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Avoca Street Medical Centre

Locality: Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9399 3335

Address: 130-132 Avoca Street 2031 Randwick, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.avocastreet.com

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20.01.2022 Avoca Street Medical Centre started private billing from 1st May 2018.

18.01.2022 Great advice from Abdu Sharkawy (March 5 at 10:45 PM) I'm a doctor and an Infectious Diseases Specialist. I've been at this for more than 20 years seeing sick p...atients on a daily basis. I have worked in inner city hospitals and in the poorest slums of Africa. HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis,TB, SARS, Measles, Shingles, Whooping cough, Diphtheria...there is little I haven't been exposed to in my profession. And with notable exception of SARS, very little has left me feeling vulnerable, overwhelmed or downright scared. I am not scared of Covid-19. I am concerned about the implications of a novel infectious agent that has spread the world over and continues to find new footholds in different soil. I am rightly concerned for the welfare of those who are elderly, in frail health or disenfranchised who stand to suffer mostly, and disproportionately, at the hands of this new scourge. But I am not scared of Covid-19. What I am scared about is the loss of reason and wave of fear that has induced the masses of society into a spellbinding spiral of panic, stockpiling obscene quantities of anything that could fill a bomb shelter adequately in a post-apocalyptic world. I am scared of the N95 masks that are stolen from hospitals and urgent care clinics where they are actually needed for front line healthcare providers and instead are being donned in airports, malls, and coffee lounges, perpetuating even more fear and suspicion of others. I am scared that our hospitals will be overwhelmed with anyone who thinks they " probably don't have it but may as well get checked out no matter what because you just never know..." and those with heart failure, emphysema, pneumonia and strokes will pay the price for overfilled ER waiting rooms with only so many doctors and nurses to assess. I am scared that travel restrictions will become so far reaching that weddings will be canceled, graduations missed and family reunions will not materialize. And well, even that big party called the Olympic Games...that could be kyboshed too. Can you even imagine? I'm scared those same epidemic fears will limit trade, harm partnerships in multiple sectors, business and otherwise and ultimately culminate in a global recession. But mostly, I'm scared about what message we are telling our kids when faced with a threat. Instead of reason, rationality, openmindedness and altruism, we are telling them to panic, be fearful, suspicious, reactionary and self-interested. Covid-19 is nowhere near over. It will be coming to a city, a hospital, a friend, even a family member near you at some point. Expect it. Stop waiting to be surprised further. The fact is the virus itself will not likely do much harm when it arrives. But our own behaviors and "fight for yourself above all else" attitude could prove disastrous. I implore you all. Temper fear with reason, panic with patience and uncertainty with education. We have an opportunity to learn a great deal about health hygiene and limiting the spread of innumerable transmissible diseases in our society. Let's meet this challenge together in the best spirit of compassion for others, patience, and above all, an unfailing effort to seek truth, facts and knowledge as opposed to conjecture, speculation and catastrophizing. Facts not fear. Clean hands. Open hearts. Our children will thank us for it.

18.01.2022 Flu Shot 2019 will be available late AprilFlu Shot 2019 will be available late April

18.01.2022 Free for all our clients (with valid Medicare No.)

18.01.2022 To our valued patients, In order to improve the safety of the community, of our patients and of our staff during the Coronavirus pandemic, Avoca Street Medical Centre will need to implement some temporary changes to our general practice services. From Monday 30th March 2020 ALL our patients must have a telephone consultation before they can come into the practice. The doctor will advise during the telephone consult about your management and whether you are required to come in... for a face to face consultation. Please call us on (02) 9399 3335 for a telephone appointment. Meanwhile, please adhere to current public pandemic advices: wash hands, physical distancing, stay home, regular exercises and maintain mental wellness.

17.01.2022 PLEASE DO NOT ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR A COVID19 TEST IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE CRITERIA Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines in deciding whether to refer a patient for a COVID-19 pathology test. The guidelines have been endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee and recommend testing only where a patient meets both the current epidemiological and clinical criteria for testing.... The epidemiological criteria include: * international travel in the 14 days before illness onset OR * close or casual contact in the 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (this needs to be interpreted sensibly; we do not have sufficient testing kits to test everyone who attends the same large concert as a person with COVID-19). The clinical criteria include: > fever OR > acute respiratory infection (eg shortness of breath, cough, sore throat) with or without fever. note that if the patient has bilateral severe community-acquired pneumonia and no other cause is identified, with or without recent international travel, they are classified as a suspect case. If the patient has moderate or severe community-acquired pneumonia (hospitalised) and is a healthcare worker, with or without international travel, they are classified as a suspect case.

