Tasmania has the fewest GPs per capita of any state, and Hobart is no exception — clinics closing their books, wait lists stretching for days, and regional Tassie often facing hours of driving just to see a doctor. An online GP in Hobart skips all of it: an AHPRA-registered doctor by phone or video, often the same day, whether you're in Sandy Bay, Launceston or on the north-west coast.
Here's what telehealth can do for Tasmanians, what it costs, and how to book.
Can You See a GP Online in Hobart?
Yes — from anywhere in Australia. Telehealth isn't tied to a clinic location: whether you're in Hobart's CBD, the Huon Valley or regional Tasmania, you can consult with an AHPRA-registered GP by phone or video. NewTeleDoc Medical's doctors follow the same clinical standards as an in-person clinic — no travel, no waiting room, no driving to the nearest bulk-billing practice that's still open.
The one thing a telehealth GP can't do is physically examine you. If your situation needs hands-on assessment, the doctor will tell you directly and point you to the right in-person option.
What Can an Online GP Help Tasmanians With?
Telehealth handles most everyday health needs without a clinic visit:
- General consultations — coughs, colds, infections, rashes, digestive issues
- Medical certificates — same-day delivery for work or study; see our guide to same-day doctor certificates online
- Prescriptions and eScripts — new scripts and repeats, fillable at any Tasmanian pharmacy or via delivery
- Referrals — specialist, pathology and imaging referrals, sent digitally
- Mental health care plans — bulk billed for eligible Medicare card holders
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How to Book an Online GP in Hobart: 3 Steps
- Book your slot: Choose a time that suits — evenings and weekends included (book now).
- Consult by phone or video: Speak with an AHPRA-registered GP about your symptoms, script or certificate.
- Get your documents instantly: Certificates, eScripts and referrals arrive digitally — fill your eScript at any Tasmanian pharmacy or via delivery.
Visiting the mainland? We cover the whole country — see our guides for Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.
Can I get a medical certificate online in Hobart?
Yes — certificates for work or study are delivered digitally after a proper consultation and are accepted by employers Australia-wide. Certificates start from $15.
Can an online GP prescribe medication?
Yes — when clinically appropriate, after a genuine consultation. Your eScript is sent to your phone and can be filled at any Tasmanian pharmacy, including delivery services.
How much does an online GP cost in Hobart?
At NewTeleDoc Medical: GP consultations from $49, repeat prescriptions from $25, medical certificates from $15, and mental health care plans bulk billed ($0) for eligible Medicare card holders.
Do I need a Medicare card to use telehealth?
No — private telehealth consultations don't require a Medicare card. Medicare matters at the pharmacy for PBS medication pricing and for bulk-billed services like mental health care plans.
Can I use telehealth from regional Tasmania?
Absolutely — telehealth works anywhere in Australia with a phone or internet connection. For regional and remote Tasmania, it often means seeing a doctor the same day instead of travelling hours or waiting weeks.
Skip the Waiting Room, Tasmania
AHPRA-registered GPs by phone or video — consults from $49, certificates from $15, eScripts from $25.
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