This has been my local doctor's surgery for quite a while now, and I've had nothing but great…read moreexperiences from it. Kempsie Road Medical Centre offers your basic General Practitioner's service for those unwanted non-emergencies, as well as a nurse on duty to take care of the even smaller things. Dr Satish Prasad is the doctor and he has over 20 years experience practicing as a medical practitioner and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, as the placards over the walls can attest to. Apparently he also speaks fluent Hindi. What I like about Kempsie Road Medical Centre is that it's still a new practice, and therefore has less patients. Appointments are easy to make; I've found I can usually get an appointment on the day I call (rather than waiting for weeks like you do at some places). Oh, and they bulk bill. Perfect for uni students.

Dr. Prasad and his staff are great. I have been going to him for a few years now and they look…read moreafter our family ever so well. One of the stand outs for us is that Dr. Prasad is awesome at giving injections, that is why he was a natural choice for us when it came to immunizations. It's nice to go to a Medical Centre where they treat you as an individual and not just another number. The personal service and the relationship with the patient is a cornerstone of this practice. I don't know if I do want to recommend it to anyone else, just in case too many people discover how great it is and then it becomes hard to get an appointment! Oh and most importantly - they bulk bill, which is getting rare around here.

I am a nurse and someone who has chronic health issues so I am understand what makes a good doctor…read more I am thrilled to have found Taigum Central Medical Practice, there are 10+ doctors on staff and also practice based nurses. Recently they employed a physiotherapist and a dietitian works from the practice fortnightly. It is a one stop shop for all things health. I have always been able to get an appointment quickly, for example i phoned at 0805 this morning and I was sitting in my doctors office at 0900, now that is service! Of course you pay for what you get. Most appointments are $70 with a rebate from medicare for $35. The friendly receptionists are happy to process your rebate and have it sent directly to your bank account. I have seen a few people get bulk bill appointments, I guess it depends on circumstances. The waiting area is large and comfortable, with a small children's play area and a TV for us grown ups. The waiting room is almost always bursting at the seams but people are seen quickly and if there is a delay you can get a buzzer from the reception desk and go to the shops in the shopping centre. Mostly if they are running late it is only by 15 minutes. I for one am happy to wait because it means that if I am really unwell that I know the doctors will take the time with me and not rush to get on to the next patient. They also open late a couple of nights a week until 7pm for those who need to see a GP after work. Also they are open until 12pm on Saturdays for those who have become unwell over the weekend. If you need a referral to a specialist these GPs are fantastic and know of the best specialist in Brisbane to refer you on to. Parking is free and just out the front of the practice.

I've had to visit Watkins Medical Centre a few times, primarily to get my sinuses cauterized. Which…read moreis just as sexy as it sounds. Somehow, my parents - two people with the worst sinuses in the world - met, and if that wasn't bad enough, they reproduced. I inherited a pair (is that the delightful term?) of sinuses capable of creating major nasal breathing problems to rival the best of them. This means a trip to see Doctor Anthony Parker every few years to have my sinuses, well, burnt back. The doctor gives you an anaesthetic nasal spray, stuffs a metres-long (but very thin) string of gauze up your nose and 20 minutes later the procedure begins. It then involves the doctor burning away sinus tissue so that when the sinuses are inflamed, they do not meet and obstruct the airway. (I'm no doctor, but the clinic explains the procedure well before you go in.) And yes, he uses a big pointy laser-skewer instrument to remove the nasal tissue. You can only feel the pain when the skewer lingers too long in one area. Walking back out into the surgery an hour after I walked in, the receptionist once said, "I can smell someone's had a cauterisation!". Though a receptionist at an ear, nose and throat specialist must be used to such a smell, I wondered how use to it she is. Sinus problems, or "allergies", are becoming common issues and it wouldn't surprise me if this procedure is performed quite often. The bedside manner of the nurses here is fantastic. One held my hand during the procedure when it must have been evident in my face that the pain was a bit much. Dr Parker himself is also friendly and willing to explain your medical issue and options in great detail prior to an appointment, as well as cost, so you can be sure you're not being ripped off.

