General practice in Hervey Bay provides first-contact medical care for individuals and families, covering preventive health, diagnosis of illness, chronic disease management, and referrals. Crest Medical Centre delivers comprehensive GP services from its Torquay clinic, supporting patients across Hervey Bay and surrounding suburbs with continuity of care, bulk billing for eligible patients, and experienced male and female doctors.

Why Choose Crest Medical Centre for General Practice?

Crest Medical Centre delivers patient-focused GP care grounded in evidence-based medicine and long-term health planning.

Key reasons patients choose Crest Medical Centre include:

  • Experienced male and female general practitioners
  • Preventive health and early detection focus
  • Chronic disease management and care planning
  • Bulk billing available for eligible patients
  • Online bookings via HotDoc and telehealth options
  • On-site pathology for faster diagnosis and treatment decisions

Our General Practice Services

We offer a full range of GP services in Hervey Bay to manage your health at every stage of life. Follow each link to learn more about what we provide:

1. Preventive Care and Health Assessments

Preventive healthcare helps identify health risks early and supports long-term wellbeing. General practice consultations include routine check-ups, screenings, immunisation advice, and lifestyle health guidance.

2. Chronic Disease Management

Structured care plans are provided for ongoing conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, heart disease, thyroid disorders, and high cholesterol. Chronic disease Management includes monitoring, medication reviews, and coordinated care.

3. Women’s Health

Confidential and compassionate care for every stage of life, including reproductive health, antenatal advice, hormonal health and menopause support, and cervical screening tests.

Female GP Dr Sumaira Imran specialises in women’s health and preventive care.

4. Men’s Health

Focused care for prostate screening, heart health, mental health, lifestyle and metabolic health—delivered by senior GPs like Dr Siddiq Akbar and Dr Irfan Hameed.

5. Children’s & Family Healthcare

Family-centred care includes childhood immunisations, growth and development checks, and treatment for common childhood illnesses.

Dr Sumaira Imran offers paediatric and adolescent care tailored to young patients.

6. Mental Health Support

GPs provide mental health assessments, mental health care plans, ongoing support, and referrals to specialist services when required.

7. Skin Checks & Minor Procedures

General practice includes skin cancer checks, lesion assessments, minor procedures, wound care, and early detection of skin conditions.

8. Travel Medicine & Vaccinations

Travel advice and vaccinations are available as part of routine general practice services, alongside standard immunisation programs.

9. Pain Management

Relief and management for chronic and acute pain, tailored to keep you moving and functioning.

10. Allied Health Services

Supportive services within the clinic include allied health professionals working with our GPs for comprehensive care.

11. Driving Licence Medicals

Crest Medical assist with driving licence medicals and reporting requirements as part of our broader GP services.

12. Workers’ Compensation & Veteran Services

If you’re covered by workers’ compensation or veteran healthcare plans, our general practice team will coordinate your care and liaise with other services.

13. Telehealth

Access care remotely when visiting the clinic is difficult. We provide telehealth consultations that integrate seamlessly with your in-clinic care.

14. Weight Loss Centre

Crest Medical Centre at Hervey Bay supports medically supervised weight loss programs as part of your general wellness and chronic condition management.

Meet Our General Practitioners 

Crest Medical Centre’s general practice services are delivered by qualified and experienced doctors who provide consistent, personalised care.

  • Dr Irfan Hameed – Chronic disease, family medicine, skin cancer care
  • Dr Siddiq Akbar – Family medicine, preventive care, mental health support
  • Dr Sumaira Imran – Women’s health, paediatric care, preventive medicine, elderly care

Each doctor brings extensive experience to ensure high-quality, personalised care for every patient.

Bulk Billing & Fees

Bulk billing is available for eligible Medicare card holders, concession card holders, children and pensioners. Please speak with our reception team to check your billing eligibility.

We believe quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone.

New Patients Welcome

Crest Medical Centre is currently accepting new patients. Medical records can be transferred from previous clinics to ensure uninterrupted care and accurate medical history.

Appointments can be booked online or by phone.

Book a GP Appointment in Hervey Bay

Crest Medical Centre provides accessible general practice care for individuals and families across Hervey Bay.

Book online via HotDoc or call 07 4148 7946 to schedule your appointment.

FAQs

What is a general practitioner (GP)?

A general practitioner is a primary care doctor who provides diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and long-term health management for patients of all ages.

Do you offer bulk billing?

Yes. Bulk billing is available for eligible Medicare patients, including children and concession card holders.

Can I choose a male or female doctor?

Yes. Patients can choose between male and female general practitioners, subject to availability.

Do I need a referral to see a specialist?

No referral is required to see a general practitioner. Referrals are only needed when accessing specialist medical services.

Why Choose Us?

  • Personalised care tailored to your needs
  • Ongoing support and continuity with the same GP
  • Compassionate team focused on your wellbeing

Book your appointment today and take a proactive step towards better health.

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