Carina Medical Centre: Services, Booking & Fees

Carina Medical Centre has been a go-to for families across Carina, Carindale, and surrounding eastern Brisbane suburbs for years. One key detail to know upfront: the parking entrance shifts to Ludwick Street from 2 March 2026, and the clinic uses AutoMed for online bookings rather than the systems you might use elsewhere.

Location: Carina, QLD 4152 · Phone: 07 3398 8188 · Email: reception@carinamedical.com.au · Services: General Medicine (GP), Allied Health, Pathology · Address: 396 Stanley Rd, Carina

What services does Carina Medical Centre offer?

Carina Medical and Specialist Centre runs as a private general practice with a broader scope than a standard GP clinic. The practice lists GP services alongside Women’s Health, IV Infusion Therapy, Allied Health, and an on-site Pathology collection room (Carina Medical Centre). This setup means patients can often complete blood tests or other pathology work without leaving the building.

The Allied Health offering includes a newer addition: speech pathologist Christina started seeing children between ages 3 and 17 on Fridays, with a complimentary telephone consult available before the first in-person visit (Carina Medical Booking Page). This makes the clinic a practical option for families in surrounding suburbs like Cannon Hill, Carina Heights, Carindale, Coorparoo, Seven Hills, and Belmont who need paediatric speech therapy without a hospital referral.

General Practice

Standard GP consultations cover the usual range: immunisations, health checks, prescriptions, and referrals. The clinic operates on an appointment-required basis, with no waiting list system listed on the Queensland Health directory (QLD Health QFinder). Healthdirect confirms the clinic as a General Practice service open now, closing at 6pm daily (Healthdirect Australia).

“Our new speech pathologist, Christina, is available on Friday’s and seeing children between the age of 3 and 17.” — Carina Medical Centre, Official Website

Allied Health

Beyond GPs, the Allied Health team provides services that often require a care plan from your regular doctor. The addition of a dedicated paediatric speech pathologist gives local families a reason to choose this clinic over others in the Carina area, particularly for children who need early intervention support.

Pathology

An on-site pathology collection room means routine blood tests and screenings can typically be done during your GP visit. Patients should confirm with the receptionist whether their preferred pathology provider services the clinic on days they’re planning to attend.

The pattern here is straightforward: Carina Medical Centre functions as a one-stop shop for general practice needs with added specialist health services, which reduces the need for patients to travel to separate locations for allied health or pathology work.

How do I book an appointment at Carina Medical Centre?

The clinic uses AutoMed for all online bookings — this is a change from older systems some patients may have used before. If you’re a returning patient, you may still need to create a new account the first time you log in (Carina Medical Centre). The practice’s official advice: “For all clinical enquiries and to make a booking please call us on (07) 3398 8188 or click the ‘Book An Appointment’ button above” (Carina Medical Official Contact).

Online Booking

Click the “Book An Appointment” button on carinamedical.com.au to access the AutoMed portal. You’ll need to register if you haven’t used AutoMed with this clinic before. Third-party platforms like HealthEngine do not list available appointments for this practice — the clinic’s own booking system is the direct route (HealthEngine).

Phone Booking

Call (07) 3398 8188 during business hours to speak with reception. The clinic also offers after-hours GP appointments by phone or online through its dedicated after-hours page (Carina Medical After Hours Page). This is useful for patients who work standard hours and need evening or weekend access to a GP.

“Carina Medical now uses AutoMed for bookings. There is no change to our great care and service.” — Carina Medical Centre, Official Website

What is the location and contact for Carina Medical Centre?

The clinic is located at 396 Stanley Rd, Carina QLD 4152 (Carina Medical Official Contact). This places it within the Carina shopping and commercial precinct, close enough for patients from Cannon Hill, Carina Heights, and Carindale to reach within a short drive.

One practical detail worth flagging: from Monday 2 March 2026, the parking entrance changes to 67 Ludwick Street, Cannon Hill 4170, with parking available underneath the building (Carina Medical Centre). If you’re familiar with the current access via Old Cleveland Road area, make a note to update your GPS before visiting next autumn.

Address Details

The primary address is 396 Stanley Rd, Carina QLD 4152. Free parking is available on-site, though the access point will shift in March 2026 as noted above. The clinic building is fully accessible with accessible toilets, and interpreter services are available at no extra cost (QLD Health QFinder).

