We are open to patients with pre-arranged appointments who have no respiratory/cold/flu symptoms. Find out about our current Covid protocols and what to do if you have symptoms...
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We have a reserved parking area nearest the surgery entrance. There are no stairs or steps within the surgery and the doors are wide enough to admit a wheelchair. We have disabled toilet facilities. We are happy to welcome guide dogs for those patients who are visually impaired.
Academy Medical Centre is one of the largest practices in Tayside with approximately 9,400 patients on our list.
We have a full complement of practice and attached community health staff operating from our modern, custom built premises. We have two GP Partners and two salaried GPs at Academy Medical Centre, assisted by a team of nurses and healthcare assistants. We encourage continuity of care (seeing the same doctor) where possible.
The practice is fully computerised including an integrated appointment system and online patient services, and offers a wide range of clinics and services to patients. Patients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.
Of course we're not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.
Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you. Please send us your comments via our feedback form. And if you have questions please check our FAQ.
The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8am - 6pm. We participate in the public holiday closure timetable as agreed by NHS Tayside for General Practice. Find out how to make an appointment and where to go for out-of-hours help. We also have an eConsult service giving you access to self-help advice for hundreds of common conditions, and you can request advice and treatment from the practice online.
Academy Medical Centre is located on Academy Street in Forfar, next to the Spar petrol station and B&M store. We have ample parking and are well served by public transport. View maps and detailed location information.
If you've had tests at the surgery, you should normally wait 7 days after the test was taken before contacting us. Find out more about test results.
Academy Medical Centre welcomes new patients. Read more about about new patient registration.
To make an appointment phone Reception on 01307 462316
You will be asked by the Receptionist for a brief outline of the problem to pass to the Case Managers who will call you back if they are currently dealing with another patient.
Some specific appointment types, including flu vaccination appointments and cervical screening appointments, can be booked via our appointment booking online service.
Or, try something new! We now offer eConsults - get self-help and advice and treatment from the practice online by completing a simple online form. We will get back to you, normally before the end of the next working day, with feedback and treatment options.
Read more about how appointments work at Academy Medical Centre or start an eConsult now:
If you have items on repeat prescription you can re-order in one of the following ways:
Order online by signing in (you'll need to register first) - read about Online Patient Services
Pop your completed repeat prescription order form in the box by the reception desk
Post your order into the surgery, enclosing a self-addressed envelope, allowing 7 days
Do you have a long term health condition?...
You may qualify for long term prescriptions - saving you and us time
We offer a wide range of services to our patients - the list below highlights just some of them.
The Scottish Government requires General Practice to have different infection control & physical distancing guidance to other places such as hospitals and shops. Various rules still apply to patients & visitors to the practice.
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Posted: 20 July 2021
NOW is the time to register for our online appointments service. We are starting to plan for the 2021 seasonal flu campaign, which we anticipate will include a Covid booster vaccination as well for eligible patient groups.
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Posted: 12 July 2021
The Summer issue of our newsletter includes information about our video consulting service, the Educational Psychology Service, how we're responding to your feedback, Medlink, how your pharmacy can help if you have a wart or verruca, and the Care and Treatment Centre.
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Posted: 25 June 2021
We are one of the largest GP practices in Tayside, Scotland, with approximately 10,000 patients on our list.
The surgery is open Monday to Friday from 8am - 6pm (except public holidays).