Cornwall Street Medical Centre 2026: Medicare GP, Bulk Bill

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Independent patient guide · Woolloongabba QLD · 2026

Cornwall Street Medicare GP, Bulk-Bill Rules, Fees & Urgent Care Guide

This guide helps patients use Cornwall Street Medical Centre at Level 4/20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102. It covers Medicare GP booking, conditional bulk billing, fee table, HotDoc, GP doctors, parking, skin checks, travel vaccines, psychology, pathology, and the South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside the centre.

Clinic Cornwall Street Medical Centre Level 4/20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
GP phone 07 3346 1122 Bookings, fees, results, doctors and reception questions
Billing Mixed billing Bulk billing is conditional, not automatic for every patient
Urgent clinic inside 8am–10pm daily Walk-in, bulk-billed, non-life-threatening urgent care
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Emergency rule: call 000 now for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, serious injury, heavy bleeding, severe allergic reaction, seizure, poisoning or any symptom that feels life-threatening.
Fast patient answer

Quick Answer: Is Cornwall Street Medical Centre a Medicare GP and Bulk-Bill Clinic?

Cornwall Street Medical Centre is a Medicare GP clinic with mixed billing. Bulk billing is available for selected groups and selected appointment types, but it is not a blanket “free GP for everyone” clinic.

Routine GP visit Book on HotDoc or call Use HotDoc for clear GP appointments. Call 07 3346 1122 if fee, appointment type or urgency is unclear.
Bulk-bill likely groups Conditions apply Children under 16, aged pensioners, health care card holders, UQ students and PA hospital staff have bulk-billing signals.
Private fee risk Check before booking Fees apply for standard private consults, skin checks, sports medicine, psychology, procedures and out-of-hours care.
Urgent but not emergency Use UCC inside South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is walk-in only, bulk billed and open 8am–10pm daily.
Call GP Clinic Book GP on HotDoc Official Website Call Urgent Care
Most useful wording: Cornwall Street Medical Centre is mixed billing. Say “conditional bulk billing” instead of “bulk billing GP”. The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside is different from a normal GP appointment and is for urgent, non-life-threatening problems.
Booking without mistakes

How to Book Cornwall Street Medical Centre

Decide whether you need GP care or urgent care. For routine care, book the GP clinic. For urgent but non-life-threatening injury or illness that cannot wait for a GP appointment, use the South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside Cornwall Street Medical Centre.
Book GP appointments by phone or HotDoc. The clinic says you can make an appointment by calling 07 3346 1122 or booking online. New patient bookings and telehealth appointments use HotDoc payments.
Ask for longer time when needed. Call reception for multiple concerns, complex care, forms, mental health, procedures, skin clinic, travel vaccines, sports medicine or family members attending together.
Cancel early if you cannot attend. Older GP-service wording says a $40 non-attendance fee may apply unless two hours’ notice is given. The current billing page also lists a $100 did-not-attend fee for appointments without prior cancellation. Call if unsure.
Go to reception first on arrival. The FAQ says patients should see reception on arrival. If you have chest pain, breathing difficulty, bleeding, convulsions or vomiting, tell reception immediately or call 000 if severe.
Best booking script:

“Hi, I want to book Cornwall Street Medical Centre. I need help with [reason]. Am I eligible for bulk billing, is this a standard GP consult or special service, and should I book HotDoc, phone, or the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic?”

Bulk bill and fee reality

Cornwall Street Medical Centre Bulk Billing and Medicare Fees

The official billing page describes Cornwall Street Medical Centre as a mixed billing practice. It says bulk billing may apply to children under 16, pension card holders over 65, care plans, specific health assessments and at the doctor’s discretion. Patients need a valid Medicare card to receive bulk billing.

