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SmartClinics Walton Bridge Family Medical Centre
The Gap Walton Bridge
976 Waterworks Road
The Gap 4061
Ph: (07) 3300 1900
Fax: (07) 3300 5813
Opening hours
Mon: 08:00 - 20:00
Tue: 08:00 - 20:00
Wed: 08:00 - 20:00
Thu: 08:00 - 20:00
Fri: 08:00 - 18:00
Sat: 08:30 - 12:00
Sun: 09:00 - 12:00
WE ARE OPEN!
The water damage has been fixed the clinic is now open again – thank you for your understanding.
Feeling unwell? If you have any respiratory symptoms, no matter how mild, please do not attend our medical centre in person. Instead, you must first have a telehealth appointment. If you require a face-to-face consult, please visit a respiratory clinic for testing. Find your nearest testing and fever clinic here.
Clinics nearby
If you have flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat please do not attend the clinic in person. Please call ahead and we will help you book a suitable appointment.
Our Staff 
Dr Shane Sondergeld
Dr Sondergeld is a highly qualified doctor who has studied in Australia, the USA and the UK.
Read More Dr Stephen Yelland
Dr Yelland has 26 year’s experience in General Practice.
Read More Dr Helen Surtees
Helen has an interest in all areas of general practice.
Read More Dr Matthew Valentine
Dr Valentine is an experienced Vasectomy Doctor & General Practitioner
Read More Ally
Receptionist
Read More Belinda
Registered Nurse
Read More Bianca
Medical Receptionist
Read More Chantal
Receptionist
Read More Dr Elyse Bond
Dr Elyse Bond is a GP at The Gap Walton Bridge who welcomes new patients.
Read More Dr Evan Garrett
Dr Evan has recently joined and is seeing new patients.
Read More Dr Joshua Taylor
Dr Joshua is now seeing patients at SmartClinics Walton Bridge.
Read More Dr Julia Szabo
Dr Julia Szabo is a GP at The Gap Walton Bridge who welcomes new patients.
Read More Dr Marie Cox
Dr Marie Cox is a Queensland graduate who has worked with Walton Bridge since 1990.
Read More Dr Mohini Prasad
Dr Mohini Prasad sees patients in The Gap.
Read More Dr Peter Norris
Dr Norris spent 18 years working in a country practice in northern New South Wales.
Read More Dr Siobhan Lingard
Dr Lingard welcomes new patients. To book, the clinic or book online.
Read More Dr Stephen Loo
Dr Loo is an experienced doctor with special interests in Paediatrics, Skin Cancer and Orthopaedics.
Read More Dr Vasantha Naicker
Dr Naicker grew up and trained in South Africa, migrating to Australia in 2005. She has extensive ex
Read More Ronnie
Medical Receptionist
Read More Ros
Enrolled Nurse
Read More Sally
Practice Manager
Read More Stevette
Registered Nurse
Read More Wendy
Administration/Accounts
Read More
Dr Shane Sondergeld
Dr Sondergeld is a highly qualified doctor who has studied in Australia, the USA and the UK.
Dr Stephen Yelland
Dr Yelland has 26 year’s experience in General Practice.
Dr Helen Surtees
Helen has an interest in all areas of general practice.
Dr Matthew Valentine
Dr Valentine is an experienced Vasectomy Doctor & General Practitioner
Ally
Receptionist
Belinda
Registered Nurse
Bianca
Medical Receptionist
Chantal
Receptionist
Dr Elyse Bond
Dr Elyse Bond is a GP at The Gap Walton Bridge who welcomes new patients.
Dr Evan Garrett
Dr Evan has recently joined and is seeing new patients.
Dr Joshua Taylor
Dr Joshua is now seeing patients at SmartClinics Walton Bridge.
Dr Julia Szabo
Dr Julia Szabo is a GP at The Gap Walton Bridge who welcomes new patients.
Dr Marie Cox
Dr Marie Cox is a Queensland graduate who has worked with Walton Bridge since 1990.
