Independent General and Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner.
Michael Yelland is a highly experienced professional in both General Practice and his special interest area of Musculoskeletal Medicine.
He graduated in Medicine from the University of Queensland in 1983, and spent three years working and training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital before moving into GP training. He passed his GP exams in 1989 and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has worked for 40 years balancing his major interests of general practice, musculoskeletal medicine, teaching and research.
Since 2013 he has been providing general practice and musculoskeletal medicine clinical services at the Arana Hills Medical Centre.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – University of Queensland, 1983
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Practitioners (FRACGP) – 1989
Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine –
Flinders University, 1995Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Musculoskeletal Medicine – 2000
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland – 2005
Special interests:
Musculoskeletal Medicine covers a broad range of acute and chronic conditions causing muscle and joint pain and disability. These include:
low back strain and sciatica
neck and upper back strain +/- referred headache, chest pain or arm pain
osteoarthritis and chronic tendon strains of the shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot
the initial diagnosis and management of inflammatory arthritis and minor fractures followed by appropriate referral
Scope of practice:
His practice is open to past patients requiring general practice services and new and past patients requiring musculoskeletal medicine services. He is no longer taking new general practice patients.
Referrals:
For new patients with musculoskeletal problems a referral from another health practitioner is desirable but not essential. New musculoskeletal patients are sent a detailed questionnaire about their problems to complete before their initial consultation.
Consultations.
The diagnosis and treatment of muscle and joint problems is often complex and takes considerable time. Typically, a first consultation of 40 to 70 minutes and several follow-up consultations of 20-40 minutes are required for the best results.
Simple problems may only require an initial consultation of less than 40 minutes.
Fee Schedule.
Initial Musculoskeletal Medicine consultation (up to 60 minutes)
$270
Medicare refund $118
Out-of-pocket $152
$220
Medicare refund $118
Out-of-pocket $102
Initial Musculoskeletal Medicine consultation (over 60 minutes)
$350
Medicare refund $191.20
Out-of-pocket $158.80
$300
Medicare refund $191.20
Out-of-pocket $108.80
Subsequent Standard Musculoskeletal Medicine consultation (up to 20 minutes)
$100
Medicare refund $41.40
Out-of-pocket $58.60
$94
Medicare refund $41.40
Out-of-pocket $52.60
Subsequent Long Musculoskeletal Medicine consultation (20-40 minutes)
$200
Medicare refund $80.10
Out-of-pocket $119.90
$150
Medicare refund $80.10
Out-of-pocket $69.90
Concession Fee.*
Full Fee.
*Applies to pension card and healthcare card holders and children 16 or younger.
Availability.
Dr Yelland is an independent contractor and sees patients at the Arana Hills Medical Centre by appointment only. Please call the clinic to book.
Mondays 12:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesdays 8:00am – 12.30pm
Fridays 8.30am – 5:30pm
Kmart Plaza
Shop 14b, 5-11 Patricks Road
Arana Hills QLD 4054
Ph: 07 3351 6444
Email: reception@aranamed.com.au