Health Checks

We’re here for You

Health checks are an examination of your current state of health performed by your primary care doctor (GP). Health checks are very common and are done at various stages of life. Infants and patients with chronic health conditions may need more frequent checks to ensure that they remain in good health.

I’m healthy, why do I need a health check?

Another reason for health checks are to:

  • Recognise health issues/diseases early
  • Lessen impact of chronic health conditions by treating them earlier or by delaying their onset
  • Address any lifestyle factors that may add risk to developing health conditions later on in life

What do health checks involve?

Health checks may include

  • Updating your personal and family medical history
  • Review of medications
  • Identifying health issues
  • Medical examinations
  • Blood tests
  • Advice and information on how to improve your health and reduce long-term risk

​Useful links and more information below:

Easy-to-read information from BUPA

National Guide by the RACGP

Our Services

General FAQ’s

We’re available during the following hours:

Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm
Saturday 8am – 12pm
Sunday & Public Holidays Closed

Please call the surgery to make an appointment.  Staff are available from 7.30 am to make an appointment for you. Please call Ph: (02)49333093.  Emergencies will always be given priority. Additionally patients can now access HotDocs to arrange for online appointments and the site can be visited for more details. Click here to book online

No, we do not require a referral for minor procedures. Bookings are required.

  • Skin cancer & cosmetic excisions
  • Vasectomy
  • Circumcision
  • Mirena & Implanon insertion and removal

We are a mixed billing practice. We bulk bill aged pensioners over 65 who have a healthcare card or pension card from Centrelink, DVA card holders and children from 0 to 5 years are bulk billed.

Standard consultation: $75 (up to 15 minutes)
Concession card holders $60

Long consultation: $115
Concession card holders $100

*Two members of one family on the same day: one will be charged a lesser fee of $60
*This does not apply to skin checks & excisions​
*Children from 0-5 years old: bulk billed
*Patients from 5 to 64 who have a pension or health care card from Centrelink will be charged $60

You can visit us at our Greenhills practice adjacent to the New England Highway.

Our address is: 1/6-10 Blaxland St East Maitland NSW 2323

After hours care is provided by GP Access After Hours by calling 1300 130 147.  If you require emergency care due to a life threatening illness or injury please contact 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.

The Hunter Valley Skin Cancer Clinic is our other practice focussed on skin cancer checkups and excisions. Services offered include:

  • Skin checks
  • Skin cancer excisions
  • Skin cancer non-surgical treatment
  • Dermatology appointments
  • Cosmetic procedures

Visit the Hunter Valley Skin Cancer Clinic at www.huntervalleyskincancerclinic.com

When a patient attends the surgery without an appointment they will be allocated the first available appointment and will usually be required to wait or return at a later time later in the day.

The doctors attend the Living care Nursing Home at East Maitland and the Opal Nursing Home at Maitland.  Apart from palliative care and nursing home visit other home visits can be arranged but these are not bulk billed.

Just a 2 minute walk from Greenhills Shopping Centre

Better Health Greenhills offers high quality healthcare and specific medical procedures. Conveniently located in East Maitland, patients throughout the Hunter region attend our practice.

  • 6-10 Blaxland St, East Maitland NSW 2323

  • Opening Hours

    Mon – Fri : 8am – 6pm
    Saturday : 8am – 12pm
    Sundays & Public Holidays : Closed
    After hours : GP Access 1300 130 147

Become a happier, healthier you!

Book an appointment with Better Health Greenhills today, no referral required.

Book an Appointment

Become a happier, healthier you!

Book an appointment with Better Health Greenhills today, no referral required.

Book an Appointment