Book a GP appointment at Smith Street Medical Centre’s Charlestown clinic for general health concerns, family medicine, women’s health, children’s health, skin checks, immunisations, chronic disease care, health assessments, prescriptions, referrals, and ongoing care close to home.
AGPAL Accredited
Caring for Hunter families since 1955
Telehealth (eligible existing patients)
Skin checks available
A safe space to talk
Smith Street Medical Centre – Charlestown is a general practice clinic caring for individuals, children, families, working adults and older patients across Charlestown and the surrounding Lake Macquarie suburbs. Whether you need a routine check-up, want to discuss a new health concern or are managing an ongoing condition, our team is here to help with continuity of care close to home.
Our Charlestown GPs offer a broad range of everyday general practice services including prescriptions and repeat scripts, specialist referrals, skin checks, immunisations, women’s health, children’s and family health, mental health care plans, chronic disease management and care for work-related injuries. We aim to make appointments straightforward, with longer consultations available when you need more time to talk through complex issues.
Telehealth appointments are available for eligible existing patients where it is clinically appropriate — useful for follow-ups, results, repeat scripts and simple advice. If you’re unsure which appointment type suits your situation, our reception team can help guide you.
Caring for the Hunter region community for decades, with continuity of care you can trust.
A multi-disciplinary team of GPs and practice nurses supporting your day-to-day health needs.
Comprehensive skin examinations, mole mapping discussions and management of skin concerns.
Care across all life stages — from immunisations and check-ups to women's health appointments.
Phone or video consultations available for existing patients where clinically appropriate.
Easy to reach from Kotara, Cardiff, Whitebridge, Gateshead and surrounding suburbs.
Our experienced team of GPs covers a wide range of clinical interests. Choose a doctor whose focus aligns with your needs — or let our reception team help match you.
Everyday care for new symptoms, check-ups, prescriptions, certificates and referrals.
Skin examinations and ongoing management of skin lesions and sun damage concerns.
Cervical screening, contraception, menstrual and menopausal health discussions.
Childhood check-ups, common illnesses, growth and development support.
Routine childhood and adult vaccinations, travel vaccine discussions and advice.
Supportive consultations and care plans to help connect you with appropriate services.
Assessment and management of workplace injuries and related certification.
Eligible age-based and chronic disease health assessments to support preventive care.
Phone or video consults for eligible existing patients where clinically suitable.
Repeat prescriptions and specialist referrals as part of your ongoing care.
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.
Choosing the right appointment helps your GP give you the time you need. If you’re unsure, our reception team can help.
General symptoms, check-ups, prescriptions, referrals and certificates.
Multiple concerns, mental health discussions, care plans or complex issues that need more time.
Moles, spots, changing skin lesions or sun damage concerns.
Repeat scripts, referrals, follow-ups or simple advice — for eligible existing patients where clinically appropriate.
Please call the clinic for guidance, or seek urgent / emergency care depending on severity (call 000 in an emergency).
Our Charlestown clinic is convenient for patients from nearby suburbs including Whitebridge, Kahibah, Gateshead and Mount Hutton.
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.
Many of our GPs welcome new patients. Availability varies between doctors — please contact reception or check our online booking system for current openings.
Same-day appointments are sometimes available, subject to availability. We recommend booking online or calling reception early in the day.
Yes — skin examinations and management of skin concerns are available with several of our GPs. When booking, let reception know that you'd like a skin check appointment.
Telehealth (phone or video) is available for eligible existing patients where it is clinically appropriate, such as for follow-ups, repeat scripts and simple advice.
Yes. Several of our GPs have a particular interest in women's health, including cervical screening, contraception and general women's health concerns.
Yes — we care for children and families, including check-ups, common illnesses and routine immunisations.
Our GPs can discuss mental health concerns and, where appropriate, prepare a mental health care plan to support access to additional services.
Patients commonly travel to us from Kotara, Whitebridge, Hillsborough, Highfields, Cardiff, Garden Suburb, Kahibah, Gateshead, Mount Hutton and Dudley.
From 1 March 2026, we are a mixed billing practice. We bulk bill patients with a valid pension or health care concession card, and children under 12 years of age. Please contact reception or view our fee schedule for details.
You can book online via the booking link or call reception on (02) 4943 3066 during opening hours.
My family and I have been seeing the doctors from Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown for the past 37 years. We have always found the doctors to take great care of us.
Nongy ColeBest place in all of Newcastle
Bonnie MasonI’m very grateful for the care and support I received. The doctor and staff were compassionate, professional, and genuinely cared about my wellbeing. Highly recommended.
Indy KekulandalaOpening Hours
Book online or call reception to choose an appointment type that suits your concern.
