General Practitioner
General Practitioner
After completing an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Dr Sacks trained to be a Doctor at Southampton University in the United Kingdom, qualifying in 1996.
He rotated through a range of specialties at St. Mary's Hospital in London including Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Medicine/Elderly Care, Accident & Emergency and Psychiatry.
He finally specialised in General Practice, qualifying in 2002.
Richard founded his own private medical practice in London where he worked as a Family Doctor before immigrating with his family to Sydney in 2017.
He enjoys General and Family Medicine, and has a special interest in Chronic Disease Management, Gynaecology and Paediatrics.
He is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney and a GP trainee supervisor.
From August 8, 2022, a private fee of $80 will apply to a standard consultation with Dr Sacks. Additional fees will apply for longer consults.
| Ordinary Hours | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Kids under 16 | Bulk-billed | Bulk-billed |
| DVA card holders | Bulk-billed | Bulk-billed |
| Pensioner concession card holders | Bulk-billed | Bulk-billed |
| Healthcare card holders | Bulk-billed | Bulk-billed |
| All other patients - face to face & walk-ins (with a valid Medicare Card) | $43.80 | $46.35 |
| All patients - Telehealth (with a valid Medicare Card) | $43.80 | $43.80 |
* All patients (who are not bulk-billed) are required to pay the full fee upfront. The Medicare rebate can be claimed at the time of payment.
* Some GP’s bill differently. Please see the full fee structure for more information.
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 1pm
All other times including Public Holidays
