How to see a doctor in East Dulwich

[Earl Aelfheah]

I have what i suspect to be a tibial stress fracture. I would like to get it checked out by a doctor, but I am registered with Dulwich Medical Centre (4 week wait). I'm thinking of just paying to see a private doctor, but not having done this before I have no idea how you go about finding one. Has anyone got any recommendations? Thanks.

[dennis]

There's a massive hospital over the hill !

[Earl Aelfheah]

I'm not sure it's urgent enough to go to A&E.

[jimbo1964]

There's a walk in centre in Peckham. I had to use it.. It's a good service.

[Southeast Twenty Stu]

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[intexasatthe moment]

Won't it need to be Xrayed ?

And require a visit to Kings ?

[intexasatthe moment]

Also I've heard that the Lister walk in at New Cross has shorter waiting times .

[Lin Henden]

There is a 24 hour clinic between Camberwell Green and Peckham where anyone can walk in and see a doctor. Just go to the reception. Kings College sent me there earlier this year when I had an allergic reaction to getting bitten and I was seen in about 20 minutes.

[Jeremy]

I think you can get same day appointments at DMC by turning up in person 10 mins before opening time, and queueing up.

[Monkey]

If it's not urgent enough for A&E, what about the minor injury unit (although it does not sound minor!) at Thomas?

If I were you I would look for another GP. Leaving DMC and registering with the Gardens has made a significant difference!

[PeckhamRose]

Slightly off topic but have any of the patients of DMC checked the the soon-to-be-replaced PCT about the practices at DMC? Do they have a patients forum? They should do but I bet they are not at all representative.

On topic - have also heard good things about Lister Walk In in peckham despite waiting times.

[eastdulwichhenry]

DMC used to be brilliant, but now it's pretty bad. Except that somehow my wife is always able to wheedle a same day appointment by speed dialling at eight in the morning. I think the axing of the 48 hour target in the health and social care bill might have something to do with it?

[PMSE15]

If you feel it needs an x-ray then A&E, otherwise use the Lister Walk-in centre. Lister is open from 8am until 8pm 365 days per year!

[DrinkingBuddy]

Call DMC first thing in the morning when they open for a same day appointment. When you inevitably don't get one call the Southwark Primary Care Trust and complain (http://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trusts/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=5LE). You'll often get a call back with a magically appeared appointment and if not the more complaints about unreasonable waiting times for an appointment the better.

[Monkey]

Peckham Rose, I spoke to the PCT many times. They don't care!

[njc97]

There's also a minor injuries unit at lewisham hospital if you can get there.

[ondined]

If it's a running/sports related injury rather than seeing a private doctor a physio may be your best bet.

[Sue]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> I think you can get same day appointments at DMC

> by turning up in person 10 mins before opening

> time, and queueing up.

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Yes you can.

I can't think of any times when I haven't got one that way.

In theory you can also phone, but in practice they don't seem to have enough lines, so by the time you get through sometimes all that day's "same day" appointments have gone.

I'm staying at DMC because I'm happy with the medical care I get.

ondined, I don't think a physio would deal with a suspected fracture, though I may be wrong.

[ontheedge]

Go to Minor injuries at guys you will be seen quickly and xrayed if neccessary

[veryseriousgirl]

I repeat the recommendation for the MIU at Thomas'. I have been there with both a broken elbow and a sprained ankle and they have been brilliant both times.

[bil]

When I called them last week they offered me an appointment for this week. I've never had to wait 4 weeks to be seen. Please try them again.

[intexasatthe moment]

Another vote for MIU at St Thomas - you can phone them first to check if they think you should come in ,if that reassures you .

http://www.selondon.nhs.uk/your_local_nhs/lambeth/your_local_services/minor_injuries_unit

[standswithfist]

i called yesterday as was referred back to my GP (DMC) from the Perinatal care at Kings. First appointment available EVEN though i'm pregnant is 8th Jan. Seriously.

Its ridiculous.

[Lynne]

I've just rung the FHp, appointment? January4th

Lynne

[PeckhamRose]

I think you all need to call the PCT. They do care. I rang them over an issue at a dentists surgery and they investigated and rang the dental surgery to put them right on a few issues without using my name, and rang me separately to tell me they had done so.