Dr. Laura Townsend (B.Med, MD) FRACGP

biography

I have several years General Practice experience, along with experience in Emergency Medicine, student supervision and medical exam preparation tutoring. 

I earned a Bachelor of Medical Studies, Doctor of Medicine from University of New South Wales where I graduated in 2014. I completed the final 3 years of my degree in Albury, New South Wales under the rural placement program. I was a RAMUS scholar throughout my medical training. 

I was admitted to Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2023.

I consult from Health on Rusden at 211 Rusden St, Armidale.

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Services & interests

SERVICES

I offer full General Practice services, including Mirena and Implanon insertion and removal, and Mental Health Care Plans.

interests

I have an interest in paediatrics, women’s health and mental health. I am currently in the process of starting a paediatric clinic at Health on Rusden.

philosophy

My patients describe me as a kind, competent and caring doctor. I like working with my patients to find practical solutions, to listen and educate and I understand that life happens!

fee schedule

Fees are subject to change.  Please confirm with our reception staff. 

 

Item Number 

Consultation Fee (Private) 

Discounted Fee (Pension) 

Medicare Rebate 

Gap (Private) 

Gap (Pension) 

Short Consultation 

3 

$55.00 

$55.00 

$18.95 

$36.05  

$36.05  

Standard Consultation 

23 

$95.00 

$75.00 

$41.40 

$53.60 

$33.60 

Long Consultation 

36 

$145.00 

$115.00 

$80.10 

$64.90 

$34.90 

Prolonged Consultation 

44 

$190.00 

$160.00 

$118.00 

$72.00 

$42.00  

fee schedule

Fees are subject to change.  Please confirm with our reception staff. 

Length

Private 

Pension 

Medicare Rebate 

Short 

$55.00 

$55.00 

$18.95 

Standard 

$95.00 

$75.00 

$41.40 

Long 

$145.00 

$115.00 

$80.10 

Prolonged 

$190.00 

$160.00 

$118.00