Welcome to Better Health South Tamworth

A full-time medical practice was established in the Tamworth Shopping Village in May 2016, providing patients with improved access and consistent, comprehensive and quality health care.

Better Health South Tamworth is an innovative practice and our mission is to strive for better things: to improve health and wellbeing by providing the best standard of patient care and treatment; with a commitment to a holistic diagnosis and management of illness, and with dignity and respect for the patient without discrimination.

Our focus is on innovative, collaborative, and patient-centric health care, and we have a team of GPs and Allied Health professionals who are always looking to strive for better things.

For an appointment please call (02) 6755 6755

COVID Policy

Please do not attend the practice if you are experiencing any COVID like symptoms, or have been advised to isolate due to COVID infection or exposure. We recommend you phone the practice so that we can make alternative arrangements, or to reschedule your appointment. It remains a condition of entry to our practice to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

Business Summary

Better Health South Tamworth is full time medical practice providing patients with improved access and consistent, comprehensive and quality health care.

About Us

General medical practice and practice nursing. We also provide chronic disease management clinics, skin clinics, childhood vaccinations, men’s and women’s health checks, mental health services, Aboriginal health checks, pre-employment medicals, WorkCover rehabilitation.

We are committed to providing a full range of General Practice activities at Better Health South Tamworth.

The voluntary Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) accreditation ensures that the service you receive at Better Health South Tamworth meets high safety and quality standards for your protection. AGPAL reviews the practice every three years. The doctors are all vocationally registered and committed to continuing medical education.

What We Do

General Medical Practice
Practice Nursing
Chronic Disease Management
Skin Problems
Childhood Vaccinations
Men's & Women's Health Checks
Mental Health Services
Aboriginal Health Checks
Pre-Employment Medicals
WorkCover Rehabilitations

Our Doctors

Dr. Mohammad Madhi Taj, a committed General Practitioner, provides comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages. His patient-centered approach emphasizes building strong, trusting relationships to deliver personalized medical care.

With a solid background in family medicine, Dr. Mohammad Madhi Taj is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. He focuses on preventive care, routine check-ups, and managing complex health issues, ensuring smooth coordination with specialists as needed. He utilizes the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality care.

Continuous learning is a cornerstone of his practice. Staying updated on the latest medical research through ongoing professional development ensures his patients receive the most current and effective treatments. He prioritizes patient education, empowering individuals to make informed decisions and adopt healthy lifestyles.

Dr Alphonsus Amalakumar

Dr Alphonsus Amalakumar is a dedicated General Practitioner with a strong commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient centred health care. With experience across a broad spectrum of general practice, Dr Amalakumar emphasises building trusting relationships and providing personalised care tailored to the individual needs of patients at all stages of life. He is especially focused on preventive health, chronic disease management and holistic wellbeing. Dr Amalakumar consults at the practice on selected days, offering continuity of care alongside team to ensure accessible and high quality medical support for our community.

Our Nursing Team

At Better Health South Tamworth, our nursing team plays a vital role in supporting our patients and GPs across all aspects of primary care. They provide compassionate, patient-focused services including chronic disease management, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, women’s health, immunisations, wound care, clinical procedures, and general patient support. Our nurses work collaboratively with the GPs to ensure continuity of care, seamless coordination of treatment, and personalised support for every patient, helping our community stay healthy and well.

Visiting and Locum GPs

From time to time, we welcome experienced visiting GPs to complement our regular team and support appointment availability. Our visiting doctors are fully qualified and vocationally registered, providing safe, comprehensive care across a range of general practice services. Many patients appreciate the broader availability this brings, particularly for routine and non urgent health needs. We actively coordinate patient care across all clinicians so your medical records, treatment plans, and follow ups remain seamless, regardless of which doctor you see.

The practice is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.