Patient or visit type What the article should say Best action before booking
Children under 16 Bulk billing is listed as available for children under 16 with a valid Medicare card. Bring Medicare card and confirm the appointment is a standard eligible GP consult.
Pension card holders over 65 Bulk billing is listed for pension card holders over the age of 65. Bring Medicare and pension card with valid expiry details.
Health Care Card holders Healthdirect lists conditional bulk billing for Health Care Card holders. Bring the card and confirm current eligibility with reception.
UQ students / PA hospital staff Healthdirect lists conditional bulk billing for University students attending UQ and PH hospital staff. Bring ID and Medicare card. Confirm the rule before booking.
Care plans / health assessments Official billing says care plans and specific health assessments can be bulk billed. Ask whether your exact care plan or assessment is eligible.
Private standard consult Official fee table lists a standard consult fee of $90, rebate $43.90, out-of-pocket $46.10. Bring Medicare and payment card for gap payment.
Concession / OSHC standard consult Official table lists concession/OSHC standard consult fee of $72, rebate $43.90, out-of-pocket $28.10. Bring valid concession/OSHC details and payment card.
Out-of-hours consult Official table lists out-of-hours consult 7am–8am or public holidays at $105, rebate $57.15, out-of-pocket $47.85. Do not assume bulk billing out of hours; confirm before booking.
Skin checks and procedures Standard skin check out-of-pocket is listed at $100; biopsy out-of-pocket is listed at $80; excision fees vary. Ask total fee before booking the skin clinic or procedure.
Sports medicine / PRP / cortisone Sports medicine and injection items have separate fee rules and some have no Medicare rebate. Ask the sports medicine fee before booking Dr SJ Sports Medicine / musculoskeletal clinic.
Do not write “bulk bill” without conditions. Safer wording: “Cornwall Street Medical Centre is mixed billing. Bulk billing may apply to listed eligible groups and services with a valid Medicare card, but fees apply to many standard, private, skin, sports, psychology, procedure and out-of-hours appointments.”
Official Fees and Billing Services Australia Bulk Billing Healthdirect Bulk Billing Guide
Medicare Urgent Care inside

South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic at Cornwall Street

The South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is located inside Cornwall Street Medical Centre. It is for urgent but non-life-threatening health problems that cannot wait for a GP appointment but do not need a hospital emergency department.

Access Walk-in only Patients are triaged on arrival and seen by clinical priority.
Billing Bulk billed Bring your Medicare card. This is separate from normal GP mixed billing.
Hours 8am–10pm daily The urgent care clinic is listed as open every day of the year.
Phone 07 3346 1315 Use for urgent care clinic questions, not routine GP bookings.
Use urgent care for Do not use urgent care for Best next step
Minor fractures, sprains, pain, mild burns, respiratory illness, UTIs, minor infections, STI concerns or severe stomach pains that are not life-threatening. Routine scripts, planned check-ups, chronic care reviews, certificates, normal referrals or mild issues that can wait for GP booking. Walk in, bring Medicare, and expect triage by clinical priority.
Urgent issue after the GP clinic is closed but before 10pm. Chest pain, stroke signs, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, major bleeding or severe allergic reaction. Call 000 for emergency symptoms.
Parking tip: the urgent care page says free patient parking is via Kent Street and patients should see Cornwall Street Medical Centre reception to validate parking. After 6pm or weekends, use the main outdoor entrance on Cornwall Street because carpark building doors may be locked.
Call Urgent Care Official Urgent Care Page
Hours by clinic type

Cornwall Street Medical Centre Opening Hours

The important detail is that the GP clinic and the urgent care clinic have different hours. Do not mix them.

Service Listed hours Patient action
GP clinic Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30am–5:30pm; Wednesday: 7:30am–6:00pm; weekends and public holidays closed. Book ahead through phone or HotDoc. Confirm public holiday details before travelling.
South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Open 7 days a week, 8am–10pm. Walk in for urgent but non-life-threatening care. Bring Medicare card.
QML Pathology Monday–Friday 7:30am–3:30pm; weekends and public holidays closed. Bring request form and confirm collection needs before attending.
Active Physiotherapy Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8am–6pm; Wednesday: 9am–6pm; Friday: 8am–5pm. Use the physio phone or booking path, not GP reception, if appointment is specifically for physiotherapy.
Patient-safe wording: “The GP clinic is a weekday appointment clinic. The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside the same building is the 8am–10pm, 7-day walk-in service.”
GP doctors and team

Cornwall Street Medical Centre Doctors and Healthcare Team

The official team page lists specialist General Practitioners, GP registrars, nurses, psychology, psychiatry, diabetes educator and sports medicine support. Rosters can change, so check HotDoc or call reception before choosing a doctor.

