Flinders Peak Medical Centre 2026: Same-Day Walk-In Doctor

Independent patient guide · Purga / Ipswich QLD · 2026

Flinders Peak Medical Centre: Same-Day GP, Booking & Mixed Billing Guide

Searching Flinders Peak Medical Centre usually means you want one clear answer: can I see a doctor today, should I walk in, how do I book, and will I be bulk billed?

This guide focuses on Flinders Peak Medical Centre at Suite 1 / 355 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga QLD 4306. It converts the official booking, billing, practitioner, pathology and after-hours details into fast patient actions.

07 5464 6765Main practice phone
Purga QLDSuite 1 / 355 Ipswich-Boonah Road
Existing patientsBook online through HotDoc
Mixed billingFee depends on patient and consult type
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Emergency rule: call 000 for chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, decreased consciousness, stroke signs, collapse, serious injury, heavy bleeding, seizure, severe allergic reaction or any symptom that feels life-threatening.
Fast answer first

Quick Answer: Can You Walk In or See a Doctor Today?

Best practical answer: Flinders Peak Medical Centre works by appointment. New patients should call 07 5464 6765. Existing patients can use the official online booking link. If you need same-day care, call first and ask whether a doctor can fit you in.

New patient Call reception The official site asks new patients to call because only some doctors may have availability.
Existing patient Use HotDoc Online booking is for existing patients booking a doctor appointment.
Walk-in today? Do not just arrive QFinder says appointment required and waiting list. Call first for same-day fit.
Billing Mixed billing Concession/child eligibility, day, doctor and service type all matter.
Same-day/walk-in honesty: this is not a “just walk in anytime” page. The official site points new patients to phone booking and existing patients to online booking, while QFinder says appointment required and waiting list. For today’s visit, call first.
Same-day patient route

Same-Day Doctor Visit: Micro-Step Route

This section is for patients who need care today and want to avoid a wasted drive to Purga.

Call before travelling. Say: “I need to see a GP today at Flinders Peak Medical Centre. Is there a same-day appointment, cancellation or wait-list option?”
Say whether you are new or existing. New patients are asked to call reception; existing patients may be able to book online.
Describe urgency clearly. If symptoms are serious, do not wait for the practice. Use 000 or urgent care options.
Ask the fee question before confirming. Ask if you are bulk billed or privately billed, especially if you are 16+, non-concession, booking Sunday, telehealth or a procedure.
Bring documents and payment card. Mixed billing means you should bring Medicare/concession details and a payment card.

Reception script: “Hi, I’m trying to get a same-day appointment. I am a [new/existing] patient. Is there a doctor available today, and will this be bulk billed or privately billed?”

Booking path

How to Book Flinders Peak Medical Centre

New patients Phone only first Call reception because only some doctors may accept new patients.
Existing patients Book online Use the official HotDoc booking page for doctor availability.
Telehealth Call to book Telehealth is not bookable online and needs an established clinical relationship.
Situation Best route Why
New patient Call 07 5464 6765. Official home page says new patients should call and that some doctors have availability.
Existing patient, simple GP issue Use HotDoc or phone. Existing patients are directed to online booking.
Telehealth phone consult Call reception. Telehealth is not bookable online and needs a face-to-face consultation in the previous 12 months for Medicare contribution.
Skin excision Call surgery. Skin excisions involve 3 visits and are not bookable online.
Iron infusion, IUD/Mirena, Implanon or procedure Call before booking. Procedure fees and facility fees may apply, including for concession card holders in some cases.
New patientCall reception first; do not start with walk-in assumption.
Existing patientUse HotDoc for straightforward doctor appointments.
TelehealthPhone reception; not bookable online.
Skin excision/procedureCall first because multiple visits and private fees may apply.
Billing reality check

Flinders Peak Medical Centre Fees and Bulk Billing

The clinic is a mixed billing practice. The safest article answer is not “bulk billing for everyone.” Bulk billing depends on age, Medicare/concession status, day, doctor and service type.

