Open 6 days a week | TeamMed Medical PracticeTrusted GP Doctors & Medical Centre Near Dapto
TeamMed Medical Practice provides GP care for patients travelling from Dapto to its Flinders Street clinic in Wollongong. Services include general medicine, preventive health, chronic disease support, women’s health, children’s care, mental health, skin checks, immunisations and allied health, with in-person and eligible telehealth appointments available.
GP Care For Patients From Dapto
TeamMed Medical Practice provides general practice and multidisciplinary healthcare for individuals and families travelling from Dapto to our Wollongong clinic. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals assist with everyday illness, preventive care, chronic conditions, women’s health, children’s health and concerns that require ongoing review.
Located in the PARQ Building on Flinders Street, the practice is accessible from Dapto by car or train and is open six days a week.
Health needs can change over time. A child may require scheduled immunisations, an adult may need help investigating persistent symptoms, or an older patient may benefit from regular monitoring of medications and long-term conditions.
TeamMed supports patients at different stages of life through general consultations, screening, health assessments, referrals and coordinated follow-up. Appointments may address a short-term illness, an injury, a medical certificate, test results or a concern that has not improved as expected.
Our clinic is based near Wollongong Hospital and Wollongong train station, allowing patients from Dapto to attend a central medical practice without travelling into northern parts of the city.
TeamMed is also an accredited teaching practice for GP registrars and medical students, contributing to the clinical education of future doctors while maintaining established standards of general practice care.
Looking Beyond The Immediate Symptom
A consultation often begins with one concern, but the underlying picture may involve other factors. Your GP may ask about when symptoms began, how they affect daily activities, current medications, previous test results, family history or changes in lifestyle.
This information helps the doctor decide whether the concern can be managed during the appointment or whether further investigation is appropriate. Depending on the clinical situation, this may involve an examination, pathology, imaging, medication review, preventive advice or referral to another healthcare professional.
Patients living with ongoing conditions may also benefit from continuity. Regular reviews allow changes in symptoms, treatment response and risk factors to be followed over time rather than considered as isolated events.
Medical Services Available Near Dapto
Patients from Dapto can attend TeamMed for a broad range of general practice services. Care is available for acute illness, preventive checks, chronic disease monitoring, family health concerns, certificates, referrals and medical issues that require further assessment.
Focused areas of care include:
✔ Female GP consultations
✔ Menopause and perimenopause support
✔ IUD insertion consultations
✔ Iron infusion assessment
✔ Mental health care
✔ Skin cancer checks
✔ Travel immunisations
✔ Childhood immunisations
✔ Health assessments
✔ WorkCover GP appointments.
Patients seeking support with contraception, cervical screening, menstrual concerns or reproductive health can access women’s healthcare through general practice. Consultations are tailored to the reason for the visit and may include examination, screening, treatment discussion or further investigation.
Hormonal changes during midlife may affect periods, sleep, mood and physical wellbeing. TeamMed provides menopause and perimenopause assessment for patients who would like to discuss their symptoms and available management options.
The practice also provides mental health consultations and care planning for concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress, changes in sleep or difficulty coping. These appointments may require additional time, so patients are encouraged to mention the purpose of the consultation when booking.
Changes in a mole, lesion or area of skin can be reviewed through a dedicated skin cancer check appointment. An in-person consultation allows the doctor to examine the skin and advise whether monitoring or further assessment is needed.
Allied Health And Visiting Services
Some health concerns benefit from input across more than one discipline. TeamMed offers access to allied health and visiting services, including cardiology, physiotherapy, podiatry, dietetics, weight management, general dermatology and allergy testing.
This can support more connected care when a patient requires GP assessment alongside rehabilitation, nutritional guidance, preventive screening or specialist input.
For example, someone recovering from a workplace injury may require medical review, certificates, physiotherapy and progress monitoring. A patient managing diabetes may need regular GP appointments, pathology, dietary support and assessment of cardiovascular risk.
In-Person And Telehealth Consultations
Patients travelling from Dapto can book face-to-face appointments at the Wollongong clinic. In-person care is generally needed when the doctor must perform an examination, assess an injury or skin lesion, check vital signs, administer a vaccination or complete a procedure.
