family practice at The Gap

Discover the difference with the Family Practice at The Gap.
Where our doctors are committed to providing a better patient experience.

WELCOME

A: 1000 Waterworks Road
The Gap, Queensland 4061

Ph: (07) 3300 0888
Fax: (07) 3300 9999

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We DO NOT provide COVID Testing.
Please wear a Face Mask while visiting the practice.

Opening Hours

  • Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Public Holidays Closed
  • Good Friday Closed
  • Easter Monday Closed
  • ANZAC Day Closed

Our brisbane doctors try to accommodate urgent walk-ins. However, we recommend booking a consult to avoid disappointment.

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Notices:

New Billing Policy

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From April 11, 2022 services will incur private fees. Bulk billing will remain for children under 16 years of age and pensioners over 65 years of age. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please speak with your doctor. For a list of the current fees, please call us on 3300 0888.

  • Video consults are long appointments, so you never feel rushed.
  • We’ll sms you a link to join our doctor online for the video call.
  • Get same day scripts sent directly to your smart phone.

Make an appointment with Dr Simon today by booking online or calling 3300 0888.

COVID-19 & Vaccinations

NO COVID TESTING

We accept all Vaccinated and Unvaccinated patients.

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If you are unwell with COLD/FLU/COVID symptoms or have been told to isolate, please book a phone consult or call the practice to arrange a special consult.
The following entry rules currently apply:
1. Face Masks must be worn when visiting the practice. *Children under 12 exempt.
2. Visitors/support persons are limited to one per patient. *Children needing supervision exempt.
3. COLD/FLU/COVID patients need to call the practice prior to arriving. Do not walk into the practice! You will be directed to our isolation clinic.
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Family Practice at The Gap

Discover the difference

The doctors at our Brisbane medical centre are all dedicated to fostering a patient friendly environment. We are slowly working towards a new practice model which emphasises quality care through longer appointment times and short waiting periods. So you never have to feel rushed. Through these changes we hope to offer a positive medical environment that inspires healthy choices and fosters patient confidence. Our onsite services include:

Doctors

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Dr Prabash Gardiyehewa

Interests: Men’s health | Occupational health | WorkCover | Skin Cancer

About
Dr Prabash has spent over a decade working in Australia and almost 3 decades practicing medicine. His keen interest in occupational health lead him to work with the mining and aviation industries as a medical advisor. Now he spends his time getting to know all aspects of his patients health.
Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP.
Languages: English, Russian, Sinhalese.
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Dr Uthpali Seneviratna

Interests: Mental health | skin cancer checks | Women’s health | Sexual health | Musculoskeletal injuries

About
Dr Uthpali enjoys the diversity of general practice. So her interest are board and far reaching, from supporting patients through mental health challenges to the slow and thorough rehabilitation of injuries. Whatever your concerns, she is always willing to give you the time you need.
Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP.
Languages: English, Sinhalese.
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Dr Simon Ooi

Interests: Mental health | Adolescent health | Chronic disease management | Lifestyle management | Cognitive behaviour therapy

About
Since completing his medical studies in Melbourne, Dr Simon has spent more than 20 years practicing medicine in Australia. Being plant-based and an avid health enthusiast, Dr Simon aims to encourage patients to be their healthiest, both mentally and physically. He enjoys helping patients not only treat their immediate concerns but also assisting them to make the necessary and sometimes difficult lifestyle changes to overcome any barriers or challenges they face.
Qualifications: MBBS, FRACGP.
Languages: English, French, Chinese.
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Services

From April 11, 2022 we will be a mixed billing practice and offer longer appointments to give you the time you need. The doctors at Family Practice at The Gap offer a range of services for the whole family. The following list of services is just a general list. If you don’t see a service you are interested in, please contact our practice. Our doctors may still offer the service you require. Or we may be able to bring this service to our practice.

Child Health
  • 6 Week baby checks
  • Infant fever checks (Walk-ins Accepted)
  • Growth & development checks
  • Childhood immunisations
  • Mental health
Women's Health
  • Reproductive health
  • Cervical screening
  • Breast checks
  • Pregnancy & maternity care
  • Postnatal support
  • Osteoporosis
  • Menopause
  • Mental health
Men's Health
  • Heart health
  • Reproductive health & checks
  • Testosterone deficiencies
  • Workplace injuries
  • Mental health
General Health
  • Wound cleaning & repairs
  • Injury management
  • STI/STD testing
  • Travel health
  • Ear syringe
  • Blood sugar testing
  • Blood pressure testing
  • ECG (Echocardiograph)
  • Lung function testing (Spirometry)
  • 75+ Year old health assessments *Ts & Cs apply.
  • 45-49 Year old health assessments *Ts & Cs apply.
Chronic Illnesses
  • Asthma management
  • Diabetes management
  • COPD & Emphysema
  • Digestive disorders
  • Chronic injuries
  • Heart, Liver & Kidney Diseases
Occupational Health
  • Driving medicals
  • Pre-employment medicals
  • Return-to-work Assessments
  • Workplace injuries (WorkCover)

*Some of our services cannot be booked online. This includes vaccinations and medicals. You can view our booking terms in the “Appointments” tab.

Discover the Gaps Doctors

Our Gap medical centre is located next to McDonalds at The Gap Village Shopping Centre on Waterworks road.
Free parking is available onsite.
We advise new patients to arrive early. This will allow you to complete our new patient form prior to your appointment.

Appointments

From April 11, 2022 our standard appointments will be extended to an average of 15 minutes. With this change services will now incur a private fee. Bulk Billing will remain for Children under 16 years of age and pensioners over 65 years of age. Chronic Illness Care Plans, ATSI health assessments and 45-49yr old health assessments will also be bulk billed services for all patients. For a list of the new fees please call us on 3300 0888.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please speak with your doctor.

Online Appointment Policy

Online appointments only book a standard consult. So they are not suitable for all consults. Please call us to arrange appointments for the following services:

  • Longer consults
  • Vaccinations (for adults and children)
  • Medicals of any variety (inc. insurance medicals)
  • Procedures (inc. IUD insertion/removal, ear syringing, wound management)

*Please Note, online bookings only make appointments for a single patient. If more than one patient is attending, please book one appointment per person or call us to arrange this for you.

Cancellation Policy

You are welcome to cancel a GP appointment up to one (1) hour before the time, or an Allied Health appointment up to 24 hours before. A cancellation fee will apply if you cancel with less notice or fail to attend entirely.

Dietitian

Our in-house dietitian is Chris Eldridge. With a Bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Chris is your go-to for all things food and diet related. He has helped patients with pregnancy and postpartum diets, eating disorders, chronic digestive issues and disabilities improve their lives through food. From shopping tips to meal plans or customised diets that are made for you, Chris can help you make sustainable changes to your lifestyle for long-term benefits, not short lived fads. Book a consult today or read more about our dietetic services.

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