Doctors. They're not as sexy as a great cocktail or decadent restaurant indulgence, but as sure as…read moredeath and taxes, chances are you'll need to call upon the services of a GP at some point. And when that point comes you want them to be great. I feel pretty confident I've found that in the team at Market Street Medical. I mean, when was the last time your doctor called you to say your doctor was running late to save you sitting in the waiting room for 30-40mins? Sure, it throws your day out but at least you can do something else in those 30-40mins rather than sit captive reading Country Style or House & Garden. I waited several months to see Dr Maintsone (she's that much of a rockstar she has a hefty waiting list) after recommendation from a friend who, with similar plights to my own, sung her praises. After the first visit with Dr Mainstone I understood why. She's considerate, understanding and sees issues as pieces of a greater puzzle. I feel she's genuinely interested in the health of her patients and I appreciate her commitment to looking at the bigger picture rather than always reaching for a quick fix. It is because of Dr Mainstone I was able, towards the end of 2013, gain some closure and context around a few medical issues and finally not feel like I was the crazy one for talking of such symptoms. They are more expensive than other GPs I've visited and I personally am okay with this for the level of treatment and attention I receive. They process your Medicare claim online in the practice and you'll be amazed how fast that money is back in your piggy bank.

I have to agree with Lani, Market Street Medical is fantastic. I've been seeing Dr Mainstone and…read morecan't speak highly enough of her. It's such a nice change to be treated with respect and care.

Surprisingly, this clinic is very busy and seems very popular but I would not waste my time or…read moremoney here. I originally chose this clinic because I was looking for a bulk billing clinic in the CBD. I did some research and came across this clinic because on its website it states that it is bulk billed for students and health care card patients so I made an booking through their online booking engine. On my first visit the doctor was on time for my consultation. I had a blood test done and when I finished, I went to the reception and the lady asked me to pay $75. I asked her if this place is bulk billed and she said no, they never do any bulk billing. Okay...maybe the website isn't up to date I thought. Fine, so I paid the fee and made a follow up appointment for my test result. I made it a mental note to check with them next time. On my subsequent visit I waited about 30 mins, and went to see the very same doctor. She gave me my test result but no prescription or advice on how to improve my condition. It was basically "here's the test result and you need to increase iron. Come back in two months to monitor your condition". It was less than three minutes. The doctor didn't even talk about my condition or anything, or look into possibilities of what might have caused it. Instead, she just told me my results, printed a pathology form for blood testing in July (I saw her in May), and said to see her again in two months time. Obviously I did not get my blood test done right there and then. That was the end of my consultation and I went out to the reception ithinking it was a result follow up visit (as a result follow up is not charged). Anyway, the receptionist charged me $75 again, and I told her that it was just a follow up to my blood test. She checked the system and said it wasn't purely a follow up as I was given a pathology form. SHIFTY! So, too tired to argue, and probably not well prepared, I paid the $75 and made another mental note to never return to the clinic again. Three weeks after my last visit, I received a bill in my mailbox from the pathology centre for payment of the test I did when I went to the clinic!!!! Apparently the doctor did not bulk bill my blood test and they sent me the invoice!!! I was soooooo angry. i just felt that this clinic is such a rip off, and I didn't feel that I got good medical advice or consultation. I have yet to find a good GP in Brisbane as I am new to the area but one thing for sure, I WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK TO THIS CLINIC AGAIN!!!!!! Don't waste your money, find another place.

the doctor who works here is a real prick, i walked out on him without paying, the waiting room is…read moreso small. there are heaps better doctors in the CBD. dont waste ur time here.

How often have you gone into your local Doctors surgery to be greeted by FREE wifi and iPads…read moreavailable for patient use while they wait? Doctors @ Teneriffe have upped the GP game. Being a "regular" patient there (it's 100 meters from my front door) I can book appointments online and request which doctor I would like to see. They have ample free parking space in an enclosed, secure carpark off the road which also has entry into the building. With a professional team of medical experts I feel very comfortable coming here with any medical concern. I have personally seen Dr Dora Lee, Dr Fiona McGrath and Dr Karenne Walde. All are very professional in their bedside manner and all of them record information about my visits in their internal patient records so the next person to see me has all of my background. They offer skin cancer analysis as well as travel medicine. I am so pleased it's my local GP and I can't see myself booking in anywhere else.

