This place is my go-to GP whenever I feel an onset of illness coming on…read moreor need to refill those pesky prescriptions. However grumpy the staff look, they are actually super nice and understanding. (even if you are a half hour late for appointments.) I mainly come here because it is in such a convenient location. Smack bang on Queen st, it is literally a 5 min walk from the mall. The doctor's are friendly, NON-judgemental and have plenty of advice on hand. They also have a handy pathology lab upstairs and offer Bulk billing appointments (for those with health care cards.) If you're feeling poorly in the city these guys will help you get back on track.

From the owner: We are specialised in proving medicals & physicals to all industries and have dedicated doctors…read moreundertaking medical examinations.

Ahhhhhh, the emergency room. Havens of panic, distress, and ultimately (hopefully) healthy…read moreresolutions. I've frequented this emergency room twice: once for myself, and the other time for my sister when she had pneumonia, and have found the staff there warm and efficient enough considering I'd popped in at busy times. I admitted myself two hours before my graduation ceremony because I was having difficulty breathing and thought I might have contracted an infection from a recent trip to Sydney. Turns out it was only a nasty old panic attack. If you've never been in an emergency room, the actual 'emergency' process begins with entering a cordoned off area, where you describe your symptoms to a nurse. Then you enter the actual emergency ward. In the ward I was attended to by a cute male nurse, who did the regular check ups (blood test, urine). The doctor came after a half hour wait. He was lovely and understanding and gave me the option of getting a chest x-ray now or later (for peace of mind) depending on whether or not I was up for it. I made it to my ceremony in time, but before I left the male nurse gave me his number and told me to call him! My life became Grey's Anatomy for a split second until I remembered I was dating someone at the time.

Thankfully the carpark has two hours free parking because I have never shown up and had the Doctor…read morebe on time. Generally at least 15mins late, and that can be on the first appointment of the day. More annoying is that it is laughed / joked about by staff, where in all honesty, a quick phone call to let you know they are late running would be more appreciated. So while talking about staff, it would seem there is a recent change in the staff on the front desk. For the most part, now rude and unhelpful. In addition, there are now signs to the changes in their billing which makes going to the GP leaving you at least $60 out of pocket.

Ten years ago, this "centre" was occupied by one doctor only: Dr Salvatore (Sam) Lenti. After a few…read moreyears another doctor was added, and increasing demand has seen the centre move to a neighbouring location and significantly ramping up in size. This medical centre is always busy and occupies a significant space on Level 4 of Paddington Central, putting it on street level beside fashionable restaurants, cafes, boutique stores and a busy bus stop. For this reason I'm stunned when locals tell me they've never seen or heard of the place. My response is to tell them they ought to be going here. I've been seeing Dr Lenti for a decade now. I've never had a regular doctor or dentist before, and I'm not sure whether this fact signifies my lazy attempt at moving into semi-responsible adulthood or because he's simply a good doctor. It's certainly the latter, and possibly the former. I've also visited another doctor here, Dr Andrew North, and was treated well and with polite efficiency. Unlike many other doctor's surgeries, I almost never have to wait more than a few minutes when I show up for an appointment. Moreover, when booking, there's almost always an opening within the next 24 hours; if not, and you're feeling particularly unwell, staff generally allow you to just show up and will squeeze you in, usually with your doctor of choice. The growth of the centre has brought with it the addition of a dietician, a podiatrist and (conveniently and importantly) an on-site Sullivan Nicolaides. It's very reassuring to have any bloodwork or tests done on site immediately rather than trudging away, feeling like hell and clasping a referral to get tested somewhere else. Moreover, the head nurse here, Lynne, is lovely. I'm not afraid of needles myself, but if you are you'll find Lynne as reassuring as possible. As well as Dr Lenti and Dr North, there are two female doctors at the centre: Dr Helen Ung and Dr Janice Steinohrt. This is perfect for female patients who would rather speak to a female doctor. I have every faith in this practice, and I'm someone who tries to stay on top of their physical health. I'm also the sort of person that urges stubborn sick people to stop pretending to be brave and just go to the doctor. I'm looking at you, sniffy. Head on down to Paddington Medical and get yourself sorted before you make us all sick.

A trip to the Sullivan & Nicolaides collection centre (found on the first floor of the Watkins…read moreMedical Centre) is quick and painless. The staff there are very friendly and will make sure you're comfortable with the procedure before starting. I'm not particularly squeamish when it comes to injections or blood tests, but I still don't find it pleasant, and the air of nonchalance with which the staff approach it at this centre in particular was reassuring to me. At first I was slightly put off by the shabby interior, which wasn't dirty or unhygienic in any way, but more so fashioned as if it was built in the '70s. But again, don't let this turn you off because if you're searching for a collection centre that is central, fast, and friendly, you've found it. NB: The centre is closed from 1-1:30pm for the staff's lunch breaks, so if you're making a mad dash there on your own lunch break, I'd advise trying to come in early before work or afterwards.