Forbes Medical Centre

10/12/2025

Did you know that Forbes Medical Centre is a bulk billing practice?

Well you do now! We can help you see the Doctor, all while keeping your hard earned in your back pocket!

To make an appointment call, 6851 1300 or book via hotdoc

02/12/2025

Early detection of cancer saves lives!

Are you aged between 50 & 70, show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer and have a history of smoking at least 30 packs per year? If so, you may be eligible for the FREE National Lung Cancer Screening program.

For more information phone Forbes Medical Centre on 6851 1300 and ask to speak to our Lung Cancer Screening program Nurse Coordinator.

Your health and wellbeing, is our priority!

15/10/2025

Forbes Medical Centre will be closed until 1pm on Monday, October 20th to allow our Doctors and Staff to attend Dr Whittaker's funeral service.

12/10/2025

It is with great sadness that we let our patients know that Dr Greg Whittaker passed away over the weekend.

The thoughts and prayers of the management and staff of Forbes Medical Centre are with his much loved family at this heartbreaking time.

As we process this sad news we ask that the Forbes community respect the privacy of Dr Whittaker's family, and be patient with our staff as we work through this devastating and challenging time.

18/09/2025

Regular cervical screening is your best protection against cervical cancer.

If you are a woman aged 25-74, it is vital to book in for your regular cervical screening test every 5 years to allow early detection and treatment against precancerous cells.

To book your cervical screening test today, please phone us on 02 6851 1300.

20/07/2025

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17/07/2025

Early detection of cancer saves lives!

Are you aged between 50 & 70, show no signs or symptoms of lung cancer and have a history of smoking at least 30 packs per year? If so, you may be eligible for the FREE National Lung Cancer Screening program.

For more information phone Forbes Medical Centre on 6851 1300 and ask to speak to our Lung Cancer Screening program Nurse Coordinator.

Your health and wellbeing, is our priority!

The Forbes Medical Centre is proud to service the Forbes community and surrounding districts.

16/07/2025

The BreastScreen NSW van is in FORBES from mid-August to mid-October and we’re taking bookings. So, if you’re eligible don’t delay and book in. It takes less than a minute to book your breast screen online, and the appointment will take less than 20 minutes.

Visit breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or call 13 20 50 to book your FREE breast screen.

BreastScreen NSW

19/02/2025

BREAKING NEWS! Forbes has FOUR new Doctors!

We are very excited to have four new Doctors joining us at Forbes Medical Centre. The new Doctors will start seeing patients in the coming weeks providing a much needed boost to general practice medical services in our community.

Supported by our hard working and dedicated admin team we now have a team of 9 Doctors and 4 Nurses at the Forbes Medical Centre, caring for our community.

Please join us in welcoming the new Doctors to Forbes!

Pictured are Dr Buddhika, Dr Hirandya, Dr Lanka and Dr Irosha.

The Forbes Medical Centre is proud to service the Forbes community and surrounding districts.

23/09/2024

With cases of Whooping cough on the rise, now is the time to make sure you are up to date with your vaccinations.

Forbes Medical Centre can provide all your vaccination requirements, including whooping cough.

To make an appointment with our nursing staff for your whooping cough vaccination, phone 6851 1300

Note: The Government covers the cost of the whooping vaccine for pregnant women. Infants and school aged children are vaccinated as part of the National Immunisation schedule.

Whooping cough (which is sometimes also called pertussis) is a serious infection that usually causes a long coughing illness.

09/02/2024

We have exciting news!!!

Forbes Medical Centre is pleased to welcome to Forbes, GP Registrars Dr Jean Liang & Dr Shane Goh.

Our two new Doctors have relocated from Western Sydney and are both excited about living and working in our community.

Also joining our team this week is Registered Nurse, Laura Salter. Laura relocated to Forbes 6 months ago, and is very much enjoying life here. She is passionate about primary healthcare and supporting the work of our GPs.

Please join us in welcoming Shane, Jean & Laura to the Forbes Medical Centre team!

10/05/2023

Q fever is a bacterial infection that can cause a severe flu-like illness. Q fever can have a negative impact on your health and ability to work for many years.

A safe and effective vaccine is available to protect people who are at risk. Screening is required to identify who can be vaccinated.

Contact Forbes Medical Centre to enquire about our Q Fever vaccine clinics on 6851 1300