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Karratha GP Super Clinic
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Address
66 Welcome Road
Karratha WA 6714
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Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
Mon: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tue – Wed: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thu – Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed
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Appointments
We offer same day appointments for injured workers. To reduce your waiting time we do encourage patients to book appointments when possible. We can also provide an interpreter when required.
Sonic HealthPlus Karratha GP Super Clinic is a private billing practice. All consultations are to be paid for on the day. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard and Eftpos. The practice bulk bills children under 16 and concession holders at the doctor’s discretion.
Please phone the clinic on (08) 9159 1800 to make your next GP appointment. Occupational Health appointments can be made by completing the 'request a booking' form on this page, or by phoning the clinic directly on (08) 9185 2305.
Standard consult fees apply. We display our pricing at reception and a copy of our fee schedule can be provided on request.
Parking & Public Transport
Our clinic is situated on Welcome Road and offers a large parking area for our clients.
We have allocated disabled parking and our clinic is wheelchair accessible.
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About Our Clinic
In a populated residential and industrial area we provide professional general practice and occupational health services for you, your family, and your workforce.
Our services extend to include family medicine, women’s health, men’s health, drug and alcohol testing, employment medicals, immunisations, travel medicine and skin cancer screening.
Our team consists of five doctors who provide a professional medical service and are experts within their chosen medical field.
Bookings and Appointments
Please ring (08) 9185 2305 for (Occupational Health) or (08) 9159 1800 for (General Practice) for an appointment. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time; however emergencies will be given priority.
Appointment times are approximately 10 minutes – please tell the reception staff if you require a longer appointment time.
Every effort is made to attend to walk in patients with an urgent matter. However in some instances, it will be requested that you make an appointment at a later date and time to accommodate your needs.
Your Rights
If you have a problem we would like to hear about it. Please feel free to talk to your doctor or receptionist. You may prefer to write to us or contact the Clinic Manager, on (08) 9185 2305. We take concerns, suggestions and complaints very seriously and will deal with any matters that come to us. All complaints will be followed up and in writing if requested.
You may prefer to contact Sonic HealthPlus Head Office on (08) 9242 0800 or via post at PO Box 1237 Osborne Park WA 6916 or to the Health and Disability Services Complaints Office on 1800 813 583 or via post at PO Box B61 Perth, WA 6836. We can provide you with a copy of the complaint form if required.
Fees
Sonic HealthPlus Karratha GP Super Clinic is a private billing practice. All consultations are to be paid for on the day. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard and Eftpos. The practice bulk bills children under 16 and concession holders at the doctor’s discretion. Should you be eligible, please bring your Medicare Card, Concession Card or Veterans Affairs card to each consult. Medical record requests have a fee attached.
Our experienced health team consists of five doctors, a physiotherapist, and three nurses who are supported by our experienced administration/screening team. Working together, our focus is on bringing a comprehensive medical service to the Karratha community. We live and work within the Pilbara region and understand the needs of the patients we see daily. Our service is significant in that we provide a general practice, occupational health and travel medicine service all from one location.
Meet Our Team
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Dr Carolyn Valdez
Dr Carolyn Valdez graduated as a general practitioner in the Philippines, and has been living in Karratha since 2007.
Dr Valdez is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). Her interests include woman’s and children’s health, general medicine and mental health. She also performs occupational medical work and is an accredited UKOOA, AMSA and Vanuatu seafarer’s medical inspector.
Dr Valdez is a keen supervisor of the next generation of doctors and is a member of the UWA Rural Clinical School and John Flynn Placement Program.
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Dr Stephen McNally
Dr Stephen McNally completed his MB ChB at the University of Pretoria in 1977 and his M Prax Med at the same university in 1984.
Before going into private practice, Stephen completed his internship in Durban’s Addington Hospital and then commenced a two-year military tour of duty with the SADF, working in various mission hospitals and in the operational area in the Namibian Caprivi Strip. He spent a further three years as the SMO of the Shongwe Hospital where he saw many cases of tropical diseases and was involved in patient care during two Cholera and one Malaria epidemic. It was during this time he researched the treatment of snake bites for the writing of his dissertation.
At the end of 1983 Dr McNally joined a private practice in Plettenberg Bay where he practiced as a family physician until 2006. During this stint Dr McNally completed a post graduate course in Palliative Care through the University of Cape Town.
Dr McNally left South Africa for Ireland where he practiced as a locum GP in numerous practices until moving to Australia in 2012.
Dr McNally joined Sonic HealthPlus in Karratha in 2012 as a general practitioner and in addition to patient consultations, performs medical assessments and is accredited in providing Australian Maritime Safety Authority, VISA, Disability Support Pension and Rail medicals. Dr McNally acts as preceptor to medical students from UWA and is a WAGPET supervisor to registrars.
In 2013 Dr McNally was awarded a fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine – FACRRM.
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Dr Lulu Ntloko
General Practitioner
Dr Lulu Ntloko was born and raised in South Africa and has worked in healthcare within Australia for the past 11 years. Previously working in Tasmania, the Wheatbelt and now the Pilbara, Dr Ntloko enjoys general practice as it exposes her to all fields of medicine. Dr Ntloko particularly enjoys her work within women’s health, psychosocial matters, paediatrics and adolescent medicine.
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Dr Aysen Kolat
General Practitioner
Dr Aysen Kolat completed her medical training in 2002. In Turkey, she worked in General Practice and Emergency Medicine areas as well as specialising in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine.
