Geraldton Medical Group
Accreditation:
ACRRM
RACGP
Contact Details
Telephone:
(08) 9921 2555
Facsimile:
(08) 9921 5375
Email:
wayco@gmgn.com.au
Web:
http://www.gmgn.com.au
Street Address:
111 Augustus St
Geraldton WA 6530
RRMA:
4
ARIA:
2.76
Practice Staff
Dr Ian Taylor
Dr Ian Taylor is a graduate of the University of WA with a Diploma in Obstetrics from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He has over 20 years experience as a general practitioner and his special interests include Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Palliative Care and Drug/Alcohol treatment. He is a mad 4WD enthusiast, photographer, Rotarian, President of Theatre 8, and he drives everybody nuts with his classical music.
Dr Keith Figueiredo
Dr. Figueiredo is a graduate of the University of WA, has a Diploma of Anaesthetics (UK), with a Diploma in Obstetrics from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians, and is a fellow of the Royal Australian college of general Practitioners. His special interests include Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and Paediatrics. He enjoys tennis, cycling, gardening and wine tasting.
Murray James-Wallace
Dr Kevin Waycott
(Practice Manager)
GMG Business Development/Practice Manager. Kevin’s aim is to ensure that the practice is sustainable and viable, and that the doctors and staff are happy. He is also pursuing the ‘design construction’ of GMG’s proposed one–stop-shop medical centre.
Kevin’s leisure interests include home renovations, fishing, and country music (just to annoy Ian). He also enjoys the challenge that the game of golf presents and the pleasures of varietal grape tasting. He is also a mad Dockers Supporter…!
Practice Details
Number of GPs:
6
Training Practice since:
2002
Training terms accepted:
Advanced,
Basic,
Subsequent
| Days | Time Open |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Sat | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
Billing arrangements:
Mixed
Trainee consulting Room:
Own room
About the practice
The GMG is close to completing its purpose built, state of the art Medical Centre in Geraldton’s CBD, featuring 14 GP consulting rooms, full treatment nursing facilities, accredited teaching practice, on-site pathology, pharmacy and allied professionals. Estimated completion date is October, 2008.
Philosophy/Ethos
The GMG is an accredited teaching practice and continues to develop as a ‘centre of excellence’ in primary health care, professional development and medical education.
Demography of Patients
Regional rural- Farming, fishing, mining, tourism
Scope of GP Registrar Activities & Opportunity
| Activity | Availability | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Evening work | Yes | Rotating 1:21 Roster |
| Night work | Yes | Rotating 1:21 Roster |
| Weekend work | Yes | Rotating 1:21 Roster |
| On call | Yes | Rotating 1:21 Roster |
| House calls | Optional | |
| Hospital visits | Yes | |
| Hospital admitting rights | Yes | St John of God Private Hospital |
| Nursing home visits | Yes | Rotating 1:21 Roster |
IT Resources
| Computerised patient notes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Computerised prescribing | Yes |
| Internet access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Email access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Medical software used | Medical Director |
GP Accommodation
| The practice has accomodation available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weekly rental | $75 |
| Does the accomodation meet the GPET National Standard for Accomodation? | Yes |
| The accomodation will be shared | |
| Comment |
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