On-site dietitian support to help you eat well for your health and your goals, working alongside your GP, here in Upper Coomera.
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Food and nutrition play an important role in our health, but there is a lot of confusing and conflicting advice out there. Our dietitian provides evidence-based, practical nutrition support tailored to you, your health and your everyday life. Because the dietitian works on-site alongside our GPs, your care stays joined up, which is especially helpful if you are managing a health condition.
How a Dietitian Can Help
Our dietitian can support you with a wide range of needs, including:
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Heart health, cholesterol and blood pressure
- Gut health, including IBS and coeliac disease
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Nutrition during pregnancy
- Children’s nutrition and fussy eating
- Nutrition for chronic conditions
- General healthy eating and building sustainable habits
What to Expect
At your appointment, your dietitian will take the time to understand your health, your eating patterns, your preferences and your goals. Rather than a one-size-fits-all diet, they will work with you on realistic, practical changes that fit your life, and provide support and follow-up to help you stay on track.
Working with Your GP
If you are managing a chronic or ongoing condition, your GP may be able to refer you to the dietitian under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, which can provide a Medicare rebate for a number of allied health visits each year for eligible patients. Ask your GP or our reception team about whether you are eligible.
Bulk Billed
Dietitian appointments are an allied health service and usually involve a fee. If your GP provides a Chronic Disease Management plan, a Medicare rebate may apply for eligible patients. Please ask reception about current fees and eligibility.
Availability
Dietitian appointments are available across the week, with the clinic open 7 days, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Call us on (07) 5638 5315 to book.
Accessibility
Our clinic is on Coomera Grand Drive, next to ALDI in Upper Coomera, with ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible rooms and on-site parking.
Our Dietitian
Our nutrition care is provided by an Accredited Practising Dietitian who works closely with our GPs to support your health. You can read more about our allied health team on our Our Team page.
Caring For You, Every Step of the Way
At Doctors @ Coomera Central, we believe in providing the support and care our patients deserve. Here are some of the reasons local families choose us.
We focus on building strong patient and doctor relationships to understand and address your individual health needs.
We are committed to ongoing education and training to stay current with medical advances.
We tailor care to each patient, working towards the best possible outcomes for you.
We set aside appointments each day for urgent concerns and unwell patients, where availability allows.
Our doctors, nurses and allied health staff are committed to a high standard of professional care.
Dietitian FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian?
No. You can book directly. A referral is only needed if you are accessing the dietitian through a Chronic Disease Management plan or other funded program.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
An Accredited Practising Dietitian is a university-qualified health professional able to provide medical nutrition therapy for health conditions. Your GP can help you decide what support is right for you.
Can I see the dietitian for diabetes or heart health?
Yes. Our dietitian regularly supports people managing diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure and other conditions, working alongside your GP.
Is a dietitian appointment bulk billed?
Dietitian appointments usually involve a fee. A Medicare rebate may apply if you have a Chronic Disease Management plan from your GP. Ask reception for details.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any recent blood test results or reports, a list of your medications, and an idea of your usual eating patterns if you can.
Ready for Practical Nutrition Support?
Open 7 days, 8:00am to 5:00pm. On-site dietitian, working alongside your GP.