Highland Medical Centre is a private billing practice

Doctors

Dr Guy Armstrong

MD, FRACGP

Dr Guy Armstrong trained locally, obtaining his MD (UWA) in 2017 and FRACGP in 2023. Freshly equipped with contemporary, holistic approaches to care, Dr Armstrong takes a special interest in Paediatric, Men’s, Mental, Sleep and Preventative Health. Outside of Highland Medical Centre, he continues to garner psychiatric experience working part-time with the Wanneroo Community (Mental Health) Acute Treatment Team.

Dr Armstrong consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Dr Armstrong’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Renita Blakey

MBChB. MRCGP

Dr Renita Blakey is a UK trained GP who moved to Perth in August 2018 with her family.

She was born in Malaysia and did her medical degree in Sheffield, UK. She graduated with her MBChB in 1999. Renita worked in different medical specialities in Chesterfield and Birmingham hospitals before embarking on her GP training in Nottingham UK, and qualified as a GP in 2004.

She has worked in Nottingham and more recently was a partner in a busy practice in the Wirral, Cheshire. Her focus in general practice for the last 5 years has been in dementia care and management. She worked closely with residential and nursing homes, specialising in advanced dementia care. She has an interest in health care of the elderly and chronic disease management. Medical student training is another interest of hers.

When not working, she is a busy mum who enjoys travelling, baking and watching movies.

Now that she lives in Perth, she has aspirations of learning to surf but holds no convictions that this will ever happen!

Dr Blakey consults at Highland Medical Centre Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Dr Blakey’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Bruce Ella

MBBch, Bsc (hons), FRCAGP, DCH, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, LFhom

Dr Bruce Ella graduated as a doctor in South Africa, 1998, before immigrating to England where he completed his GP training and further studies.  He immigrated to Perth in 2016 to provide a better lifestyle for his family. 

Dr Ella is passionate in all areas of family health and the benefits of a long-term health partnership with patients under his care.  His interests include Child Health, Respiratory Disease, Diabetes, Complex Care Management and has experience in caring for patients living with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

Dr Ella consults at Highland Medical Centre on Mondays and Fridays.

Dr Ella’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Lisa Perschky

MBBCH. BSc. FRACGP

Dr Perschky qualified as a Doctor in 2003 having attended Cardiff Medical School in the UK. Subsequent to this, She worked in a variety of hospital specialities before finishing her GP training in 2012 in Exeter, England. She then moved to sunny Perth in 2015.

Lisa enjoys all areas of General Practice but has a particular interest in care of the elderly, paediatrics and women’s health.

When not working, she spends her time enjoying family life with her husband, two kids and two dogs.

Dr Perschky consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Dr Perschky’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Julian Hick

BMBS FRACGP

Dr Hick qualified in 2007 in Nottingham, UK, and then went on to complete his GP training in Chesterfield, UK.
He has written a textbook for GP trainees, which may be a cure for insomnia, and has published journal articles on primary care.

He sees the full range of primary care patients at Highland Medical Centre but is particularly interested in men’s health, sports medicine and preventative medicine.

Dr Hick consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Dr Hick’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Jennifer Low

FRACGP MFFLM, MRCGP, DLM, DOccMED

Dr Jennifer Low (Jen) is a Scottish GP, born and raised in Aberdeen in the North East of Scotland, she has lived in various countries before moving to Perth in 2019. she is trained in Forensic and Legal Medicine, Occupational Medicine and has an additional interest in Eye health.

Through her additional specialist training she has interests in Family medicine, Occupational Medicine, Child Protection, Mental Health, Sexual health, Domestic Violence and Abuse. Jen is keen to support and develop the diversity of General Practice and is a Supervisor for Registrar training under the RACGP.

Outside work Jen enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr Low consults at Highland Medical Centre Monday to Friday and alternate Sundays.

Dr Low’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Lucinda Townsley

FRACGP, MRCGP (Dist), DFFD, DRCOG, BSc, MBBS

Dr Lucinda Townsley has been a doctor for over 20 years and has specialised in General Practice for over 15 years.

Dr Townsley is passionate about the holistic nature of being a General Practitioner. She has a special interest in chronic disease management and values continuity of care with her patients.

Dr Townsley consults at Highland Medical Centre Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Dr Townsley’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $90                       $43.80

Long consultation                            $155                       $65.30

40 minutes or more                        $220                       $67.60

Mental Health Consultation         $155.00                      $76.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $55.00                   $36.15

Standard consultation                    $85.00                  $43.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $55.00                   $36.15

Standard consultation                    $85.00                   $43.80                     

Children and patients with a Government concession card may be eligible for a discounted fee on some appointment types. Please contact our reception on 9409 5000 for further information.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Gavin Tan

BSc, MD, SCHP

Dr Gavin Tan is a local graduate with a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Western Australia. He has gained broad experience working at Royal Perth, Midland, Joondalup, Armadale and Perth Children’s hospitals, including completion of the Sydney Child Health Program prior to entering general practice. Dr Tan is currently undertaking training towards Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

He is interested in all aspects of general practice including preventative medicine, paediatrics and chronic disease management. He performs iron infusions, implanon insertion and minor skin procedures.

Dr Tan works Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

Dr Tan’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $31.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $41.15

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Dr Gabi White

MBBS, BSc, SCHP

Dr Gabi White is a GP Registrar at Highland Medical Centre.

Gabi graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from University of Notre Dame in 2016. Prior to completing her medical studies, she trained and worked as a Physiotherapist in Perth. She has completed further training in children’s health, sexual health and skin assessment. 

Gabi is interested in all areas of primary care and outside of work spends most of her time caring for her small children.

Dr White consults at Highland Medical Centre Mondays, Fridays and alternate Sundays.

Dr White’s Fees

Appointment Length                  Patient Fee         Out of Pocket Expense

Standard consultation                    $80                       $38.80

Long consultation                            $130                       $50.30

40 minutes or more                        $175                       $57.60

Mental Health Consultation         $130                      $51.45

Telehealth – Telephone               

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

Telehealth -Video                          

Brief consultation                            $60.00                   $41.15

Standard consultation                    $80.00                   $38.80

After Hours                       

Standard consultation                    $90                         $36.35

Long consultation                            $155                       $63.00

40 minutes or more                        $190                       $61.00

The following patients (eligible for Medicare rebates) 

Government concession card holders will incur $25 out of pocket expenses.

Patients 15 years and under will incur $20 out of pocket expenses.

All appointments before 8:00am will incur an After Hours fee

Diana Okulicz

Psychologist

Loretta Byrd

Dietitian