Vermont Medical Clinic
Information about Vermont Medical Clinic
3133, Melbourne
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-19h
- tuesday: 8h-19h
- wednesday: 8h-19h
- thursday: 8h-19h
- friday: 8h-17:30
- saturday: 8:30-12h
Our comment from Nutrifinder.net about Vermont Medical Clinic:
Vermont Medical Clinic is a well-established healthcare facility in Australia, known for its dedicated and friendly staff who prioritize patient care. Many patients have expressed their satisfaction with the clinic, praising the exceptional quality of service provided by the doctors, such as Dr. Chris Madden, Dr. Tania Poon, and Dr. Rachelle McIlree, who are all noted for their thoroughness and compassion.
Visitors appreciate the clean and modern facilities, as well as a welcoming atmosphere that makes them feel at ease during their appointments. With a range of medical professionals available, including specialists in various fields, patients can receive comprehensive care under one roof.
However, there have been some concerns raised about appointment availability and waiting times, with some patients highlighting instances of delays and scheduling difficulties. While most experiences are positive, there are a few reviews indicating that not all doctors provide the same level of attentive care.
Overall, Vermont Medical Clinic is highly recommended for anyone seeking professional and compassionate medical services in the Vermont South area, continuing to improve and meet the needs of its patients.
Vermont Medical Clinic: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I’ve been really fortunate to have Dr. McIlree as my GP
Fantastic experience: Jim Glaspole is a fantastic Doctor very understanding and throughly listens to you
Fantastic experience: Dr Chris Madden is an excellent GP
Fantastic experience: Friendly doctors and staff
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient at Vermont Medical Clinic since 1966. From a small family practice to the wonderful facility it is today. The doctors and staff are dedicated and friendly and are always on the lookout for any way to improve your health outcomes.
Fantastic experience: I have been going to this clinic for a number of years now and it is always a great experience. I have always seen Dr Chris Madden who is absolutely brilliant and has helped me in many ways over time and I highly recommend him.
Fantastic experience: Excellent. Really interested in a person
Fantastic experience: Doctor Grant Chen was extremely helpful and thorough. Who I would be very happy to see in the future when my normal Doctor isn't available.
Fantastic experience: Dr Grant Chen - excellent communication and manner. Thanks very much
Fantastic experience: Lovely Clinic ,clean and very professional
Fantastic experience: Very good experience and highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Excellent
Fantastic experience: I have always had a very good experience at Vermont Medical Clinic. I highly recommend their services.
Fantastic experience: Dr Lidiya Suntesic did full Skin Check today. As she has done for the past 20+ years, Lidiya remains one of the best GPs I’ve seen over my years. Professional, compassionate, thorough and explains everything clearly.
Fantastic experience: Always a pleasant and professional atmosphere and service!
Fantastic experience: I have been a client of Vermont Medical Clinic for ten years and highly recommend it for anyone seeking top class medical services within the Vermont South area.
Fantastic experience: Very good service prompt and friendly people.
Fantastic experience: Staff always friendly & helpful Drs Chi & Joyce accommodating helpful & always friendly
Positive experience: Today I visited Vermont Clinic and Dr. Grant was very helpful. He listened then did a thorough examination. And provided me with a script for an ultrasound if needed. Very satisfied.
Fantastic experience: The wonderful care we consistently receive from the doctors and nurses at this clinic is exceptional.
Fantastic experience: The Staff are always friendly and helpful. My Doctor is very caring and the appointments are never rushed. She has a caring nature and listens to your issues in order to resolve them. I'm very happy with the clinic.
Fantastic experience: Welcoming reception staff who are also friendly and very efficient. I have received professional extensive care for myself and my family which is always very much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Very good medical clinic my family have been patients for 63 years . My present Doc there at moment Dr Joon Ming Wong is so lovely and very careing.
Fantastic experience: As l have been attending Vermont Medcial Clinic for over 60 years l can say the service over these years has always been excellent and very friendly. The doctor's are well trained and knowledgeable. Wishing all the best for the future. Lorraine Edis.
Positive experience: Always a professional experience at Vermont medical centre
Fantastic experience: Amazing! I had several unexpected issues with referrals and they were so accommodating and addressed promptly without hesitation.
