About Us

Privacy Information

In complying with the Privacy Ammendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, our practice provides the following advice to users of our website about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

The aim of this advice is to inform users of this site about:
  • What personal information is being collected.
  • Who is collecting personal information.
  • How personal information is being used.
  • Access to personal information collected on this site.
  • Security of personal information collected on this site.

Our practice adheres to the National Privacy Guidelines for Health and to the AMA Code of ethics for the collection of personal information.

Informed consent is obtained and Confidentiality of all personal information that is collected , used, stored and accessed is secured as only authorised personnel have access to this information.

Disabled Access & Parking

Plenty of street and rear parking is available. Disabled access is facilitated by the ramp and handrail at the entrance to the premises. Russell Vale Family Medical and Acupunture Practice has recently undergone renovation and extension with provision of disabled parking in the front and patient parking area on the premises.

Your Rights

If you have a problem, we would like to hear about it. You may talk to our staff or Practice manager. You may prefer to write your comments using our suggestions box we would welcome your feedback. You are entitled to contact the AMA or Health Care Complaints Commission.

Our Information

Our Practice Information Sheet is available to download here.

Contact Dr. Azam By Phone

Dr Azam may be contacted during normal surgery hours. If the doctor is with a patient, a message will be taken and the receptionist will advise you when it is likely that the doctor will return your call. Your call will always be put through to doctor in an emergency.

After Hours Arrangements

Free 24 hour health advice line 1800 022 222. For further information, please click here.

If you require the attention of a doctor after-hours please contact Wollongong Radio Doctor by calling (02) 4228 5522.

Emergency Contact Numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance ……000

Wollongong Hospital (switchboard) ……(02) 4222 5000

Shellharbour Hospital (switchboard) ……(02) 4296 6666

After Hours Doctor ……(02) 4228 5522

Poisons info line …… 131 126

Lifeline …… 131 114

Kids Helpline …… 1800 55 1800

Specialise In

immunisation

Acupuncture

womenhealth

Women's Health Checks

menhealth

Men's Health Checks

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular Disease

immunisation

Immunisations