PRACTICE DETAILS
Our mission is to change the face of General Practice in Australia. To bring the trust and value and high level of care back to General Practice, to truly be your specialist in life, and to inspire other GPs to do the same. By doing this we want to maximize the health and well-being of as many Australians as possible.
We understand what it means that you have chosen us to look after your health. We don’t take that trust for granted.
We will provide you with consistent exceptional care, no matter which doctor or nurse you see. For every single problem, every single time.
We will build strong, lasting connections with you and your family. You will always be treated as though you are family.
By doing this, it is our dream that you will actually want to come and see us. That you will feel supported, cared for and unjudged. And you will work with us to do everything we can together, to maintain your, and your families health and happiness now and into the future.
We offer the full range of general practice services, as well as a fully equipped skin clinic, travel vaccination clinic, and weight loss clinic. There is access to onsite pathology and allied health services including psychology, osteopathy, physiotherapy, and exercise physiology. We provide expertise in women’s health, men’s health and children’s health. See our complete range of services available at our medical clinic.
The doctors have long established relationships with specialists and public and private hospitals on the Gold Coast, making the transition to specialist and inpatient care much easier for its patients.
To make an appointment to see one of our doctors, contact the Mermaid Family Practice today by calling (07) 5606 1759. You may also make an appointment by using our Online Appointment Book
REFERRALS
A consultation with your doctor is legally required by the Health Department for a referral to a specialist.
Fees may apply to appointments with Specialists, Allied Health, Pathology or Radiology providers. Please ask those providers for details of their fees when making your referred appointments
RESULTS
We encourage you to make an appointment to discuss results. However we do provide a results messaging service via our online booking partner. Patients are notified if results are ‘normal’, or if the doctor has recommended a ‘non-urgent’ or ‘urgent’ follow up appointment. It is the responsibility of patients to ensure they receive a message regarding their results, and to act on the advice provided. If you do not hear from the clinic, then please make direct contact via phone to follow up.
PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
Mermaid Family Practice Medical is an accredited facility with AGPAL delivering the highest clinical and administrative standards recognised by our peers.
HOUSE CALLS
Our doctors provide house calls by request, and at the sole discretion of the doctor. After hours if you require a doctor, please call the National Home Doctor Service on 137425.` Often it is best to be seen in the surgery as the doctor has all the equipment and support necessary to practice the best medical care.
Our Fees
| Fee | Rebate | Gap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Consultation: Item 3 – A consultation that lasts less than five (5) minutes | $59.00 | $19.60 | $39.40 |
| Standard Consultation: Item 23 – A consultation that lasts between five (5) and twenty (20) minutes | $109.00 | $42.85 | $66.15 |
| Long Consultation: Item 36 – A consultation between twenty (20) and forty (40) minutes. | $211.00 | $82.90 | $128.10 |
| Longer Consultation: Item 44 – A consultation longer than forty (40) minutes. | $311.00 | $122.15 | $188.85 |
| Phone consult – Item 91891 | $109.00 | $42.85 | $66.15 |
| Mental Health Care Plan – Item 2715 | $264.00 | $103.70 | $160.30 |
| Skin Check – Item 23 | $109.00 | $42.85 | $66.15 |
| Travel Consult | $211.00 | $82.90 | $128.10 |
Our Services
At Mermaid Family Practice we provide the following medical services:
- General Health Checks
- Minor Surgery / Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Checks / Cryotherapy and Surgery
- Covid Vaccinations
- Wedge Resection of Toe Nail
- Implanon Insertion / Removal
- Mirena Removal
- Venesection
- Immunisations
- Travel Advice and Vaccinations
- Men’s Health
- Woman’s Health and Pap Smears
- Antenatal Care and Pregnancy Testing
- Driving Medicals
- Insurance Medicals
- Work Cover Compensation Claims
- Wound care
- Ear Syringe
- Mental Health / Counselling
- Health Assessments|
- GP Management Plans
- Diabetic Cycle of Care Plans
- Asthma Action Plans
- Quit Smoking Program
- ECG- Heart Test
- ABI- Ankle Brachial Index to check for artery disease
- Doppler Studies
- INR Testing
Other Allied Health Services on site:
- 4Cyte Pathology
- RAMSAY Health Plus
