Wandong Medical Centre is your trusted local general practice, offering a wide range of healthcare services to residents of Wandong, Heathcote Junction, Wallan, Clonbinane, Kilmore, Broadford, Pyalong, Upper Plenty, Beveridge, Whittlesea, and surrounding areas.

We provide comprehensive family medical care, including men’s and women’s health checks, child and adult immunizations, mental health services, and onsite pathology. Our integrated approach ensures you receive holistic care under one roof.

We are a bulk billing medical centre, meaning patients with a valid Medicare card receive no out-of-pocket costs for most general consultations. For non-Medicare patients, our transparent fee structure includes $43.90 for standard consultations and $82.90 for extended appointments.

Our convenient location near the Wandong train station and ample parking makes accessing our services easy. There is a pharmacy conveniently located nearby, ensuring your health needs are met efficiently.

Book your appointment online anytime through HealthEngine! Simply use our user-friendly online booking system at the top of this page to select a time that suits you. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to the Wandong community and beyond.

PRACTICE INFORMATION:
Our Location
3307 Epping Kilmore Road
Wandong, VIC, 3758
Contact Information
Ph: (03) 5787 2277
Fax: (03) 5787 2266
Email: wandongmedical3307@gmail.com

Our Doctors
Dr Rony Barakat

Dr Ahmed Mahdi

Clinic Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed

Clinic Services
Health checks, care plans, specialist referrals, family planning, pap smears, pregnancy tests, counselling,
vaccinations (children & travel), minor surgery (stitching wounds, removal of moles and sunspots), liquid
nitrogen freezing therapy for sun spots and warts, nutritional advise, industrial medical advice and
consultation, skin checks.
St Vincents Pathology: Pathology collections available on site.
Practice Manager: Laura
Receptionist: Laura

Appointments
Please ring (03) 5787 2277 to book an appointment or online bookings can be made via healthengine.com.au.
Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time. Emergencies will always be given priority and our reception staff will attempt to contact you if there is any unforeseen delay or your GP has been called away. Longer consultation times are available, so please ask our receptionists if you require some extra time when ringing to book.
If you or a family member requires an interpreter service, we can organise this for you. Please let us know
when you make an appointment.

After Hours Care Arrangements:
We have designed After-Hours care Provider:
The Kilmore Hospital, Rutledge Street, Kilmore on Ph: (03) 5734 2000
Alternatively, you can attend the Emergency Department at the Northern Hospital, 185 Cooper Street, Epping
on Ph:(03) 8405 8000
For Advice you can ring the NURSE ON CALL – HOTLINE 1300 60 60 24

AI:
Use of AI in Our Practice

Our practice uses secure, Australian-based AI transcription software to assist with documenting consultation notes.
This technology listens during your consultation and helps create a draft clinical note for your GP. Your doctor reviews, edits, and approves all notes — AI does not make clinical decisions or replace your GP’s judgement.

Why We Use AI
We use this technology so your GP can:
Spend more time focused on you, not the computer
Improve accuracy and completeness of medical records
Reduce administrative workload and burnout
Our goal is to enhance the quality of care while keeping your consultation personal, respectful, and patient-centred.
Privacy, Safety, and Governance
Your privacy is very important to us.
The software we use complies with Australian privacy laws and relevant healthcare standards
Consultation data is handled securely and confidentially
AI is used only as a documentation support tool
Your GP remains fully responsible for your medical record and care
We follow professional standards and guidance from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) regarding the safe and ethical use of digital health and AI technologies.
Your Choice
If you have any questions or concerns about the use of AI during your consultation, or if you prefer not to use it, please let your GP or our reception team know. We are happy to discuss this with you.

 

WANDONG TEAM

We have a great team of medical professionals here to support the health of the wider Wandong Community.

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Dr Rony Barakat

Dr Ahmed Mahdi

Dr Alireza Heidarian

PRACTICE MANAGER

Laura has been a valued member of our practice for over eight years. With her wealth of experience and calm, organised approach, she helps keep the practice running smoothly and is always on hand to support both patients and colleagues.

Danni is a welcome addition to the team, bringing a bright and bubbly personality to the practice. Her friendly manner helps put patients at ease, and she is quickly becoming a familiar and reassuring face at reception.