Lakelands Medical Centre

About Us

Lakelands Medical Centre here in North Lakes is a busy, accredited, friendly, twelve doctor, family oriented general medical practice. Started 30 years ago by Dr Baker, it has prided itself in the high quality of medical care offered to the local community in North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur.

Seven of the doctors have each served this community for more than 20 years and one has returned to the practice having grown up in Kallangur and been a registrar with us in 2004.

Services

Services Available at Lakelands Medical Centre, North Lakes

General Practice consultations and advice

Womens Health

Childrens Health / immunisations

Men’s Health

Shared Ante natal Care with Redcliffe Hospital

Insurance and pre-employment medicals

Enhanced Primary Care

Minor surgery and procedures

Mole and skin clinic

Travel Medicine

Diabetes and Asthma education

ECG and spirometry

Counselling

We also provide family planning, contraception, blood pressure testing and treatment, cholesterol management, testing for diabetes, diabetes management, stress management, methods of quitting smoking, preparation for travel including vaccinations, and dermatoscopy assessment of sun-damaged skin.

Staff

Practice Doctors

Allied Health Professionals

Practice Staff

Consultations

Booking an appointment at Lakelands Medical Centre: 32044766

Our phones are open from 8.00am to take bookings.

A standard length of consultationwith your GP is 10 to 15 mins.

A long consultation should be booked if your problem is complex or you have multiple issues to discuss.

Please make bookings for each person wishing to consult the doctor at the time of booking. This helps us reduce waiting times for both yourself and others.

If the problem is an emergency or is urgent please tell the receptionist at the time of phoning.

Some of our Policies

Medical Certificates

All medical certificates require a consultation with your GP.

Results: 38864433 after 10am

We trust our patients are responsible enough to follow up results of investigations done for them and to keep specialist appointments that are arranged for them. We do have a recall system however we expect that each patient will phone to follow up their results. Most results are available at the time of phoning however in some instances an appointment may be necessary. If there is an urgent need to talk to the doctor speak to the receptionist explaining the situation.

Recalls and Reminders

Lakelands Medical Centre has a system in place to manage recalls and reminders for preventative health. If you do not wish to participate please advise the doctor during the consultation.

Repeat Scripts: 38864433 after 10am

A consultation at Lakelands Medical Centre is required for all prescriptions. This is for medico-legal and ethical reasons and for your benefit.

Referrals

Health Department Regulations require that a patient visits a GP to be referred to a specialist. Please consult the doctor before visiting the specialist as a referral will not be back dated.

Parking

Ample parking is available at Lakelands Medical Centre. For your convenience a car park is situated in the front of the building and is accessed from Gregor Street West, North Lakes. The drive way is beside the Lakelands Medical Building next to the double storey hospital car park.

Smoking Policy

As this is a health service we request you do not smoke while on the premises.

Privacy

Lakelands Medical Centre is committed to providing comprehensive general practice care to all individuals and families in this community. All patient consultations and medical records are kept strictly confidential. If it is necessary to access your medical notes contact the reception to arrange the process to be put in place. As a doctor will take the time to explain your medical notes in detail this service attracts a fee.

Suggestions/Complaints

If you are unhappy with any aspect of the care you receive from this practice, we are keen to know about it. Please feel free to discuss it with a receptionist or ask to speak directly with one of the doctors. You may prefer to write suggestions down and pop into the suggestion box on the front desk or send your comments in strict confidence to Dr Baker or Dr McGarvey at c.baker@lakelandsmedical.com.au.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday:

8am to 6:30pm

Saturday:

8am to 12pm