Meet Dr Stephan Lorenz
General Practitioner in Southport
Meet Dr Lorenz
General Practitioner in Southport
Dr Stephan is a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner in Southport, providing patient-centred care. Originally from Germany, he completed his medical training in the United Kingdom, where he lived and worked as a doctor for 15 years before immigrating to Australia in 2017.
His approach is friendly, encouraging his patients to freely voice their ideas, concerns and expectations. His style focuses on ensuring every patient has a clear understanding of their health concerns and treatment options to be actively involved in making decisions about their own health management.
Dr Stephan covers all aspects of General Practice including child, women and mens health, skin checks and preventative health care. He does not cover routine antenatal care.
- Family medicine
- Children’s health
- Paediatrics
- Men’s health
- Women’s health
- Chronic disease management
- Skin cancer checks
- Diabetes management
- Mental health
FRACGP – Fellow Royal Australian Colleague of General Practice
MRCGP – Member Royal Colleage of General Practice (UK)
MRCS – Member Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (UK)
BSc (hons) – Physiology and Pharmacology (UK)
Consultation Fees
Short Consultation $113.90
| Long Consultation $155.40
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Medicare Rebate: $43.90 Out-of-Pocket Cost (Gap): $70
| Medicare Rebate: $85.40 Out-of-Pocket Cost (Gap): $70 |
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
