Online Doctor in Newcastle
Newcastle and the Hunter region are home to students, shift workers and growing families, and appointments with a local GP can book out quickly. ConsultNow lets Newcastle patients see an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor online, from home or work.
Patients in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens can request a consultation, speak with a doctor by phone and receive a medical certificate or eScript without driving across town. It is a good fit for shift workers who need care outside normal hours and for University of Newcastle students who need a certificate quickly.
Why Newcastle patients use ConsultNow
- No travel, parking or waiting room
- AHPRA-registered Australian doctors
- Medical certificates from $12.50
- GP consultations from $49
- eScripts valid at any Australian pharmacy
- Private and confidential
Doctor services for Newcastle
Everything is done online, so you can get care without leaving Newcastle or your home.
How it works
Request online
Choose your service and answer a few short questions. It takes a couple of minutes.
Speak to a doctor
An AHPRA-registered Australian doctor reviews your request and calls you.
Get it sent to you
Certificates are emailed and eScripts are sent to your phone, ready for any pharmacy.
Learn more on our how it works and pricing pages, or meet our doctors.
Areas we serve around Newcastle
ConsultNow is available to patients across New South Wales, including Charlestown, Merewether, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Hamilton, Wallsend, Port Stephens and the wider Newcastle area.
ConsultNow is for non-emergency care only. If you or someone else is in danger or has severe symptoms, call 000 immediately.
Newcastle online doctor questions
Can I see a doctor online in Newcastle?
Yes. ConsultNow connects patients in Newcastle and across New South Wales with AHPRA-registered Australian doctors by phone or online. A standard GP consultation is $49, and you can request it from home, work or while travelling.
Can I get a medical certificate online in Newcastle?
Yes, where the doctor considers it clinically appropriate. Medical certificates start from $12.50 and are delivered digitally by email, so you can forward or print them for your employer, school or university.
Can I pick up an online prescription from a pharmacy in Newcastle?
If the doctor prescribes medication, an eScript is sent to your phone by SMS or email. You can take it to any pharmacy in Newcastle or elsewhere in Australia. Prescriptions are never guaranteed and depend on the doctor's clinical assessment.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Newcastle?
Call 000 straight away or go to your nearest emergency department. ConsultNow is for non-emergency care only and is not a substitute for emergency services.
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See all the locations we serve on our About page.
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