A BULK BILLING FAMILY PRACTICE
Bargo Surgery
Dr Tim Rankin
Caring for your community since 1985
2026 FLU VACCINATIONS
EARLY APRIL
We will have the Government flu Vaccinations early April and are NOW taking bookings.
Please call the surgery to book an appointment.
0246841212
A 40 year legacy providing exceptional medical care to our patients.
A dedicated family medical practice with a genuine commitment to your health and wellbeing.
At Bargo Surgery, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-focused care in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Our friendly, down-to-earth team are proud to be part of your local community and are committed to delivering the highest standard of medical care for you and your family.
Dr Tim Rankin established Bargo Surgery in 1985 after recognising the growing need for a dedicated local doctor. More than 40 years later, he remains the owner and practicing GP, continuing his long-standing commitment to the community.
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Today, the practice cares for multiple generations of many local families — a testament to the trust, relationships, and continuity of care built over decades.
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As a family-focused, bulk-billing practice, Bargo Surgery has built a strong reputation for providing comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality medical care to the local community.
Services
We are a bulk billing Family General Practice. New patients welcome!
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Our Services include :
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General Medicine
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Childrens Health
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Paediatrics
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Antenatal Shared Care/Obstetrics
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Family Planning (specialised)
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Womens Health
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Mens Health
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Travel Medicine/Immunisations
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Diving Medicals
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Skin Checks
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Aged Care
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Smoking Cessation
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Weight Management
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Childhood Immunisations
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General Checkups
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Chronic Disease Management
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Aesthetic Medicine
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Dressings
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Minor procedures
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Workers Compensation
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Chronic Condition Management
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Additional Fees and Services
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We are a BULK Billing Practice .
If you do not have a Medicare card fees will apply. For services outside of medicare please see our schedule of fees in the patient information section.
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Home Visits- home visits are typically offered on a case-by-case basis, tailored to patients who are genuinely unable to attend a clinic due to serious illness or mobility constraints.
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Diabetes Educator Onsite Wednesdays
Laverty Pathology is situated behind our surgery. They are open Monday - Friday:7.30 am to 11.30 am.
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​24 Holter monitor availble - We are able to fit and provide a 24 hour holter monitor to patients as requested by you GP. This is a bulk billed service.
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Appointments
Book an appointment
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In the event of a medical emergency please dial 000 or go to the nearest Hospital Emergency.
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We hold a limited number of urgent on the day appointments for patients.
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Please let staff know if you require a longer appointment
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​ Office Hours
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8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday
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8.30am - 4.30pm Friday
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AFTER HOURS CARE
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St Jude St After Hours clinic
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1800 161 298 | https://www.shgpahs.com.au
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21 St Jude Street Bowral
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02 4659 6364
5/1520 Burragorang Rd
Both provide after-hours, bulk-billed GP services, with operating hours from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and 10 am to 2 pm on Sundays. Weekday telehealth is available from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.
Practice Policies
Appointments
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To help us provide the best possible care to all our patients, appointments are required and should be booked in advance.
If you have an urgent medical concern, we will always do our best to see you as soon as possible. Please call our reception team so we can prioritise your care appropriately. While we are unable to offer routine walk-in appointments, we will always try to accommodate urgent situations where possible.
Longer consultations are available if required. Please advise reception when booking if you require extra time for:
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Care plans
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Mental health consultations
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Procedures
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Multiple health concerns
We ask patients to arrive on time to avoid delays
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Missed Appointments
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please provide at least 2 hours notice.
Repeated missed appointments without notice may result in:
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A missed appointment fee
This helps us provide access to care for all patients.
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Prescriptions
Patients are generally required to attend an appointment for repeat prescriptions.
Requests without an appointment may not be possible as safe prescribing requires regular clinical review.
Please allow adequate time before your medication runs out.
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Referrals
All referrals require a consultation with your doctor as they must be clinically appropriate and current.
Backdating referrals is not permitted.
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Test Results
Bargo Surgery is committed to ensuring patients receive their results in a timely and confidential manner.
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Urgent or abnormal results - patients will be recalled to see the doctor
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Results will NOT be given over the phone, patients are asked to make an appointment to discuss test results with their doctor.
We take your privacy seriously and ensure all results are handled according to confidentiality and privacy requirements
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Infection Control
Bargo Surgery maintains infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
Patients with respiratory symptoms may be asked to:
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Please advise us when booking your appointment
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Wear a mask
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Undertake telehealth where appropriate
Our practice follows current infection control guidelines.
Patient Feedback and Complaints
Bargo Surgery welcomes feedback from our patients as it helps us improve the quality of care and service we provide. We value compliments, suggestions, and complaints and treat all feedback seriously, respectfully and confidentially.
Patients may provide feedback by:
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Speaking with our reception team
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Asking to speak with the Practice Manager
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Providing written feedback via email or letter
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Completing a feedback form at reception
We aim to acknowledge complaints promptly and work towards a fair and timely resolution.
If you feel your concerns have not been resolved, you may also contact:
Health Care Complaints Commission (NSW)
Phone: 1800 043 159
Website: www.hccc.nsw.gov.au
We are committed to continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
​Zero Tolerance
Zero Tolerance Policy Bargo Surgery has a zero tolerance policy toward aggressive or abusive behaviour. This includes: Verbal abuse Threatening behaviour Harassment of staff or patients Physical aggression Patients who engage in this behaviour may be asked to leave and future treatment may be withdrawn. We are committed to providing a safe environment for staff and patients.
Email and SMS Communication Policy
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Electronic Communication
Bargo Surgery uses SMS and electronic communication for appointment reminders and practice information.
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SMS reminders are a courtesy service only
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Patients remain responsible for attending appointments
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Clinical advice is generally not provided via email or SMS
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Urgent medical matters must be handled by phone or in person
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Emails are not monitored continuously
By providing your contact details, you consent to being contacted for:
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Appointment reminders
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Recall and reminder notices
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Practice updates
If you do not wish to receive SMS reminders, please inform reception.
For urgent medical assistance please call the practice or 000 in an emergency.
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We follow the privacy principles of the Privacy Act 1988.
Your information:
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Is kept securely
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Remains confidential
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Is only shared with consent or when legally required
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Is used to support your medical care
You may request access to your records. Please ask reception for our full Privacy Policy.
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Should you require an interpreter please let reception know.
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Privacy and Confidentiality