Telehealth may be available for eligible patients who have attended the practice face to face within the previous 12 months. It can be suitable for selected follow-up matters, medication discussions or test result reviews where a physical examination is not required.
Suitability depends on the individual concern. Reception can help clarify the available appointment options, although the doctor may still recommend an in-person review after speaking with the patient.
Our servicesWe can help you with
General Medicine
Weight Management
Physiotherapy
Children's Health
Our Dapto Doctors And Healthcare Team
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Dr Gwatkin Nirmalan Ratnam
Studied in Sri Lanka and graduated in 1996. Fellow of Australian College of GP since December 2009. Special interests: Ophthalmology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine and Mental Health.
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Dr Bernadetta Ratnam
Studied in Sri Lanka and graduated in 1996. Special interests: Diploma in Child Health, Certificate in Woman’s Health, Certificated in Clinician Performed Ultrasound.
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Dr Noha Mahanna
Fellow of the Australian college of general practitioners (FRACGP) Diploma of Child Health(Syd Children Hospital) special interest in women's health and antenatal care.
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Dr Mahjoub Wahbi
Studies in Syria and graduated from Aleppo University in 2000. FRACGP Special interests: Chronic Disease Management
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John Saenz – RN
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Vinnie McDonald – Practice Manager
Healthcare For Individuals And Families
General practice often involves supporting several members of the same household through different health needs. Parents may attend for a child’s vaccination or illness, while adults may require preventive screening, mental health care, women’s health support or monitoring of an existing condition.
Available care includes:
✔ General practice
✔ Surgical care
✔ Medical care
✔ Diabetes care
✔ Worker’s compensation
✔ Cardiology stress testing
✔ Paediatrics and immunisations
✔ General dermatology
✔ Allergy testing
✔ Visiting specialists
✔ Dietetics
✔ Physiotherapy
✔ Podiatry
Where further assessment is needed, a GP may arrange pathology, imaging or referral. Follow-up appointments provide an opportunity to review results, assess progress and adjust the care plan where clinically appropriate.
How To Reach TeamMed From Dapto
TeamMed Medical Practice is located at Parq on Flinders, 73 Flinders Street, Wollongong. Patients can travel from Dapto by car or use the South Coast train line.
Driving From Dapto
From Dapto, head towards Mall Lane and continue through the roundabout for approximately 1.4 kilometres.
At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Kanahooka Road and continue for around 650 metres. Turn left to merge onto the M1 towards Wollongong and Sydney.
Remain on the M1 for approximately 8.6 kilometres, then take the exit onto Princes Highway towards Wollongong. Continue for about 3.3 kilometres before turning left onto Keira Street and Princes Highway.
Follow Princes Highway for approximately 450 metres to TeamMed Medical Practice at Parq on Flinders, 73 Flinders Street, Wollongong NSW 2500.
Travel conditions and journey times can vary, particularly during peak periods.
Travelling By Public Transport
From Dapto Station, take a South Coast Line intercity train towards Bondi Junction from Platform 2.
The train journey to Wollongong Station takes approximately 13 minutes and includes three stops. From Wollongong Station, allow around 14 minutes to reach 73 Flinders Street.
Passengers should check the latest timetable and service information before travelling, as departure times and platform details may change.
Preparing For Your Appointment
When booking, briefly tell reception about the main reason for your visit. This helps the team determine whether a standard appointment, longer consultation, nurse appointment or procedure booking may be more appropriate.
Please mention if your appointment involves:
Several health concerns
Mental health care
A skin check
Travel vaccinations
Childhood immunisations
WorkCover documentation
A health assessment
Forms or certificates
A procedure
Review of test results
Bring any relevant medication lists, specialist letters, pathology reports, vaccination records or workplace documents. If the doctor cannot safely address every concern within one consultation, a follow-up appointment may be recommended.
Supporting Patients From Dapto And The Illawarra
Patients from Dapto may choose TeamMed when they need access to a GP, nursing care, preventive services or allied health support from one central practice. We also see patients travelling from Figtree, Fairy Meadow, Corrimal, Woonona and Warrawong.
Our Wollongong medical centre can be convenient for people who work, study or attend other appointments in the city, as well as those seeking ongoing care with a regular medical practice.
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