Meet Dr Stephan Lorenz
General Practitioner in Southport
Meet Dr Lorenz
General Practitioner in Southport
Dr Stephan Lorenz is an experienced General Practitioner and Skin Cancer Doctor located in Southport, providing patient-centred healthcare at Southport Doctors and comprehensive skin checks at Southport Skin Cancer Centre.
Dr Stephan has a particular interest in skin cancer medicine and management. He provides comprehensive skin cancer checks on the Gold Coast every Tuesday at Southport Skin Cancer Centre and is currently furthering his knowledge by undertaking a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer at the University of Queensland.
Outside of medicine, Dr Stephan enjoys tending to his vegetable plot at a local community garden, surfing and competing in surf ski ocean races.
- Family medicine
- Children’s health
- Paediatrics
- Men’s health
- Women’s health
- Chronic disease management
- Skin cancer checks
- Diabetes management
- Mental health
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Southampton
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Leicester and Warwick Medical School
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
- Currently undertaking a Master of Medicine in Skin Cancer, University of Queensland
Consultation Fees
Short Consultation $113.90
| Long Consultation $179.90
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Medicare Rebate: $43.90 Out-of-Pocket Cost (Gap): $70
| Medicare Rebate: $84.90 Out-of-Pocket Cost (Gap): $95 |
Supporting Affordable Access to Care
We believe quality healthcare should be accessible. To help ease financial pressures:
- No gap fees are charged for children under 5 years of age.
- Chronic Disease Management Plans, Team Care Arrangements, and Annual Health Assessments are bulk billed.
Medicare Safety Net & Concession Support
Concession card holders, including Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders (aged 67 and over), may be eligible for the Extended Medicare Safety Net. Once your out-of-pocket costs reach $770.30 in a calendar year, Medicare will cover 80% of the gap for eligible services (up to a cap of $93.20 per service).
Learn more at: health.gov.au/topics/medicare/about/safety-nets
Medicare Safety Net Family Registration
If you’re part of a couple or family, you can combine your medical costs by registering for the Medicare Safety Net as a family. This helps you reach the threshold sooner and reduces your out-of-pocket expenses.
To register or update your family details:
- Complete the Medicare Safety Net – Couples and Families Registration and Amendment Form
- Or call the Medicare Program directly
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card – Income Eligibility
To qualify (no assets test applies), your annual income must be:
- Under $90,000 (single)
- Under $144,000 (couples combined)
- Under $180,000 (couples separated due to illness, respite care, or prison)
More info: Services Australia – Commonwealth Seniors Health Card