WAITING ROOM OPEN WITH LIMITED SEATING
To adhere to government social distancing recommendations to reduce further spread of COVID 19 we have restricted seating numbers in our waiting room until further notice.
Please remain outside and call the clinic on 3818 0700 to let the receptionist know you have arrived. They will advise you if there is room inside.
 

SORE THROAT, COUGH, COLD, or FLU symptoms OR INTERSTATE TRAVEL
Please do NOT present to the surgery. Ring us first on 0738180700 and we will give you instruction. A phone appointment can be arranged for a COVID test referral.
 

TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS
From 1st October 2020 the Medicare rules for telehealth have changed
Medicare will no longer subsidise bulk-billing for ALL patients. We can only offer bulk billed telephone consultations IF you hold a current concession card OR are under 16 years of age AND have had a face to face consultation in the past 12 months. For all other patients a private charge will apply [at doctors discretion] for a telephone consultation. The cost of a telephone consultation will be $60 with a Medicare rebate of $38.75.
 

TESTING FOR COVID 19
Testing is now available in Queensland for anyone with a fever and acute respiratory symptoms [cough, sore throat, shortness of breath]. If you are unwell please contact us for instruction. Our doctors can make arrangements for you to be tested for COVID 19. We do NOT have facilities here to examine or test respiratory patients but can direct you to the nearest testing facility or dedicated respiratory clinic. Whilst waiting for your test result you will be advised to self-isolate.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources

 

NOTIFICATION of FEES
Lakeside Medical is a MIXED BILLING practice. We offer bulk billing Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm to school children under 17 years, health care card holders, aged pensioners and Gold DVA card holders. For all other patients there will be a private fee. If there is financial hardship we may offer reduced fees at doctors discretion. Please refer to our Fees tab under Appointments.
 

As of Monday 8th March ALL patients [except school age and old age pensioners] will pay the FULL fee for the first appt.
This means ALL Centrelink Pension card and Health Care Card holders will pay the full amount for their first appointment – and then be bulk-billed for consecutive appts.
 

Same day appointments always available
Open 6 Days: Monday - Thursday (8am-7pm); Friday (8am-6pm) & Saturday (8am-12pm)
Minimal waiting times
Male and Female doctors
We offer bulk billing for school children under 17 years, health care card holders and aged pensioners.
 

** ATTENTION NEW PATIENTS **
Unfortunately due to the high level of demand in the area at the moment we have had to make the decision to close our books to new patients. We will be reviewing this decision frequently and will update when we are able to re-open our books. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Thank you