I've had to visit Watkins Medical Centre a few times, primarily to get my sinuses cauterized. Which…read moreis just as sexy as it sounds. Somehow, my parents - two people with the worst sinuses in the world - met, and if that wasn't bad enough, they reproduced. I inherited a pair (is that the delightful term?) of sinuses capable of creating major nasal breathing problems to rival the best of them. This means a trip to see Doctor Anthony Parker every few years to have my sinuses, well, burnt back. The doctor gives you an anaesthetic nasal spray, stuffs a metres-long (but very thin) string of gauze up your nose and 20 minutes later the procedure begins. It then involves the doctor burning away sinus tissue so that when the sinuses are inflamed, they do not meet and obstruct the airway. (I'm no doctor, but the clinic explains the procedure well before you go in.) And yes, he uses a big pointy laser-skewer instrument to remove the nasal tissue. You can only feel the pain when the skewer lingers too long in one area. Walking back out into the surgery an hour after I walked in, the receptionist once said, "I can smell someone's had a cauterisation!". Though a receptionist at an ear, nose and throat specialist must be used to such a smell, I wondered how use to it she is. Sinus problems, or "allergies", are becoming common issues and it wouldn't surprise me if this procedure is performed quite often. The bedside manner of the nurses here is fantastic. One held my hand during the procedure when it must have been evident in my face that the pain was a bit much. Dr Parker himself is also friendly and willing to explain your medical issue and options in great detail prior to an appointment, as well as cost, so you can be sure you're not being ripped off.

Dr. Parker. Got rid of a long fish bone stuck in my throat on Easter Monday when nobody else was…read moreable to help me. This doctor knows this stuff. What I like most about him though is his decisiveness and no mucking around style. If an operatiion is required, how about we do it today. I like that. Good job Dr Parker. Thanks for solving my problem. Jack Cheng

This has been my local doctor's surgery for quite a while now, and I've had nothing but great…read moreexperiences from it. Kempsie Road Medical Centre offers your basic General Practitioner's service for those unwanted non-emergencies, as well as a nurse on duty to take care of the even smaller things. Dr Satish Prasad is the doctor and he has over 20 years experience practicing as a medical practitioner and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, as the placards over the walls can attest to. Apparently he also speaks fluent Hindi. What I like about Kempsie Road Medical Centre is that it's still a new practice, and therefore has less patients. Appointments are easy to make; I've found I can usually get an appointment on the day I call (rather than waiting for weeks like you do at some places). Oh, and they bulk bill. Perfect for uni students.

Dr. Prasad and his staff are great. I have been going to him for a few years now and they look…read moreafter our family ever so well. One of the stand outs for us is that Dr. Prasad is awesome at giving injections, that is why he was a natural choice for us when it came to immunizations. It's nice to go to a Medical Centre where they treat you as an individual and not just another number. The personal service and the relationship with the patient is a cornerstone of this practice. I don't know if I do want to recommend it to anyone else, just in case too many people discover how great it is and then it becomes hard to get an appointment! Oh and most importantly - they bulk bill, which is getting rare around here.

The Staff in emergency and on the ward are the best, the accounts team are the rudest people I have…read moreever spoken to. The management of the hospital is appalling and for a not for profit organisation they are only focused on MONEY not the patient. They charge to make high profits and are focused on turn over of beds putting unnessary pressure on the poor staff that do a fantastic job. They always have an excuse for the high charges and take no responsibility. The parking is horrendous and over priced.

Forget nurses eating. Ward 4e Ni Jo and Suzanne are uncaring. Complained about one as Mum is 96…read more Other nurse came in slammed medicine cabinet in front of doctor. Doctor left and my Mum wanted to eat her hot breakfast i just bought her as her breakfast got cold. Nurse came in and I asked to do her tablets as she has with yoghurt and then will not want jot breakfast. No cannot do so my Mum will not eat due to Jo

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.

I was an inpatient for five days on iv antibiotics, during this time I was looked after extremely…read morewell by the nurses who checked on me regularly, I have nothing but praise for their care that they gave me, thank you all ... from a grateful patient!