Phone and Email

Phone: (07) 3398 8188 for bookings and clinical enquiries; Fax: (07) 3398 8199; Email: reception@carinamedical.com.au for general non-urgent correspondence (Carina Medical Official Contact). For after-hours urgent care that isn’t a life-threatening emergency, the clinic directs patients to call 13SICK on 13 74 25 (Carina Medical Centre).

The catch: if you’re used to visiting the Carina-Carindale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at 805 Old Cleveland Road — that’s a different facility entirely. That one takes walk-ins only for non-life-threatening urgent needs with no appointments available, while Carina Medical Centre requires bookings for standard GP services (Carina-Carindale Urgent Care).

Does Carina Medical Centre offer physiotherapy or skin checks?

The Allied Health team at Carina Medical Centre covers more ground than just the speech pathology mentioned above. While physiotherapy isn’t explicitly listed as a standalone service on the homepage, the practice does accommodate various allied health disciplines — patients with a GP Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement can access these services on-site (Carina Medical Centre).

Physio Services

Physiotherapy availability depends on which allied health practitioners are currently operating from the practice. The most reliable way to confirm whether physio is available at your preferred time is to call (07) 3398 8188 and ask the reception team which practitioners are currently taking appointments.

Skin Check

Skin checks fall under the GP service umbrella. If you need a skin cancer check or mole review, book a standard GP appointment and mention this when booking so the clinic can allocate appropriate time. Standard consultation fees apply for these appointments (see fee table below).

What doctor is best for primary care?

This question points to a broader decision many Australians face when choosing a regular GP. Carina Medical Centre functions as a primary care hub offering general practice services alongside Women’s Health and Allied Health — but “best” depends on what you’re looking for: continuity of care, bulk billing, specific hours, or a particular condition focus (Carina Medical Centre). You can book appointments online via Laakari Jenni Puolivalo Alajarvi some kohut.

GP Options

The practice operates as a private billing clinic, which means patients pay out-of-pocket and claim a Medicare rebate. The gap costs (ranging from roughly $41 on weekdays to $57 on Sundays based on the 2021 fee schedule) reflect that this isn’t a bulk-billed clinic. In exchange, patients get a broader service range including Women’s Health, IV Infusion Therapy, Allied Health, and Pathology all under one roof (QLD Health QFinder).

What this means: for patients who value convenience and a broader scope of care over lowest cost, Carina Medical Centre’s model makes sense. For those who prioritised bulk billing, this isn’t that clinic — and looking at nearby Carina-Carindale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (which is government partnered and bulk billed for eligible patients) is the practical alternative for walk-in urgent needs.

“The Carina Medical and Specialist Centre is a private billing general practice that aims to provide high quality patient care.” — QLD Health, Government Directory

Consultation fees and what to expect to pay

The fee schedule on the Queensland Health directory was effective from 1st February 2021, so these figures are the most recent officially published numbers — though the clinic may have updated them since (QLD Health QFinder). Patients should call ahead to confirm current fees rather than relying on these figures alone.

The table below summarises standard consultation costs across different appointment times.

The implication: Sunday visits cost roughly $16 more in out-of-pocket expenses than weekday standard appointments. If budget matters, scheduling during business hours makes a measurable difference. All telephone consults are billed at standard rates except for COVID-19 testing requests, which are handled separately.

How to get here and where to park (updated March 2026)

Getting to Carina Medical Centre is straightforward for now — free parking is available on-site at 396 Stanley Rd. But if you’re planning a visit from March 2026 onwards, the entrance and parking access shifts to 67 Ludwick Street, Cannon Hill 4170, with parking underneath the building. The address itself (396 Stanley Rd) remains the same, but the parking point changes.

By car

From Old Cleveland Road, turn onto Stanley Road and follow signs to the practice. Free parking is available on-site. After 2 March 2026, use 67 Ludwick Street as your navigation destination for parking access.

By public transport

The 227 and 235 bus routes run along Stanley Road, with stops within a short walk of the clinic. Check the TransLink journey planner for the most current route options if travelling from Carindale, Coorparoo, or Seven Hills.

Accessibility

The clinic explicitly states it has an accessible building, accessible parking, and accessible toilets. Interpreter services are available at no extra cost for patients who need them — call ahead to arrange this so the clinic can book an interpreter for your appointment.

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Frequently asked questions

For patients in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs weighing their GP options, the choice comes down to priorities: Carina Medical Centre offers broader services and extended hours in exchange for gap fees, while nearby bulk-billed options trade range for cost. Call (07) 3398 8188 to discuss your needs before booking.