Local
Rutherford is our home. We know the area, the schools, the workplaces and the families we care for.
Rutherford's local GPs. Part of the community.
Rutherford Doctors is a bulk billing general practice on Hillview Street, caring for families across Rutherford, Aberglasslyn, Telarah and the wider Maitland area.
Our story
We are a general practice built around the people of Rutherford. Families, workers, older neighbours and new arrivals all walk through the same doors on Hillview Street, and we want every one of them to feel known, heard and looked after. That is why we bulk bill all Medicare-eligible consultations, keep care connected with your regular GP, and bring GPs, nurses and pathology together under one roof.
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What we stand for.
Four ideas that shape how we care for Rutherford.
Bulk billed
All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed, so cost is never the reason to put off a visit.
Connected
Seeing your regular GP, with MyMedicare and care plans, keeps your health story in one place.
Welcoming
A diverse team of GPs, interpreters on request and a practice that is easy to get to and get around.
The people behind your care.
Eight GPs, a nursing team and a reception team who know your name. Tap a GP to read their profile.
See the full teamInside the clinic.
A modern, accessible medical centre designed to make every visit easier.
Pathology on site4Cyte Pathology collection is in the same building, so blood tests can happen after your appointment.Proudly part of Rutherford.
We are close to home for families across the Lower Hunter. Whether you live around the corner or a short drive away, you will find GPs who take the time to know you and your family.
In the communityDenim on for Jeans for Genes DayOur team swapped uniforms for jeans to support Jeans for Genes Day, raising awareness for research into genetic conditions affecting children.About Jeans for Genes
Medicare Bulk Billing PracticeMyMedicare registeredQPA accredited4Cyte Pathology on siteFree onsite parkingWheelchair access
4Cyte Pathology on siteFree onsite parkingWheelchair accessAcknowledgement of Country. Rutherford Doctors acknowledges the Wonnarua people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and care for our community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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Hillview Street, RutherfordPart of the local health network.
Rutherford Doctors works alongside local health services across the Maitland area and the Hunter. These organisations offer further information and support.
4Cyte PathologyPathology collection in the same building as Rutherford Doctors.4cyte.com.auHunter New England and Central Coast PHNThe Primary Health Network supporting GPs and community health across the Hunter.thephn.com.auHunter New England HealthLocal public hospitals and health services, including Maitland Hospital.hnehealth.nsw.gov.auMaitland City CouncilCommunity services, events and local information for the Maitland area.maitland.nsw.gov.auhealthdirectFree 24-hour health advice from registered nurses on 1800 022 222.healthdirect.gov.auNSW HealthPublic health information, immunisation and screening programs in NSW.health.nsw.gov.au
We are a bulk billing practice.
All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card. Some items, including privately purchased vaccines and consumables, attract a fee.
What will my visit cost?
$0Standard GP consultations are bulk billed. Just bring your valid Medicare card.
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Join us on MyMedicare.
MyMedicare is free and voluntary. It formally links you with Rutherford Doctors and your regular GP, so your care stays connected over time.
- Connected care with your regular GP
- Access to some longer telehealth consultations with your practice
- Free to join, and you can still see other doctors
Meet your GPs
View availabilityGeneral Practitioner
Dr Zahraa Alassaf
FRACGP
Special interest in women's health, including Mirena and Implanon insertion, chronic disease management, preventive medicine and children's health.
General Practitioner
Dr Comfort Ogidi
MRCGP, MBBS
More than 15 years in medicine, with a special interest in paediatrics, women's health, general medicine and care of the elderly.
General Practitioner
Dr Emmanuel Bukajumbe
MBBS, PhD Medicine
Telehealth appointments only, Tuesday to Friday
Interested in disease prevention, internal medicine, clinical nutrition and the care of older patients.
General Practitioner
Dr Syed Fawwad Qaiser
MBBS, MRCP (Ireland), MRCP (UK), FRACGP
Experienced in internal and geriatric medicine, with special interests in chronic disease management and skin cancer care.
General Practitioner
Dr Maryia Badshah
MBBS
Broad hospital experience in Queensland across emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics and haematology.
General Practitioner
Dr Abdullah Haddid
MBBS, FRACGP
Not currently taking new patients
Focused on dermatology and minor surgery, and accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
General Practitioner
Dr Sharon Liu
MBBS, FRACGP
Moved into general practice after three years in emergency medicine across Hunter New England hospitals.
General Practitioner
Dr Agga Nabukeera
MBChB, FRACGP, MMed Int Med
Accepting new patients
Australian trained General Practitioner with a focus on general medicine.
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Bulk billed for Medicare-eligible patients
Book online, any time.
Choose your GP and a time that suits you through HotDoc, day or night. All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed.
