Online Doctor in Cairns
Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland, with a mix of locals, tourists and workers who are often a long way from a regular GP. ConsultNow lets Cairns patients and visitors see an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor online, wherever they are staying.
From Trinity Beach and Smithfield to Gordonvale, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands, you can request a consultation, speak with a doctor by phone and receive a medical certificate or eScript digitally. Travelling in the tropics and need a repeat prescription or advice for a minor illness? Telehealth lets you speak with a doctor without hunting for a local clinic.
Why Cairns patients use ConsultNow
- No travel, parking or waiting room
- AHPRA-registered Australian doctors
- Medical certificates from $12.50
- GP consultations from $49
- eScripts valid at any Australian pharmacy
- Private and confidential
Doctor services for Cairns
Everything is done online, so you can get care without leaving Cairns or your home.
How it works
Request online
Choose your service and answer a few short questions. It takes a couple of minutes.
Speak to a doctor
An AHPRA-registered Australian doctor reviews your request and calls you.
Get it sent to you
Certificates are emailed and eScripts are sent to your phone, ready for any pharmacy.
Learn more on our how it works and pricing pages, or meet our doctors.
Areas we serve around Cairns
ConsultNow is available to patients across Queensland, including Trinity Beach, Smithfield, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Port Douglas, Atherton Tableland, Palm Cove, Mareeba and the wider Cairns area.
ConsultNow is for non-emergency care only. If you or someone else is in danger or has severe symptoms, call 000 immediately.
Cairns online doctor questions
Can I see a doctor online in Cairns?
Yes. ConsultNow connects patients in Cairns and across Queensland with AHPRA-registered Australian doctors by phone or online. A standard GP consultation is $49, and you can request it from home, work or while travelling.
Can I get a medical certificate online in Cairns?
Yes, where the doctor considers it clinically appropriate. Medical certificates start from $12.50 and are delivered digitally by email, so you can forward or print them for your employer, school or university.
Can I pick up an online prescription from a pharmacy in Cairns?
If the doctor prescribes medication, an eScript is sent to your phone by SMS or email. You can take it to any pharmacy in Cairns or elsewhere in Australia. Prescriptions are never guaranteed and depend on the doctor's clinical assessment.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Cairns?
Call 000 straight away or go to your nearest emergency department. ConsultNow is for non-emergency care only and is not a substitute for emergency services.
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See all the locations we serve on our About page.
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