Book a work injury appointment in Charlestown for assessment, advice, certificates, referrals and follow-up care after a workplace injury. Smith Street Medical Centre supports workers with GP care for suitable work-related injuries, return-to-work discussions and ongoing review where clinically appropriate.
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In-clinic GP work injury appointment
28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290
Work injuries, certificates, referrals and follow-up
Online or by phone
Workplace injuries can affect your ability to work, move comfortably and return to normal activities. At Smith Street Medical Centre, Charlestown, patients can book GP appointments for suitable work-related injuries, medical assessment, certificates, referrals and follow-up care.
Your GP can discuss how the injury occurred, review your symptoms, assess your current needs, and guide your next steps. This may include medical advice, documentation, and referrals for further assessment or review appointments, where needed.
Patients looking for a work injury doctor, a work cover GP, or occupational health in Charlestown can book with our local clinic for practical GP support after a workplace injury.
Appointments for this service run out of our Charlestown clinic. Our team of experienced GPs currently see patients there — or head to the Smith Street Medical Centre website to compare all locations.
GP review after an injury at work.
Assessment for work-related back or neck concerns.
Support for muscle, joint or soft tissue injuries.
Review of work-related upper limb injuries.
Assessment for lower limb injuries from work.
Certificate support where clinically appropriate.
Discuss suitable duties and recovery needs.
Referral support if further assessment is required.
Review recovery progress after a work injury.
Discuss documentation needs for work-related injury care.
Women’s health covers a broad range of physical, hormonal, emotional and lifestyle topics across every life stage. You don’t need a specific symptom to book — many patients come in for a general conversation, a check-in, or to plan ahead. Some common reasons include:
Important: Online information does not replace medical advice from a GP. If your injury is severe, urgent, or involves serious bleeding, chest pain, head injury, breathing difficulty or major trauma, call 000 or seek emergency care.
A short guide to help you choose the right appointment type for your concern.
You may need an examination, screening test
Most work injury appointments are best completed in the clinic because a physical assessment may be needed.
, procedure or in-person review.
Some follow-up discussions or document reviews may be suitable for telehealth, where clinically appropriate.
Explain how the workplace injury happened and what symptoms you are experiencing.
Share relevant health history, current pain, work duties and any documents you have.
Your GP may assess the injury and discuss your work capacity or recovery needs.
Receive advice, a certificate, referral or follow-up plan where clinically appropriate.
Book further review if your injury needs ongoing monitoring or return-to-work support.
Our Charlestown clinic is conveniently located on Smith Street and supports workers from across eastern Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. Many patients visit Smith Street Medical Centre in Charlestown for work-injury assessments, medical certificates, referrals, follow-up care, and return-to-work discussions.
Smith Street Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. Work injury appointment fees can vary depending on appointment type, length, Medicare eligibility, consultation needs, documentation requirements and clinic policy. Billing for work-related injuries may also depend on the situation, employer or insurer requirements. Bulk billing may be available for eligible patients under the approved fee schedule. Please view the fee schedule or contact reception before booking if you have questions about appointment costs.
Smith Street Medical Centre Charlestown is located at 28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290. Patients can use the map for directions or call reception for help choosing the right appointment type.
Yes. You can book online or call reception on (02) 4943 3066 to make a work injury appointment at our Charlestown clinic at 28 Smith St, Charlestown NSW 2290.
You can book for workplace injury assessment, work-related pain, certificates, referrals, follow-up reviews and return-to-work discussions.
Yes. You can book an appointment with a GP to discuss a workplace injury and the medical steps that may be needed.
Yes. Our GPs can complete WorkCover certificates and documentation, and help guide you through the next steps for your claim where appropriate.
You can discuss certificate needs during your appointment. Your GP will decide what documentation is clinically appropriate.
Some follow-up or document review discussions may be suitable for eligible existing patients, but many work injuries need in-clinic assessment.
Book in clinic if you need a physical assessment, have ongoing pain, limited movement, or need a review after a workplace injury.
Yes. Smith Street Medical Centre is a mixed billing clinic. Fees may vary depending on eligibility, appointment type and consultation length.
You can book online or call Smith Street Medical Centre, Charlestown on (02) 4943 3066.
Work injury appointments are not for emergencies. For urgent or emergency medical attention, call 000.
Talk through your injury and what you may need next.
Bring work or insurer documents so your GP can review them.
Discuss suitable duties, follow-up care and return-to-work needs.
Book work injury GP support at Smith Street Medical Centre, Charlestown.
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If you have been injured at work and need a GP assessment, a certificate, a referral, a follow-up review, or a return-to-work discussion, our Charlestown clinic can help with suitable work-injury appointments.
