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SmartClinics Corinda Family Medical Centre
Opening hours
Mon: 07:30 - 17:00
Tue: 07:30 - 17:00
Wed: 07:30 - 17:00
Thu: 07:30 - 17:00
Fri: 07:30 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
EKKA PUBLIC HOLIDAY:
This clinic will be closed on Wednesday 15th August for the Ekka Public Holiday. Should you require medical assistance, SmartClinics Chermside is open 7am to 11pm and SmartClinics Annerley is open 8am to 4.30pm.
SmartClinics Chermside - Ph: 3177 9500
SmartClinics Annerley - Ph: 3848 9299
These Clinics are open 7 Days, after hours and public holidays.
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Please call 3379 1303 to book a Doctor appointment.
We will do our best to ensure that we are able to see you at the Appointment time you have selected. Delays do sometimes arise, but we will do our best to ensure you do not have to wait, or do not have to wait long.
If you wish to change or cancel your Appointment, please let us know as early as possible so that we may allocate your Appointment to another person. This will help us meet our aim of providing our patients with speedy and efficient nurse practitioner services.
Our Staff
Courtney
Registered Nurse
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Dr Ben Gordon
Dr Gordon's enjoys the diversity of General Practice and loves working with and getting to know his
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Dr Frank Occhino
Dr Occhino is skilled in the areas of men's health, sexual health, immunisation and more.
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Dr Helen Browne
Dr Browne enjoys all aspects of medicine for people of all ages and nationalities.
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Dr Renee Tan
Dr Tan graduated from the University of Qld in 1994 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
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Dr Wendy Wey
Dr Wey enjoys all areas of General Practice, and enjoys a good relationship with patients.
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Lee
Registered Nurse
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Narelle
Medical Receptionist
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Otilia
Practice Supervisor
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Stephen Cardinal
Stephen Cardinal is an experienced Podiatrist who is always happy to see new patients.
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Tina
Medical Receptionist
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Trudi
Medical Receptionist
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Dr John Turnbull
Dr Turnbull has been a GP since 1972 as sees patients at SmartClinics Corinda and Clayfield.
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Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Stephen Cardinal
Stephen Cardinal is an experienced Podiatrist who is always happy to see new patients.
Locations
Corinda
Special interests
- Allied Health
- Podiatrists
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- Dip. App. Sc. Pod.
- M.A.Pod.A.
- S.R.Pod
Narelle
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Trudi
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Lee
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Tina
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Wendy Wey
Dr Wey enjoys all areas of General Practice, and enjoys a good relationship with patients.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Wendy Wey is an experienced female Doctor who sees patients four days per week at Corinda. Dr Wey grew up and studied medicine in Western Australia. She worked in General Practice in Perth and rural WA before moving to Brisbane.
She enjoys all areas of General Practice, particularly treating the whole family through all their generations, with a special interest in paediatrics and preventative medicine. She has a good relationship with her patients.
Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, and if thereÛªs spare time, she enjoys card- making, scrapbooking and baking sweet things.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Dr Renee Tan
Dr Tan graduated from the University of Qld in 1994 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Renee Tan graduated from the University of Queensland in 1994 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS FRACGP
Otilia
Practice Supervisor
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Helen Browne
Dr Browne enjoys all aspects of medicine for people of all ages and nationalities.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Helen Browne received her MSc. from the University of Melbourne in 1983, her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1989 from the University of Qld and became a member of the Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP – QLD) in 2004.
Dr Browne enjoys all aspects of medicine for people of all ages and nationalities.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Skin checks and excisions
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- M.Sc
- MBBS
Dr Ben Gordon
Dr Gordon's enjoys the diversity of General Practice and loves working with and getting to know his patients.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Gordon graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science in 1999, then graduated with a Bachelor Medicine/Bachelor Surgery (MBBS) in 2004. He is a member of the Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and has received training overseas at the Nottingham City Hospital, England. As well as training back home at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and The Prince Charles Hospital from 2005-2008.
Dr Gordon was born and raised in Brisbane and has been a patient of the Corinda Medical Centre since childhood. He looks forward to being able to provide all aspects of family care with special interests in paediatrics, asthma care, chronic disease and diabetes management. He particularly enjoys the diversity of work in General Practice and feels rewarded when he gets to know and gains the trust of his patients.
Married with 2 boys, outside of work, Dr Gordon is interested in Rugby Union and Snow Skiing.
Special interests
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Children’s ENT problems
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes care
- Family Care
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- B.Sc
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Dr Frank Occhino
Dr Occhino is skilled in the areas of men's health, sexual health, immunisation and more.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Charles Frank Occhino is an Australian-born and experienced Doctor who speaks two languages – Italian and English. Dr Occhino grew up in the Redlands area. He obtained his Medical and Masters Degrees at the University of Queensland. He has practiced in Ayr, North Queensland, and Corinda for almost 40 years.