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I'm fairly sure the name Dr Bingham becomes known by each and every St Lucia college resident…read moreduring their time on campus. He is the go-to man for medical certificates, drunken injuries and scripts for contraception. Whilst there are six other doctors in his practice, none of them seemed to have gained the notoriety that Bingham has, perhaps because he's an old collegiate himself, knows the ways of college life and loves to have a chat about it. Dr Bingham was my doctor until one day I couldn't get in to see him and went to see Dr Dutney instead. I've been with her ever since, partly because I prefer to have a female doctor, but also because she always remembers me, never seems in a hurry and is happy to answer any questions. Despite having moved to the other side of town, I'll keep going back to the St Lucia Family Practice and to Dr Dutney, as the treatment and service is so personalised.

If you're after a medical clinic where you get to know your GP on a personal basis and the…read morereception staff remember you from previous visits - then the St Lucia Family Medical Practice should be your next port of call when ailments prevail. My GP, Dr Murray Bingham, is fantastic - he is considerate, compassionate and boasts a wealth of knowledge - treating everything from a broken foot (if he ever reads this - sorry I never wore the space boot!) to the flu. He often has university medical students training alongside him, who he encourages to come up with a diagnosis. My neighbour, who generally drives me there in time of need, has actually bumped into him during his break, shared a coffee and proceeded to ask how my foot was healing. It's comforting to know that your doctor remembers who you are and genuinely cares for your health and well-being! Important to note: bulk-billing is available.

My doctor here is Dr Ken Koh and he's been amazing. Cannot tell you how many doctors I went to…read morebefore I found one that I felt confident in and felt reliable in seeing about health issues or prescription refills. I once went to a doctor that prescribed me anti-histamines when I had pneumonia. As a result I got asthma, and I've been very cautious about choosing a cheap, bulk-billed doctor. Central Brunswick Centre is not bulk-billed, but it is rebated by Medicare, so your average cost for a consultation is about $30. The staff are super friendly and you don't have to wait too long when you book an appointment. When it comes to your health you can never be too careful but I wouldn't trust anywhere else.

This medical centre is fantastic, and smack bang on the border between New Farm and Fortitude…read moreValley. Central Brunswick Medical Centre is gay friendly, and the majority of doctors are gay themselves. So a lot of the LGBT community are patients here and can get sexual advice and check ups in a comfortable environment. I'm straight but I come here because the doctors, receptionists and facilities are amazing. I've been to a few doctors here. Ken Koh is very helpful, and when I left the appointment he even called me on his private office line to double check whether or not I'd had certain vaccines. Fiona Bishop is fantastic, and is always on high demand. When I first wanted to come to this clinic she wasn't taking on any new patients, but six months later I somehow managed to weasel my way onto her regular patient's list. She's compassionate, but firm, and made me piss myself when I walked in with a nasty virus and she spent our entire consultation with a face mask on. (I was very contagious.) James Kennedy is a sweetheart and has a lovely Irish accent that will make you forget all of your ails. The nurse is also incredibly kind and considerate. My ears get blocked often so I come here to get them flushed out. Having water flushed into your middle ear isn't exactly pleasant and can leave you feeling nauseous, so the nurse sat and chatted with me while the room stopped spinning. Some important things to note: - You're able to claim most of the bill back through medicare, and the ladies at reception can help you set things up so those returns are paid directly to your account. - There's a pathology clinic down the hall so you can get your tests done in one hit. - If you're catching public transport, this place can be a bit difficult to find. Walk past Grill'd, then past Video Ezy, walk up two flights of stairs and it's straight ahead on your left.