INFORMATION FOR GP

INFORMATION FOR GP

Welcome to your

Deakin Specialists Team

Our team at Deakin Specialists consists of Endocrinologists Dr. Rakesh Iyer and Dr. Nithin Kolanu, Nephrologist Dr. Sharon Ong and Diabetes Educator Tara Whelan. We have nursing and reception staff to address your enquiries. Referrals are welcome via fax. Please call us directly if you wish to discuss a referral. We also accept DVA cards and Defence Health referrals.

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Our team at Deakin Specialists consists of Endocrinologists Dr. Rakesh Iyer and Dr. Nithin Kolanu, Nephrologist Dr. Sharon Ong and Diabetes Educator Tara Whelan. We have nursing and reception staff to address your enquiries. Referrals are welcome via fax. Please call us directly if you wish to discuss a referral. We also accept DVA cards and Defence Health referrals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you will need a referral from your General Practitioner or Specialist before you can book an appointment

Endocrinology: The Doctor will review your referral and based on a triage system the Doctor will decide how quickly you need to be seen.

Nephrology: All routine nephrology referrals will be offered an initial appointment within 4 weeks.

Urgent nephrology appointments can be offered after discussion with the referring doctor.

Yes, there is paid parking onsite

For routine diabetes appointments and fitness to drive assessment, please bring your list of current medications, up-to-date lab tests, blood glucose logbook, recent eye and podiatry report.

For all other appointments please bring along copies of relevant blood tests and imaging, a list of current medications, blood pressure readings, diabetes log book, podiatry reports, eye test report and any other relevant information.

Prior to your appointment please read and sign our Cancellation and Privacy Policy.

Yes, we can put your claim through to Medicare once you are registered with them

Only overseas visitors can claim through their health insurance, all other health insurance claims cannot be made for specialist consultations. Please speak to your individual health insurance company for more information

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