24 reviews about Marion Domain Medical And Dental Centre

30 Aug 2009

as these big companies buy up the little local practices, this is what it has come down to. my doctor only works mon,wed and fridays, not during school holidays, so i get to the front doors at 6.40am for when they open at 7.00am to let them know who i am wanting to see at 9.00am, to then sit and wait until 7.45am to line up again to book in at 8.00am, to try to be the first patient at 9.00am. this system causes alot of arguements between the patients waiting, who was first, they have started charging 30.00 gap payment now also. it is alot to got through to see your doctor if you are sick, but what else can i do?????

Approximate cost: $30.00

Hi NaomiM3, thanks for your review. Given that there are so many negative comments/complaints regarding this business (on WOMO and other websites), one cannot help but wonder what would happen if patients started, 'voting with their feet and wallets' and went elsewhere. A $30- co-payment for this type of minimalist service does not sit well with us, nor do the lengthy wait times. A similar (Ballarat based) practice started acting in the same manner and were quickly boycotted, which led to them reestablishing their bulk billing. It is unfortunate (and indeed shameful) that Australia appears to be following in AmericaĆ¢??s footsteps. Things can only get worse when money comes before human health and wellbeing. Regards, Reeces

verified email - 12 Jul 2009

i am unable to comment on the doctors because i never saw one. my partner and i waited over 3 hours and eventually left because we could not take it any more! very go and waste your time here. if money is an issue, there are other places that will bulk bill!

verified email - 27 Mar 2009

This is a bulk-billing, many-doctor centre. They do not take appointments, you just have to turn up and wait until a doctor is ready to see you. This can be over 2 hours as I found out - and with a bored 3 year old inventing his own amusement it got quite stressful. You can go over to Westfield Marion for part of your waiting time. There are no magazines or toys provided to help you while away the time, so come prepared. I've tried it out several times and it has been unsatisfactory each time. So that's it - never again. My newborn had his first checkup & injections here and we were there for over 3 hours all up! And if you need to leave a sample (as my older son did when he had gastro) you can't just drop it off at the counter, you have to take a number and wait to see a nurse. And then if you want the results you can't just ring up, you have to come back and see a doctor again - and endure another wait!

Approximate cost: $free

Anonymous
verified email - 17 Dec 2008

I was so pleased to find such a friendly and effective dental clinic. I was blown away by the staff and how lovely they were, they were so friendly and helpful, the complete opposite of most dentist experiences in the past! I will recommend family and friends to visit this clinic in future and will continue to use them myself of course!

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