Fantastic experience: I attended Vermont Medical Clinic this morning. I was seen very promptly by my regular doctor and then went directly next door to have a blood test which was very convenient. Very efficient and friendly staff at reception.
Fantastic experience: Had an appointment with Dr Poon today. I couldn't ask for anything more. She was caring and explained details on needed to know. Will see her again.
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient of VMC for more than 50 years. The standard of care is first class. I have never felt that I haven’t received the care required. It’s Alison a one stop clinic with a multiple of doctors specialising in many areas of medicine.
Fantastic experience: As always I felt listened to and trusted.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful dr great service
Fantastic experience: I'm very happy to be a patient at Vermont Medical Service. The reception staff are very efficient and helpful. The medical staff excellent, and generally it is reasonably easy to gain an appointment within a couple of days.
Fantastic experience: A very comprehensive yearly skin check, I'm very impressed with the level of care
Fantastic experience: Reception staff are always welcoming and professional. Appointment with Tina for Skin Cancer Check went well. Tina was helpful with information re a couple of other issues. Very happy with my visit.
Fantastic experience: Our local medical clinic. Plenty of doctors on the roster and nice, clean reception area and consulting rooms.
Fantastic experience: Booked my appointment online with ease and attended today. Highly recommend Dr Madden he is excellent with children and families
Fantastic experience: Supportive caring .
Fantastic experience: I have been attending Vermont Medical centre for many years and have never had any issues at any time. Thank you Barry Spencer
Fantastic experience: My wife and had our skin cancer check and all went well .
Fantastic experience: Wonderful service via phone when one to one appointment not available.
Fantastic experience: Very efficient and easy to deal with.
Fantastic experience: Always polite, friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Great service.
Fantastic experience: Great & caring Doctors. Admin staff are very helpful.
Fantastic experience: Love this medical centre and love Dr Chris Maddan!
Fantastic experience: Best doctors around! Have been at this clinic for 28 years and will never change.
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient at Vermont Medical Clinic since 2000. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my health care. The doctors are professional and caring and I have never seen one I wasn't happy with. The admin ladies are also friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this clinic.
Fantastic experience: My husband Peter and I are regular patients at this medical clinic for a number of years. We have always found the medical staff and the reception team to be friendly, caring, informative and helpful. We have no hesitation in recommending this clinic.
Fantastic experience: The Vermont Medical Clinic has a friendly & professional staff. From the warm greeting you get when you check in with the receptionists to the doctors, nurses & allied staff they are all wonderful. I have been fortunate to meet the best doctor (Dr Tania Poon) I have ever had. She is supportive, caring, thorough, practical, friendly, professional & makes me feel calmer when I'm feeling anxious. Her laser acupuncture really helps me too. I highly recommend this Clinic & Tania.
Fantastic experience: Vermont Medical Clinic where patient care comes first every time. From the caring reception staff to all the doctors and nurses who work there. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Super fast. Great doctors. Need more?
Fantastic experience: Vermont Medical Center has very good doctors. All my family goes there and are very satisfied with the doctors they see. I myself see doctor Chris Madden he is the best doctor I have ever had.
Fantastic experience: Professional and caring medical team, I’ve started seeing Dr Yamano, a lovely, knowledgeable young doctor.
Fantastic experience: The staff are always helpful and the Doctors are friendly, professional and show empathy. I would highly reccommend this medical climic.
Fantastic experience: I've been a patient of Vermont Medical Clinic since 1987. They have great practitioners and staff. They continue to grow and meet growing needs.
Fantastic experience: What I enjoy about this place many different types of services including podiatry, dietician and diabetic educator very helpful if you have Type 2 diabeties.All very easy to book APPOINTMENTS. Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Very professional and well organised.
Fantastic experience: Great staff , very knowledgeable and helpful people. Always feel better after a visit… well most times !
Fantastic experience: Very rarely left waiting & if I am it’s not for long. From the people behind the counter to the doctors they are all lovely.
Fantastic experience: Doctor nice and on time. Easy place to find a car park. Polite and efficient receptionist. No complaints, i keep going back. Good doctors here and very clean waiting room.
