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SmartClinics Merrimac Family Medical Centre
Standard Opening hours
Mon: 08:00 - 16:30
Tue: 08:00 - 15:00
Wed: 08:00 - 15:00
Thu: 08:00 - 17:00
Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
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Please call 000 in an emergency.
Fees
The GPs at this practice operate Mixed Billing, and a fee is payable on the day for most consultations, including telehealth.
Masks
We encourage you to wear a mask inside our practice. If you have cold or flu symptoms, please book a telehealth appointment.
Does SmartClinics Merrimac offer bulk billing?
GPs will Bulk Bill children up to 12 years old, otherwise there is a private fee. They also offer DVA Billing and Pensioner discounts.
What kind of parking is available at Merrimac SmartClinics and what is available nearby?
We are next door to a Pharmacy with plenty of off-street parking. There is also a Dentist and Chiropractor in the same row.
What are the opening hours at SmartClinics Merrimac?
- Mon: 08:00 – 17:00
- Tue: 08:00 – 17:00
- Wed: 08:00 – 15:00
- Thu: 08:00 – 15:00
- Fri: 08:00 – 17:00
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Can you get an after hours appointment at SmartClinics Merrimac?
Unfortunately we do not offer after hours appointments at SmartClinics Merrimac. Please call our clinic to be connected to our after hours GP service.
Ph: (07) 5525 1222
Do I need an appointment at SmartClinics Merrimac or can I just walk in?
We cannot guarantee an appointment for walk-ins but we most certainly try to accommodate walk-ins if a Doctor is available. We do advise and prefer bookings which can be made online or over the phone. This usually helps to cut down on your wait time.
Do I need an appointment to get a prescription at SmartClinics Merrimac?
Appointments are usually required for scripts. Please call for advice from reception.
Do you offer allergy tests at SmartClinics Merrimac and what does it cost?
Merrimac is able to offer a full and comprehensive allergy testing. Fees are $260 with a rebate of $111.95. Longer consults may attract a higher fee.
Does SmartClinics Merrimac do skin checks and what does it cost?
Skin Checks are available with all Doctors and the fee would depend on the length of the consult.
Does SmartClinics Merrimac charge fees for children?
All children up to age 12 are Bulk Billed for consults.
To make an appointment, please click the pink booking button or call the clinic to speak with our friendly reception team.
Our Staff
Patient fees
Telehealth Appointments
- Telehealth appointments are offered and standard billing applies.
In-Clinic Appointments
- Bulk-billing is available for patients who are:
- DVA Gold Card holders
- children under 12 years,
- Reduced fees for pensioners and concession card holders
- We also Bulk Bill Care Plans and Health Assessments
- All other patients: This is a private practice.
GP services
- Being Alive Program – Identifies the risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke, and puts in place plans to improve your overall health. Phone bookings only.
- Vaccinations
- Skin care
- Weight control
- Paediatric care
- Women’s health
- Aclasta (zoledronic acid) infusions
- Allergy Testing
- Plus much more….
Allergy tests and treatments
At SmartClinics Merrimac we believe that the key to living a more fulfilled life is understanding what affects your health and how you can take steps to mitigate it. Doctors at this clinic conduct allergy tests to help patients understand what triggers their allergies and help them find ways to avoid those triggering factors. Allergy tests are fast, relatively painless and can help us identify a wide range of common allergies. Fees are $260 with a rebate of $111.95. Longer consults may attract a higher fee. To learn more about our allergy tests on the Gold Coast click here.
Women’s Health
At SmartClinics Merrimac, we take women’s health seriously. The GPs are highly experienced in the many health challenges that women face throughout their lives. Among many services, we specialise in the following:
- General women’s health
- IUDs and Birth Control
- Fertility, conception and family planning
- Menopause
Chronic Disease Management
The doctors in our Merrimac practice are widely versed in chronic disease management. Many Australians suffer needlessly from chronic disease. There are options available for everyone to help treat and manage their chronic illnesses so that they don’t go through unnecessary pain and discomfort. The doctors can help you with a management plan to stay on top of your chronic illness, avoid factors that can worsen it and help restore your quality of life. Our chronic disease management plans are usually bulk billed, and the follow-ups that we recommend (such as visiting a physiotherapist, physiologist, podiatrist or dietician) are often also provided at a lower cost to you with a plan in place.
Focusing on Patients’ Wellbeing
The GPs at this clinic provide preventative healthcare services. The highly trained clinicians will also discuss results step by step to ensure you understand everything completely, and then devise strategies and provide information and expert advice where needed. To learn more, click here read about our Being Alive Program
Transferring Medical Records
If you would like your medical records transferred to another doctor, our policy is that a summary of your record is forwarded. Copies are forwarded directly to the doctor after we receive written authorisation signed by the patient and the new doctor. We hold the original records for medico-legal reasons. A fee may be charged to cover the costs in printing, posting and checking of the records – you will be notified if a fee is to be charged.