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Life Medical Clinic Botany · Medical centre & GPs in BotanyUnhurried care for Botany, Banksmeadow & Pagewood

Dedicated doctors, on-site pathology and consultations that aren't rushed — careful listening first, tailored advice second.

AGPAL accreditedRACGP training siteBotany · Banksmeadow · Pagewood
AGPAL accredited practiceRACGP GP training practiceTravel & Yellow Fever vaccinationsAustralian Clinical Labs onsite pathologyChildhood vaccinationsSkin checks & minor surgeryIron & Aclasta infusionsOn-site physiotherapy24-hour heart & blood pressure monitoring
AGPAL accredited practice RACGP accredited GP training site Accredited GP training practice GP-owned & run since 2020
Opening hoursMon–Fri 8am–6pm
Sat 8am–12pm
AddressShop G01/1084–1088 Botany Rd
Botany NSW 2019
Fax & after hoursFax (02) 9188 1121
After hours (02) 8724 6300
About this clinic

Quality healthcare built on trust

Our doctors invest the time to understand your history, your lifestyle and your goals. Wherever possible we keep you with the same GP — it sharpens diagnosis and improves outcomes.

Our mission

Holistically partnering with you to empower best health as an individual within community throughout your life

Health · Wholeness · Community
Our values
  • Respect
  • Trust
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence
  • Inclusiveness
  • Community
  • Genuine Care
  • Service
  • Perseverance
  • Hope
6GPs on the team
10 hrsOpen 8am–6pm weekdays
On-sitePathology collection
Mon–FriOpen Monday to Friday, and selected Saturdays
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Services at Botany

Everything under one roof

Paediatric Care & Childhood Vaccinations

Provision of full immunisation schedule plus developmental and wellbeing checks.

Women's Health & Preventive Care

Contraception, fertility, antenatal care, heart health, mental health and screening for cervical, breast and bowel cancers.

Men's Health & Preventive Care

Heart health, prostate checks, mental health and screening for bowel cancer.

Skin Checks & Minor Procedures

Skin checks, skin cancer medicine, lesion excision and other minor surgery.

Sports Medicine & Acute Injury

Assessment and management of sprains, strains and sporting injuries. On-site physiotherapy also available.

Infusions & Chronic Condition Management

In-clinic infusions of iron or Aclasta. Chronic condition management plans available.

Travel Vaccinations & Sexual Health

Pre-travel advice and vaccination, including Yellow Fever, and confidential sexual health care.

Advanced Monitoring

24-hour blood pressure monitoring and heart rhythm monitoring arranged in-clinic.

On-Site Pathology

Australian Clinical Labs collection in the clinic — results usually back within 7 business days.

Our doctors

Doctors who know their patients

Choose the GP who suits you — and keep seeing them. Tap any card for full qualifications.

Dr R. Caroline DjajadikartaB MedSc, MBBS, Dip Child Health, FRACGP

Dr R. Caroline Djajadikarta

General Practitioner

Paediatrics, women's health, antenatal care and preventative health.

Qualifications
B MedSc, MBBS, Dip Child Health, FRACGP

Dr Caroline Djajadikarta embraces a holistic approach to general practice. She believes in the importance of empowering her patients in their health decisions and walking side by side in their health journey. Dr Caroline loves all things Gorman fashion and a good Kurtosh treat!

Areas of interest

  • Paediatrics
  • Women’s health
  • Antenatal care
  • Preventative health and general medicine

Dr Caroline Djajadikarta is a mixed billing GP.

View Dr R. Caroline Djajadikarta’s fee schedule (PDF)

Dr Cedric MeyerowitzBSc, MBChB, FRACGP

Dr Cedric Meyerowitz

General Practitioner

Women's, men's and children's health, family planning, antenatal care, minor surgery, vaccinations and work injuries.

Qualifications
BSc, MBChB, FRACGP

Dr Meyerowitz has been working as a GP for over 35 years. He has extensive experience in women’s and men’s health, children’s health, family planning, antenatal care, minor surgery, vaccinations, workers compensation and pre-employment medicals.

In his spare time, Dr Meyerowitz enjoys being with his grandchildren.

Dr Cedric Meyerowitz is a mixed billing GP.

View Dr Cedric Meyerowitz’s fee schedule (PDF)

Dr Charlie EllisBSc (Adv), MBBS (Hons), Dip Child Health, FRACGP, DRANZCOG

Dr Charlie Ellis

General Practitioner

Paediatrics, women's health, antenatal care, men's health, dermatology, travel medicine, sports medicine.