Positive experience: Easy phone consult for a new script and not expensive
Fantastic experience: Excellent caring service as usual.
Fantastic experience: We have been attending this practice for 40 years. Excellent care as usual.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Yifan Xu is a very good doctor. Very attentive and caring.
Positive experience: 2 of us had the hole hospital ward to ourselves and 2 nurses. The room's are HUGE. Lovely views to look at.
Negative experience: It is very hard to get an appointment with the doctor you want at this clinic, and most available slots are with junior doctors who show little compassion or experience. I recently saw Dr Yifan Xu and the consultation felt transactional; she appeared unsure, had to look up the protocol, and simply followed a script. When I mentioned other symptoms, she didn’t examine me and just said to return for a scan if they didn’t go away. At $170 a session, I left feeling dismissed, under-assessed, and with no confidence in the care provided. I understand that the level of care can depend on the doctor you see, but if the clinic charges premium fees, it should ensure all doctors provide thorough and compassionate care, not just the few senior doctors who are impossible to book.
Fantastic experience: My family and I have been coming to this practice for some time and the reception staff and doctors are always amazing. A special thanks to Dr. Chris and Dr. Joyce who are both kind, caring, and have looked after my family so well. We’re very lucky to have them at this clinic.
Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: A really nice and fairly new building with up market suites. Went to the Eye Doctors here and have also used the Hospital at the same location. It’s easy to get to and has plenty of parking underneath building. There is a pharmacy on the ground floor plus a Cafe for food, if you have to wait for a patient either in Hospital or at the Medical Centre.
Fantastic experience: Dr Joyce (Yifan) Xu is a fantastic GP. She is very patient and attentive to all our needs and questions. She did a thorough exam on myself and my 2 year old son and had a very good rapport with my son. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
Negative experience: the Doctors there are useless , i went multiple times to talk about how my periods are heavy and if there was anything i could do to help manage them, every doctor i saw regarding this issue said there was nothing i could do and just kept pushing for me to go on the pill (i think they get rebates from putting people on the pill) I then had a scan, and got told this showed PCOS because there were “growths” on my ovaries. I was then told to watch what i eat because i “will most likely” get diabetes, and the only way for me to lose weight is to take diabetic medication (i am not overweight whatsoever) . ontop of that when i said i want to stop my birth control, Dr Yamano said my lining will just “continue to get thicker and thicker and eventually cause cervical cancer”. not to mention my “fertility would be low”. I also asked for a blood test and was told “that wouldn’t be accurate”. I left and went to another clinic who looked at my scans and couldn’t find anything remotely pointing towards PCOS. The “growths” Dr Yamano saw on my ovaries were healthy follicles which show everything is healthy. This other doctor also advised that the only way to correctly diagnose someone with PCOS is via blood test i hate to think what would of happened to me if i actually took her advice and went on that diabetic medication, as well as every other patient that has been wrongfully diagnosed aswell. Not to mention , the amount of stress and anxiety that has given me before i found out the truth this clinic is also insanely over priced for the shitty information they give out. I really would like to be compensated for the hundred of dollars i have wasted to be told “go on the pill” and that there is “nothing they can do”
Dear Em, we take your negative experience seriously. We will review your records and management to identify any deficiencies and how we can improve our service.
Kind regards
Jim Glaspole
Negative experience: Sitting here waiting for over an hour for my appointment when lm finally seen not by my regular doctor but by the owner and tried to express my disappointment in having to wait for over an hour all got were excuses.
Hi Helen, I'm sorry this was such a bad experience for you. Regards, Jim Glaspole
Fantastic experience: Almost hesitant to write this review coz I don't want the doc to get too busy but Dr Chris Madden is the best GP I have ever had. His care for his patients is unmatched. He always goes above and beyond to help out his patients. Very thankful for him
Thank you for your kind praise of Dr Chris Madden. We are very proud to have him working in this clinic.
Positive experience: Dr's lovely, But Megan on reception needs to be a little bit warmer... I overhead conversations with others and she was very short with them and myself
Thank you for your review. We will act on it with discretion and kindness, as sometimes there are factors at play that would justify some sympathy.
