About our medical clinic in Carrara
You’re in good hands with our qualified physicians
All our practitioners offer a wealth of knowledge and understanding towards the healthcare of you and your family. Our practitioners are supported by the Practice Manager, Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse and the Front Reception staff.
For a caring medical clinic in Carrara, contact our team today.
The medical professionals at Carrara Medical Practice are board certified and among the best in their specialty. Our ability to diagnose and treat any kind of physical problem with personalised and caring attention for every patient, means you can be confident that you’re receiving the highest quality medical attention. Don't gamble on your health. Make an appointment today through the reception staff at our medical practice in Carrara.
Dr Rao Hameed
MBBS; Pakistan - FRACGP
Dr Hammed graduated from Bahuddin Zakaria University, Pakistan in 1998 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2005. His interests are in General and Emergency Medicine, Diseases of the Skin, Chronic Health Diseases.
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Dr Tariq Khan
MBBS; Pakistan - FRACGP
Dr Khan graduated from Punjab University, Pakistan in 1993 and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012. His interests are in General Medicine, Chronic Health Diseases.
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Vaughn Shelton
Vaughn is a Masters trained Audiologist who has been practising for 15 years in his speciality field.
He holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Masters of Audiology Studies both from University of Queensland.
Vaughn is an accredited Audiologist with the Hearing Services Program, allowing him to provide fully funded hearing services for eligible pensioners and DVA card holders. Medicare rebates apply to children's hearing tests and self-funded patients.
He uses the latest audiology equipment to provide client-centred hearing care that prioritises your unique needs and lifestyle. Being independent he can tailor hearing solutions from any manufacturer, offering the latest in aesthetic hearing devices.
Areas of Interest:
- Adults and children's hearing assessments
- Hearing devices
- Tinnitus
- Wax Removal via microsuction
- DVA tinnitus and hearing assessments
- Pre-employment hearing assessments
- Ear Plugs (noise, swim and sleep)
Languages Spoken:
- English
- very basic Spanish
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Elizabeth Mahoney
Specialties: DBT, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Maladaptive Undercontrol presentations, Women's Health and Adjustment following injuries.
Approaches: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho-education
Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience working in community, public, and private inpatient mental health facilities. For the last 15 years, Elizabeth has been facilitating Dialectal Behaviour Therapy group programs and individual therapy sessions in Private Hospital and Clinic settings. Elizabeth is passionate about providing a warm welcoming and collaborative environment for therapy. Her therapeutic approaches include Dialectal Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Elizabeth enjoys working with individuals to support the implementation of skills into daily life to assist in achieving their goals.
Elizabeth is accepting referrals for the following programs and services:
- Individual Therapy in DBT
- General Counselling
- DBT Primer Individual Sessions
- Telehealth Services
- NDIS, Workcover and Mental Health Plans
To be eligible for rebates from Medicare a Mental Health Care Plan is required before seeing Elizabeth for individual therapy at Carrara Medical Practice.
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Meet Julie
We're excited to welcome Julie to the team! With more than three decades of experience across hospitals, private practice, and aged care in the UK, Sydney, New Zealand, and the Gold Coast, Julie brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to care.
Julie offers comprehensive physiotherapy services to support your health goals, including:
- Chronic Pain Management - Fibromyalgia, arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis
- Neurological Support - Parkinson's disease, post-stroke care
- Pre- & Post-Surgical Rehab - Orthopaedic preparation and recovery
- Falls & Mobility Support - Fall prevention, post-fall treatment, balance and mobility improvements
- Respiratory Care - COPD, pneumonia treatment
- Lymphoedema Management
- Injury Recovery - Acute injuries like ankle sprains and knee injuries
- Return to Sport or Hobbies
- Hydrotherapy Services - Available in your private pool or a local heated pool for pain relief and functional restoration
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Our Allied Health Services Open or Close
Psychologist Weekly: Monday and Thursday.
