A Doctor for Manor Lakes: Is the Trip Worth It?
Point Cook Doctors has no clinic in Manor Lakes, and of all the suburbs listed here it is the furthest from us. If you want a doctor near Manor Lakes, our Point Cook clinic is about 16 km away.
For some needs that trip makes sense. For others, a closer GP will serve you better, and this page is honest about which is which.
How far it is
The route runs along Manor Lakes Boulevard, Ballan Road, Bolton Road and Heaths Road, then the Princes Freeway as far as the Forsyth Road exit, finishing along Boardwalk Boulevard. That is about 16 km, or around 19 minutes outside peak times. Manor Lakes, like Point Cook, is part of the City of Wyndham.
When a doctor near Manor Lakes is the better choice
If you are unwell today and need to be seen quickly, a GP closer to home may suit you better than a 16 km drive. Healthdirect notes that urgent care clinics help when a problem is not an emergency but cannot wait. If you are unsure how urgent it is, the nurses at healthdirect on 1800 022 222 can help you decide. For chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms or heavy bleeding, call 000.
Making the trip count
Coming from further away works best for planned care, such as an ongoing condition or a regular GP you want to keep seeing. To get the most from each visit:
- tell reception if you think you need extra time, so a longer appointment can be arranged
- have any blood tests collected at the onsite centre on the same day
- book follow-ups as phone consultations where an examination is not needed
- bring a written list of questions and your medicines
If you are going to be more than ten minutes late, ring the clinic, as late arrivals may need to be rescheduled.
Think before registering here
If you register with a practice under MyMedicare, your care plan and plan reviews must be done through that same practice. For someone 16 km away, that is worth weighing up. If you are happy to make the drive for planned reviews, the clinic welcomes you; if not, a practice nearer home may be easier to stay with.
Weekends
On Saturday and Sunday the clinic is open 9am to 5pm, so the drive can be done without time off work. Public holidays are 10am to 3pm, and weekdays 8am to 8pm. Pathology collection is only open on Saturday mornings and is closed on Sundays. More on the weekend GP page.
Billing and booking
Bulk billing applies to standard consultations when you have a valid Medicare card; without one, the fee is $70. You can book online or call (03) 7300 7780.
Common questions
Can a doctor visit me at home in Manor Lakes?
The clinic does not publish a home-visit area. Home visits are for existing clinic patients too unwell to attend, from a minimum $250 out-of-pocket fee in business hours, so ask reception before relying on one.
Which kinds of care are worth the drive?
Planned care: care plans, health checks, procedures and ongoing reviews with the same doctor.
Do I have to drive in for a repeat script?
Not always. If you have seen your doctor in person in the past year, a phone appointment may cover it. Ask reception when you book.
Can I book my family in together?
Yes. Ask reception for appointments one after another so everyone is seen in the same trip.
What if I get sick at night?
Call 13 SICK (13 7425) when the clinic is closed, or 000 in an emergency.
Good to know
Before your appointment
If you are a new patient, please arrive at least five minutes before your consultation and bring:
- Photo ID
- A valid Medicare card
Fees and billing
We offer bulk billing to all patients with a valid Medicare card for standard consultations. All procedures are subject to fees.