I've been in this hospital quite a few times over the years (and several times recently), either to…read morevisit someone else or be a patient myself. The hospital has a new feel to it because it is, relatively - a good decade or so they rearranged and rebuilt the whole complex. I've been in the E.R. (or "triage") a few times (kidneys misbehavin') and it's never fun to be a patient in hospital. However, there are "good" visits where you're seen to quickly and treated well and there are agonizing drawn-out visits where they've run out of beds and you're in the foetal position in a chair. I've experienced both in this hospital in the last two years. If you're ill on a Friday or Saturday night, you won't be seen to in E.R. quickly unless you're in extreme danger as the ward is filled with drunk idiots who've harmed themselves, as well as a few drug addicts who have stumbled into police hands. Generally I find the nurses here to be nice and helpful and the doctors absent-mindedly come and go. Usually during each E.R. visit you can expect to see up to three different doctors, and you have to get them all up to speed on your condition when they first visit. I find this to be a general hospital trend, though (at least in Australia and North America). From a completely different perspective, the pharmacy and the downstairs cafe here rock. I've had the best scones with jam and cream of my life at this cafe and the coffee is excellent, the vibe of the place funky. The last time I was here I noticed the cafe was closed, so I hope they're not shutting it down in favour of the new-ish large food court upstairs (though that's not bad food, either.) Also, the chemist here sells the best local artistic jewellery I've seen in Brisbane. The earrings in the $10-$20 range are fantastic; each is uniquely hand-crafted and the beads/stones are beautiful. Yep, the RBWH is my favourite jewellery store.

As a patient with a cronic back issue I have the unenviable pleasure of having to attend to the ER…read moreon a regular basis. For the most part the staff are as helpful as they can be with someone with a chronic issue . Keeping in mind that this is a public hospital some of the nurses tend to treat chronic issues with disregard and disrespect. If you have the opportunity I would suggest going to another hospital as the RWBH has staff who can be rude and make you only feel worse then you did prior to coming in. A possible cause is it's proximity to the Valley night club district and they have seen their fare share of drug O/Ds and drunk lads passed out. My suggestion to any staff member in any occupation is that if you find that you can no longer do your job with respect and professionalism it's time to find a new career path.

Doctors can be reviewed to, okay? And, granted no one wants to think about this kind of doctor too…read moreoften, but for some of us, we frequent their offices more often than a yearly check up. Dr Buttini was my "last straw". After about 18 months of stops and starts on this particular medical issue, I booked an appointment with Dr Buttini and was genuinely surprised at how quickly I was able to see her given her high-level of demand. Within a week of my consult with her, I was undergoing surgery to remedy said medical issue and I couldn't have been in better hands. She's done thousands of this particular procedure, and where other specialists had advised me I'd be in hospital for up to a week, I was home by 2:30pm the same day. Her techniques are innovative and work for you, the patient, to be back on your feet as quickly, and in as little pain, as possible. She is gentle and considerate while being matter of fact and giving you all the information you need. Finding a specialist as "on the ball" as Dr Buttini took me a while, but I'm thankful I did.

Dr Buttini is an excellent physician. She was the first person to thoroughly investigate my abdo…read morepain and diagnosed me with endometriosis. I have now had two surgeries with her and both times have been the best experience it could have been as far as surgeries go. She is so knowledgeable, kind, delicate and her bedside manner is impeccable. I recommend her to all my friends who need gynae consults.

What a amazing doctor! We saw Dr Bird ENT specialist for the first time and he has gone above and…read morebeyond to help our son.I have never met such a friendly pleasant and caring specialist.Wonderful!

As far as GPs are concerned, this bunch know their stuff. There are quite a few of them too, the…read moreones I've had appointments with are Dr Diana Loy, Dr Raffey, Dr Judith Williamson, Dr Anne (can't remember her last name) and Dr Cathy Davis. I take both my kids there and I go there myself. Sometimes you have to wait, usually on weekends but most times you get your appointment time plus or minus 15 minutes. The doctors here, namely Dr Davis and Dr Williamson (daughter and mother respectively) are very good. They are personable, which is more than I can say for most and they remember you. I saw Dr Davis through both my pregnancies and before her I saw Dr Williamson. I can't speak highly enough of Dr Davis, neither can my kids. Best GP ever! Bonus - right next to it is the Taringa Day and Night Pharmacy!

As a few Yelpers have said, while this wouldn't become my regular medical practice, it is a fairly…read moredecent after-hours medical practice. This past weekend when my usual GP was unavailable, knowing the team at Taringa is only a short drive away was a god send during my current flu-state. Case in point on Sunday when my conditioned worsened and I was in need of a doctor appointment I went to Taringa. On a Sunday they don't take appointments and the wait time was about 45 minutes. And look - the service is a little impersonal but you can make concessions on this given the volume of people they'd see each day and when you're greeted by the pleasant surprise the Dr has bulk-billed you instead of charging the Sunday fee of $90, you're even more forgiving. All in all a reasonably fine medical practice that is a handy number to have up your sleeve.

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.

KGP will not be my regular doctor as I live about 30 minutes away, however I was referred to this…read morelocation by a family member who lives up the street and I was close by on the day I went. Parking is scarce, but it was a rainy day when I went which maybe worked in my favour and I was lucky enough to get a space in the undercover lot. I called the front desk around 2 pm asking for an ASAP appointment and was told that I could get in at 2:15 which was awesome. The office was clean and friendly. As a first time patient, I was asked by one of the friendly receptionist to fill out basic paperwork. I was seen by Tram Nguyen, this was at random since I didn't know any of the doctors. Tram was very sweet, helpful, and caring. I felt super comfortable the whole appointment. After my visit was done and prescriptions were given, it was time to pay. I'm new to the Australian way of "bulk billing" using your Medicare card. I will say I was very thrown off when I was told I owe $115 for my visit because it was considered a "long visit" as opposed to if I had a standard visit it would've cost me $75. I was a little mind blown by the price I paid and will be looking for a doctor that does 100% bulk billing for the future, but overall KPG did what I needed and my experience was pleasant.

It took twenty years and three states to find a clinic I will go to more than once- four years…read morerunning- this is it- this place is amazing! Everyone that works here is willing to go above and beyond to help you plus they will learn your name and personalise the experience for you!

If you want to pay $70 to receive test results for information that the doctor has already told you…read morebut still recommended, then this is the place to go. Receptionist staff are constantly on personal calls and have little to no personality.

Sweet remedial massage relief! At 8:15 on a Saturday morning I was desperate to have someone pummel…read moremy MacBack - it was at breaking point. Holding my breath, I called this James Street outfit in the vain hope they may have an appointment available at such short notice. "Yes, we have 9:30am available?" "I'll take it!" Arriving a touch earlier to fill in new client forms (they even ask what level of conversation you like during your treatment!), I was on the massage table right on 9:30 and instantly Ashley began to work her magic. Over 60mins my painfully stressed muscles and back melted into relaxed jelly. Tension was gone and I could walk without niggling pain in my lower back. For the short notice, HiCaps on site and result-orientated treatment - I love you health place. I also respected the advice to maximise my treatments with at home stretches and foam roller exercises.

I was recommended to Health Place for my chronic neck and hip pain by my brother after he…read moreexperienced really effective treatment from the therapists at James St. After a handful of routine visits, my pain was completely relieved. Nowadays, I just go in every couple of months for a quick knead and jab to keep everything in check. Ask for Leilani, she is the best... but they're all amaze!