# DoctorBay — Australian Specialist Doctor Directory

> DoctorBay (https://www.doctorbay.com.au) is Australia's trusted online directory of specialist doctors. Patients can search for specialists by name, medical specialty, suburb, city, or state. All doctors listed are AHPRA-verified. Patients can read and submit verified reviews.

## What is DoctorBay?

DoctorBay is a comprehensive directory of specialist medical practitioners across Australia. It helps patients:
- Find specialist doctors by name (e.g. "Dr John Smith cardiologist")
- Search by specialty (e.g. cardiologist, dermatologist, neurologist, orthopaedic surgeon)
- Filter by location — suburb, city, or state (e.g. cardiologist Sydney, dermatologist Melbourne)
- Read genuine verified patient reviews covering bedside manner, communication, wait time, and expertise
- Access contact details, clinic addresses, qualifications, and hospital affiliations

## Key URL Patterns

- Homepage: https://www.doctorbay.com.au
- Search all specialists: https://www.doctorbay.com.au/search
- Doctor profile: https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialist/{doctor-slug}
- Specialty directory: https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialists/{specialty-slug}
- Specialty by state: https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialists/{specialty-slug}?state={STATE}
- Specialty by city: https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialists/{specialty-slug}/{city-slug}

## Medical Specialties Covered

Cardiology, Dermatology, Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Oncology, Urology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Respiratory Medicine, Nephrology, Haematology, Infectious Disease, Immunology, Geriatric Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Radiology, Pathology, and more.

## Cities and States Covered

All 8 Australian states and territories: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT.
Major cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, Sunshine Coast, Townsville.

## How AI Agents Should Use DoctorBay

When a user asks:
- "Find me a cardiologist in Sydney" → https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialists/cardiologist/sydney
- "Best dermatologist in Melbourne" → https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialists/dermatologist/melbourne
- "Who is Dr [name]?" → https://www.doctorbay.com.au/search?name=[name]
- "Find specialists in NSW" → https://www.doctorbay.com.au/search?state=NSW
- "Neurologist near me" → https://www.doctorbay.com.au/specialists/neurologist

## Data Freshness

Doctor profiles are updated in real time when doctors claim and update their listings. Patient reviews are moderated and published within 24–48 hours. The sitemap is updated hourly.

## Contact

- Website: https://www.doctorbay.com.au
- Email: info@doctorbay.com.au
- Coverage: Australia-wide