GP names listed officially Large GP team Dr Ken Ho, Dr SJ Siva, Dr Tarsem Madhar, Dr Bethan Chorley, Dr Dona Kaluarachchi, Dr Rasha Al-Tameemi, Dr Amy Wang, Dr Neel Roy, Dr Caroline Mowat and Dr Skye Poulton are listed on the official team page.
Special interest Skin and sports medicine Dr Tarsem Madhar is listed with the Skin Clinic. Dr SJ Siva is listed with Sports Medicine.
Other clinicians Psychology, psychiatry, diabetes education Official listings include clinical psychologists, psychiatrist Dr Amitava Sarkar, diabetes educator Alison Cunnington and registered nurses.
Official Team Page Check HotDoc Doctors
Book the right service

Services at Cornwall Street Medical Centre

The official site lists GP care, urgent care, sports medicine, skin checks, cosmetic consultations, travel vaccines, psychology, bulk-billed echocardiograms, pharmacy, physiotherapy, orthopaedics and QML pathology.

General practice Family GP care Appointments, recalls, reminders, repeat prescriptions, referrals, certificates, results, chronic care and general health support. HotDoc may suit
Skin clinic Dr Tarsem Madhar Full body skin checks, digital dermoscopy, biopsies, excisions and post-procedure follow-up. Fees are separate. Specific booking
Travel vaccines 6–12 weeks before travel Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis, Typhoid and MMR are mentioned. Bring itinerary and vaccine history. Call early
Sports medicine Dr SJ Sports Medicine Sports medicine initial and review consults have separate fees. PRP and cortisone injection notes show no Medicare rebate. Confirm fee
Psychology Clinical psychologists Psychology fees differ by clinician and Medicare rebates may apply with a current Mental Health Treatment Plan. Plan referral
Pathology and pharmacy In the same centre QML Pathology and pharmacy are listed on the site, helping patients complete tests or scripts nearby. Bring forms
Scripts, referrals and results

Repeat Prescriptions, Referrals, Certificates and Test Results

Repeat scripts Usually needs GP review The GP service page says it is generally not policy to issue repeat prescriptions without the doctor seeing the patient; many brief consults may be bulk billed.
Referrals and certificates Appointment usually needed Referrals usually need an appointment. Medical certificates always need a consultation unless continuing an existing certificate.
Results Discuss with your doctor The clinic says results are best discussed in consultation and follow-up may be needed if further matters arise.
Results script:

“I had pathology or X-ray tests ordered. Do I need a follow-up appointment, can staff pass on the doctor’s comments, and should I book with the same GP?”

Interactive decision helper

GP Booking, Bulk Bill, Urgent Care or 000?

This tool does not diagnose. It helps readers choose the safest access path based on the clinic’s official booking, billing and urgent-care rules.

Choose the options above. Your safest booking, billing and timing action will appear here.
Practical call scripts

Call Scripts That Save Time

Bulk-billing script

“I have [Medicare / pension / Health Care Card / UQ student ID / PA staff ID]. Is this exact appointment bulk billed, discounted or privately billed?”

Urgent care script

“My issue is urgent but not life-threatening. Should I walk in to the South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic or book a normal GP appointment?”

Skin clinic script

“I need a full skin check / biopsy / excision. What appointment length and out-of-pocket fee should I expect?”

Travel vaccine script

“I’m travelling in [date]. Do I need an initial GP consult and a long vaccination consult, and what are the vaccine fees?”

Results script

“I had tests ordered. Do I need to book a follow-up appointment, or can reception pass on the doctor’s comments?”

