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Wakefield Gardens Surgery

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Wakefield Gardens Surgery

Primary care for more than 50 years.

Wakefield Gardens Surgery had its beginnings in the 1960s in a small house in Ainslie, and moved to its present location at 99 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie, in 1990. Over decades of care Wakefield Gardens Surgery has fostered a reputation for providing quality, comprehensive medical services within a friendly, caring environment. Our location at Wakefield Gardens makes us easily accessible to residents of Ainslie and surrounding suburbs, including Dickson, Braddon, Watson, Lyneham, O'Connor, Campbell, and Canberra CBD. There is parking available onsite for those wishing to drive to our practice, while for those who prefer to travel by public transport, there is a bus stop at the Ainslie shops. Our caring doctors are well experienced in all matters of general practice and offer a range of high quality health services, including:

Family medicine

Mental health care

Chronic disease management

Preventative health care

Insurance and driver’s medical assessments

Workplace injury management

Minor surgical procedures

Skin checks

Travel medicine (including vaccinations).

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to be supporting women's health at every stage of life. 🫂

Wakefield Gardens Surgery offers comprehensive women’s health services from preventative screening and cervical checks, to pregnancy care, contraception, menopause support, and ongoing management of complex health needs.

We understand that health is never one-size-fits-all, and your care should reflect that.

Our sister surgery has a wide range of female doctors with their books open to new patients. Visit surgerymanyukaterrace.com.au and head to 'Our Doctors' to see their doctors with availability.

Thank you to all the women caring for others, leading communities, supporting families, and showing strength in ways both seen and unseen everyday.

Your health matters, and we're here to support you. 🩷

06/03/2026

We've welcomed three new doctors to our team this year! Swipe to meet them and find out more about the care they offer.

All of our newest doctors have appointments available to new and existing patients via our website or directly in the AutoMed app.

Visit wgs.net.au today.

01/03/2026

As part of the comprehensive services we provide, our sister clinic The Surgery in Manuka Terrace offers acupuncture with Dr Ann Miller two mornings a week.

Dr Miller is fully registered with AHPRA as both a medical practitioner and acupuncturist, and now focuses exclusively on acupuncture with particular interests in pain management, stress-related conditions, women’s health, and supporting overall wellbeing through gentle, evidence-informed treatment.

She brings over 40 years of experience in general practice and a long-standing interest in integrative medicine to our clinic, and provides care in a calm and supportive setting.

Appointments are available and can be booked online via surgerymanukaterrace.com.au, or directly in the AutoMed app. 🌿

25/02/2026

We understand that healthcare costs matter.

As a private billing practice, our goal is to provide thoughtful, high-quality care that isn’t rushed and prioritises long-term health. Private billing allows us to maintain consistent, sustainable standards, with time for thorough assessments, meaningful conversations, and care that looks at the whole picture.

Continuity and time with the same GP makes a real difference to long-term outcomes.

If you have any questions about our fees or how Medicare rebates work, our team is always happy to assist.

Please call (02) 6257 4086, or visit our website for more information.

23/02/2026

If you’re looking additional services, our sister clinic The Surgery in Manuka Terrace offers comprehensive, general practice care to patients at all stages of life. 🌿

Conveniently located inside Manuka Terrace, they are open Monday to Saturday with 4Cyte Pathology available onsite.

Visit surgerymanukaterrace.com.au to explore all of their services, or make an appointment with any of their wonderful doctors currently open to new patients.

18/02/2026

The Surgery in Manuka Terrace has welcomed Dr Deepali Sharma to their surgery this month. 🌿

With the staged ADHD reforms underway in the ACT, they're excited to have Dr Sharma onboard who can provide ongoing ADHD care including regular review and medication management for patients with an established diagnosis.

Dr Sharma has been practising in Narooma NSW since 2018, where she built strong, lasting relationships within the community and provided comprehensive, compassionate care across all stages of life.

She brings broad experience in chronic disease management, men’s and women’s health, adolescent health, as well as skin checks and minor procedures including excisional biopsies, toenail wedge resections, Implanon and IUD insertions.

Now transitioning to Canberra to join her husband in this next chapter, we’re delighted to have her caring for our local community.

Her books are currently open to new patients, and bookings are available via the surgerymanukaterrace.com.au website, or directly via the AutoMed app.

17/02/2026

ADHD care in the ACT is changing. 🧑‍⚕️

Across Australia, reforms are now underway to improve access, including staged changes in the ACT that will enable appropriately trained GPs to play a greater role in diagnosis and ongoing management.

We’ve broken down the current ACT pathway, what’s changing, and how we can support you on our website.

Please visit wgs.net.au and head to our resources to find out more.

15/02/2026

Dr Jake Leonard has joined the Wakefield Gardens Surgery as a GP Registrar, and is now accepting appointments with new patients!

Currently serving in the Australian Defence Force, Dr Leonard is undertaking his GP training within our experienced clinical team. Enjoying all aspects of general practice, he brings a thoughtful, patient-centred approach to the clinic, and is committed to evidence-based, holistic care, with a strong focus on continuity and long-term health outcomes for his patients.

Our surgery is open Monday to Saturday, with 4Cyte pathology available onsite. 💉

For more information or to make an appointment online, please visit wgs.net.au.

12/02/2026

Dr Anisha Harper has joined the Wakefield Gardens Surgery team, and is now offering Telehealth consultations to new and existing patients! 📞

Born and raised in Canberra, Dr Harper completed her medical training in Newcastle before returning home to practise medicine in the community she knows and loves.

She enjoys all areas of general practice, with particular interests in pregnancy care, women’s health, children’s health, and preventative medicine. As a mother of four, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her patient care.

Make an appointment online via our website, or directly on the Automed app. 📅

09/02/2026

A quick reminder for our WGS patients -

While many of our doctors' books are currently closed, our sister clinic The Surgery in Manuka Terrace is taking appointments for new and existing patients. 📅

The clinic is open every Saturday from 8:30am to 12pm, and like us, they offer 4Cyte Pathology onsite for your convenience.

We're also excited to announce that both clinics now offer regular phone and video Telehealth appointments with Dr Anisha Harper. 📞

Bookings can be made online via our websites or through the AutoMed app.

04/02/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Leonard to Wakefield Gardens Surgery! 🌿

Dr Leonard is a GP Registrar currently serving in the Australian Defence Force.

He is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care across all aspects of general practice, and is now accepting appointments with new and existing patients.

Our practice operates on a private billing basis so we can provide you with longer appointments, and higher-quality healthcare.

Please make your bookings online via our website or through the AutoMed app.

23/01/2026

As we prepare for the long weekend, we'd like to remind you that our doctors at the Wakefield Gardens Surgery are currently unavailable for new bookings.

If you’re looking to make an appointment, many of our wonderful doctors at The Surgery in Manuka Terrace have their books open to new patients.

You can see their availability and make a booking via The Surgery in Manuka Terrace website.

Thank you for your understanding, and your continued support of our Wakefield Gardens team 🌿

Address

99 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie
Canberra, ACT
2602

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Website

http://www.wgs.net.au/

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