Positive experience: 4 year ago: Moved to this clinic as the clinic I had been going to since I was a young child closed down. My doctor is no longer available at this clinic so I saw Dr Harding and I was not impressed. I felt she was extremely rude and I felt like I had to argue to get my point across - not what you need when your mental health is not well. Such a big awareness for mental health these days and the last place you expect to be shamed is by a doctor. I will be getting my files moved to another clinic and no longer using these services. EDIT: Finally found Dr Merran Gowans at the clinic and she has been an absolute godsend.
Positive experience: Generally speaking the doctors are good, however I can’t remember a time when I was able to see a doctor at the appointment time booked. Constantly running late and you are never told when you check in that they are running late. When I say running late, I don’t mean 10-15 mins (which is still not ideal), I’m talking 25 - 40 mins! Totally unacceptable and they need to do something about it!
Thank you for the feedback Mark. It is a widespread problem in medicine and has been studied at the academic level. From what I have read, doctors could allow for longer consultations or program gaps between consultations. Unfortunately the economics of general practice do not allow for this unless we charge much higher fees, as the margins in running a general practice are extremely tight. The logic of allowing patients to book an appointment of a given length of time rather than a standardised appointment length has more appeal. There is a large range of complexities to each consultation, and it is hard for patients to accurately estimate the length of time required. I think the best option for people like yourself, for whom a longer wait is frustrating, is to book an appoiuntment at the start of a session or after a scheduled break for the doctor. It would quite a reasonable request of a receptionist, but would probably not achievable with our current online booking process. Unfortunately that is the best short term solution, but your criticism has been taken on board and will be discussed by the doctors as a group in the hope that a solution can be found, or at least the average wait can be shortened.
Positive experience: Make sure you have another doctors office you can count on for last minute appointments, as not all doctors are equal. Most doctors will rush you out and not even give you the care you need. Please make sure you check the paperwork before you leave. If they make a mistake eg the wrong date it will not be important to them to fix it on time. I am giving three stars because of Dr Fiona Chao and Dr Lufi Mulyadi are wonderful and if it wasn’t thanks to them we would have left along time ago. And I would have given a lower review.
Thank you for your feedback Mel. Please email our manager if you would like to help us improve our service. [email protected]
Fantastic experience: Patient for over 20 years. Now travel hour each way to continue my health care at Vermont medical after moving from the area. Outstanding care always.
Thanks you for the appreciative words, it's very encouraging, and we look forward to providing your ongoing care.
Fantastic experience: Very professional Medical Clinic
Thank you for your kind review.
Fantastic experience: Always a good and educated experience. I have always felt comfortable and safe and assured here. They look after you and make every effort to help get you through whatever it may be you're dealing with. If they hadn't have been thorough an prompt I may have taken a turn for the worst with my health condition. Dr Klein has been great with working me through this. And so has everyone else. I can only say thankyou for taking care of me. I hope good things come to all of you
That's a most heartening review. I'll share it with the team, especially Dr Klein.
Fantastic experience: Bub and I saw Dr Julie Chang for lactation advice at 4 weeks. Dr Chang is extremely compassionate and understanding of our situation. She will make sure that all her advice provided is achievable and ensure she understands the goal of the family. My supply has nearly tripled since i saw her. We would highly recommend Dr Chang to anyone who need help with breastfeeding.
Thanks for your review which I will pass on to Dr Chang.
Fantastic experience: Friendly, professional staff and doctors. I felt very safe attending this clinic for my vaccinations - thank you all so much!
Thanks for the kind words, we appreciate it greatly.
Negative experience: I just called and made an appointment for my son, when the lady Michelle asked my full name and she said “your name is very typical Chinese name”. Excuse me?? I also work in a clinic and we never comments patient’s name. I called back and speak to their supervisor Megan regarding my experience and she replied me ‘probably the lady who lived in China for a while!!’ Excuse me!! I’m not from China but no matter what’s your reason as a professional you shouldn’t put any comments on patient’s name, I think that not even when you teach your kids ~ I hope that is not racist but really queries their professional. Management team I think you should pay attention of how to train your staff, how to be professional and respect diversity.
