While this centre is not my usual doctor's surgery, the convenience of being open all day Saturdays and Sundays makes them ideal to visit on the weekend when you have a sick baby, but know you they are not so sick that you need to rush to the emergency room of RPA.

The waiting room is spacious and clean and there is a play area for the kids. On each occasion we have used this medical centre, we have been fortunate not to wait too long - I think it was because we had a sick baby (and no one really begrudges you jumping a queue when the sick person is a helpless baby).

The doctors are friendly and informative, and are able to assure you that bubba simply has a bad cold and not something more sinister.

Would definitely use the centre again when our usual surgery is closed.

There is plenty of parking at the centre, as well as on the street and across the road. A discount pharmacy is also located across the road to get your scripts filled or pick up your medications after your doctors visit.

If you are in a hurry to see a doctor, I suggest you do not go here. The last time I was sick I head into the medical centre and they told me it was a 1.5-2hr wait before I could be seen- so I went back home and came back later. 2hrs later I return, only to be sitting in the waiting room for ANOTHER 2 hours, watching my file constantly being placed at the back of the pile.
There are magazines, a television and a kids play area within the centre, however when feeling sick reading or watching tv are the last things you feel like doing.

Approximate cost: $free- medicare

This was local medical centre for over 10 years and I would still visit but I no longer live in the area.
The location is convenient, and the staff are nice and friendly. The building is wel-renovated and spotlessly clean. The waiting room is really spacious so you don't end up crowded in next to people with runny noses very often, they have plenty of reading material (although some of it is pretty old) and there is even a couch. There is a seperate playroom for the kids with lots of toys – it has a glass wall so the parents can keep an eye on them and the children can be loud without annoying other patients.
The doctors here are all really great. I've probably seen all of them at one time or another and I find they take the time to listen to what I am saying and pay attention to my medical history. They are very thorough, which is important to me as I'm only in my 20s but have many medical problems and some doctors can be dismissive due to my age. That has never been a problem at Ramsay St.
They have a treatment room and nurse on staff so all blood tests can be taken on the spot. They also have an x-ray room and even a psychologist.
Bulk billing is available to everyone, not just those with a health care card.
The only problem I have is sometimes there can be a long wait as it's such a popular medical centre. You can mostly avoid this by making an appointment first though, just make sure you call in the morning as they don't take appointments from late afternoon onwards.