Dr. Parker. Got rid of a long fish bone stuck in my throat on Easter Monday when nobody else was…read moreable to help me. This doctor knows this stuff. What I like most about him though is his decisiveness and no mucking around style. If an operatiion is required, how about we do it today. I like that. Good job Dr Parker. Thanks for solving my problem. Jack Cheng

I've been going to this doctor's surgery since childhood and I can genuinely say that they're some…read moreof the best GP's I've ever seen. Let me give you a couple of examples. Although Brissie born and bred, I've lived in London until recently. Some years ago, I started to get a horrible rash for no apparent reason. It totally bewildered the GPs in London - one of whom sat there looking up a medical book trying to figure it out. Which didn't exactly fill me with confidence in his ability. After a slight freak out - after all, I was covered in an unsightly rash that nobody had a clue how to get rid of - I rang my Mum in Brisbane from London and she called Dr Harvey (from this very medical centre) to tell him what I'd told her on the phone. He was able to easily diagnose what it was from what I'd told Mum, and then advised what non-prescription ointment I should get from the chemist in London. I followed his instructions, and 2 days later, bye bye nasty rash. That's how good these doctors are! Most recently I went here with another complaint that the doctors in London were also perplexed by. Again, the doctor I saw here from this practice gave me an immediate (and correct) diagnosis and treatment. After 4 years of battling this particular health problem in the UK, all it took was 15 minutes in this Brisbane surgery to walk out knowing what it was and exactly how to fix it. So if you're new to Brisbane and live on the Southside, these are the GPs du jour.

I have moved away from my regular doctor and found this GP that I just a 5 minute walk away. What a…read morefind! I have been here a handful of times already from a prescription repeat through to post-travel sickness. Each time I have been seen by Dr Rayar and he has been lovely. He is knowledgeable and doesn't rush you. He is not very smiley so I make it my goal to make him chuckle at my weirdness every time I see him. The front desk staff are always super nice, the surgery is new and clean, I always get an appointment quickly. They bulk bill! And the best feature of all of that you can book your appointment online. It is amazing, why don't all surgeries do this?? So if I am feeling sick at 7pm at night, I don't have to wait til 8.30am to call and hope to get an appointment, I just book it online!

I'm not usually one to leave a review or recommendation, but Barefoot Physiotherapy is so…read moreoutstanding I could not go on without publicly praising them. I injured my ankle a few years ago playing touch and being a young student at the time decided to forgo seeking treatment. This was a huge mistake and over the years not only did my ankle never heal, but my body adjusted to compensate - which only caused more issues and pain. I decided to finally seek help and after trying two other physiotherapists nothing seemed to be working. Luckily for me, I stumbled across Barefoot online and based on their approach decided to give them a crack. During my first appointment, we did a very thorough overview of my specific injury, my whole body, my day-to-day experience and what I wanted to eventually achieve physically. I was pleasantly surprised at how in-depth this process was and how the results from this meeting alone drastically improved my injury. Following my appointment, I was assigned exercises that were practical, manageable and most importantly enjoyable. What's better was that were I to be under the weather or get bored, I could easily interchange or intensify my exercises. Over the next few months I saw my physiotherapist, Sal, many times. Every appointment I went to was reactive and based on progression. Depending on my adventures between appointments, my treatment and exercises were modified to ensure I saw and felt improvements with every visit. During busy weeks where I was unable to train as much as I would have liked, I never felt any guilt coming to see Sal because she understood that life is complex and I knew that between her expertise and confidence in me, we would be back on the horse in no time. For over a month now I've been using specialised training equipment Barefoot lent me, free of charge. By comparison, I know physio's that charge for tape! What's more, as my ankle improved I needed less and less appointments - a sign of true dedication to the patient. What has made Barefoot truly stand out however, is that I am treated as more than a simply customer. Sal was (and still is) incredibly attuned and sincerely dedicated to ensuring that I not only continue to improve my ankle's condition, but that I also live a genuinely good life. During my time here, Sal and the team at Barefoot have treated me like family. I always look forward to our appointments where I am not only expertly and professionally treated but enjoy meaningful conversation and a sharing of our experiences. Sal's outlook on life and problem-solving talents even helped me gain a new perspective regarding my own future pathway. I could continue this review with the many specific moments and features that make Barefoot Physiotherapy the virtuous establishment it is, but for the sake of anyone reading this I'll sum up by saying: they don't just treat the injury, they treat the person; and Barefoot has treated me very, very well. I'm off for a pain-free run (because I can do that now).

I've had nothing but good experience. Went 25 years ago when Drs had done all sorts of blood tests…read moreand could never find my ailments after a trip to another country. Finally went to Profke, one drop of blood and found parasites, even seeing one wiggle across the screen under the microscope. My platelets were a battlefield of damaged cells. Followed directions and I recovered and regained my long lost strength. 20 years later I went back for something else, Dr Profke always seemed to know his stuff. Ive always recommend his care is one you can rely on.

Went to Profke's Naturopathic clinic in Cleveland. 4 month later and at a cost of $3000 there was…read moreno difference and still had the same minor issue I went to see him about. Total waste of time and very expensive. I think it was just taken for a ride. Avoid at all cost, or it will cost you a lot for no benefit. Alan is a good salesman / talker and will make you feel at ease. Grahame

Good medical centre. Could be far more natural/integrative medicine orientated. Too much focus on…read moresexuality and promotion of unconventional sexual orientation.