Paradise Point Family Medical Centre
Supportive hands representing compassionate medical care

SERVICES

We will look after you and we have pathology on site.

Appointments can be booked online or by phone. If you are unsure which appointment type you need, call reception and we will book the right length of consult for you.

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General practice

Everyday family medicine for all ages — from a sore throat to the management of long-term conditions. Standard appointments run 15 minutes; ask reception for a long appointment if you have several issues or need a care plan.

Acute illness & injury

Repeat prescriptions

Chronic disease care plans

Specialist referrals

Immunisations & travel advice

Telehealth consultations

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15 or 30 min · Mon–Fri

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Skin checks

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and the earlier a change is caught the simpler it is to treat. Bring in anything that concerns you — a new spot, a mole that has changed shape or colour, or a sore that won't heal — and we'll examine it with a dermatoscope and arrange referral or treatment if needed.

Full-body and targeted skin examinations

Magnified dermatoscope assessment

Moles, lesions & precancerous changes

Basal cell & squamous cell carcinomas

Referral to a dermatologist or skin cancer clinic

Sun-safety & prevention advice

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15–20 min · by appointment

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Dietary, weight management & nutrition advice

Structured, medically supervised support for weight and nutrition — starting with a long consultation to review your history, bloods and goals, then regular reviews with your GP and our visiting dietitian.

Weight management plans

Dietitian referral & review

Diabetes & pre-diabetes diet

Cholesterol & blood pressure

Food intolerance assessment

Bariatric follow-up care

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30–45 min · by appointment

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Varicose & spider vein removal

Assessment and treatment of leg veins in our procedure room, including sclerotherapy for varicose veins and microsclerotherapy for smaller spider veins. Most treatments take under an hour with no downtime.

Vein assessment & mapping

Sclerotherapy

Microsclerotherapy

Compression therapy advice

Staged treatment plans

Review appointments included

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45–60 min · Wednesdays

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Minor surgery, emergency suture, wart removal & Implanon

A fully equipped treatment room means most minor procedures are handled here rather than at a hospital — usually same day for wounds and urgent repairs.

Emergency suturing & wound care

Excision of skin lesions

Cyst & lipoma removal

Wart & skin tag removal

Implanon insertion & removal

Cryotherapy

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20–45 min · same day for wounds

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Iron infusions

For patients with iron deficiency where tablets are not tolerated or not working. Infusions are given in our treatment room under GP and nurse supervision, with an observation period before you go home.

Pre-infusion bloods & review

GP-supervised administration

Nurse observation period

Follow-up bloods

Pregnancy-safe protocols

Referrals from other GPs accepted

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Allow 60–90 min · Mon & Thu

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects more than one million Australians — bones lose minerals like calcium faster than the body can replace them, becoming fragile and more likely to fracture. Ask your GP about a bone density scan and a plan to keep your bones strong.

Bone density (DEXA) scan referral

Fracture risk assessment

Calcium & vitamin D advice

Falls prevention planning

Medication review

Regular follow-up monitoring

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Diabetes care

Around 85–90% of Australians with diabetes have type 2, which often develops gradually — many people have it without knowing. Your GP can coordinate your whole diabetes cycle of care, from blood glucose monitoring to diet, medication and complications screening.

Type 2 diabetes review

Blood glucose monitoring

HbA1c & pathology review

Diet & lifestyle planning

Medication & insulin management

Annual cycle of care

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30 min · ongoing reviews

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Counselling & mental health

Counselling can help individuals, couples and families improve relationships, work through grief and anger, and move forward with a new sense of purpose. Talk to your GP — they can provide advice and a mental health care plan if you need ongoing support.

GP mental health care plans

Anxiety & depression support

Grief & relationship counselling referrals

Sleep & stress management

Referral to Allied Health psychology

Regular review appointments

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20–30 min · care plans

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Asthma care

Good asthma control starts with the right diagnosis, the right inhaler technique and a written action plan. Our GPs review your symptoms and medications, and spirometry breathing tests are available on site to check how your lungs are working.

Asthma review & action plans

Inhaler technique check

Spirometry breathing test

Preventer & reliever review

Paediatric asthma

Allergy & trigger advice

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Arthritis

Arthritis covers more than 100 conditions affecting the joints — most commonly causing pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced movement. Our GPs can help manage the condition so your quality of life is not diminished by arthritic pain.

Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid review

Pain & inflammation management

Joint injections where suitable

Referral to physiotherapy

Mobility & aids advice

Medication monitoring

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Smoking cessation

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Australia — it kills half of everyone who continues to smoke and raises the risk of cancer, lung disease and heart disease two- to six-fold. Talk to your doctor about a quitting plan that suits you.

A quit plan tailored to you

Nicotine replacement therapy

Quit medicines review

Referral to quit support programs

Strategies to prevent relapse

Follow-up check-ins

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Blood pressure checks & heart health

At least one in four adults has high blood pressure — a simple, painless check is the only way to know yours. Lowering your blood pressure makes a real difference to your risk of heart attack and stroke, so book in for a check today.

In-clinic blood pressure checks

Home monitoring advice

Heart disease & stroke risk assessment

Cholesterol & pathology review

Lifestyle & weight advice

Medication review

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15 min · standard appointment

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Wound management

Wounds heal best with the right technique — either traditional dry healing or moist wound healing that uses wound fluid to assist repair. Our nurses and GPs assess, clean and dress wounds here in the treatment room, and keep an eye on anything slow to heal.

Dressings & wound review

Moist wound healing

Post-operative wound care

Ulcer & pressure area care

Nurse-assisted treatment room

Referral if healing slowly

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15–30 min · nurse-assisted

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Travel health advice

A holiday brings excitement and novelty — and sometimes health risks. Book a pre-travel consultation for advice on immunisations, malaria prevention and strategies to avoid insect-borne disease, so you can travel with peace of mind.

Pre-travel consultation

Travel immunisations

Malaria prevention advice

Insect-borne disease strategies

Travel medicine kit advice

Post-travel review

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30 min · book early

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Medical monitors & equipment

Our practice rooms carry the diagnostic equipment your GP may order — from lung function to heart rhythm — so tests can happen here rather than being sent elsewhere.

Spirometry lung function test (~25 min)

Resting ECG (electrocardiograph)

24-hour Holter monitor

ABI Doppler (ankle brachial index)

Heart rhythm & artery checks

Results explained by your GP

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25 min · by appointment

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Men's health

Our GPs provide a comfortable space to discuss anything from prostate checks to sexual function — including changes in desire, erection difficulties or concerns affected by chronic illness, surgery or the ageing process.

Prostate checks

Sexual health & function

Men's mental health

Heart & diabetes screening

Skin checks

Lifestyle & fitness advice

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Snoring & sleep

Snoring happens when the airway muscles relax and vibrate during sleep. Loud or chronic snoring can disrupt sleep quality — and is often linked with sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Your GP can assess and refer you for testing.

Snoring assessment

Sleep apnoea screening

Referral for sleep studies

CPAP & treatment options

Daytime tiredness review

Weight & lifestyle advice

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Pain management

Around one in three Australians are in pain, and one in five report constant pain. Pain management can include medication, physical or occupational therapy and complementary approaches — your GP can help you understand and cope with your pain.

Acute & chronic pain assessment

Pain-relief medication planning

Referral to physiotherapy

Complementary therapy advice

Specialist pain referrals

Regular review

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Women's health

From pregnancy care to menopause, our GPs support women's health at every stage — including shared antenatal care with the Gold Coast Hospital and referrals for fully private antenatal care with your preferred obstetrician.

Shared antenatal care (Gold Coast Hospital)

Contraception advice & Implanon

HRT & menopause support

Cervical screening tests

Breast checks & mammogram referrals

Child immunisation catch-up

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15–30 min · by appointment

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Elderly health & aged care assessments

Help and support are available to older people through community care organisations and residential facilities. Your GP can arrange health assessments, and refer you for the aged care assessments that unlock home support, respite or residential care.

75+ annual health assessments

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) referral

Home Care Package access

Transition & respite care referrals

Commonwealth Home Support Programme

Memory & mobility review

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30 min · by appointment

FEES & BILLING

Now fully bulk billing for eligible patients

With increased government funding, consultations are bulk billed for all eligible patients with a current Medicare card. Some minor procedures and excisions are not covered and carry a small out-of-pocket fee.

See fees & billing in full

Bulk billed

Consultations, care plans, health assessments, immunisations and dressings.

Small fees apply

Implanon, minor procedures and excisions — quoted when you book.

Telehealth

Available if you have been seen face to face in the last 12 months.

Bring your card

A current Medicare card is required at every appointment.

Not sure what you need? Just call us.

Reception is open from 8:30am and can book the right appointment length for you.