Hi Karmen. We have taken this further in case there was a need to educate the staff member concerned. She previously lived in China and was trying to make a pleasant conversation with you. While this has caused you offence, I can assure you none was intended. She will take more care in creating conversations based on ethnicity in future. Regards, Jim Glaspole
Negative experience: Yes good parking and the front office people are nice and efficient .Unfortunately the doctor l saw wasn't interested ,didn't listen to my problems and in the end after looking at a blood test virtually dismissed me without addressing alot of my issues which were not related to the blood test , go figure.
Fantastic experience: I had to take a friend here. The place was quiet but would highly recommend very kind staff and knowledgeable. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Best doctor I've ever been to. I used to go to one that took hours to get in.
Fantastic experience: i made an adhoc appt on the morning for my child who was coughing badly with asthmatic conditions and asked for the earliest slot possible. was given one slot in the early afternoon and minutes later called me to bring forward my slot to the morning. on top of this, my own experiences with this clinic has been above expectations generally.
Positive experience: Been going there for 26 years and a lot has changed. The original stuff is awesome, the new stuff is quite rude and will talk down to you. I used to see dr Wales and dr crick and they are solely missed. Glad to still see dr gown is still there. Dr Harding on the other hand, not happy whatsoever, being prescribed anti depressants without a mental health care plan for bursitis is not on!!
Fantastic experience: I’ve had to change my review today. The thing is there will always be doctors that are amazing, and some you don’t necessarily gel with, but that doesn’t make them bad doctors by any means. I have to say, this team, even with my previous review and in my time of need were there for me. As always the reception team is just simply amazing, and I’m really grateful for all that they do. The doctors there are knowledgeable and I have to shoutout doctor Julie and doctor Tania. Just amazing women who have really helped this sleep deprived mom. A great team all around and beautiful clean facility. Really grateful they are so close!
Fantastic experience: Heapsa parking and my wife loves her Doctor here
Fantastic experience: A modern and clean facility with a good range of practitioners under one roof to choose from. Very conveniently located and heaps of parking to boot.
Negative experience: Absolutely appalled with Dr Harding, didn’t listen to me at all. 3 minute consultation, has no idea what she’s doing. Will be taking my medical files elsewhere.
Fantastic experience: Dr Rachelle McIllree is the most thorough and caring GP. She takes time to listen and never rushes you. All of my family see her as our regular GP. It's normal to have to wait quite a while to see her but this is only because she takes the time needed with each patient to listen to their concerns. Sometime we have seen Dr Julie Chang and have found she is fantastic with kids too.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this clinic, everytime I have been unfortunate enough to need to visit a clinic, the GP's and staff have taken their utmost care. Great facilities and caring staff
Fantastic experience: A 5-star establishment - I was taken very good care of from the minute I arrived, with minimal waiting time.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic group of GPs who truly care about their patients. Friendly reception staff and brand new facilities.. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience: Dr Glaspole and other medical staff have been extremely helpful and attentive to our families needs - some of them involving complex referrals. Highly recommended.
Negative experience: Absolutely the worst. The most incompetent clinic around, told in the morning to come in and collect a script, drive hundreds of kms from Country Victoria to be told, sorry, we haven't done that yet, can you come back another time. No, I can't, I drove all afternoon to be here. But hey, it's only Heart medication. It's a shame my old doctor moved to this clinic. Edit: in reply, no you did not. Was told explicitly to come in and collect script. Was told that would cost 15 dollars. Which was fine. When I got there I was told I would have to book in to see a doctor.
Fantastic experience: They care for you
Fantastic experience: Great clinic. It's a bit far from home but Dr. Jim truly cares about the well-being of me and my family.
Fantastic experience: Staff always friendly and efficent. Times good. All Drs I've consulted (3 over time) have been thorough with good follow up. Open to different therapies.
Negative experience: Worst clinic ever, you can hardly ever get any appointments, you have to book so many days in advance, and that's very hard when you get suddenly sick, they display available appointments online, you book, only to get an email to say it had declined, because the appointment time was no longer available. Not to mention the long periods of time you have to wait for the Dr to see you once at the clinic. Very disappointing!!
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