No, we do not. We operate a full-service private practice clinic with leading local clinical and administrative staff, along with the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic clinical technology, which enables us to offer patients a truly world-class clinical experience. This service is not possible to run on a Bulk-Billing model. Therefore, there are reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with most consultations and procedures.
No, you do not need a referral to see a specialist in Australia however, having a referral allows you to receive the Medicare rebate (ie: recoup a substantial amount of your consultation fees) and allows your treating practitioner to send a referral letter with your full medical history detailed, which is essential for our team of doctors to review.
If you are a Medicare card holder and want to claim the Medicare rebate, you will require a valid referral from either a GP or another Specialist to entitle you to claim your Medicare rebate.
Patients who do not have a Medicare card, do not want to claim the Medicare rebate, and international patients do not require a referral to attend our practice and will be billed per our standard rates.
GP referrals are valid for 12-months and referrals from other Specialists are valid for 3-months.
The referral starts from the date the specialist first meets the patient, not the date issued.
Yes, you can. You can use a referral that is made out to a different specialist of the same speciality/vocation (eg: another O&G ultrasound provider or radiology practice). See here for more information: healthdirect and Services Australia and NIB.
Private health insurance does not cover what is done in the rooms. If you are an international visitor with the necessary insurance, full payment is required at the time of the consultation, you will then be provided with a receipt to claim directly from your provider.