Since graduation he has always had an interest in medical education and to this end he has tutored 3rd year medical students at The University of Queensland as well as being a Preceptor for them at Corinda. Dr Occhino spent 2 years in residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and 3 months as the Acting Medical Superintendent at Prospering Hospital. He has spent 10 years in private practice in Ayr, North Queensland and 26 years in Corinda, where he currently practises.
Dr Occhino is skilled in the areas of menÛªs health, sexual health, mental health, immunisation, family care, paediatrics and more. His patients have described him as a very caring Doctor with a great bedside manner. Dr Occhino goes out of his way to make his patients feel comfortable, even when discussing difficult topics.
As a full time GP at SmartClinics Corinda Medical Centre, Dr Occhino is available to see patients from Monday to Thursday and the occasional Saturday! Frank’s favourite thing about being a SmartClinics GP is his ability to practise his own way, without the responsibility of practice management.
Frank has been married to his lovely wife Maria for 39 years and together they have 3 married children and 6 grandchildren. Frank thoroughly enjoys travelling, wines, scotch, reading and computers.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Contraception & Family Planning & Fertility
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Skin checks and excisions
Languages
- English
- Italian
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MHSt
Dr John Turnbull
Dr Turnbull has been a GP since 1972 as sees patients at SmartClinics Corinda and Clayfield.
Locations
Corinda
Clayfield
Dr Turnbull has been a GP since 1972. After spending three years as a General Practitioner in the UK, Dr Turbull moved to Brisbane where he has been helping patients in the Oxley and Corinda areas. Dr Turnbull has extensive experience in a variety of medical problems, though his special interests are chronic diseases, skin lesion surgery, and medico-legal opinions.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Courtney
Registered Nurse
Dr Ben Gordon
Dr Gordon's enjoys the diversity of General Practice and loves working with and getting to know his
Dr Frank Occhino
Dr Occhino is skilled in the areas of men's health, sexual health, immunisation and more.
Dr Helen Browne
Dr Browne enjoys all aspects of medicine for people of all ages and nationalities.
Dr Renee Tan
Dr Tan graduated from the University of Qld in 1994 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
Dr Wendy Wey
Dr Wey enjoys all areas of General Practice, and enjoys a good relationship with patients.
Lee
Registered Nurse
Narelle
Medical Receptionist
Otilia
Practice Supervisor
Stephen Cardinal
Stephen Cardinal is an experienced Podiatrist who is always happy to see new patients.
Tina
Medical Receptionist
Trudi
Medical Receptionist
Dr John Turnbull
Dr Turnbull has been a GP since 1972 as sees patients at SmartClinics Corinda and Clayfield.
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Stephen Cardinal
Stephen Cardinal is an experienced Podiatrist who is always happy to see new patients.
Locations
Corinda
Special interests
- Allied Health
- Podiatrists
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- Dip. App. Sc. Pod.
- M.A.Pod.A.
- S.R.Pod
Narelle
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Trudi
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Lee
Registered Nurse
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Tina
Medical Receptionist
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Wendy Wey
Dr Wey enjoys all areas of General Practice, and enjoys a good relationship with patients.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Wendy Wey is an experienced female Doctor who sees patients four days per week at Corinda. Dr Wey grew up and studied medicine in Western Australia. She worked in General Practice in Perth and rural WA before moving to Brisbane.
She enjoys all areas of General Practice, particularly treating the whole family through all their generations, with a special interest in paediatrics and preventative medicine. She has a good relationship with her patients.
Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, and if thereÛªs spare time, she enjoys card- making, scrapbooking and baking sweet things.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Dr Renee Tan
Dr Tan graduated from the University of Qld in 1994 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Renee Tan graduated from the University of Queensland in 1994 and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- MBBS FRACGP
Otilia
Practice Supervisor
Locations
Special interests
Languages
Qualifications
Dr Helen Browne
Dr Browne enjoys all aspects of medicine for people of all ages and nationalities.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Helen Browne received her MSc. from the University of Melbourne in 1983, her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1989 from the University of Qld and became a member of the Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP – QLD) in 2004.
Dr Browne enjoys all aspects of medicine for people of all ages and nationalities.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Elderly health (geriatric)
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Metabolic diseases
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Nutrition & weight management
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Skin checks and excisions
- Travel health & vaccinations
- Women's health including reproductive health
- Workplace health & rehabilitation
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- M.Sc
- MBBS
Dr Ben Gordon
Dr Gordon's enjoys the diversity of General Practice and loves working with and getting to know his patients.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Gordon graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science in 1999, then graduated with a Bachelor Medicine/Bachelor Surgery (MBBS) in 2004. He is a member of the Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and has received training overseas at the Nottingham City Hospital, England. As well as training back home at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and The Prince Charles Hospital from 2005-2008.
Dr Gordon was born and raised in Brisbane and has been a patient of the Corinda Medical Centre since childhood. He looks forward to being able to provide all aspects of family care with special interests in paediatrics, asthma care, chronic disease and diabetes management. He particularly enjoys the diversity of work in General Practice and feels rewarded when he gets to know and gains the trust of his patients.
Married with 2 boys, outside of work, Dr Gordon is interested in Rugby Union and Snow Skiing.
