Yeppoon Family Practice & The Family Practice Zilzie
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Yeppoon Family Practice has provided quality health care to the Capricorn coast since 1975.  Our second surgery The Family Practice Zilzie now provides quality care to the residents of Emu Park, Zilzie and the surrounding areas. Dr Michael Donohue, Dr Geraldine Young, Dr Julie Burke, Dr Julian Gregory and Dr Nick Wong are the principals and owners of the practice supported by four associates and 6 nursing staff.   The practice is affiliated with the International Society of Travel Medicine and an approved Yellow Fever Vaccine Provider. We have visiting Podiatrist, Psychologist, Exercise Physiologist, Diabetic Educator, Dietician, Asthma Educator and Mental Health Nurse.

 

Yeppoon Family Practice, in conjunction with University of Queensland Rural Division Rockhampton, accepts three times a year for 3 monthly stays 3rd Year Medical Students. The practice has in place an orientation program and educational program which is inclusive of educational sessions with the local pharmacy, hospital, Nursing homes, Community Health, Blue Nursing and the local Ambulance service. Students spend their time equally between our on staff doctors and the nursing procedure department.

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 0749393501
Ext: 0749388388
Fax: 0749392837
Address: 48 Normanby Street & 28 Cocoanut Point Drive, Zilzie
Yeppoon and Zilzie QLD 4703
Email: practicemanager@yfp.com.au
PRACTICE HOURS
Monday: 8.30am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8.30am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8.30am to 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8.30am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 8.30am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Note: Practice hours subject to change without notice, please check with our reception staff.

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