About Merrimac Medical Centre & Skin Cancer Clinic
Exceptional Healthcare for Gold Coast Families
At Merrimac Medical Centre & Skin Cancer Clinic, we provide high-quality, patient-centred healthcare in a welcoming and compassionate environment. Our experienced team of General Practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals work together to deliver comprehensive medical care tailored to every stage of life. Conveniently located in Merrimac, we proudly care for patients from Merrimac, Carrara, Worongary, Robina, Mudgeeraba, Nerang, Broadbeach Waters, Clear Island Waters, Highland Park and the wider Gold Coast community. Whether you're visiting for a routine check-up, preventive health screening, chronic disease management or specialised skin cancer care, our commitment remains the same—to provide personalised healthcare built on trust, respect and clinical excellence.
Comprehensive Family Healthcare
Your health needs change throughout life, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages, from newborns and young families through to older Australians.
Our services include:
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Family Medicine
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Preventive Health & Annual Health Checks
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Children's Health & Immunisations
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Women's Health
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Men's Health
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Chronic Disease Management
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Mental Health Care Plans
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Care Plans & Health Assessments
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Travel Medicine & Vaccinations
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Minor Surgical Procedures
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Iron Infusions
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Employment & Insurance Medicals
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Veterans' (DVA) Health Services
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WorkCover & Motor Vehicle Injury Management
Every consultation is centred around understanding your individual needs and partnering with you to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Compassionate Nursing Team
Our experienced Practice Nurses play an essential role in supporting both our doctors and patients.
They provide a wide range of clinical services including:
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Childhood & Adult Immunisations
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Wound Care & Dressings
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Chronic Disease Support
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Health Assessments
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Iron Infusions
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ECGs & Clinical Monitoring
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Care Planning
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Patient Education
Working closely with our doctors, our nurses help ensure every patient receives coordinated, high-quality care.
Modern Treatment Facilities
Our fully equipped treatment room allows many procedures to be performed conveniently within the practice, reducing the need for hospital visits.
Services include:
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Minor Surgical Procedures
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Skin Cancer Excisions
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Biopsies
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Implanon® Insertion & Removal
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Iron Infusions
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Wound Management
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Suturing & Laceration Repair
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Ear Syringing
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Vaccinations
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ECGs and other in-clinic procedures
Our facilities are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, hygiene and patient comfort.
Allied Health Under One Roof
To provide truly comprehensive healthcare, we offer convenient access to a range of allied health professionals.
Depending on availability, services may include:
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Psychology
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Physiotherapy
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Podiatry
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Dietician
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Audiology
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On-site Pathology
This collaborative approach allows our healthcare team to work together, providing seamless, coordinated care for our patients.
Convenient, Connected Healthcare
We understand that healthcare should be simple and accessible.
That's why we offer modern digital services including:
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Online Appointment Booking
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Secure SMS Appointment Reminders
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Electronic Prescriptions
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Electronic Referrals
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Digital Medical Certificates
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MyMedicare Registration
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Secure Communication with Specialists
Technology helps us spend less time on paperwork and more time caring for you.
Merrimac Medical Centre & Skin Cancer Clinic is proudly accredited to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Standards.
Accreditation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to:
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Patient Safety
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Clinical Excellence
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Quality Improvement
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Infection Prevention & Control
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Continuous Staff Training
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Best Practice Systems
Our patients can feel confident knowing they are receiving healthcare that meets Australia's highest standards for general practice.
Accredited Excellence
Experienced Doctors You Can Trust
Our General Practitioners are committed to delivering evidence-based, personalised healthcare while building lasting relationships with our patients.
We take the time to listen, explain your options and develop treatment plans that reflect your individual goals, lifestyle and health priorities.
Whether your visit is for an acute illness, preventive healthcare or management of a complex medical condition, you can expect thorough, compassionate and professional care.
Proudly Caring for the Gold Coast Community
For many years, we have been privileged to care for generations of local families.
Our philosophy is simple:
Treat every patient with the same care, respect and compassion we would want for our own family.
Whether you're visiting us for a routine check-up or specialised medical care, we are committed to helping you achieve your best possible health.
Merrimac Medical Centre & Skin Cancer Clinic
Caring Professionals You Can Trust
Your Health. Our Commitment. Every Stage of Life.
Dedicated Skin Cancer Clinic
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, making early detection more important than ever.
Our dedicated Skin Cancer Clinic led by Dr Ram Pateel combines advanced technology with experienced clinicians to provide comprehensive skin cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Our skin cancer services include:
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Comprehensive Full Body Skin Checks
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Digital Dermoscopy
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Skin Biopsies
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Mole & Lesion Removal
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Skin Cancer Surgery
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Flap & Skin Graft Procedures
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Ongoing Surveillance for High-Risk Patients
Our focus is on detecting skin cancers at the earliest possible stage, providing expert treatment with excellent cosmetic outcomes whenever possible.