Dr. Chris Ineson is an experienced GP dedicated to delivering high quality care. With a surgical background in the UK, he specialised in General Practice and relocated to Australia in 2005, seeking new challenges and opportunities.
Joining Blackburn Clinic in October 2021, he has a special interest in skin cancer checks and treatments, general health checks, chronic disease management, and minor injury care. Dr. Ineson also provides comprehensive travel advice and vaccinations, including yellow fever vaccination ensuring the safety of international travellers.
Outside of work, he enjoys kayaking, cycling, and quality time with his family.
Committed to compassionate and evidence-based healthcare, Dr. Chris Ineson tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Fees charged by Dr Christopher Ineson –
from 1 November 2025
Dr Ineson’s fees are guided by the AMA recommended rates. Pensioners, Health Care Card holders, children and full time students under 21 will be charged a substantially discounted fee, with their out of pocket gap reduced by 50% for standard consultations.
Patients who hold a DVA card are billed according to DVA Guidelines (see https://www.dva.gov.au/access-benefits/veteran-card). Visits by Gold card holders are almost always billed to DVA, while visits by White card holders can only be billed to DVA for eligible conditions.
| M-F 8am – 6pm (normal hours) | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $112.00 | $43.90 | $68.10 |
| Long Consultation | $173.00 | $84.90 | $88.10 |
| Concession Standard Consultation | $78.00 | $43.90 | $34.10 |
| Concession Long Consultation | $139.00 | $84.90 | $54.10 |
| M-F After 6pm & Saturday | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $132.00 | $43.90 | $88.10 |
| Concession Consultation | $98.00 | $43.90 | $54.10 |
| Public Holidays & Sundays | FEE | M/C Rebate | GAP (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $145.25 | $57.15 | $88.10 |
| Concession Consultation | $111.25 | $57.15 | $54.10 |
Telehealth: consultations are charged at the same rate as face-to-face appointments (see fees above). See the explanation regarding eligibility for Medicare Rebates for telehealth at https://blackburnclinic.com.au/fees/
Missed Appointment fee: Dr Ineson may charge a fee if you miss your appointment, and do not cancel with at least one hours’ notice.
Additional service types and fees:
Full payment is charged at the time of the visit, leaving the following out-of-pocket GAP after Medicare reimbursement of the relevant item numbers.
| Service type | Standard GAP | Concession GAP |
| Complete Health Check (weekend GAP is $240) from 1/1/2026 | $200 | $200 |
| Surgical Procedures | $250 | $150 |
| Ear Micro Suction | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Long Appointment after 6pm M-F & Sat am | $108.10 | $74.10 |
| Travel Consult (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Skin Check (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Care Plans (15 mins) | $0 | $0 |
| Care Plan Reviews (15 mins) | $0 | $0 |
| Childhood Vaccinations | $0 | $0 |
| Vaccination Clinics | $0 | $0 |
| ADHD consultation (15 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Weight Management (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
Complete Health Checks
An inclusive in-depth check suitable for all patients aged 35-65 years. This gender inclusive whole body checkup comprises a heart risk evaluation and ECG, respiratory assessment, diabetes check, lung function test, skin cancer check, eye check, hearing screening test, risk evaluation and gender specific checks (breast, cervical screening, prostate) as appropriate. Click for more information.
Ear Micro Suction: This appointment type must be booked by our reception team to ensure the appropriate equipment is available. The patient must be assessed by Dr Ineson (or any other GP who consults from Blackburn Clinic) to ensure suitability of ear anatomy and to ensure appropriate ear drop preparation. It will take approximately 15 minutes (one ear) or 30 minutes (both ears). Click for more information.
Weight Management appointments
30 minutes for initial appointment, and subsequent appointments are 15 minutes. Out of pocket gaps are in the table above. More details.