Special interests
- Asthma care
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Children’s ENT problems
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes care
- Family Care
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- B.Sc
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Dr Frank Occhino
Dr Occhino is skilled in the areas of men's health, sexual health, immunisation and more.
Locations
Corinda
Dr Charles Frank Occhino is an Australian-born and experienced Doctor who speaks two languages – Italian and English. Dr Occhino grew up in the Redlands area. He obtained his Medical and Masters Degrees at the University of Queensland. He has practiced in Ayr, North Queensland, and Corinda for almost 40 years.
Since graduation he has always had an interest in medical education and to this end he has tutored 3rd year medical students at The University of Queensland as well as being a Preceptor for them at Corinda. Dr Occhino spent 2 years in residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and 3 months as the Acting Medical Superintendent at Prospering Hospital. He has spent 10 years in private practice in Ayr, North Queensland and 26 years in Corinda, where he currently practises.
Dr Occhino is skilled in the areas of menÛªs health, sexual health, mental health, immunisation, family care, paediatrics and more. His patients have described him as a very caring Doctor with a great bedside manner. Dr Occhino goes out of his way to make his patients feel comfortable, even when discussing difficult topics.
As a full time GP at SmartClinics Corinda Medical Centre, Dr Occhino is available to see patients from Monday to Thursday and the occasional Saturday! Frank’s favourite thing about being a SmartClinics GP is his ability to practise his own way, without the responsibility of practice management.
Frank has been married to his lovely wife Maria for 39 years and together they have 3 married children and 6 grandchildren. Frank thoroughly enjoys travelling, wines, scotch, reading and computers.
Special interests
- Antenatal care and post-natal care of mother and baby
- Asthma care
- Children's health (paediatrics)
- Chronic disease management
- Contraception & Family Planning & Fertility
- Depression & anxiety (mental health)
- Diabetes care
- Family Care
- General Practice
- Lifestyle
- Medicine
- Men's Health
- Minor surgery and procedural work
- Minor trauma (emergency medicine)
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Palliative care
- Physical examinations
- Sexual health
- Skin checks and excisions
Languages
- English
- Italian
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MHSt
Dr John Turnbull
Dr Turnbull has been a GP since 1972 as sees patients at SmartClinics Corinda and Clayfield.
Locations
Corinda
Clayfield
Dr Turnbull has been a GP since 1972. After spending three years as a General Practitioner in the UK, Dr Turbull moved to Brisbane where he has been helping patients in the Oxley and Corinda areas. Dr Turnbull has extensive experience in a variety of medical problems, though his special interests are chronic diseases, skin lesion surgery, and medico-legal opinions.
Special interests
- General Practice
Languages
- English
Qualifications
- FRACGP
- MBBS
Welcome to SmartClinics Corinda
Since becoming a SmartClinics Medical centre in late 2014, our clinic has undergone an exciting transformation. You will notice that the clinic now has colourful external signage, a bright and welcoming waiting area and enticing kids playroom.
Our clinics is located in the Corinda Professional Centre. There is ample parking in the complex.
Services
The experienced Doctors at SmartClinics Corinda can assist you with any of the health services below:
- Accident & emergency treatment
- Antenatal and post- natal care of mother
- Asthma assessment & management
- Child & adolescent health
- Diabetes assessment & management
- Drivers licence medicals
- Elderly Care
- Family counselling
- Family medicine – general practice
- Immunisations
- Implanon
- Mens health
- Minor surgical procedures
- Occupational Medicine
- Pre-employment medicals
- Quit smoking programs
- Sexual counselling
- Sports Medicine
- Travel medicine
- Women’s health
- Workplace Health & Rehabilitation
Recalls and reminders
It is best practice to operate a recall system for abnormal results for pathology, radiology or specialist. Your local SmartClinics has a recall system in place and we ask for your understanding and acceptance of this policy. If necessary, you will be contacted by one of our Doctors, Nursing Sisters or Receptionists – by letter, phone or SMS – usually to make an appointment concerning these results.
Clinics Fees
SmartClinics Corinda offers mixed billing and private billing options. The fee could vary depending on the day, time and length of your appointment. Discounts are sometimes available for Health Care Card holders, Pensioner and children (up until the end of their high school years). Bulk billing applies to Veteran Affairs patients. Some Doctors will bulk bill children under the age of 16 and adults over the age of 65. All fees are displayed on reception at the medical centre.
If you would like specific cost information before your appointment, call our friendly reception team at Corinda on (07) 3379 1303
Patients are asked to pay in full on the day of consultations. We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard and EFTPOS. For your convenience we can process your claim through Medicare online and your refund will be deposited into your nominated bank account within 48 hours, provided that you have registered your bank details with Medicare.
West Brisbane Medical Appointments
SmartClinics Corinda Medical Centre is recommended for patients who reside or work in Brisbane Western suburbs including Rocklea, Moorooka, Archerfield, Sherwood, Oxley, Jindalee, Darra, Indooroopilly, Taringa, Fig Tree Pocket and Mount Ommaney.