Dr Kolat relocated to Australia in 2012 and started working as a GP in rural/remote areas. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Her special interests are paediatrics, antenatal and postnatal care, women’s health, skin checks, skin cancer treatments and chronic disease management. Dr Kolat enjoys life in Karratha, spending time with her family, boating, kayaking, camping and diving.
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Sam McNally
Practice Manager
Originally from South Africa, Sam joined the Sonic HealthPlus occupational health team in 2012 working in results management. Sam became the clinic manager of the general practice division of our clinic in 2013 and has overseen the management of all areas of the clinic since. This includes the general practice accreditation process and the merge with the OH clinic in 2016. She leads an experienced and dedicated team who are committed to providing excellent customer service and patient care.
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Raelene Braithwaite
2IC
Raelene and her family moved from Mt Barker to the Pilbara in 2000 for a short period and never left.
She joined Sonic in 2019 working in Occupational Health and GP reception.
She enjoys the variety and diversity of the roles.
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Lori Harrison
Registered Nurse
Originally from South Africa, Lori worked in Melbourne, Victoria before moving to Perth and then Karratha in 2015.
Lori offers a wealth of experience, which includes speciality in paediatrics, flight aviation retrievals, ambulance response and a positive work ethic and attitude.
Lori has been working in the general practice environment for the last three years and brings a caring and holistic approach to all aspects of her nursing, enhancing and supporting our practice.
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Nim Fernando
Registered Nurse
Originally from Sri Lanka, Nim immigrated to Australia where she completed her nursing studies.
Nim joined the Karratha Sonic team in 2019 as a casual nurse.
She brings a genuine passion for delivering a high standard of patient centred care.
Administration and Reception Team
Administration and Reception
Our frontline administration and reception team are the first point of contact at Sonic HealthPlus Karratha. With extensive experience in general practice and occupational healthcare, our dedicated administration team can answer any queries you have about our clinic and the services we provide.
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General Practice Services
Sonic HealthPlus Karratha GP Super Clinic employs professional and knowledgeable general practitioner doctors who are skilled in the health requirements of patients within the Pilbara. We specialise in a range of services including:
Services offered at this clinic:
Chronic Disease Management
The vast majority of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and diabetes require long-term care plans and treatment for patients. Our doctors at Sonic HealthPlus are equipped to manage the many illnesses and health conditions classified under the broad heading of chronic disease.
Family Medicine
Focusing on a more holistic approach to healthcare, family medicine takes into consideration the continuing and comprehensive health of an individual and their family. We encourage a whole of life view of a patient and their health to encourage care and monitoring of wellbeing, as opposed to consulting with a doctor only when an illness arises.
Immunisations
Safe and efficient, immunisations are a significant health intervention against preventable disease. Sonic HealthPlus provides a range of immunisations including influenza, childhood immunisations, tetanus and hepatitis.
Men’s Health
Men’s health refers to specific health concerns relating to the male anatomy. This includes prostate checks, STI checks and general management of a patient’s health and wellbeing.
Skin Screening
Our doctors are trained in the diagnosis and management of skin problems including skin cancers. An initial appointment with one of our doctors is required prior to any treatment plan.
Travel Medicine
We are equipped to provide travel medicine services, travel health advice plans, and travel medications for both private and corporate travellers and their families.
Women’s Health
The practice of women’s health covers a comprehensive array of healthcare services specifically designed for women. This includes contraceptive advice and device insertion, pap smears and general health and wellbeing management.
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Occupational Health Services
We are one of Australia’s leading providers of occupational healthcare. Our occupational health clinic provides exceptional service delivered by a dedicated and skilled team. As experts in this field we offer the following services to all new and existing clients:
Services offered at this clinic:
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing has been shown to improve productivity and help employers support workers who struggle with substance abuse.
Employment Medicals
Employment Medicals are performed to ensure an employee is fit to work in a specific environment. This comprehensive medical ensures the employee can fulfil the requirements of the role and will identify and protect the employee from potentially harmful work environments.
Immunisations
Safe and efficient, immunisations are a significant health intervention against preventable disease. Sonic HealthPlus provides a range of immunisations including influenza, tetanus and hepatitis.
Injury Management and Prevention
Injured workers have immediate access to a range of medical personnel to ensure an integrated and prompt recovery with optimal outcomes for both the employee and employer. Our doctor’s work alongside allied health professionals and are experts in treating and returning injured workers back to the workplace as soon as it is safe to do so.
Physiotherapy
Our skilled physiotherapists assist patients in the treatment and management of all occupational health injuries and ailments including workforce induced neck and shoulder pain, headaches, workplace injuries and other various body complaints. Our physiotherapist is skilled in musculoskeletal disorders and utilise massage, exercise, mobilisation and manipulation techniques to assist in pain management, treatment and injury rehabilitation.
Specialised Medicals
Our doctors have undertaken comprehensive training to enable them to perform industry relevant specialised medicals. The specialised medicals our doctors perform at Sonic HealthPlus Karratha GP Super Clinic include:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Visa.
Disability Medical Assessments.
Oil and Gas UK Medical (OGUK/KOOA).
Vanuatu Seafarer’s medical – this is necessary for all applicants for a Vanuatu Licence or Seaman Identification Book.
Rail.
Feedback
At Sonic HealthPlus we are committed to providing our clients and patients with the very best service. To help us achieve this, we abide by a Customer Charter which helps ensure we meet your expectations each and every day.
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