Qualifications
BSc (Adv), MBBS (Hons), Dip Child Health, FRACGP, DRANZCOG

Originally from rural Victoria, Dr Ellis completed his medical degree at Sydney Uni in 2007. He then trained at Concord, Canterbury, Broken Hill, The Royal Women’s Randwick and Orange Aboriginal Medical Service. Dr Ellis loves all aspects of general practice medicine.

He otherwise enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, being in the Australian bush, learning about Indigenous Australia and his Christian faith.

Areas of interest

  • Dermatology and skin cancer medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Women’s health and antenatal shared care
  • Men’s health
  • Sports medicine
  • Travel medicine

Dr Ellis is a mixed billing GP.

View Dr Charlie Ellis’s fee schedule (PDF)

Dr Daniel JinBMedSci (Hons), M.D., FRACGP

Dr Daniel Jin

General Practitioner

Dermatology, skin cancer medicine, sexual health and travel medicine.

Qualifications
BMedSci (Hons), M.D., FRACGP

Dr Jin grew up in Sydney and graduated with honours from the University of NSW in 2015. He has been working at Life Medical Clinic since the start of 2019 and is excited to experience all aspects of what being a GP has to offer. Daniel otherwise enjoys a joke, spending time with his pets, cycling and getting out on the water for a fish.

Areas of interest

  • Dermatology and skin cancer medicine
  • Sexual health
  • Travel medicine

Dr Daniel Jin is a mixed billing GP. Also consults at Waterloo.

View Dr Daniel Jin’s fee schedule (PDF)

Dr Priya RajaendranUniversity of New England graduate

Dr Priya Rajaendran

General Practitioner

Antenatal care, contraception, fertility, women's health and sexual health.

Qualifications
University of New England graduate

Dr Priya Rajaendran completed her degree at the University of New England. Since completing her hospital training, she has worked in obstetrics & gynaecology across multiple hospitals in NSW. Priya has an interest in antenatal care, contraception, fertility, women’s health and sexual health.

In her spare time, Priya loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new restaurants and spending time with her two cats.

Dr Priya Rajaendran is a mixed billing GP.

Dr Urna RahmanMBBS, FRACGP

Dr Urna Rahman

General Practitioner

Holistic, compassionate general practice across the full range of family medicine.

Qualifications
MBBS, FRACGP

Dr Rahman began her journey at the University of Tasmania. In 2021, she returned to Sydney to complete her residency. Dr Rahman has trained in multiple GP practices across Sydney, adding practice receptionist to her list of skills!

She embraces every facet of general practice with enthusiasm and compassion. Her diverse experiences and commitment to patient care shape her holistic approach to medicine, making her a dedicated and versatile practitioner.

Dr Urna Rahman is a mixed billing GP.

Nursing & allied health

The wider care team

On-site practitioners mean fewer referrals across town — and a team that talks to each other about your care.

Sr Leanne Fuller

Sr Leanne Fuller

Registered Nurse

Adult and paediatric vaccinations, health assessments, preventative health, clinical nursing support and procedures.

Sr Donna McCarthy

Sr Donna McCarthy

Registered Nurse

Adult and paediatric vaccinations, health assessments, preventative health, clinical nursing support and procedures.

Andrew Wang

Andrew Wang

Principal Physiotherapist

Musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and sports injuries; neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle conditions; pre- and post-operative care.

A graduate of the University of Sydney, Andrew is a principal physio, passionate in delivering high quality care to his clients. Having previously worked at Royal North Shore Hospital, he has experience in the management of acute orthopaedic traumas and fractures. He has also provided treatment for various soccer and rugby clubs.

He is qualified in advanced dry needling and has over 10 years of experience in hydrotherapy / aqua-physiotherapy.

Treatment areas

  • Neck and back pain
  • Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Hip pain and bursitis
  • Knee injuries
  • Ankle pain and sprains
  • Achilles tendinitis and rupture
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sports and musculoskeletal injuries
  • Pre/post-operative orthopaedic conditions for the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle
Lana Sussman

Lana Sussman

Counsellor, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Psychotherapist

More than 20 years' experience, trauma-informed. Trauma recovery, body image, relationships and perinatal mental health.

Lana works from a trauma-informed, relational and body-based approach, integrating CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman-informed couples therapy and creative therapies.

Lana has particular interests in trauma recovery, body image and emotional wellbeing, relationships and perinatal mental health, including support through pregnancy, birth debriefing, early parenting and family transitions.

Lana offers a warm, collaborative therapeutic space and works with presentations including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, grief and loss, life transitions, work stress and nervous system regulation.

