Well, having blood taken and urine tested anywhere is hardly going to be a five-star experience…read more Douglass Hanly Moir in Balgowlah is a branch of a small chain of pathologists across New South Wales. This particular office is staffed by a friendly group - in fact, when I arrived one morning the lady behind the desk was involved in a long and involved conversation with someone I assumed to be a colleague or friend, yet once they stopped chatting they exchanged paperwork and progressed to testing! Perhaps she was a regular. Anyway, my tips for the necessary evil of getting testing done here are to come prepared with your own reading material if you're in for much of a stay, and possibly a cushion. Get in early as the waiting room is tiny particularly if there are many there before you in for the long-haul diabetes screen.

Easy to get to, short waiting time (for a 1.45 appointment on a weekday, so maybe that's a given),…read moreand conveniently close to the pharmacy. They did get my name mixed up with another patient, but that was fixed in under 5 minutes with no big dramas. They're friendly and down-to-earth people

When you have a sick child, a mother has a million questions to ask and the worst thing in that…read morescenario is a Doctor who is in a rush to get the next patient in. I have met a few of these in Sydney. Then I found the best GP in town at the Strathfield Plaza Medical Practice,Dr Piyush Sinha . He is everything that I could ask from a doctor and more. I have gone to him for every little small or even serious problem and till date - I have not been disappointed. He knows that a patient is bound to have a million questions and is always ready to answer them. Always ready to go that extra mile for his patients. Sometimes I have to wait hours to see him - but I can say that the wait is worth it. I feel a lot more at ease and know that I have taken advice from one of best doctors in Sydney. He is a pillar of strength for me and my family as each time I visit him, he shows me a new dimension.

Full range and professional blood analysis Centre. Usually very fast processing unit with…read moreprofessional service

If you have a spare hour, and want a bulk-billing GP, then this is a pretty solid bet…read more Walk-ins are accepted, and some of the Doctors will take bulk-billing appointments too. Best to have a reasonable idea of what's wrong first, but most of the GPs are fine for a prescription, referral, certificate or the very common ailments. This place would get a better rating if they could do something with their consistently long waiting times.

Dr. Javahari has taken care of myself and my family, for close to 5 years now. Initially it was as…read morea back-up if I could not get into our previous family doctor, now he is our only GP. Not only is his mannerism calming and caring, he has a wealth of knowledge. As a PTSD patient, I would often be judged by doctors. Dr Javahari has never taken matters lightly, and made his mission to never make me feel judged for my illness. He insisted on monitoring me weekly, when going through bad bouts, so as to keep me safe. All-in-all, he has saved me. Helped me with physical ailments, psychological ailments or would refer me onto the experts need be. I couldn't be happier with the responsible care, compassion and determination displayed by Dr Javahari. Also, the beautiful Administration staff and nurses, never make us feel a burden, and always have a smile on their faces. Well done Dr. Javahari and Penrith Medical Centre.

A wonderful medical centre. Staff at reception are very accommodating to getting you an…read moreappointment. Doctors are also great.

This practice is a lucky dip as to what kind of care you receive, depending on who you see. You're…read moresafer sticking with the senior doctors if you have more complex issues as the regular doctors are either too pressed for time or simply don't understand your issues. Especially with issues such as genetic disorders, you want a doctor who is skilled at multitasking and has been around the block so you get what you need in the time they allocate you. Like any bigger practice, they seem more focused on getting patients in and out within a specific time frame than spending whatever time is needed to resolve the issue. You might find some caring doctors here but big practice policy ends up leaving you feeling like a number not a client. OK if you need your flu shot. Not so great if you have a rare genetic disorder that has more than fifteen years of collaboration between hospitals and specialists to date. When you simply need to get pain medication without weeks of debate over whether you "really" need it, this practice was a proverbial and at times literal pain in the back. As I said, there's a right doctor for the right ailment but in my personal experience here, that isn't always the same doctor. There are also some doctors who are extremely judgemental and at times have been just outright rude. Like I said, it's a lucky dip. EDIT: I reduced my review down to one star, as out of nowhere and without notice I recieved a letter in the mail shortly after my father died of a heart attack advising me that I had missed too many appointments and would no longer be able to book ahead. I called to appeal this as I also suffer from multiple physical conditions as well as paranoid schizophrenia. They rejected my appeal. This practice is without a soul. Many times I am unable to even answer my phone because I'm afraid I'm under surveillance. I try my best to get to my appointments, but when you live a life in constant worry that you are being followed by government agencies and spied on as soon as you leave your house, life becomes almost impossible. I can't believe that they would send me a letter like that, after my dad died and was also a patient at their practice, and reject hearing me out as to why I'd ONLY missed apparently ten appointments OVER THREE YEARS. A bunch of soulless administration staff that live in their dungeons here without hearts or souls. LAST UPDATE: The CEO banned me from the clinic after illegally cutting off my regular medication, and access to my primary GP that had been treating me for over five years, that I had been on for over three years and almost killed me simply because they claimed I was "rude" which is a blatant lie. This practice cuts corners, illegally, and will eventually pay for their negligence. I am certain the HCCC will also see this as the injustice and abuse that it clearly is. Disgusting people, incompetent doctors and staff, so if you value your health and your life, find an alternative provider.

Great female Doctor was very caring, and first time I went I only waited 5 minutes (but they have…read morefree wifi so who cares) and second time I went straight in because I booked online.