Driver medical assessment in Carindale, one appointment.
Our driver medical assessment in Carindale covers vision, hearing and heart health in one appointment, to the national fitness-to-drive standard. You'll leave knowing the outcome, with paperwork completed on the day wherever possible.
Driving with diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy or vision problems
Living with a medical condition doesn’t usually mean giving up your licence. Many people with diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy, sleep disorders or eye conditions continue to drive safely, sometimes with conditions or regular reviews. A driver medical assessment at Carindale Doctors works out where you stand against the national standard for your condition and licence type.
Your GP reviews your condition, treatment and recent results, and may ask for a report from your specialist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, neurologist or optometrist. We’ll explain any non-driving period that applies, the conditions that may be placed on your licence and how often you’ll need to be reviewed.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides driver medical assessments inside Westfield Carindale for people with diabetes, heart disease, epilepsy, sleep disorders and vision conditions. We assess you against the national standard, request specialist reports if needed and explain your outcome in one appointment. Driver medicals are a private service.
- Diabetes, including insulin use
- Heart conditions and procedures
- Epilepsy and blackouts
- Sleep disorders
- Eye conditions such as glaucoma
- Specialist reports coordinated
A clear answer in one appointment
Our Carindale GPs aim to give you a clear answer in a single appointment. If a specialist report is needed, we’ll explain why and what to do next, so you’re not left waiting without information.
Learn more on our driver medical assessment page.
Common non-driving periods
Some events mean a short break from driving. Examples include:
- After a seizure: a non-driving period applies, depending on your situation.
- After a heart attack: usually a short break for private drivers, longer for commercial.
- After severe low blood sugar: until your diabetes is reviewed.
- After some surgeries: until you can drive safely.
Your GP will tell you exactly what applies to you and when you can drive again.
What your assessment includes
Your assessment includes:
- Review of your condition and treatment
- Vision and hearing tests
- Blood pressure and heart check
- Review of specialist reports
- Assessment against the right standard
- Forms completed or next steps arranged
Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
How we assess drivers with medical conditions
Our approach:
- Step 1, gather: your condition history and specialist letters.
- Step 2, assess: tests and examination.
- Step 3, decide: against the national standard.
- Step 4, plan: conditions, reviews or reports as needed.
Driver medical assessment fees in Carindale
Driver medical assessments are a private service and aren’t covered by Medicare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Private fee, confirmed when booking |
| Specialist reports | Billed by the specialist |
| Billing | Private service, with the fee explained when you book |
| Payment | EFTPOS, credit card and cash accepted on the day |
Driver medical assessments in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, sits about 11 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, with centre parking and lifts.
We assess drivers from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Wishart.
- About 11 kilometres from the CBD
- Centre parking and lifts
- Bus interchange at the centre
- Drivers from Gumdale and Wishart 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
Driving with a medical condition: your questions
Most people can. If you use insulin, you'll need regular reviews.
It depends on the circumstances. Your GP will explain the standard.
Sometimes, for conditions like epilepsy, heart disease or eye disease.
Possibly, such as regular medical reviews.
Specialist letters, test results, medication list and glasses.
No, driver medicals are a private service.
Book your driver medical assessment
One appointment 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.