WELCOME

Dr Mark McGrath is a Brisbane GP experienced in all fields of general practice with a special interest in eating disorders. He also works as an assistant surgeon (predominantly in orthopaedics at the Wesley Hospital) and holds a Master’s degree in medical research within the field of ophthalmology.

SERVICES OFFERED

General GP Services

Dr McGrath provides comprehensive care for general health needs unrelated to eating disorders such as –

• Men’s health concerns
• Sports and chronic injuries
• Weight-neutral medical advice for health concerns

Note: Dr McGrath does not see patients for acute infections, coughs, or colds.  

Eating Disorder Services

Dr McGrath is certified by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders. He provides dedicated medical monitoring, care coordination, and support for all eating disorders.

His role is to provide medical care aligned with the treatment approach your team chooses, complementing their care of your condition to aid recovery:

• Medical Monitoring: Ensuring you remain medically safe and stable while undergoing eating disorder therapy.
• Coordination of Care: Establishing and facilitating clear communication between the various health professionals in your treating team to ensure a unified approach to your recovery.
• Psycho-Education & Support: Engaging newly presenting patients, offering plain-language explanations, troubleshooting challenges, periodically reviewing your progress and providing supportive psychotherapy. Please note that the doctor does not provide the primary psychotherapeutic treatment, this is faciliated by referral to specialised psychologists.

Note: Dr McGrath does not provide after-hours crisis care.

Your Initial Consultation (Eating Disorders Only)

Your first visit is a comprehensive, 2-hour face-to-face appointment. During this time, Dr McGrath will:

• Build a detailed understanding of your history and concerns (including contacting current treating team members for background as appropriate)
• Perform a thorough medical assessment and order necessary tests
• Provide introductory education tailored specifically to your situation
• Develop an initial roadmap of what your treatment options might look like

We recommend bringing a support person with you to this appointment.

Availability & Capacity

Due to their comprehensive nature, initial visits for eating disorders are only scheduled during specific time slots.

At times, Dr McGrath’s practice may reach full capacity for new patients. If he is unable to see you within a timeframe appropriate to your medical needs, our team will gladly provide a list of alternative GPs. He does not keep a waiting list.

Upon enquiry, you will be asked to complete a confidential intake form to assess therapeutic fit and capacity prior to being offered an appointment.

Fees & Costs (current as of Oct 2026)

Eating Disorder Consultations

• Initial Visit (2+ hours): $380 (Out-of-pocket ‘OOP’ expense: ~$172). This fee covers the 2-hour face-to-face consultation as well as essential pre- and post-consultation administrative work.
• Subsequent Visits (20–30 mins): $190 (OOP expense: ~$103). The frequency of these visits varies from weekly to monthly depending on your medical stability, usually starting more frequently.
• ECGs (if required): $40 (OOP expense: ~$15).

Standard GP Consultations

Standard medical visits are billed proportionately based on the length and complexity of the appointment. Please enquire directly with our reception team for specific pricing.

UNDERSTANDING OUR FEES

Providing safe, high-quality care for eating disorders requires significant time both during and between appointments including coordinating with your broader healthcare team. While most visits qualify for a Medicare rebate, the rebate amount does not fully cover the cost of delivering this intensive level of care. Because Medicare rebates scale down proportionately for longer appointments, extended consultations result in higher out-of-pocket costs.

Financial Support via the Medicare Safety Net

The Medicare Safety Net provides extra financial relief for Australians with high out-of-pocket medical costs (the gap between the doctor’s fee and the Medicare rebate). Once you spend a certain amount on eligible out of hospital medical services in a calendar year, Medicare increases its rebate, making your future visits and tests cheaper for the rest of that year. The threshold varies according to your individual and household financial circumstances. We highly recommend checking your threshold status directly with Medicare.

HOW TO BOOK

All appointments with Dr McGrath are by phone. Online internet bookings are not available. We recommend booking a week or two in advance particularly for popular time slots as his schedule fills quickly.