Medical Centres

Medical centres provide a range of health care services under one roof, from dentistry to surgeries. Medical centres contain practices and services such as general and family medicine, sports medicine, paediatrics, cosmetic and general dentistry, dermatology, chiropractic, physiotherapy, podiatry, cosmetic surgery, travel medicine, immunisation and pharmacy services.

Medical centres can also offer specialty treatments including childhood vaccinations, children’s health, diabetes education, dive medicals, preventative health assessments and employment medicals, hormone imbalance, men’s health, pathology, sexual health, skin cancer checks, weight management and women’s health. Medical centres can be open up to 7 days a week and are often open for extended hours to provide emergency and after-hours medical care. Medical centres will often provide after-hours locum home visit services on request.

Many simple surgical procedures and on-site treatments can be performed at Medical Centres including first aid, post-operative care, blood tests, allergy testing and skin treatments. Alternative and natural therapies are also offered by medical centres including acupuncture, naturopathy, remedial and massage therapy and counselling services. Medical centres can offer a range of payment options, including bulk billing and direct electronic claims. Some private health insurance funds and Medicare Easyclaim rebates can be processed immediately at the point of service at the Medical Centre.