16.01.2022 Flu Shot will be available next week starting Monday 13 March 2017.

13.01.2022 We get accredited. Another 3 years. Woohoo!

13.01.2022 FLU SHOT 2020 AVAILABLE FROM MID APRILFLU SHOT 2020 AVAILABLE FROM MID APRIL

12.01.2022 Our waiting areas and consulting rooms

12.01.2022 We have succesfully maintained accreditation for the years 2015-2018.

12.01.2022 Dr Priscilla Wong will return to (near) full time at our medical practice in October. Yay!!!Dr Priscilla Wong will return to (near) full time at our medical practice in October. Yay!!!

11.01.2022 EASTER HOLIDAYS 2019 WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 19/04 TO MONDAY 22/04EASTER HOLIDAYS 2019 WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 19/04 TO MONDAY 22/04

10.01.2022 Celebrating ASMC's 10th anniversary

09.01.2022 During this evolving COVID-19 period, Avoca Street Medical Centre advises all patients to self-isolate as much as possible. In particular we wish to protect the community's most vulnerable patients. We now offer bulk billed telephone consultations for eligible patients whom have been seen at this practice in the past 12 months. http://avocastreet.com/teleconsult.php

09.01.2022 To our patients, RE: CORONAVIRUS (11.03.2020) In the interests of community safety, Avoca Street Medical Centre requests that if you have a recent (past 14 days) history of travel and have fever, cough or respiratory symptoms... DO NOT ENTER THE PRACTICE. Call ahead for advice at: 1) Avoca St Medical Centre at 93993335 2) POW Emergency Department 93828400 3) Healthdirect 1800 022 222 NSW Health advises that all patients recently returned from China, Italy, South Korea and Iran to self-isolate for 14 days. ASMC would also advise all patients recently returned from international travel to practice social distancing for 14 days. If you do not have a history of travel, but feel unwell with fever and respiratory symptoms, please let our staff know immediately upon entry. Thank you for your consideration. ASMC Team

08.01.2022 Christmas Dinner.

08.01.2022 FLU SHOT 2019 AVAILABLE MID APRIL - EARLY MAYFLU SHOT 2019 AVAILABLE MID APRIL - EARLY MAY

08.01.2022 DR KIEN IS SICK ... AND TIRED OF WORKING FROM HOME. HE'LL BE BACK WORKING IN RANDWICK OFFICE FROM TUESDAY JUNE 09.DR KIEN IS SICK ... AND TIRED OF WORKING FROM HOME. HE'LL BE BACK WORKING IN RANDWICK OFFICE FROM TUESDAY JUNE 09.

07.01.2022 FLU SHOT AVAILABLE NOW - FREE FOR EVERYONE (CONSULTATION FEES MAY APPLY)

06.01.2022 Flu shot 2017 available now at Avoca Street Medical Centre Randwick, Consult our doctors to get your FREE flu shot!

04.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 pandemic Dr Kien will work from home for the next few months. Please call 02 93993335 to book a telehealth appointment. He will then contact you via phone or videochat (WhatsApp) around the time of your appointment. After the consultation, prescriptions can be faxed or emailed to your pharmacies and referrals to your specialists. Medical certificates will be emailed to you. We do appreciate your support and understanding during this trying time.

04.01.2022 Helena Swiatek B.A. (Psyc Hons), M. Clinical Psychology, Post Grad Cert (Psychological Coaching), M Bus (Employment Relations)... Helena is an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist who uses a strengths based approach with her child, adolescent, and adult clients. Helena has extensive experience in helping people with a range of psychological issues, including anxiety disorders (e.g. panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and OCD), mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder), relationship difficulties, sleep difficulties, grief and loss, substance abuse, tics and Tourette Syndrome. Starting with a positive psychology approach, and building on the individual strengths that each client brings, Helena offers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness, solution focus, and motivational interviewing. Helena has also facilitated groups for anxious children and their parents, and also for adults dealing with OCD, and ADHD. Helena has a warm and engaging style, and works collaboratively with her clients. Helena is Medicare and WorkCover accredited, a Member of the Australian Psychology Society, and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Helena will consult at Avoca Street Medical Centre on Tuesdays. Contact: (M) 0425 252 802

03.01.2022 Flu Shot Free* for everyoneFlu Shot Free* for everyone

01.01.2022 Winter is coming now. Let's brace for the next wave of COVID spikes once social isolation is lifted.

01.01.2022 ASMC UPDATES DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC In order to improve the safety of the community, of our patients and of our staff during the Coronavirus pandemic, Avoca Street Medical Centre will need to implement some temporary changes to our general practice services. From Monday 30th March 2020 ALL our patients must have a telephone consultation before they can come into the practice. The doctor will advise during the telephone consult about their management and whether they are ...required to come in for a face to face consultation. Please call us on (02) 9399 3335 for a telephone appointment. Meanwhile, please heed current public health pandemic advice: stay inside your home, wash hands, observe physical distancing, regular exercises and maintain mental wellness.