General Practitioners
Dr. Jackie Garden - MBChB, MRCGP, DFSRH
Dr Jackie Garden has previously worked in a number of areas including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Emergency. She enjoys all aspects of General Practice with special interests in Obstetric Care, Contraceptive Options, Family Planning and Children's and Women's Health.
Dr. Karin Hage - MDFRACGP
Dr. Karin Hage graduated from medical school in Austria and has been practicing in Australia since 1998 and in General Practice since 2005. Her first language is German and is very fluent in English. Karin enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has special interests in Women's Health, Children's Health and Mental Health.
Dr. Yousef Sa-adi - MDFRACGP
Dr Yousef Sa-adi graduated in Iran in 1995. Dr Yousef Sa-adi moved to Australia in 2005 and has been in General Practice on the Gold Coast and Pittsworth. He joined us at Metropol in July 2009 and has special interests in Family Medicine, Family Planning (implanon insertion/removal), Cardiology, Chronic Disease Risk Management, Arthritis, Hypertension and Dermatology.
Allied Health
Emilia Bran - Podiatrist
Emilia is an accredited Podiatrist who can help you with any podiatry problems including flat feet, high arches, arthritic foot, limping, sprains, ingrown toenails and corns and calluses.
Podiatry Services
Emilia Bran is an accredited Podiatrist who can help with any podiatry problems including:
- General Foot Care Treatments (Nail Care, Corn/Callus Care)
- Foot Problems (Flat Feet, Burning Feet)
- Arthritic Feet
- Limping
- Sprains
- Wart Treatments
- Surgical Management for Ingrown Nails (Wedge Resections, Toenail Removal)
- Biomechanical and Video Gait Analysis
- Orthotics
- Podiatric Acupuncture
Overview of Podiatry Services
Initial Consultation - $80
Follow Up reviews - $70
Health Care/ Pensions Cards Accepted.
Metropol Medical Centre uses Hicaps for Podiatry so you only pay the gap amount on your visits if you are in a private health fund..
If you are part of a TCA (Medicare funded care plan), your visits are bulk billed. Please visit one of our GP’s to see if you are eligible.
DVA (Dept. Veteran Affairs) patients are most welcome to a consultation with Emilia.
Please use the request appointment tab on the home page or call Reception on 3343 0000.
Jill Davies - Evans - Psychologist
Special interest areas are Anxiety and Depression and she has extensive experience in Post Trauma Counseling. Enquire with your GP if you are eligible for Medicare assisted visits.
Overview of Psychology Services
Please note all payments are required to be paid at the time of consultation via cash, cheque or eftpos/credit card.
Appointment sessions are 1 hour in length.
$120
$100 (concession/pension card holder)
If you are referred by your GP on a Mental Health Care Plan, there is an out of pocket fee. The current Medicare rebate is $39.80 or $29.80(hcc).
Private patients may be able to obtain a rebate from your Private Health Insurer. Please contact them for current information on your cover.
To make an appointment, please use the request appointment TAB or call 3343 0000 and speak to reception.
Naomi Petty - Dietitian
Naomi Petty (Dietitian/Nutritionist APD) has been practicing in Brisbane for the past 6 years and completed her bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics, at Queensland University of Technology. She also has a minor in Health Promotion and has primarily worked in private practice and health promotion.
Naomi specialises in weight loss and associated chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and high cholesterol. Furthermore, she has presented to a number of groups, such as schools, child care, fitness centres and sporting teams. Naomi has also appeared on Brisbane Extra and been involved in corporate wellness programs.
For more information please also see www.nutrimentdietitians.com.au
Vida Percy - Audiologist
At Vida Percy Audiologists Australia - we care how you hear.
We offer comprehensive hearing assessments for all adults and children 3 years +.
For Pension card holders & DVA Gold Card and White Card holders (hearing specific) we are accredited under the Office of Hearing Services (Commonwealth Govt.) and the DVA to provide Free and Subsidised services including hearing tests and the fitting & maintenence of digital hearing aids.
For all adults we are accedited with Medicare Australia to provide Bulk Billed Assessments, Enhanced Primary Care and Chronic Disease Management (hearing specific) and offer senior's discounts and Private Health card rebates for all senior card holders and private patients.
For all children, we provide bulk billed hearing assessments and are acredited to test children as part of the Medicare "Healthy Kids Check" initiative.
Custom made swimmers ear plugs, noise, musician and communication ear plugs, and assistive listening devices (ALDs) such as personal amplifiers, TV listening devices and induction loop systems for telephones are also available.
We also stock batteries and can repair & maintain all brands of hearing aids.
Vida Percy regularly vistis Metropol Medical Centre and appointments can be made 6 days of the week by phoning 07 3398 7555 or visit us on the web at www.vidapercyaudiologists.com.au