Bay Centre Medical Clinic in Australia 2026: Doctors, Hours & Booking
Looking for Bay Centre Medical Clinic in 2026? Bay Centre Medical is a long-established family general practice serving the Byron Bay and Suffolk Park communities, with GP appointments, women’s and children’s health, skin checks, vaccinations, travel medicine, antenatal care, medicals and other general healthcare services. This guide brings the key clinic locations, doctors, opening hours, booking options, fees and patient information together so you can choose the right appointment and location before you attend.
Bay Centre Medical Clinic: what patients should know
Bay Centre Medical describes itself as a family general practice serving the community for more than 50 years. The practice is AGPAL accredited and operates from two Northern Rivers locations: 6 Lawson Street in Byron Bay and 1 Bryce Street in Suffolk Park. The clinic provides general medical care alongside dedicated services including women’s health, vaccinations, medical examinations, skin cancer care, travel medicine and antenatal care.
The two locations do not have identical hours. The Byron Bay surgery has Saturday morning availability, while Suffolk Park operates Monday to Friday and closes for lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Check the location carefully when booking because the phone numbers and opening schedules differ.
Bay Centre Medical locations, phone numbers and hours
| Location | Address | Phone | Regular hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Bay Surgery | 6 Lawson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481 | 02 6685 6206 | Mon–Thu: 8:00am–5:30pm Fri: 8:00am–5:00pm Sat: 8:00am–12:00pm |
| Suffolk Park Surgery | 1 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park NSW 2481 | 02 6685 3647 | Mon–Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm Closed 1:00pm–2:00pm for lunch |
Bay Centre Medical doctors in 2026
The official Bay Centre Medical website currently lists a mixed male and female GP team. The practice website identifies Dr Ross Simpson, Dr Greg Gover, Dr Matthew Wood, Dr Michaela Rickcord and Dr Neil Hannah as practice partners, and also lists Dr Joel Hissink, Dr Julian Chew, Dr Laila Zuabi and Dr Alice Cheape on the team page.
Dr Ross Simpson
Listed by Bay Centre Medical as a practice partner and member of the experienced GP team.
Dr Greg Gover
Listed as a practice partner at Bay Centre Medical.
Dr Matthew Wood
Listed as a practice partner within the clinic’s GP team.
Dr Michaela Rickcord
Listed as a practice partner. The clinic highlights her work in women’s health, including contraceptive procedures.
Dr Neil Hannah
Listed as a practice partner at Bay Centre Medical.
Dr Joel Hissink
Listed on the clinic’s current team page as a GP team member.
Dr Julian Chew
Listed on the current Bay Centre Medical team page.
Dr Laila Zuabi
Listed on the clinic’s current team page; other healthcare listings identify her as Laila Belen Zuabi Garcia and note Spanish language ability.
Dr Alice Cheape
Listed on the current Bay Centre Medical team page.
Doctor availability can change. For the most accurate doctor schedule, location and appointment type, use the clinic’s live booking system or contact the relevant reception team rather than relying only on a static directory.
What services does Bay Centre Medical offer?
Women’s health
The clinic provides women’s health care and highlights contraceptive procedures including Implanon, IUD and Mirena services.
Children’s health
General family practice care includes healthcare for children and preventive health needs.
Antenatal care
Pregnant patients can access GP antenatal care through the practice’s antenatal care program.
Skin cancer
Skin cancer checks and procedures are offered, including freezing, burning and excisions/cryotherapy as appropriate.
Vaccinations
Flu vaccinations and other immunisations are available through the clinic.
Travel medicine
Doctors provide travel-health advice and can recommend vaccinations relevant to planned travel.
Medical examinations
The practice lists aviation, diving, employment and women’s health medicals among its medical services.
General & preventive care
The clinic describes services covering health checks, preventive healthcare, sexual health, mental health advice and referrals, and cancer screening.
Procedures
Bay Centre Medical also lists a variety of procedures and waterproof fracture casting among its services.
How to book a Bay Centre Medical appointment
Decide whether Byron Bay at 6 Lawson Street or Suffolk Park at 1 Bryce Street is more convenient and check the relevant hours.
Routine GP concerns can usually be booked as a standard consultation, while complex problems and several specific services require longer appointments.
The official practice website provides online booking links for both locations. You can also call Byron Bay on 02 6685 6206 or Suffolk Park on 02 6685 3647.
The practice specifically says long appointments must be booked in advance for services such as pap smears, skin checks, excisions, mental health care plans, iron infusions, IUDs and Implanons.
Fees can vary according to consultation duration, complexity, doctor billing structure and appointment type. Saturday billing also differs from weekday arrangements.
Bay Centre Medical fees and bulk billing
The clinic publishes a fee guide but clearly states that it is only a guide and that individual doctors may use their own billing structure. The final charge can depend on consultation duration and complexity, so patients should confirm the applicable fee with reception when unsure.
| Medicare item | With Medicare | Without Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| Item 3 – Short consultation | $70 | $80 |
| Item 23 – Standard consultation | $95 | $105 |
| Item 36 – Long consultation | $135 | $145 |
| Item 44 – Extended consultation | $175 | $185 |
- Healthcare Card holders receive a $10 discount according to the clinic’s published information.
