​​DR LINDA FORD

Welcome!  
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Dr. Linda Ford is an experienced, special interest, part time GP.  
​She consults in Inverloch Vic and via Video Telehealth. 

SPECIAL INTERESTS : Menopause, MRT (Hormone Replacement therapy), Integrative Medicine and Womens Health.

New Patients welcome.

Semi-Urgent Review Appointments are available each week: only for existing patients. Such appointments cannot be booked via this website.
  • Message Dr Linda: if you have a semi-urgent medical need for a review appointment this week.

***ANNUAL LEAVE: DR LINDA FORD IS AWAY  ……….Monday 27th  APRIL - MONDAY 19TH MAY 2026 ***  No consulting during that time.
***You can send non urgent messages whilst she is on leave, BUT they will ONLY be read and process when Dr Linda returns from Leave***
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Her focus is:
Personalised Care: Dr. Linda aims to get to know you very well, so that her care is right for you.
Empathy and Understanding: Dr Linda tries to creates a warm, welcoming space to discuss all health concerns.
Focused Time: With no rush, Dr. Linda aims to give you the attention you deserve (1st consults are 60 min)
Holistic Approach: Your overall well-being is her priority: looking at your physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors.
Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship: She aims to consistency build trust and effective personalised care.
Strong ongoing engagement: Easy to stay connected with her:  via telehealth, direct digital communication (including a Patient Portal) and via her personal voice message bank. 

Could your symptoms be due to Menopause?  CLICK Menopause Symptom Questionnaire  
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CLINIC LOCATION : 49 Wonthaggi Rd, Inverloch, Vic

CONSULTING HOURS:
  • In-clinic 49 Wonthaggi Rd : Thursdays (only)
  • Telehealth:  Wednesday or Fridays 

SPECIAL INTERESTS IN GREATER DETAIL:
  • Women's Health: Peri-menopause, Menopause, Migraines and Menstrual Issues.
  • Integrative Medicine: Encouraging self-care, healthy lifestyle choices, a healthy diet and nutritional supplements.
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CONTACT INFORMATION ​
QUALIFICATIONS
  • MBBS (Hon) (Monash)
  • DRANZCOG Adv. Advanced GP Diploma Gynaecology & Obstetrics
  • GDGM Graduate Diploma Geriatric Medicine 
  • MHlthSMgt. Masters Health Service Management.
  • Member of Australian Menopause Society (AMS)
  • Member of Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)
  • GP Member of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
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Dr. Linda brings a wealth of experience from her extensive GP work throughout Gippsland and her time as a GP Obstetrician in Berwick.
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NEW PATIENT
  • Registration: Secure link emailed via Halaxy within 24 hrs of booking. Registration must be completed online. Sorry it cannot be completed in clinic. Must be completed to confirm your appointment.
  • Or Click   Link New Patient Registration Form
  • Booking Fee: $50 non‑refundable, debited from your saved payment card: before your first visit.
  • Follow‑up is required to discuss test results.
  • If unwell: Please wear a face mask or request a telehealth appointment.
  • This practice operates without a receptionist.  Administration, where ever possible is handled digitally with some processes being automated  (ie registration and finalising accounts).
  • Patients can communicate directly with Dr Ford via digital or voice messages.
  • S8 Medications: Not prescribed, except for cancer care (narcotics/strong sedatives).

FEES
  • Private Fees (No Bulk Billing)
  • Booking Fee: $50 non‑refundable (first appointment only: forfeited if first consult is rebooked / delayed to be more than 60 days from date of your initially booked appt)
  • Payment: Full payment due on the day.
  • Fee Schedule increase as of 1st April 2026.   New Fee:  Consult 39 min or less: Out pocket cost = $70            Consult 40 min or more: Out pocket cost = $90                         Review Aged Pensioner: out pocket cost = $40         Summary Total Fee  Payable = Medicare Rebate + Out of Pocket cost (or Gap).         No Bulk Billing
  • Your Payment Card details are automatically captured + securely stored: when booking an appointment via this website. It is securely stored within our Halaxy Medical software. You change edit your payment method details via your “Halaxy Patient Portal” or ask Dr Ford to enter your new details at the end of consult. 
  • The Full consultation fee amount will be automatically debited from your saved payment method ……. shortly after your consult.
    By Booking an appointment: you have consented to this automatic payment process and agree to pay our fee schedule (as detailed here)
    Paid claims are digitally submitted to Medicare online for rebate claims. You will receive an Email from Halaxy software with submitted rebate claim.
  • Fee Query?      Please submitted all queries in writing (ie send a digital message) before the consult.  To send a message click:    Contact Us → Patient Enquiry Button  
  • HCC and other pensioners: are included within the single Private FEES schedule (detailed above)
  • Fee Schedule needs to simple and fixed because Dr Linda does not delegate invoicing / payments to a receptionist. 
  • From 1 Jan 2026: “ Option to just pay Medicare Gap amount” is no longer offered.
  • Non‑attendance / late cancellation (<48 hrs): May be charged 50% of expected fee.  This fee must be paid in full before (automatically debited from your payment card) before any future bookings can be made.
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FAQ
  • Registration: Complete using secure LINK within an email (from [email protected]) sent at booking.
  • First Visit: Thorough assessment of your issues and overall health.
  • Halaxy Patient Portal: How to use “Clinical Notes” and Share Documents via your Halaxy Patient Portal
  • Review consultations: can often be conducted via telehealth
  • Skin Lesions/Lumps: Not excised; referral is made onto local GP Skin Clinic.
  • Mental Health Plan: Usually requires two consults and are not completed at first visit. If your registered for the optional “MyMedicare” with another GP Clinic then this will prevent Dr Linda creating a GP Mental Health Plan and referring you to a psychologist.
  • Telehealth (Initial Consult): Available, but no Medicare rebate will be available if first visit is not conducted in clinic.
  • Immunisations: Government‑supplied free vaccines are not available in clinic. Dr Linda encourages vaccination at local pharmacies.
  • Reschedule or Cancel appointment: Call 03 8679 6532 (voicemail anytime) or use the LINK  in “booking” and “appointment reminder” emails.
  • Covid Precautions: If attending in clinic with an acute illness likely a virus or a cold, please notify Dr Linda, and wear a face mask. Preference is to change to Telehealth.
  • Confidentiality: Personal information managed under Australian Privacy Laws. Contact practice with any concerns.

EMERGENCY AND AFTER HOURS CONTACTS
  • Medical Emergency: Phone 000
  • Nurse on Call (24/7 Free Victorian Health Department Advice service): Ph 1300606024
  • Free Gippsland After Hours GP Telehealth Service (Video or Phone service): Book Ph   1800272767   ( til 13/4/2026 only)
  • Commonwealth Government: Free 24 /7 All Hours Nurse Advisory Service 1800MEDICARE (can refer onto a Doctor) : PH   1800633422.    Available from 13/4/2026
  • LINK Health Direct:   Symptom Checker.    Unsure where to go and when to be seen? Try this Link 
  • LINK Victorian Virtual Emergency Department 
  • Bass Coast Health Hospital Wonthaggi Emergency Department: Phone 03 5671 3333
  • Leongatha Hospital Urgent Care (GP supported): Phone 03 5667 5555
  • Life Line (24/7) Emergency Mental Health Support: Phone 13 1114
  • Medicare Mental Health: Looking for a local mental health service?  PH 1800 595 212   Weekdays 8:30am and 5pm. They can discuss options for service provision / or health practitioners to consult. This is NOT an urgent care service. 
DR LINDA FORD Women's Health GP. Special interests: Menopause, Integrative Medicine, Migraine