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Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown supports Gateshead patients with caring, practical and patient-focused GP care. Our clinic offers general consultations, women’s health, children’s health, immunisations, skin checks, mental health care plans, chronic disease support, telehealth appointments and more, helping local patients access quality healthcare close to home.
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Caring for Hunter families since 1955
Telehealth (eligible existing patients)
Skin checks available

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Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is a convenient option for patients in Gateshead looking for accessible, patient-focused GP care. Whether you are booking a routine health check, managing an ongoing condition, seeking care for your child, or looking for a doctor near Gateshead for a specific concern, our team is here to help.
Our Charlestown GP clinic provides a wide range of general practice services for Gateshead patients, including telehealth appointments, quick consults for repeat scripts and referrals, women’s health, children’s health, immunisation, skin cancer checks, aged care, mental health care plans, work injury support, health assessments and overseas visitor appointments.
We aim to make every visit clear, comfortable and practical. Our doctors take the time to listen, explain your options and guide you towards the right next step for your health.
A trusted medical centre near Gateshead supporting local patients and families with practical GP care.
Access general consultations, telehealth, women’s health, children’s health, skin checks, immunisations and more.
Our Charlestown doctors support children, adults, families, older patients and overseas visitors from Gateshead.
Speak with a telehealth doctor near Gateshead for suitable concerns, follow-ups, scripts and referrals.
Bulk billing may be available for eligible patients, depending on appointment type and clinic policy.
Located at 28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290, close to Gateshead and surrounding suburbs.
Patients from Gateshead can book with doctors at Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown for a wide range of health needs. Depending on availability, patients can choose doctors who provide care in areas such as family medicine, women’s health, children’s health, skin checks, chronic disease care, aged care, mental health support and general health assessments. Doctor availability may vary, and online booking will show current appointment options.
Book for new symptoms, general health concerns, medication reviews or ongoing GP care.
Suitable for selected follow-ups, repeat scripts, referrals and concerns that do not require a physical examination.
Useful for repeat prescriptions, referrals and simple GP requests when clinically appropriate.
Book for cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy-related care, menopause support and other women’s health concerns.
For childhood illness, development concerns, immunisations, school health checks and family health advice.
Book a skin check or mole check if you notice new, changing, itchy, bleeding or unusual skin spots.
A longer GP appointment may be needed to discuss mental health concerns and care planning.
Book for general health checks, risk assessments, chronic disease reviews and preventive health advice.
For workplace injuries, return-to-work support and work-related medical concerns.
Medical care for international students, visitors and patients without a regular local GP.
Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is a mixed billing clinic. Bulk billing may be available for eligible patients, including children, Pension Card holders and Concession Card holders. Fees can vary depending on the appointment type, Medicare eligibility and the service provided.
Booking with Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is simple for Gateshead patients. Choose your preferred appointment type, select a suitable time, and attend your consultation in person or by telehealth where appropriate.
Select the appointment type that best matches your health concern.
Use the online booking button or call reception if you need help.
Tell your GP what you are experiencing so they can understand your needs.
Your doctor may suggest treatment, tests, referrals, scripts or a follow-up appointment.
For urgent medical attention, call 000. Online bookings are not suitable for emergencies, chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, major injury or sudden serious symptoms.
Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is conveniently located for patients living in Gateshead and surrounding suburbs. If you are looking for a GP near Gateshead, doctor near Gateshead, or medical centre close to home, our clinic is easy to access from nearby communities.
Our clinic is located at 28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290. Use the map to plan your route, or call our reception team if you need help with directions or finding the entrance on the day of your appointment.
Yes. Patients from Gateshead can book appointments at Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown, depending on doctor availability and appointment type. You can book online through HotDoc or contact reception for help choosing a suitable appointment.
You can book online using the Book Appointment button or call the Charlestown clinic directly. Online booking will show available doctors, appointment types and times for Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown.
The Charlestown clinic offers general GP consultations, telehealth, quick consults, women’s health, children’s health, immunisations, skin checks, mental health care plans, aged care, health assessments, work injury support and overseas visitor appointments.
Yes, telehealth appointments may be available for suitable concerns. These can be helpful for follow-ups, repeat scripts, referrals and some general health questions. If a physical examination is needed, your doctor may recommend an in-person appointment.
Yes, Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is a mixed billing clinic. Bulk billing may be available for eligible patients, including children, Pension Card holders and Concession Card holders. Fees can depend on appointment type and Medicare eligibility.
Yes, doctors at the Charlestown clinic provide women’s health appointments, including cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy-related care, menopause support and general women’s health concerns. You can choose a suitable GP when booking online.
Yes, children’s health appointments are available at Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown. Our GPs can help with common childhood illnesses, immunisations, growth and development questions, school health checks and family health concerns.
Skin cancer checks and mole checks may be available through selected doctors at the Charlestown clinic. If you notice a new, changing, bleeding, itchy or unusual skin spot, book an appointment for a GP assessment.
Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is located at 28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290. The clinic is accessible for patients from Gateshead, Charlestown and nearby Lake Macquarie suburbs.
For urgent or emergency medical attention, call 000 immediately. Online bookings and routine GP appointments are not suitable for emergencies such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, major injury or sudden serious symptoms.
Been going to this practice for over 60 year's. OK, all my life, just different doctor's as times goes by. Dr. Charlton, Dr. Lightfoot, Dr. North and Dr. Keyworth, until his current retirement. Thank you. So who will be my next Dr? No need to change practice, even if I now travel over 150km to the practice these day's compared to 5 minutes away for the first 50 year's. So that should tell you what I think on this practice.Posted on Google David Martin Excellent doctor. It's a shame (for his patients, but great for him) that Andrew Keyworth is retiring. Enjoy your retirement.!Posted on Google Peter Steigler Always professional and prompt. I’ve been going here for over 49 years. Highly recommend this service. Always great service.Posted on Google Jennifer Page Great team of both reception and medical staff. Always well looked after. ThanksPosted on Google PHIL PRINCEHORN Been going there all my life ... to date ... Lol. Dr Keyworth is great and his staff are lovely. Thanks guys. Happy retirement Andrew. Cheers Mike WPosted on Google Mike Warland (WALDO) Went to see the nurse I got straight in and out.Posted on Google Helen Millard
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