- Pensioner Card holders and local children under 16 are bulk billed after their initial consultation, according to the clinic’s current fee information.
- Veterans Affairs Card holders are directly billed the relevant Veterans’ Affairs arrangement.
- The clinic states that Pensioners, children and Healthcare Card holders are not bulk billed on Saturdays.
Which appointments need extra time?
One of the most useful booking details on the clinic’s patient information page is its warning that several services require a long appointment booked in advance. Do not assume a routine GP appointment is sufficient for a procedure or complex assessment.
Pap smears, skin checks, excisions, mental health care plans, iron infusions, IUDs and Implanons.
Insurance medical examinations, complex problems or any issue where you expect the consultation to take more time.
Tell reception what the appointment is for so the appropriate appointment length can be selected.
Saturday appointments and walk-ins
Bay Centre Medical’s Byron Bay surgery offers a Saturday clinic from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The practice’s patient information says consultation is generally by appointment, but a Saturday walk-in clinic is available during those hours. Healthdirect’s current listing also identifies Saturday walk-ins at the Byron Bay location.
Because Saturday billing differs from the weekday policy, patients who depend on bulk billing or concession arrangements should confirm the Saturday fee before attending.
Telehealth and contacting your doctor
Bay Centre Medical offers telehealth appointments. The practice also explains that doctors are not normally interrupted during consultations. If reception or nursing staff cannot answer a query, they may arrange an appointment or pass on a message for the GP to return.
The clinic discourages patients from using email for medical advice because its practice email is not regularly monitored and is primarily intended for correspondence from other medical third parties. For clinical advice or concerns, the practice recommends making an appointment by phone or online.
Results, prescriptions and referrals
- Prescriptions and referrals: Patients should make an appointment with their regular doctor where possible for renewal requests.
- Results: The clinic requires an appointment with the doctor to discuss results and states that results are not provided over the phone.
- Follow-up: If a result is abnormal or needs review, the doctor may recall the patient for a follow-up appointment.
- Interpreter: Patients who require an interpreter should notify reception before the appointment.
- Reminders: The practice uses SMS, phone or letter for recalls and reminders, so keeping contact details current is useful.
Bay Centre Medical Byron Bay map and directions
Suffolk Park Surgery
1 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park NSW 2481
What to take to your Bay Centre Medical appointment
- Medicare card/details if applicable
- Concession or Healthcare Card if applicable
- Current medication list
- Relevant referral or medical documents
- If you need an interpreter
- If the issue is complex
- If you need a procedure
- If you may require a longer appointment
- Check the correct clinic location
- Confirm appointment length
- Ask about expected fees
- Check Saturday billing if applicable
Bay Centre Medical FAQs
Where is Bay Centre Medical Clinic in Byron Bay?
The Byron Bay surgery is at 6 Lawson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481. The clinic also operates a second surgery at 1 Bryce Street, Suffolk Park.
What are Bay Centre Medical Byron Bay opening hours?
The Byron Bay surgery is open Monday to Thursday 8:00am–5:30pm, Friday 8:00am–5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am–12:00pm.
What are Bay Centre Medical Suffolk Park hours?
The Suffolk Park surgery is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and closes for lunch from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Can I walk in at Bay Centre Medical?
The practice states that consultations are by appointment, with a Saturday walk-in clinic at the Byron Bay surgery from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Does Bay Centre Medical offer online booking?
Yes. The official practice website provides online booking links for both the Byron Bay and Suffolk Park locations.
Does Bay Centre Medical offer telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available, although suitability depends on the medical issue and appointment type.
How much does a Bay Centre Medical appointment cost?
The clinic’s published guide lists Item 3 at $70 with Medicare, Item 23 at $95, Item 36 at $135 and Item 44 at $175. Corresponding listed prices without Medicare are $80, $105, $145 and $185. The clinic says fees are a guide and can vary by doctor, duration and complexity.
Does Bay Centre Medical bulk bill?
Some patients and services may qualify under the clinic’s billing arrangements. The clinic states that Pensioner Card holders and local children under 16 are bulk billed after their initial consultation, while Saturday billing has different rules. Confirm eligibility and fees with reception.
Does Bay Centre Medical provide skin checks?
Yes. Skin cancer checks and procedures are among the services listed by Bay Centre Medical. Skin checks should be booked as an appropriate longer appointment when required.
Does Bay Centre Medical provide travel vaccinations?
The clinic offers travel-health advice and vaccinations relevant to travel, with vaccination services also listed separately by the practice.
Official Bay Centre Medical resources
- Bay Centre Medical official website — clinic overview, services, locations and online booking.
- Bay Centre Medical patient information — appointments, fees, results, communication, cancellations and opening hours.
- Bay Centre Medical services — service information including women’s health, travel medicine, medicals, skin cancer and vaccinations.