Rideshare medical in Carindale, for Uber and taxi drivers.
A rideshare medical in Carindale for Uber, taxi and other passenger transport drivers who need driver authorisation. Our GPs complete your certificate on-site, and same-day appointments are available.
Health issues that can hold up a rideshare medical
Most drivers pass their rideshare medical without any issues. When there’s a delay, it’s usually because of something that can be easily addressed, such as uncorrected vision, blood pressure that’s higher than it should be, diabetes that hasn’t been reviewed recently, or symptoms of sleep apnoea. Knowing about these in advance helps you get through first time.
At Carindale Doctors, your GP checks for these issues and explains clearly if anything needs attention. In many cases, we can manage it straight away, for example by starting blood pressure treatment, or arrange a quick test or report so your certificate can be completed soon after.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides rideshare medicals inside Westfield Carindale for Uber, taxi and passenger transport drivers. Common hold-ups such as vision, blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnoea are identified and managed quickly, and certificates are completed on-site. Driver medicals are a private service.
- Vision checked against the commercial standard
- Blood pressure assessment
- Diabetes review
- Sleep apnoea screening
- Quick management of common issues
- Certificate completed on-site
One medical for Uber and taxi work
Many drivers in Carindale work across both rideshare and taxi platforms. The same driver authorisation medical covers both, so you only need one appointment.
Read more on our rideshare medical page.
Common reasons for a delayed certificate
These are the most common reasons certificates are delayed:
- Vision: needing glasses or an optometrist report.
- Blood pressure: readings above the standard.
- Diabetes: needing recent results or a specialist report.
- Sleep apnoea: needing a sleep study or proof of treatment.
Most of these can be sorted quickly with the right steps.
What your rideshare medical includes
Your medical includes:
- Health questionnaire
- Vision test
- Hearing check
- Blood pressure and heart
- Urine test
- Certificate completed on-site
Allow 20 to 30 minutes.
Getting your certificate first time
Our approach:
- Step 1, prepare: eye test and medication list ready.
- Step 2, assess: all checks in one visit.
- Step 3, resolve: any issues managed quickly.
- Step 4, certify: certificate completed on-site.
Rideshare medical fees in Carindale
Rideshare medicals are a private service and aren’t covered by Medicare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rideshare medical | Private fee, confirmed when booking |
| Follow-up for health issues | Standard consultation with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Billing | Private service, with the fee explained when you book |
| Payment | EFTPOS, credit card and cash accepted on the day |
Rideshare medicals in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, sits on major routes to the city, the airport and the bayside suburbs. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management.
We see Uber and taxi drivers from Carina, Belmont, Wynnum, Manly and Mansfield.
- On routes to the city and airport
- Centre parking
- Same-day appointments
- Drivers from Wynnum and Manly welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Rideshare medical questions
You may need glasses or an optometrist report. Many drivers pass once vision is corrected.
Usually yes, once it's well controlled.
Yes, the driver authorisation medical covers both.
You can usually drive if it's effectively treated.
No, it's a private service.
Usually on the day of your appointment.
Book your rideshare medical
For Uber and taxi drivers at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.