Spearwood Medical Centre: Services, Booking & Contact Info

If you’re searching for a bulk billing doctor in Spearwood, you may have noticed that options closer to downtown Perth are getting harder to find. Jupiter Health Spearwood has been serving the Cockburn area since well before the national shift toward mixed billing began, and its 7-day schedule still draws families who need flexibility outside typical 9-to-5 hours.

Address: Shop T01, 254 Rockingham Road, Spearwood WA 6163 · Phone: 08 9434 0100 · Hours: Open 7 days a week · Booking: HotDoc online booking available

The key facts table below consolidates address, contact, services, billing, and operating hours for quick reference.

What services are offered by Spearwood Medical Centre?

Jupiter Health Spearwood operates as a general practice with a dedicated Skin Cancer Clinic on site. The clinic provides GP consultations covering the broad range of health issues you’d expect from a family doctor, along with annual skin checks and both minor and advanced skin cancer removal surgeries. Telehealth appointments are available for patients with cold or flu symptoms who meet eligibility criteria.

According to Jupiter Health’s group-wide services information, most of their locations offer convenient access to pharmacy, pathology, chiropractic, and physiotherapy services nearby, though the specific co-located offerings at the Spearwood site should be confirmed directly with reception.

• GP (General practice) consultations
• Skin Cancer Clinic with annual skin checks
• Minor and advanced skin cancer removal surgeries
• Telehealth for eligible patients with cold or flu symptoms

How do I book an appointment at Spearwood Medical Centre?

The clinic accepts bookings through two main channels: online via HotDoc or by telephone. To book through HotDoc, visit the clinic’s listing on the HotDoc website or app and select an available time slot that suits your schedule. For phone bookings, call 08 9434 0100 during business hours to speak with reception staff who can confirm availability and answer billing questions.

New patients are welcomed at Jupiter Health Spearwood, according to the clinic’s official site. Same-day appointments and walk-in visits are available for patients with urgent but non-emergency needs.

Online via HotDoc

• Visit HotDoc’s bulk billing doctor search for Spearwood to locate the clinic
• Select your preferred doctor and time slot
• Confirm your Medicare details and concession card status during registration

Phone contact

• Reception: 08 9434 0100
• Fax: 08 9434 0199
• Email: reception@jupiterhealthspearwood.com.au (note: not monitored 24/7)

What should I bring to my appointment?

Being prepared speeds up your check-in and helps the doctor focus on your health rather than paperwork. The essentials below apply to any GP visit in Australia, but they’re worth double-checking if you’re new to the practice or haven’t visited since the billing transition in 2022.

Essentials list

• Medicare card — required for bulk billing claims or to process Medicare rebates on private fees
• Concession card (if applicable) — Pension card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, or DVA card for bulk billing eligibility
• List of current medications — including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements
• Relevant medical records — referral letters, past test results, or care plan documents if you have them
• Photo ID — needed for new patient registration
• Your reason for visiting in brief — noting symptoms and their duration helps the triage nurse or receptionist assess urgency

Health care items

• Healthcare summary — available through My Health Record if you’ve set one up
• Mental health care plan or chronic disease plan — if you’re continuing an existing management program
• Emergency contact details — standard for new patient intake forms

What are the new rules for GP appointments?

The most significant change affecting Jupiter Health Spearwood patients since January 2022 is the shift to mixed billing. The clinic explains that Medicare rebates no longer cover the full operational costs of running the practice, prompting the transition from universal bulk billing to a model where some patients pay out-of-pocket fees while others retain bulk billing access under specific conditions.

Under the current policy, certain doctors at the clinic continue to bulk bill children under 16, pension card holders, DVA patients, and those with chronic disease management plans, health assessments, or mental health care plans. Other doctors at the same practice charge private fees. The clinic’s position, as stated on its website, is that access to healthcare remains a priority despite the billing changes.

Same day for urgent

Same-day appointments are recorded for all clinically urgent patients under current GP access standards. If you have an urgent but non-life-threatening condition, explain this to reception when calling — the triage nurse will assess whether your symptoms warrant an immediate slot versus a scheduled appointment.

Recording policies

GP clinics in Australia are required to maintain clinical records in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. Your consultation notes, prescriptions, and referral documents are stored securely and can be requested by you under the My Health Records Act 2012.

How do I contact Jupiter Health Spearwood?

The most direct line for appointment enquiries, billing questions, and urgent care requests is the reception phone. The fax line exists primarily for sending referral documents from other healthcare providers, while the email address is best reserved for non-urgent administrative queries that can wait for a response during business hours.

Email and phone

• Reception: 08 9434 0100
• Fax: 08 9434 0199
• Email: reception@jupiterhealthspearwood.com.au (note: not monitored 24/7)
• Online booking: HotDoc

Location details

The clinic is located at Shop T01, 254 Rockingham Road, Spearwood WA 6163, at the corner of Burgundy Crescent and Lancaster Street, next to Aldi Spearwood. Wheelchair access is available. The site is positioned within a shopping precinct, making it practical to combine a pharmacy visit with your appointment.

“Access to healthcare is very important to us.” — Jupiter Health Spearwood, clinic management

“Unfortunately, the rebate we receive from Medicare does not cover the operational costs of the practice.” — Jupiter Health Spearwood, regarding the 2022 billing transition

Related reading: South Melbourne Medical Hub

In Perth’s southern suburbs, Spearwood Medical Centre on Rockingham Road offers GP services, with address, hours and bulk billing complementing HotDoc booking details.

Frequently asked questions

Related reading

• Healthdirect Australia — Government-verified listing for Jupiter Health Spearwood
• HotDoc — Online booking platform with bulk billing search for Spearwood, WA 6163
• Jupiter Health Spearwood — Official clinic website with current services and booking information