45 Cumberland St, Cessnock NSW 2325
Open Monday to Friday 8am - 5:30pm
(02) 4990 3222admin@cumberlandstreetclinic.com.au
Cumberland Street Clinic is a GP-owned medical practice that continues a legacy of over 30 years supporting the health and wellbeing of the Cessnock community and wider Hunter region. You can expect patient-centred care, a thorough and thoughtful approach to diagnosis and management, and a strong focus on prevention and long-term wellbeing—all within a welcoming environment where you are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
You can book online via our website, through the AMS Connect app or by calling our friendly reception team on (02) 4990 3222. When booking through Automed make sure to click confirm on the booking summary to complete your online booking. We keep a number of appointments available on the day for acute illnesses. Please call reception to enquire or to be added to our on the day cancellation list.
We keep a number of appointments available on the day for acute illnesses. Please call reception to enquire or to be added to our on the day cancellation list.
Yes if you are a regular patient of the practice you are welcome to book a phone consult. It is a Medicare requirement that you have had a face to face appointment in the practice within the last 12 months to be eligible for a Medicare rebate for a phone/video consult. If you aren’t sure, ask a reception member to check prior to booking a phone consult. If you are a carer, please make sure the patient you are requesting an appointment for is present for during the phone consult.
Yes! We bulk bill all standard medicare eligible consults, care plans and health assessments for patients who hold a Medicare or DVA card.
There is a private, out of pocket fee for procedures and specialised consults that don’t attract a Medicare rebate (eg. Workcover, employment medicals, insurance assessments, medical reports/forms). If you are unsure, call our friendly reception to ask if there will be a fee involved.
Yes - all scripts and specialist referrals need an appointment with a GP. This is often a valuable opportunity for your GP to check your medical record, do preventative screening or following up outstanding tests or results. We understand sometimes scripts get lost and referrals expire so please let reception know if it is urgently needed and they will try their best to find an appointment for you.
Reception staff cannot give results over the phone or via email so please make an appointment with your GP if you would like to discuss your results in detail. You should receive a text message once your GP has reviewed your incoming results.
You will receive text messages to your mobile from our practice to confirm your appointment, after your appointment (if you have been bulk billed) and after your GP has reviewed your results. Occasionally, reception staff or your GP will send you a text message to communicate information if they can’t get onto you via phone. If you are concerned about any communication you receive, please don’t click on any links and call reception to ask if it is legitimate communication.