Bulk billing strongest for Weekday eligible patients Under 16 with current Medicare, Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders are bulk billed Mon–Fri for most consults.
Private fee likely for Non-concession adults Standard weekday adult consult: $80 upfront, $43.90 rebate, $36.10 gap.
Sunday warning Dr Shi Zhuge private billing From 1 March 2026, Sunday appointments with Dr Shi are privately billed for all patients.
Fee item Official listed amount Patient action
Standard weekday consult, non-concession adult $80 upfront; $43.90 Medicare rebate; $36.10 out-of-pocket. Ask if your card/status changes this.
Long weekday consult, non-concession adult $125 upfront; $84.90 rebate; $40.10 out-of-pocket. Book long consult if you need more time.
Prolonged weekday consult $170 upfront; $125.10 rebate; $44.90 out-of-pocket. Ask reception if your issue needs prolonged time.
Sunday Dr Shi standard after-hours consult $105 upfront; $57.15 rebate; $47.85 out-of-pocket. Confirm doctor and Sunday billing before booking.
Did Not Arrive / Attend $45 fee; no Medicare rebate. Cancel early if you cannot attend.
Iron infusion $225 upfront; $43.90 rebate; $181.10 out-of-pocket. Call before booking; privately billed for all patients.
IUD/Mirena insertion $240 upfront; $192.25 rebate; $47.75 out-of-pocket. Privately billed for all patients including concession card holders.
Implanon insertion $140 upfront; $94 rebate; $46 out-of-pocket for non-concessional patients. Ask if concession status changes the fee.
Commercial driver / harness racing / drag racing medicals $150 including GST. Non-Medicare rebate service; book by phone.
Medical records transfer $44 full file or $22 summary. Ask admin process before requesting transfer.
Standard weekday adult$80 upfront · $43.90 rebate · $36.10 gap.
Long weekday adult$125 upfront · $84.90 rebate · $40.10 gap.
Sunday Dr ShiPrivate billing for all patients from 1 March 2026.
No-show$45 Did Not Arrive fee, no Medicare rebate.
Iron infusion$225 upfront · $181.10 out-of-pocket listed.
Fee rule: all fees are payable in full on the day. Card transaction surcharge applies. Reception can advise the fee for non-bulk-billed services when you book.
Hours and phone timing

Opening Hours and When to Call

The official home and after-hours pages give practical phone-hour guidance: reception answers Monday to Friday 7:00am–4:00pm depending on doctor availability. Saturday and public holidays are closed. Sunday availability depends on doctor availability, so ring to hear the recorded message.

Monday
7am–4pm phone
Tuesday
7am–4pm phone
Wednesday
7am–4pm phone
Thursday
7am–4pm phone
Friday
7am–4pm phone
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Call to confirm
Sunday detail: QFinder shows Sunday 8:30am–12:30pm and the clinic after-hours page says Sunday 8am–12 noon depending on doctor availability. The official home page says to ring for the recorded message. Use phone confirmation before travelling.
Interactive booking helper

Book Online, Call, Wait, Use Urgent Care or 000?

This tool does not diagnose. It helps the visitor choose the safest administrative route.

Choose the options above. Your safest booking route will appear here.
Services and appointment type

Services at Flinders Peak Medical Centre

The official services page lists GP doctors, registered nurses and support staff, plus a mental health and social work therapist consulting every fortnight. Use the correct appointment type before booking.

Assessments and plans Asthma, diabetes, chronic care, mental health Also includes Indigenous health assessments, menopause/perimenopause services, 75+ health assessments and quit-smoking programs. GP path
Family medicine Antenatal, child, men’s and women’s health Includes child/adolescent health, well men’s checks, well women’s checks and contraception services. May need longer consult
Vaccines Child, adult, COVID-19 and Q Fever Q Fever testing and vaccination cost/process should be checked by phone. Call first
Infusions Aclasta and iron infusions Iron infusion is privately billed for all patients on the fee page. Fee check
Medicals and reports Employment, insurance, legal, WorkCover Commercial driver, harness racing and drag racing medicals are listed at $150 including GST. No Medicare contribution
Minor surgery and skin Ingrown toenails, skin checks, lesion excisions Skin excisions involve 3 visits and are not bookable online. Call surgery
Services not offered: the official services/billing pages say the clinic does not do aviation medical assessments, boxing medicals, diving medicals, or assessments/reports for firearms or weapons licences.
Practitioner choice

Doctors and Allied Health Practitioners

The official practitioners page says each GP and allied health practitioner operates their own independent medical service business from the premises and each decides their own billing structure and consultation times, subject to facility availability.