Absolutely the worst Private Hospital. The Executive Office "investigate" the hospital complaints…read moreensuring the patient is to blame. No proper investigation or investigative skills. A male Nurse lied saying a patient refused medication and told him to leave the room. The patient was on the phone to another who can confirm the lies of the Nurse. The investigating person never asked to speak to the person on the phone for corroboration of the Nurses lies. Furthermore, the investigative person then accused the patient of swearing stating several "reputable" Nurses heard. The patient said they did not swear yet this fell of deaf ears. Of course a complaint made by the patient turns into the patient being blamed. When the patient asked what context the word was used, the Executive Investigator refused to say. When told the patient was on the phone and all conversations can be corroborated, the female Executive person once again refused to speak to the person on the phone to dismiss the lies of swearing. Why? Treatment was withheld by the male nurse for hours placing the patients life at risk. Nothing done with the original complaint by the patient about the Nurse. The lack of investigation is appalling. Blaming a patient falsely of swearing then refusing a proper investigation of their complaint is totally unacceptable.

Dr Bali has been my GP for several years now. She is very caring and knowledgeable, always looking…read moreout for me and keeping me on a good life plan. The medical centre has an amazing nurse, pathology lab and support staff; this medical team is the best I've had looking after me.

Dr Jas and Dr Jaideep are the doctors here. There is never too long a wait as well and they have a…read moreQML out back in the same office... very convenient. The best thing about this practice is you can book online and via the getbetter health app. As modern as they come. Both docs are really good with Dr Jas specialising in female problems.

I cannot find any fault in the care I got from Sunnybank Private hospital. From the administration…read moredesk to the nursing staff where I had my procedure, to my specialist and last but not least my Anesthesiologist who made me feel so calm chatting to me, massaging my head and answering any questions, THANKYOU Dr Catherine Brooksbank, you made the process not only comfortable but you seriously MADE MY DAY!

I had my second baby here because I had a few friends have their kids here, and no one can speak…read morehighly enough of the midwives and hospital staff here at this hospital. Open only to private healthcare holders, this is where I would have my 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th... okay let's not get too carried away, you get my point. What I love about having a baby here at this hospital, is that it's small, you can always get a car park, and everyone is really friendly. They actually remember your name and treat you not like a number but someone who is you. They were caring, I had the same midwife with me most days I was there after giving birth. They gave me a wheelchair when I was walking into the hospital straight away with contractions. They gave me gas, epidural, drugs in general... they got my baby out without too much stress. I absolutely loved the care I had in this hospital and the food was pretty damn good too (I ticked all the boxes on the order food forms and got so much food stacked on my tray). They were so good to me here, I sent them all really expensive chocolate brownies after I got home. And I never do that.

I'm not usually one to leave a review or recommendation, but Barefoot Physiotherapy is so…read moreoutstanding I could not go on without publicly praising them. I injured my ankle a few years ago playing touch and being a young student at the time decided to forgo seeking treatment. This was a huge mistake and over the years not only did my ankle never heal, but my body adjusted to compensate - which only caused more issues and pain. I decided to finally seek help and after trying two other physiotherapists nothing seemed to be working. Luckily for me, I stumbled across Barefoot online and based on their approach decided to give them a crack. During my first appointment, we did a very thorough overview of my specific injury, my whole body, my day-to-day experience and what I wanted to eventually achieve physically. I was pleasantly surprised at how in-depth this process was and how the results from this meeting alone drastically improved my injury. Following my appointment, I was assigned exercises that were practical, manageable and most importantly enjoyable. What's better was that were I to be under the weather or get bored, I could easily interchange or intensify my exercises. Over the next few months I saw my physiotherapist, Sal, many times. Every appointment I went to was reactive and based on progression. Depending on my adventures between appointments, my treatment and exercises were modified to ensure I saw and felt improvements with every visit. During busy weeks where I was unable to train as much as I would have liked, I never felt any guilt coming to see Sal because she understood that life is complex and I knew that between her expertise and confidence in me, we would be back on the horse in no time. For over a month now I've been using specialised training equipment Barefoot lent me, free of charge. By comparison, I know physio's that charge for tape! What's more, as my ankle improved I needed less and less appointments - a sign of true dedication to the patient. What has made Barefoot truly stand out however, is that I am treated as more than a simply customer. Sal was (and still is) incredibly attuned and sincerely dedicated to ensuring that I not only continue to improve my ankle's condition, but that I also live a genuinely good life. During my time here, Sal and the team at Barefoot have treated me like family. I always look forward to our appointments where I am not only expertly and professionally treated but enjoy meaningful conversation and a sharing of our experiences. Sal's outlook on life and problem-solving talents even helped me gain a new perspective regarding my own future pathway. I could continue this review with the many specific moments and features that make Barefoot Physiotherapy the virtuous establishment it is, but for the sake of anyone reading this I'll sum up by saying: they don't just treat the injury, they treat the person; and Barefoot has treated me very, very well. I'm off for a pain-free run (because I can do that now).