Medicare rebates are available for eligible patients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan.

Front desk

The people who get you in

Reception is the first voice you hear and the first face you see. This is the Botany team.

Mrs Samah Michail
Mrs Samah Michail
Practice Manager

Oversees the clinic team and the patient experience across all three Life Medical Clinic locations.

Mrs Surita AlyonoReceptionist
Rachel PrestwidgeReceptionist
Evelyn LeeReceptionist
Monita PetersenReceptionist
Josephine PirzadaReceptionist
Shiely SutjiptoReceptionist
Bethany DoranReceptionist
Fees & billing

Clear about costs

A mixed-billing practice. Reception will confirm the exact fee for your appointment before you're seen.

Standard consultation

$44 – $55 gap

Varies with the length and complexity of your appointment. Medicare rebates are processed electronically.

  • Private fees apply to procedures, iron infusions and advanced monitoring
  • Late cancellation (less than 2 hours' notice): $40
  • Individual doctor fee schedules available on request

Bulk billing available

  • Centrelink concession card holders
  • Pension card holders
  • Children under 16
Getting here

Find the Botany clinic

Life Medical Clinic Botany

AddressShop G01/1084–1088 Botany Rd, Botany NSW 2019
HoursMon–Fri 8am–6pm
Sat 8am–12pm · by appointment
Contact(02) 9188 1122 · Fax (02) 9188 1121
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Questions

Botany FAQs

Common questions

How long do test results take?
Pathology is collected on-site by Australian Clinical Labs, and results are usually available within 7 business days. Your GP will review them with you at a follow-up consultation.
What happens if I need urgent medical care?
Let reception know immediately — we prioritise appointments based on clinical urgency. If we can't see you in time, consider the Maroubra Medicare Urgent Care Centre, Cnr Gale Rd & 806 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035. In an emergency, call 000.
Can I get a referral to a specialist?
Yes, following a consultation and where clinically appropriate.
Are sexual health consultations confidential?
Absolutely. We provide discreet and professional sexual health consultations, testing and treatment.
What if I arrive late for my appointment?
Speak to reception. They'll advise whether your GP can still see you or whether it's better to reschedule. Our GPs reserve the right to charge a $40 fee if you arrive more than one-third of your appointment time late without sufficient reason.

Practice information A–Z

Accreditation
Life Medical Clinic Botany is an AGPAL-accredited practice and an RACGP-accredited GP training site.
After-hours care
Outside our opening hours, call the Sydney Medical Service on (02) 8724 6300, or consider the Maroubra Medicare Urgent Care Centre, Cnr Gale Rd & 806 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035. In an emergency, call 000.
Billing
Standard consultations incur a $44 – $55 gap payment. Bulk billing is available for eligible patients: Centrelink concession card holders, pension card holders and children aged 0–15. Workers' compensation and CTP accounts are invoiced directly to the insurer when we have your current claim details — otherwise you'll need to pay the account and seek reimbursement from the insurer.
Confidentiality
Your medical record is a confidential document. Your personal health information is kept secure at all times and is only available to authorised members of staff.
Contacting your doctor
Please direct all requests for contact with your doctor to our reception team and they will pass your request on. Our doctors will do the best they can to contact you in a timely fashion. You cannot be put straight through to your doctor on the phone.
Email
We do not engage with patients via email or social media. The practice email is used only for sending and receiving medical information. Please call reception on (02) 9188 1122.
Languages spoken
If you or your family would like an interpreter, let reception know and we'll arrange a language service for your appointment.
Making appointments
Appointments are 15 minutes long — please book a longer appointment if you have several health issues to discuss. Book online, through the AMS Connect app (search for Life Medical Clinic Botany), or call reception on (02) 9188 1122. We need at least 2 hours' notice to change or cancel, otherwise a $40 fee applies.
Privacy policy
You have the right to access your personal health information (ID is required). Ask reception for a copy of our privacy policy.
Reminders
We're committed to preventive care, so we may send you a reminder from time to time or your doctor may ask you to come back for follow-up. If you'd rather not be part of this system, let reception know.
Suggestions or complaints
Drop a note in our suggestions box, or speak with your doctor or the practice manager. If a serious complaint needs to be taken elsewhere, contact the Health Care Complaints Commission on 1800 043 159.
Teaching practice
We are an RACGP-accredited GP training practice. We take GP registrars and medical students, helping to teach the next generation of Australian GPs.

Book at Botany

Choose your doctor and your time online, or call reception on (02) 9188 1122.