GP names listed include Dr Jonathan Gower, Dr Hoa Nguyen, Dr Shi Zhuge Also Dr Kiran Reddyvari, Dr Rakhi Khera and Dr Alena Bulbrook appear on the official practitioner page.
More listed GPs include Dr Radhika Dhulipudi, Dr Nickolas Kanters Also Dr Jacqueline Dukino and Dr Dominic Bashford appear publicly.
Allied health Arreesha Shaik Mental Health and Social Work Therapist, MSW, AMHSW, listed as consulting at the practice.
Doctor selection tip: do not choose only by earliest time if you need a procedure, skin excision, contraception procedure, iron infusion, long consult or Sunday appointment. Billing and doctor availability can differ.
QML inside building

QML Pathology at Flinders Peak Medical Centre

QML Flinders Peak is inside the main surgery building for non-COVID-19 related tests. It is open to the public with a referral.

QML phone 07 5464 6966 Call QML directly if missing the collection window matters.
Weekday hours 7:30am–1pm, 2pm–4pm Closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.
Weekend / holiday Sunday 8am–12 noon Closed Saturdays and public holidays.
COVID restriction: the QML testing area inside the main surgery building cannot be entered if you have COVID-19 symptoms and/or should be in isolation.
Closed, urgent or unsure

After-Hours and Urgent Care Options

When the practice is closed, the official after-hours page says recorded information is available on the surgery phone. It also lists public, mixed-billing and private options nearby.

Emergency 000 Use for life-threatening symptoms, chest pain or medical emergency.
Free public options Ipswich Hospital / Ripley Satellite Hospital Ripley Minor Injury and Illness Clinic is listed as 8am–10pm, 7 days.
After-hours clinic 07 3073 3933 After Hours Clinic Blackstone is listed with weekday evening and weekend hours.
Home doctor 134 100 Hello Home Doctor may service Ipswich-area suburbs and bulk bills current Medicare/DVA card holders.
Private emergency St Andrews Ipswich Open 24/7; doctor fee not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.
Private emergency Wesley Auchenflower Open 24/7; upfront fee applies, ask current fee before attending.
Before attending

What to Bring for Your GP Visit

Medicare card
Required for bulk-billing eligibility and Medicare rebates.
Concession / Pension / Health Care / Seniors card
Bulk-billing eligibility depends on current card details.
Payment card
Private fees, procedure fees and EFTPOS surcharge may apply.
Photo ID
Helpful for new-patient and record checks.
Medication and allergy list
Include dose, frequency and recent changes.
Results, referrals or request forms
Bring pathology, imaging, hospital letters, WorkCover paperwork or medical forms.
Procedure details
Bring letters/results for iron infusion, skin excision, IUD/Mirena or Implanon appointments.
HotDoc confirmation
Check doctor, time, clinic name and address before travelling.
Location and access

Map, Address and Accessibility

Address: Suite 1 / 355 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga QLD 4306. QFinder lists the clinic as in the City of Ipswich, with accessible building and accessible parking signals.

Map search 355 Ipswich-Boonah Road Use Purga QLD 4306 so you do not confuse it with Flinders Medical Centre in another state.
Phone 07 5464 6765 Use for new patients, telehealth, fee checks and same-day needs.
Fax 07 5464 6888 Listed by the official clinic site and QFinder.
Avoid these mistakes

Common Mistakes Before Booking

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Assuming walk-in care is guaranteed; the safest route is to call or book first.
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Booking online as a new patient when the official site asks new patients to call reception.
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Expecting bulk billing for every patient, every day and every procedure.
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Booking a Sunday Dr Shi appointment without knowing it is private billing from 1 March 2026.
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Trying to book telehealth online when the clinic says telehealth is not bookable online.
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Arriving for QML pathology during the 1pm–2pm lunch closure or with COVID symptoms.
Official links after explanation

Official Sources to Check Before You Travel

Official Flinders Peak Medical Centre website

Use for phone, address, booking link, opening-hour notes and new/existing patient instructions.

Open official website
Official billing page

Use for mixed billing rules, private fees, concession rules, telehealth, Sunday Dr Shi billing, no-show fee and procedure fees.

Open billing page
Official services page

Use for GP, nurse, mental health, chronic care, family medicine, vaccinations, infusions, medicals, minor surgery and skin services.

Open services page
Official practitioners page

Use for current GP and allied health practitioner names and independent billing/consult-time note.

Open practitioners page
Official QML Pathology page

Use for QML hours, phone, referral requirement and COVID-entry warning.