Elizabeth Mahoney
Private no bulk billing: $150 Medicare rebate $96.65
Dietitian no Dietitian available Doctor will refer.
These allied health services are not necessarily bulk billed please request information in relation to the costing of these appointments
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Appointments Open or Close
We run by an appointment schedule, however emergencies will take priority. Appointments are made at 10 minute intervals. When making your appointment please advise staff if you need extra time. If you do not have an appointment, staff will advise you how long the wait will be or if you would like to return at a more appropriate time. Nobody likes to be kept waiting and we are all aware of this and try to adhere to appointment schedules. However, the unpredictable nature of medical practice means that doctors sometimes run behind time. This is mostly due to a patient requiring urgent medical attention. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused to patients when we fall behind with our appointment schedule. We would really appreciate if you no longer need your appointment, if you would telephone to cancel.
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After Hours Open or Close
Australian After Hours Doctors PHONE: 13SICK - 137425 is a Bulk Billing After Hours service that provides medical care in your home. This service is provided during our closing times. If it is an EMERGENCY situation, please call 000.
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Home Visits Open or Close
The Practice does not provide home visits, however if it is an emergency please call 000. If you require a home visit please call 24/7 Healthcare 13SICK (137425)
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Disability Facilities Open or Close
This practice is designed for wheelchair access. We have a wheelchair available if required. Should you have special needs please discuss them with your doctor.
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Telephone Calls Open or Close
The Doctors are unable to take calls due to consultations.Please call the surgery and reception will triage your request, you may need to book an appointment.In the event that you have an emergency please call 000 or attend your nearest Hospital.
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Fees Open or Close
Dr Hameed and Dr Tariq Khan are still BULK BILLING all Medicare Patients. If you are not eligible for Medicare (ie. Overseas visitor) a starting fee of $80.00 will be charged and payment is required at the time of consultation. Under no circumstances will an account be given. Other services may incur a fee ie: Commercial Driver license, Pre-employment Medicals, Medical Reports and Insurance Medicals.
We accept: Cash, visa, Mastercard, DVA and Medicare.
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Reminder System Open or Close
We have in place a computerised recall system. You will be reminded to attend the surgery for an appointment if your doctor feels that it is appropriate.
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Taxis Open or Close
Please do not hesitate to ask our reception team to order a taxi to and/or from the surgery should you require one. We also have a large car park which incorporates an ambulance bay and patient parking.
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Information Brochures Open or Close
We have a large selection of brochures and leaflets for your perusal. There is a brochure stand in both the front and back waiting areas. If you cannot find the relevant information, ask the staff and they will find or order in what you require.
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Your Privacy, Our Concern Open or Close
In accord with the Privacy Act (1988) all information collected in this practice is treated as "sensitive information". To protect your privacy, this practice operates strictly in accordance with the Act. We use this information you provide to manage your personal health care. We generally disclose selected information to various other health services involved in supporting your health care management (e.g. pathology, x-ray).
If you have any questions about how we handle your personal health information or need to arrange access to your records, please ask your doctor.
Practice Staff
Our professional and friendly practice staff look forward to welcoming you to Carrara Medical Practice.
Practice Manager:
Michele Drewes
Reception Desk:
Mary-Lou
Yvette
( reception@carraradoctors.com.au)
Practice Nurse:
Sheryl Hockey (RN)
Patient Feedback
Our goal is to provide a quality and caring service, therefore if you have any concerns or suggestions please write to our Practice Manager. We genuinely wish to hear from you. From time to time this practice invites patients to complete surveys on their views of the practice and how it could be improved. These surveys are completely confidential and help us improve our services. We believe that problems are best dealt with through the practice. Indeed we want to know if you are concerned about any aspect of our service.
However, if you prefer to contact the Queensland Government Centre for handling complaints, the address is The Health Rights Commission, GPO Box 3089 Brisbane, QLD 4001 and the contact number is 1800 077 308