Apparently 1 in 5 women over 25 living in Queensland will have a skin cancer at some point in their…read morelife. The statistic for men isn't crash hot either. This is why you should get yourself to a Skin Cancer clinic on a regular basis. The South Brisbane clinic has it's phone tied up all the time. Be patient and you'll eventually get through. They are quite busy, so you may have to wait up to a month to be seen by one of the doctors. As far as a medical clinic goes, it's the usual business. There is a stockpile of old, donated magazines that you can rifle through while you wait for your turn. I've never had to wait an excruciatingly long time here. It gets points for that. The appointment is business as usual as well. There's the questions about family history, how often you have skin check ups, and so on. Then they leave the room and give you some privacy to strip. (Standard procedure). Having someone get up close and personal with you, ogling you with a medical magnifying glass type gadget, I understand, can be odd, possibly even awkward. But they are nothing if not professional and very respectful. They even check places like the in between of your toes, the soles of your feet, your armpits, and your scalp. You feel certain that no mole has been missed by the end of their thorough inspection. What's also good is that the South Brisbane clinic bulk bills! Which means there is no excuse for not going to getting a skin check up. We live two inches from the sun guys, so we should arrange a visit at least every six months.

I've had great experiences here and really quite average ones. It's the new clinic behind the…read moreTerry White Chemist on the Target end of the newly renovated Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre. When it first opened, like all clinics, we had no problem getting an appointment and getting in on the time we booked for. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and I thought hey, this could be our new doctor! In recent times, the waiting period has been very long... up to 1 hour. There are quite a few doctors here, but none are all that young. The other day I ran 15 minutes late because my daughter was running a fever and arrived there and the lady at the desk told me sorry I don't know how long you have to wait, you're late. I was a bit taken aback by her comment, because it doesn't take much to see I had a sick baby and all the other times I had to wait over an hour... the nerve. Anyway. I might put it down to the fact that maybe she was having a bad day... but I was not impressed. The doctor I saw was great and helpful... but the experience I had with the lady at reception had already left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. It is a good clinic, but expect to wait, and don't book your appointments for a Monday... you can easily wait over an hour like myself.

The reception staff are always very helpful and friendly. They have gone above and beyond to assist…read moreme at different times. The office manager Ros is truly wonderful at her job and should be congratulated on doing such a great job. While at times there may be a long wait to see the Dr, I know this when making the appt and feel the dr I see there is worth the wait. Dr Linda Maloney has to be the warmest, kindest dr and I couldn't imagine seeing anyone else. You know that she runs late because she takes her time and doesn't rush patients in and out. She takes her time with them and is thorough.

As far as GPs are concerned, this bunch know their stuff. There are quite a few of them too, the…read moreones I've had appointments with are Dr Diana Loy, Dr Raffey, Dr Judith Williamson, Dr Anne (can't remember her last name) and Dr Cathy Davis. I take both my kids there and I go there myself. Sometimes you have to wait, usually on weekends but most times you get your appointment time plus or minus 15 minutes. The doctors here, namely Dr Davis and Dr Williamson (daughter and mother respectively) are very good. They are personable, which is more than I can say for most and they remember you. I saw Dr Davis through both my pregnancies and before her I saw Dr Williamson. I can't speak highly enough of Dr Davis, neither can my kids. Best GP ever! Bonus - right next to it is the Taringa Day and Night Pharmacy!

As a few Yelpers have said, while this wouldn't become my regular medical practice, it is a fairly…read moredecent after-hours medical practice. This past weekend when my usual GP was unavailable, knowing the team at Taringa is only a short drive away was a god send during my current flu-state. Case in point on Sunday when my conditioned worsened and I was in need of a doctor appointment I went to Taringa. On a Sunday they don't take appointments and the wait time was about 45 minutes. And look - the service is a little impersonal but you can make concessions on this given the volume of people they'd see each day and when you're greeted by the pleasant surprise the Dr has bulk-billed you instead of charging the Sunday fee of $90, you're even more forgiving. All in all a reasonably fine medical practice that is a handy number to have up your sleeve.

Healthy Women can be hard to get to with all the roadworks going on at Indooroopilly shopping…read morecentre at the moment. They don't have parking onsite, however, you can park at the shopping centre and hoof it over to the clinic or park on a side street; provided you're in a physical position to do so. There's also a bus stop at the shopping centre and a train station down the road if you don't mind more of a hike. Ambience **** The waiting room at the clinic has warm tones, stylish furniture and decore. There's a water cooler, a round of soft couches at pram height so bubs can keep an eye on their wayward mums, and stiff chairs for those who prefer sitting up straight. Tissues and sanitizer gel is availabe at the counter. The bathroom can be fun to get to if you're not into reading signs or paying attention to instruction; mens is furthest from the lift, and ladies is closest to the clinic. I'm not a baby person, I don't plan on making one anytime soon, and so I find the majority of magazine-ware and kids' colouring-in on offer grates my eyeballs. I have to admit it keeps the ankle biters and talkative mums busy while I wait for my appointments, though. Most of the consultation rooms (if not all) have an examination bed which can be a bit offputting when your eye catches the conveniently placed lamps. Services on offer **** Family planning from each end of the spectrum and full-on LADIES business. Though I've seen a guy on his own here as well, not sure why, and wasn't going to pry. I can only comment on the contraceptive and general health side of things, so if you're planning family, I'm no help. The doctors are WELL informed on multiple contraceptive methods and explain in easy-to-understand terms what effects each one might come with. Service **** Now that I've learned that a lady Dr I know of personally hates that she's automatically lumped into dealing with women regularly instead of being utilised in a more broad spectrum at a general practice, I go here. More often than not, I end up waiting for my doctor; she seems to be running late no matter what time of day it is, but that's what iPhones were invented for, right? Past that, I couldn't ask for better dealings with the doctors and nurses working here. Thus far I've had basic check-ups, contraceptive consultations, pap smears, you-name-it-I've-had-it test consultations and results, and an IUD procedure (heaven on earth don't get me started on this!). I've always walked away happy with what I've been told (albeit at times somewhat scared); particularly on my last visit I was overwhelmed by the care the staff showed: so far as an offer of iced tea when I took a bit of a turn. As is becoming habit with health care providers, Healthy Women will send you an SMS reminder if you book and leave your mobile number with them - not sure about phoning you to give you a reminder if you leave a landline. Additional notes Being specifically a women's health clinic you might expect to pay a bit more than your family medical centre or GP. If that's the case I haven't noticed; in fact compared to some practices in Brisbane CBD, their consultation prices are very competitive, and they process your Medicare rebate when you pay at the end. That's if it works, make sure you check your receipt as mine was cancelled once and I had to hoof it to Medicare.

What a fantastic resource! After years of putting off the health checks necessary for women, my…read moreworries are over. From the first greeting at reception you feel welcome and at ease. I was lucky enough to see Dr Haines who I found extremely professional, supportive and knowledgeable. She talked through all my concerns and really allayed my fears. I can't recommend her highly enough. Thankyou, Healthy Women!

Dr. Sin Liaw is a straight up doctor who speaks to patients as equals. They only bulk bill for…read moreconcession card holders and the waiting room could do with an update. Young friendly counter staff.