Open pathology page
Official after-hours page

Use for Ipswich/Ripley public options, Blackstone after-hours clinic, Hello Home Doctor and private emergency options.

Open after-hours page
QFinder listing

Use to cross-check address, phone, appointment-required signal, mixed-billing category and accessibility options.

Open QFinder listing
HotDoc booking

Use for current online appointment availability for existing patients.

Open HotDoc
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FAQ

FAQ: Flinders Peak Medical Centre Same-Day Doctor, Booking, Fees and Hours

What is Flinders Peak Medical Centre phone number?

The main phone number is 07 5464 6765. The official fax number is 07 5464 6888.

Where is Flinders Peak Medical Centre located?

It is located at Suite 1 / 355 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga QLD 4306, in the City of Ipswich.

Can I walk in to Flinders Peak Medical Centre today?

Do not assume walk-in care is available. The clinic works by appointment, QFinder says appointment required and waiting list, and the official site asks new patients to call reception. Call 07 5464 6765 before travelling.

How do I book Flinders Peak Medical Centre online?

Existing patients can use the official HotDoc booking link. New patients should call reception first because only some doctors may have availability for new patients.

What are Flinders Peak Medical Centre opening hours?

The official site says reception answers the phone Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm depending on doctor availability. Saturday and public holidays are closed. Sunday availability depends on doctor availability, so ring to hear the recorded message.

Does Flinders Peak Medical Centre bulk bill?

The clinic is mixed billing. Monday to Friday, the practice continues to bulk bill patients under 16 with a current Medicare card and eligible concession card holders for most consultation types. Other patients and services may be privately billed.

How much is a standard consult for a non-concession adult?

The official fee page lists a standard weekday consult after 8am for non-concession patients aged 16 and over at $80 upfront, with a $43.90 Medicare rebate and $36.10 out-of-pocket.

What is the Sunday billing warning?

From 1 March 2026, Sunday appointments with Dr Shi (CC) Zhuge are privately billed for all patients, regardless of age or concession card status. Fees are payable upfront on the day.

What is the Did Not Attend fee?

The official billing page lists a $45 Did Not Arrive/Attend fee that can apply to both concessional and non-concessional patients. There is no Medicare rebate for this fee.

Can I book telehealth online?

No. The official billing page says telehealth consultations are not bookable online. Patients should call reception, and a Medicare contribution generally requires at least one face-to-face consultation at the practice in the previous 12 months.

What doctors are listed at Flinders Peak Medical Centre?

The official practitioners page lists GPs including Dr Jonathan Gower, Dr Hoa Nguyen, Dr Shi Zhuge, Dr Kiran Reddyvari, Dr Rakhi Khera, Dr Alena Bulbrook, Dr Radhika Dhulipudi, Dr Nickolas Kanters, Dr Jacqueline Dukino and Dr Dominic Bashford.

What services does the clinic provide?

Official services include asthma and diabetes assessments, chronic condition plans, mental health treatment plans, Indigenous health assessments, menopause/perimenopause assessments, 75+ health checks, family medicine, antenatal care, child/adolescent health, immunisations, Q Fever testing/vaccination, infusions, medicals/reports, minor surgery, skin checks and nurse services.

Does the clinic do aviation or firearms medicals?

No. The official services/billing pages say the clinic does not do aviation medical assessments, boxing medicals, diving medicals, or assessments/reports for firearm or weapons licences.

What are QML Pathology hours at the clinic?

QML inside the main surgery building is listed as open Monday to Friday 7:30am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–4:00pm, closed 1:00pm–2:00pm for lunch, closed Saturdays and public holidays, and open Sunday 8:00am–12:00 noon.

What should I use after hours?

For emergencies call 000. The official after-hours page lists Ipswich Hospital, Ripley Satellite Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, After Hours Clinic Blackstone on 07 3073 3933, Hello Home Doctor on 134 100, and private emergency options including St Andrews Ipswich and Wesley Auchenflower.

Final Patient Summary

Flinders Peak Medical Centre is at Suite 1 / 355 Ipswich-Boonah Road, Purga QLD 4306. Call 07 5464 6765. New patients should phone reception; existing patients can use HotDoc for online booking.

For same-day or walk-in intent, call before travelling. The clinic is mixed billing, not universal bulk billing, so confirm your exact fee before booking, especially for adults without concession cards, Sunday appointments, telehealth, procedures, skin excisions, iron infusions and contraception procedures.