Parking script

“I’m driving in via Kent Street. Do I need to give my registration number at reception to validate parking?”

Location and arrival

Address, Parking, Transport and What to Bring

Cornwall Street Medical Centre is located on Level 4, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, adjacent to the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.

Phone 07 3346 1122 GP bookings, fees, test results, doctors, scripts and reception questions.
Fax / email 07 3346 1146 Email listed: annerley@uqhealthcare.org.au. Do not use email for urgent symptoms.
Parking Kent Street entry Free patient parking is available on site via Kent Street; give your registration number to reception.

Bring this to your appointment

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Medicare card
Required for rebates and any bulk-billing eligibility.
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Pension / Health Care Card / UQ or PA ID
Bring proof if you expect conditional bulk billing.
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Payment card
Needed for gap fees, private fees, skin, sports medicine, psychology, procedures or DNA fees.
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Photo ID
Helpful for new-patient registration and account matching.
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Medication list
Include dose, allergies, supplements and recent changes.
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Results, referrals and forms
Bring pathology, imaging, specialist letters, certificates or paperwork.
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Travel itinerary and vaccine history
Needed for travel vaccine consults.
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Vehicle registration
Give registration number to reception for parking validation.
Search intent gaps fixed

Common Mistakes Before Booking Cornwall Street Medical Centre

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Assuming “Medicare GP” means every GP appointment is bulk billed.
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Confusing the normal weekday GP clinic with the 8am–10pm Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside the same centre.
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Booking a standard GP consult for skin checks, excisions, sports medicine, psychology or travel vaccines without checking fees.
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Arriving after 6pm or on weekends through the carpark without knowing the main outdoor entrance route.
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Forgetting Medicare, concession card, UQ/PA ID or payment card when billing eligibility matters.
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Expecting reception to fully explain test results instead of booking a follow-up with the doctor.
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Waiting until travel week to book Yellow Fever or other travel vaccine planning.
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Using routine GP booking for emergency symptoms instead of calling 000.
Nearby clinic confusion

Do Not Confuse Cornwall Street Medical Centre With Nearby GP Results

Woolloongabba and Annerley searches can show many nearby clinics. Match clinic name, phone, address and booking link before you click.

Clinic/result Why it can confuse users How to avoid wrong booking
Cornwall Street Medical Centre This article focus. Level 4/20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, phone 07 3346 1122. Use the official Cornwall Street website or HotDoc listing for this clinic.
South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Inside Cornwall Street Medical Centre, but it is a walk-in urgent care clinic, not the normal GP booking desk. Use for urgent but non-life-threatening care; bring Medicare card.
Woolloongabba Medical Centre Separate Woolloongabba GP clinic near The Gabba with different address, phone, hours and billing. Do not copy its billing, doctors or hours into this Cornwall Street page.
Other UQ Health Care clinics Bremer, Meadowbrook, UQ St Lucia, UQ Gatton and others are linked as related UQ clinics. Use only if the patient specifically wants that location.
Related: Woolloongabba Medical Centre Related QLD Guide: Queen Street Medical Centre
Official and trusted sources

Official Links to Check Before You Travel

These links are placed after the practical answer so they work as action destinations, not as a replacement for useful information.

Official Cornwall Street Medical Centre website

Use for clinic identity, services, booking buttons and healthcare team links.

Open official website
Official contact page

Use for GP hours, phone, email, fax, address and services inside the centre.

Open contact page
Official bookings page

Use for the phone booking and HotDoc online booking path.

Open bookings page
Official forms and billing page

Use for mixed billing, bulk-billing conditions, consultation fees, skin fees, sports medicine and DNA fee.

Open billing page
South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

Use for walk-in urgent care, bulk-billing, opening hours, phone and parking instructions.

Open urgent care page
Official team page

Use for GP names, skin GP, sports medicine, psychology, psychiatry, diabetes educator and nurses.

Open team page
Healthdirect GP listing

Use for appointment-needed access, mixed billing, conditional bulk-billing groups and after-hours contact.