Dr Mohini Prasad
Dr Mohini Prasad sees patients in The Gap.
Dr Peter Norris
Dr Norris spent 18 years working in a country practice in northern New South Wales.
Dr Siobhan Lingard
Dr Lingard welcomes new patients. To book, the clinic or book online.
Dr Stephen Loo
Dr Loo is an experienced doctor with special interests in Paediatrics, Skin Cancer and Orthopaedics.
Dr Vasantha Naicker
Dr Naicker grew up and trained in South Africa, migrating to Australia in 2005. She has extensive ex
Ronnie
Medical Receptionist
Ros
Enrolled Nurse
Sally
Practice Manager
Stevette
Registered Nurse
Wendy
Administration/Accounts
Welcome to SmartClinics Walton Bridge on Waterworks Road
Feeling unwell? If you have any respiratory symptoms, no matter how mild, please do not attend our medical centre in person. Instead, you must first have a telehealth appointment. If you require a face-to-face consult, please visit a respiratory clinic for testing. Find your nearest testing and fever clinic here.
Our practice offers a wide range of services including:
- General health checks
- Full skin checks & minor surgery
- Travel health information and Vaccinations
- Palliative care
- Shared obstetric care
- Spirometry
- Cryoptherapy
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Home health assessments for people 75 & older
- GP Management Plans for patients with complex or chronic conditions e.g. diabetes, heart disease
- GP Mental Health Care Plans
- Routine & specialist screening
- Aviation, Recreational SCUBA and Motor Sport Medicals
- Driving licenses (private and commercial)
- Pre-employment Medicals
- General Family Health Care
- Vasectomy
After Hours Arrangements
For emergencies or urgent cases after hours a doctor is available on call for patients of this surgery. Telephone: 3300 1900.
Appointments
Appointments can be made by this website just click on online services or by phoning after 7.30am daily. A standard appointment is 15 minutes. Please arrange a longer appointment if you have a complex issue or several problems to discuss. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time & doctor. However, delays sometimes occur because we give priority to emergencies & ask for your understanding should this occur.
Fees
Fees: An after-hours fee may apply for consults from 6:00pm weeknights, and on the weekend.
We are a private billing practice. Patients are asked to pay in full on the day of their consultation. Details of fees can be obtained from our reception staff. For your convenience, at the completion of your consultation, we can process your claim through HIC (Medicare) online and your refund will be deposited into your nominated bank account within forty-eight hours.
Home Visits and Telephone Access
This Practice provides a home visiting service to patients of the practice who reside in the local area – this area extends to The Gap, Ashgrove, Keperra, Ferny Grove, Ferny Hills and Bardon. The service is to provide care to patients too sick or infirm to attend the surgery and in emergencies. Doctors are available by phone to discuss urgent matters, which should be notified to reception to allow a prompt response. If the matter is life threatening please ring the 000 first.
Reminder System
This practice uses a computerised recall service as part of its commitment to preventive care. Patient’s requirements are entered into the system and periodic notification made to patients on the need for immunisation, blood pressure, skin checks, cervical smear and other surveillance. If you do not wish to receive a reminder, please notify your doctor.
Nursing Services
At this practice, nurses also provide services to our patients and support to our doctors. These include monitoring & advice for people with diabetes, heart disease, health information, infant vaccinations, spirometry, ECGs, 24hr ambulatory blood pressure checks and wound dressings.
Patient Feedback
As part of its commitment to good patient care, this practice asks you to be involved in patient surverys. These help us recognise your expectations and any problems in the delivery of our service. The doctors of the centre welcome your enquiries and concerns in regards to your medical treatment and all queries should be referred to your doctor. For problems of an administrative nature please contact our practice manager or in regards to accounts please contact one of our administration staff memebers on 3300 1900. If your concerns are not resolved you may approach the Office of the Health Ombudsman on 133 646
Translating Services
Patients who do not speak English or who are more proficient in another language, have the ability to choose a professional translating service or a translator who may be a family member or friend. Please inform us at the time of booking your appointment if you require assistance in the regard.
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