Sapphire Clinic

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Every 2nd Saturday – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Appointments

Please call (02) 6495 4700.

We offer face to face, telephone or video telehealth consultations.

Telehealth Appointments

For telehealth appointments, please use the button to link directly to your consult.

ENTER WAITING ROOM

Welcome to Sapphire Clinic

Sapphire Clinic has been providing long standing general practice services to the local community for 20 years.

Dr Geoffrey Thomas first founded Illawong Medical Centre in 1999, and then built Sapphire Clinic which opened in its current site in 2006. Coast Health, which is attached to Sapphire Clinic opened in 2011.

We are now a premier multi purpose medical centre with GP, Allied Health and Specialist Services in the area.

The clinic is also home to Dr Yin Lee, Dr Corin Miller, and Dr Jaclyn Brown all permanent and experienced General Practitioners who live in the area with their families.

We provide comprehensive and high quality care to our patients throughout all stages of their lives.

Our Services Include

Capital Pathology are on site from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Amplifon are on site every second Tuesday. However, bookings must be made via the main rooms located in bega or by calling 64920655
We have a Podiatrist, Diabetes Educator and Dietitian consulting on a regular basis
Merimbula Psychology at Coast Health is adjacent to our practice
We have Visiting Medical Specialists in General Surgery, Cardiology, Urology, Rheumatology and Endocrinology
We offer Telehealth services (video conferencing) with Specialists out of our local area

Sapphire Clinic has reached Accreditation through GPA Accreditation Plus to provide the highest standard of medical care in general practice.

Congratulations!!!

Dr Corin Miller from our very own Sapphire Clinic has been awarded National Rural and Remote Health Practitioner of the year 2023!

Dr Miller has been recognized for her work in leading a new model of care in Eden, which aims to improve rural and remote health outcomes in a culturally safe way.

The model of care, known as the Djing.gii Gudjaagalali Kids Clinic, links students and their families with local services, school counsellors, private and public health providers, and oral health from one location. Dr Miller is also currently undertaking a PhD into strengthening Paediatric care.

* COLD OR FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS? *

If you have any cold or flu like symptoms – fever, fatigue, headache, cough, sore throat, loss of taste/smell or shortness of breath

We ask that you DO NOT attend the clinic and that you phone Reception for further instructions.

We offer telephone or video consultations to patients that can be booked with reception on (02) 6495 4700 as per usual consultations. However, the doctor may request the patient attends the clinic for further examination or treatment.

Do you have COVID-19 or are you a close contact?

Follow this LINK for information on managing COVID-19 safely at home. Alternatively, call reception to discuss appointment options on (02) 6495 4700.

Minimising the spread of illness and infection

At Sapphire Clinic, our goal is to create a safe, healthy environment for everyone—patients, staff, and visitors. One of the keyways we achieve this is by minimising the spread of infection. We encourage everyone to take a few simple steps to protect themselves and others while in the clinic.

Utilise the hand sanitiser stations placed throughout the clinic, especially after coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces.

If you’re feeling unwell, or have symptoms such as a cough, rash, fever, or any other signs of illness, we ask that you alert our reception staff at check-in. This allows us to take appropriate measures to protect others and provide the best care for you.

You may be asked to wait outside or in a designated area away from the waiting room to help reduce the risk of spreading illness to others. Additionally, if you are feeling unwell, please wear a mask and keep a safe distance from others whenever possible.

If you have any questions or need guidance on protecting yourself and others, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our staff members. Working together, we can help reduce the spread of infection and ensure a safer clinic experience for all.