For adults and children
TORRENS CLINIC SURGERY
General Practice
Latest News October - December 2021
Torrens Clinic has a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Mondays at 421 Port Road, Croydon. Please phone to book in for the Astra Zeneca Vaccination with Dr Alan Forbes or Dr Lauren Astrauskas.
PAYMENT FOR CONSULTATIONS
Please be advised that as of July 1st the schedule fee for Telephone Consults will be charged for non-concession card holders. Face to Face consults also attract a fee payable at the time of consult- the medicare rebate is deposited into your bank account via Medicare on the same day.
.CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEAR CLOSURE DATES
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON FROM 24TH DECEMBER 2021 TO THE 8TH JANUARY 2022 . WE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY 9TH JANUARY 2022. PLEASE DISCUSS ANY ONGOING SCRIPT REQUIREMENTS WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS EARLY AS NOVEMBER 2021 IN ORDER TO BE WELL PREPARED FOR OUR TWO WEEK FESTIVE SEASON CLOSURE. THANK YOU
You can book online to see Dr Lauren Astraukas and all our other Doctors by clicking the button to the right or by downloading the HotDoc mobile app. This is a secure and simple way to make an appointment and will mean you don't have to wait on hold to speak to reception. HotDoc will automatically send you a reminder message with your appointment details.
Or phone 8346 6408 to make an appointment with Dr Lauren Astraukas.
Cold/Flu Symptoms
Please phone the clinic and book a phone consultation if you have any cold / flu symptoms as patients with these symptoms cannot have a face to face consult in the clinic in order to help protect other patients . We appreciate your understanding at this time due to the covid-19 pandemic. IT IS MANDATORY TO WEAR A MASK FROM 20TH JULY 2021 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Flu Vaccines 2021
2021 Government Funded Flu vaccinations are available from April 2021 for eligible patients. Non - eligible patients can see their Doctor for a script and return for the vaccination.
We are closed on Public Holidays and Weekends, please call our after hours doctor on 137 425.
Our Croydon Clinic at 421 Port Road, Croydon phone 8346 6408 has a carpark which is accessed via Princess Street - next to 12 Princess Street. Please be aware that there are Clearway restrictions on Port Road before 10am and after 3pm.
History of The Torrens Clinic
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach towards diagnosis and management of illness.
In the 1960's Dr's Patrick, Smallhorn, Sando and Chadwick had rooms on Port Road Hindmarsh and later on South Road, Croydon.
In 1967 Dr Turnbull joined the clinic with Dr Allen joining later in 1971.
Torrens Clinic is a thriving Medical Clinic which continues to grow. Dr Alan Forbes, Dr John Tsavdaridis, Dr Con Katsaneris and Dr Sheeper Ahmed along with their Associate Doctors - Dr Lauren Astrauskas, Dr Jim Christpoulos, Dr Gavin James, Dr Lyn Muller, Dr Liz Clisby are all committed to the provision of quality health care.
Telephone Consults- Fees For Telephone Consults
Telephone consults can be booked via HotDoc. Please be advised as From 1st July 2021 a fee is payable for Private Patients for Telephone Consults payable over the phone with your credit card, the rebate will be credited back into your account from Medicare on the same day. Please be aware that there are situations where a Face to Face consult is required to provide the best medical care.
Opening Hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8:00am – 5.30pm
8:00am – 5.30pm
8:00am – 5.30pm
8:00am – 5.30pm
8:00am – 5.30pm
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UPDATE
IT IS MANDATORY TO WEAR A FACE MASK FROM 20TH JULY 2021 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WE ARE CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON FROM 24TH DECEMBER 2021 TO THE 8TH JANUARY 2022 . WE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY 9TH JANUARY 2022. PLEASE DISCUSS ANY ONGOING SCRIPT REQUIREMENTS WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS EARLY AS NOVEMBER 2021 IN ORDER TO BE WELL PREPARED FOR OUR TWO WEEK FESTIVE SEASON CLOSURE. THANK YOU
Contact us:
Torrens Clinic - Croydon
421 Port Road Croydon SA 5008
Tel: 08 8346 6408
Torrens Clinic - Flinders Park
83 Holbrooks Road Flinders Park SA 5025
Tel: 08 8352 6022
For Life-Threatening Emergencies Call 000
Dear Patients ,
We would like to advise that Torrens Clinic has face to face and telephone consults available. Non concession card holders pay a fee for telephone consults payable over the phone by credit card at the time of service. Your medicare rebate is credited into your bank account on the same day.
Our Flinders Park and Croydon Clinics are open 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Torrens Clinic has 6 male Doctors and 3 female Doctors who look forward to continuing to provide quality health care for all the community - from birth through to senior years .
Our Clinpath Pathology Collection Centre at 83 Holbrooks Road, Flinders Park is open 8 am to 12 pm Monday to Friday to facilitate your pathology requests from your Doctor.
Our Australian Clinical Labs Pathology Collection Centre at 421 Port Road, Croydon is open 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Both Pathology Collection Sites accept request forms from all Pathology Companies.
We will be using HotDoc to send out Recall notifications, if you receive one you can book online via the HotDoc app or phone us.
The health and well being of our patients remains our highest priority.
Any clarification may be obtained by phoning our Practice Manager Kerry on 8346 6408.
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