Serving our community for over 7 years.
Family Health Care Mackay Walkerston is a friendly, welcoming medical centre and has looked after the health of our local community since 2014. At the clinic, there are a number of highly experienced GPs to look after you and your family as well as a caring and understanding team of nurses and receptionists who truly put the needs of patients first. The doctors at Walkerston are skilled in a broad range of health care services to patients of all ages. We offer the convenience of online bookings, and a state-of-the-art treatment room. There are also additional Allied Health services available within the practice, such as a dental clinic, a visiting podiatrist and QML Pathology service.
Family Health Care Mackay Walkerston is part of the Family Health Care Mackay Group. Prior to this, we were known as GP Superclinic Mackay. We are one of four medical centres operating as part of the Family Health Care Mackay Group which also includes medical centres located in Ooralea, Rural View and Marian.
Family Health Care Mackay Walkerston opened on 3rd December 2014 with funding assistance from the Federal Government's GP Super Clinics Program. It is owned and operated by Better Medical.
The GPs practising at our clinic offer a complete range of medical services, including general consultations, immunisations, referrals, and more.
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It is quick and convenient to make an appointment using our online booking system.
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If you want to see an after hours GP, you can see a GP in your own home. We recommend calling: Dial a Local Doctor – this is 100% Bulk Billing for DVA or Medicare card holders.
Phone: 1300 980 980 for Dial A Local Doctor.
Otherwise, our Doctors at Family Health Care Mackay Group are happy to see you during normal opening hours for all other appointments.