Not a formality
The letter itself
The letter itself
It carries your history, your medicines, what has been tried and what the question is. A good letter saves you repeating yourself and saves the specialist repeating tests.
Home Services Referrals to specialists
Referrals, and what happens next.
A referral is more than a piece of paper. It is a letter that tells the specialist what has happened so far, and it is the point at which someone should explain the plan to you.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. No referral needed to see a GP.
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice. Standard consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
- Bulk billedMedicare-eligible consultations, with a valid Medicare card
- No referral neededBook straight in with any of our GPs
- We explain the pathwayWho, why, roughly how long, and what it may cost
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
Walk-ins Welcome
Shop 12, 297–299 Brisbane Water Drive, West Gosford NSW 2250
Open Mon–Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm
What it covers
What a good referral does.
Tap a card for the detail.
It is a conversation
Choosing who
Choosing who
Public or private, waiting time, location, and who is good with the particular thing you have. You can ask, and you can say no to a suggestion.
Ask before you go
What it may cost
What it may cost
Specialist fees are set by the specialist, not by us. We will tell you what we know, and it is always worth ringing their rooms to ask about out-of-pocket cost before your appointment.
The other half
Coming back
Coming back
After a specialist visit, book back in. The ongoing management usually returns to general practice, and the letter needs to be gone through with you.
Questions
Referrals to specialists questions.
Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
For a Medicare rebate on a specialist consultation, yes. Your GP writes it as part of the appointment.
How long does a referral last?
It depends on the type of referral and the specialty. