget crucial steps, botching the surgery, and creating longterm pain and a mangled toenail.
Patricia Strudwick
Patricia Strudwick
Sep 20, 2017
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I have tried twice to get travel vaccinations. The first attempt I rang the day before my appointment to confirm date and time, was told there was no record of an appointment and told to reschedule I did for the next day.
I repeated the time and date with the receptionist entered it in my phone.
We arrived at the practice was told there was no appointment AGAIN.
The receptionist went to check with the nurse then the doctor came back and told me the doctor said to reschedule. Not bloody likely, if they can screw up two appointments why would I trust their ability to not screw up the vaccinations