The Barrier Reef Medical Centre was established 1978, and continues to care for generations of local families. The Doctors pride themselves on providing traditional care whilst meeting modern expectations. We believe good health is the right of all people and our role to act as an advocate for our patient's needs.
With an age span of 30 years between the Doctors we have a Doctor for every generation. Each Doctor enjoys their work as a General Practitioner and with the variety of Doctors within the Practice, all aspects of general practice is covered. Please see our services list. Our state of the art facilities provides a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for our three male Doctors and six female Doctors to meet the needs of their patients.
With an age span of 30 years between the Doctors we have a Doctor for every generation. Each Doctor enjoys their work as a General Practitioner and with the variety of Doctors within the Practice, all aspects of general practice is covered. Please see our services list. Our state of the art facilities provides a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for our three male Doctors and six female Doctors to meet the needs of their patients.
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Barrier Reef Medical Centre was established in 1978 and continues today with the same philosophy of individual patient centred care while keeping pace with progress in both modern clinical developments in a contemporary accredited care environment.
Our doctors have a strong commitment to their own individual medical education, all being certified with the Royal College of General Practice for Quality Improvement and Continuing Professional Development (QI & CPD).The medical centre is also accredited as a training practice, involved in the training of GP Registrars and medical students.
Our doctors have a strong commitment to their own individual medical education, all being certified with the Royal College of General Practice for Quality Improvement and Continuing Professional Development (QI & CPD).The medical centre is also accredited as a training practice, involved in the training of GP Registrars and medical students.
The Barrier Reef Medical Centre has been operating in Cairns since 1978, caring for generations of local families. Our doctors pride themselves on providing traditional care whilst meeting modern expectations. We believe good health is the right of all people and our role is to act as an advocate for all our patient's needs.
Our Doctors are now offering consultations via the video conferencing portal Healthdirect. This portal ensures that your privacy is protected at all times and meets all the current National Privacy Principles. It is easy to use, however, to ensure you are comfortable with using this portal, please familiarise yourself by watching the video.
Reviews (10)
Susan Cooper
Aug 15, 2021
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Paul G.
Jul 08, 2021
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Booked an appointment with this practice online and confirmed appointment with text day before. On day of appointment on arrival I spoke to the reception staff and was told that I was unable to see the dr as they did not have time for new patients. Why not say that on your website or during booking process or on the confirm text,
Beer Citizen
Apr 12, 2021
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Meiti Vc
Feb 28, 2021
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Shane Coghlan
Sep 05, 2020
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All I can say is what an absolute joke this place is! Been in for 2 appointments to have an excision done with Dr Arden Dearden and on both occasions nothing was done. Both times I have had to take time off work and pay for appointments with nothing being done. Today was the second appointment and Dr Dearden’s first words to me were “I don’t know what you said to the girls at the front but why have you booked 3 appointments on a Monday afternoon when I’m busy” he then told me he couldn’t do the excision and I was made to feel guilty for somehow making the admin girl book me for 3 appointments
Narelle Land
Jun 17, 2020
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Luc
Jun 09, 2020
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I was misleadingly advised on the phone that one of the doctor Matt was interested in Sport injuries. If unable to help a senior doctor could help him.
That was a waste of time and $126 for a specialist consultation ? All I got was the name of a Physio and no referral. He’s a simple GP with it felt little experience.
The nurses were really friendly and helpful. Such a shame. I feel none the wiser, poorer and disappointed
That was a waste of time and $126 for a specialist consultation ? All I got was the name of a Physio and no referral. He’s a simple GP with it felt little experience.
The nurses were really friendly and helpful. Such a shame. I feel none the wiser, poorer and disappointed
Jasmin Hayward
Jul 25, 2019
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I'd give this medical practice a zero if I could, from the receptionists to the doctor to a nurse, every single one of them has been extremely unhelpful, rude and spoke down to me. Charged for a long appointment the doctor would not do the blood tests I requested (as had issues in past) Stay far far away from this place. You will not receive any quality of care or respect or be treated with any dignity at all.
Jay Tomai
May 26, 2019
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A true Family Doctor Surgery with constant doctors. Our whole family has seen the same doctor for near 10 years, and on the times when my girls want to see a female doctor, same thing, they've seen the same female doctor that whole time. Long term, caring doctors and staff with in house pathology make this place perfect for families and long term, high needs patients. And punctual, which is a rarity in near any surgery.
Ejsha G.
Jun 09, 2017
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Great experience with most of the staff, only one nurse was rude when she called my name and I was gathering my things to get up she told me to hurry up, I understand there are alot of patients to see but It sometimes takes a lot of courage to attend certain appointments for people. However, my doctor I was seeing was very nice and made me feel at ease and comfortable she gained my trust and I felt good to return for follow up appointments (which is a big deal for me)