Open Healthdirect
HotDoc booking

Use for current GP appointment availability and online booking.

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FAQ

FAQ: Cornwall Street Medical Centre Medicare GP, Bulk Bill, Doctors and Urgent Care

What is Cornwall Street Medical Centre phone number?

The GP clinic phone number is 07 3346 1122. The South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside the centre lists 07 3346 1315.

Where is Cornwall Street Medical Centre located?

Cornwall Street Medical Centre is located at Level 4/20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, adjacent to the Princess Alexandra Hospital precinct.

How do I book Cornwall Street Medical Centre?

You can call 07 3346 1122 or book online through HotDoc. Call reception first for fee questions, new-patient uncertainty, telehealth, long appointments, procedures, skin clinic, sports medicine, psychology or travel vaccines.

Does Cornwall Street Medical Centre bulk bill?

It is a mixed-billing practice. Bulk billing may apply to children under 16, pension card holders over 65, Health Care Card holders, care plans, selected health assessments, UQ students, PA hospital staff and at the doctor’s discretion, but patients must have a valid Medicare card.

Is Cornwall Street Medical Centre free for all Medicare patients?

No. Medicare rebates may apply, but the clinic lists private fees and out-of-pocket costs for standard, long, extended, phone, concession, skin, sports medicine and psychology appointments. Confirm your exact fee before booking.

What are the GP opening hours?

The official contact page lists GP hours as Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am–5:30pm; Wednesday 7:30am–6:00pm; weekends and public holidays closed.

What is the South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic?

It is a walk-in urgent care clinic inside Cornwall Street Medical Centre for urgent but non-life-threatening illness or injury that cannot wait for a GP appointment but does not need hospital emergency care.

Is the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic bulk billed?

Yes. The urgent care clinic says it is bulk billed and asks patients to bring their Medicare card. This is separate from the normal GP clinic’s mixed-billing policy.

What are the urgent care clinic hours?

The South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is listed as open every day of the year from 8am to 10pm.

Which doctors work at Cornwall Street Medical Centre?

The official team page lists GPs including Dr Ken Ho, Dr SJ Siva, Dr Tarsem Madhar, Dr Bethan Chorley, Dr Dona Kaluarachchi, Dr Rasha Al-Tameemi, Dr Amy Wang, Dr Neel Roy, Dr Caroline Mowat and Dr Skye Poulton. Rosters can change, so check HotDoc or call reception.

Does Cornwall Street Medical Centre do skin checks?

Yes. The official skin clinic page lists skin checks and services with Dr Tarsem Madhar, including full skin assessments using digital dermoscopy, suspicious lesion detection, biopsies, excisions and follow-up monitoring. Fees apply.

Does Cornwall Street Medical Centre offer travel vaccines?

Yes. The travel vaccine page says doctors at the centre provide travel vaccines and are Yellow Fever accredited. It recommends requesting a travel consult 6–12 weeks before departure and bringing your itinerary and vaccination history.

Does Cornwall Street Medical Centre have parking?

Yes. The official location page says free patient parking is available on site via Kent Street off Cornwall Street. Give your registration number to reception to validate parking.

What should I bring to Cornwall Street Medical Centre?

Bring your Medicare card, concession or pension card if applicable, UQ or PA staff/student ID if relevant, payment card, photo ID, medication list, previous results, referrals, forms, travel itinerary or skin concern notes.

What should I do after hours?

For emergencies, call 000. For after-hours GP home visit arrangements, Healthdirect lists 13SICK on 13 74 25. For 24-hour nurse advice, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Final Patient Summary

Cornwall Street Medical Centre is a mixed-billing Medicare GP clinic at Level 4/20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102. Call 07 3346 1122 or use HotDoc for routine GP bookings.

Bulk billing is conditional, not automatic. It may apply to listed eligible groups and selected services with a valid Medicare card, while private fees apply to many consults, skin checks, sports medicine, procedures, psychology and out-of-hours items. For urgent but non-life-threatening care, the South Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic inside the centre is walk-in, bulk billed and open 8am–10pm daily.

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