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Important Note

Eastern Shore Doctors Lauderdale will be merging with Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive

Dear Valued Patients,

With several of our long-serving doctors recently retired and others relocating, Eastern Shore Doctors Lauderdale has been reviewing a range of options to ensure we can continue to serve our community. Despite efforts to actively recruit for some time, Australia’s GP shortage has made attracting new doctors extremely difficult.

As such, Eastern Shore Doctors Lauderdale will be merging with nearby Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive from 3rd June this year.

It’s a solution that will allow continuity of care for patients wishing to join us at Bellerive while also effectively resourcing the clinic for the future.

The final day of appointments at our Lauderdale location will be 31st May 2024.

As a valued patient, you have options for the future of your care. Should you wish to make your next appointment at Bellerive, the following doctors are also making the move:

  • Dr Pierre Receveaux and Dr Ed Foley will be available for appointments at Bellerive.
  • We hope to have Dr Sally Peacock join us at the Bellerive clinic after she returns to work from her parental leave.

Being part of the same Eastern Shore Doctors group of clinics, doctors at Bellerive will already have access to your medical records.

We also have medical centres at Rosny Park, Sorell, in the CBD, and at Sandy Bay that are all accepting new patients.

Other clinics in the local area are also accepting new patients, including:

We can assist in transferring your medical records if you would prefer to move to one of these clinics, or another of your choosing.

We’ll be working closely with patients over the coming weeks to amend appointments for those who choose to move to Bellerive and transfer medical records for those who’d prefer to move to a new clinic.

Whatever you choose, our friendly staff are here to help.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we work through this solution that will enable us to continue serving the local community. As always, the health and wellbeing of patients remains our central priority.

 

Patient Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is Eastern Shore Doctors Lauderdale merging with Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive?

With several of our long-serving doctors recently retired and others relocating, Eastern Shore Doctors Lauderdale has been reviewing a range of options to ensure we can continue to serve our community. Despite efforts to actively recruit for some time, Australia’s GP shortage has made attracting new doctors extremely difficult. As such, Eastern Shore Doctors Lauderdale will be merging with nearby Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive from 3rd June 2024.

Q: When will appointments move to the Bellerive location?

The final day of appointments at our Lauderdale location will be Friday, 31st May 2024. Appointments will then be available at Bellerive from Monday, 3rd June 2024.

Q: Is my doctor moving to the Bellerive location?

As a valued patient, you have options for the future of your care. Should you wish to make your next appointment at Bellerive, the following doctors are also making the move:

  • Dr Pierre Receveaux and Dr Ed Foley will be available for appointments at Bellerive.
  • We hope to have Dr Sally Peacock join us at the Bellerive clinic after she returns to work from her parental leave.

Q: I would like to move my appointments to the Bellerive location. What do I need to do?

We’ll be working closely with patients over the coming weeks to amend appointments for those who wish to move with us to Bellerive. If you have an upcoming appointment, please speak to our reception team in person or call the clinic on (03) 6245 0300.

Q: Do you have any other medical centres nearby?

Yes, we have medical centres at Rosny Park, Sorell, in the CBD, and at Sandy Bay that are all accepting new patients.

We can assist in transferring your medical records if you would prefer to move to one of these clinics or another of your choosing.

Q: Thanks, but I would prefer to move to a different clinic. What do I need to do?

To transfer your records, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Contact your new clinic and request a transfer of medical records form.

Step 2: Complete the form and sign it.

Step 3: Your new clinic will need to email this request form to our Assistant Practice Manager, Tiarne at tiarne.longo@easternshoredoctors.com.au.

Step 4: Tiarne will liaise with your new clinic and facilitate the records transfer.

Q: Can you provide me with my medical records?

For privacy reasons, patient records cannot be released directly to patients. However, if you would like our friendly reception team to transfer your healthcare records to another practice, please complete a transfer request form from your new clinic.

Q: Where is Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive located?

Eastern Shore Doctors Bellerive is located a short drive away at 48 Cambridge Road, Bellerive.

Q: What are the clinic opening hours?

For your convenience, the clinic is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm on Monday to Friday.

Q: What is parking like?

On-street parking is available along Cambridge Road or surrounding side streets.

Q: How do I book an appointment?

Appointments can be booked easily online at our website, www.easternshoredoctors.com.au, using the AMS Connect app, or by calling our friendly reception team on (03) 6245 0300.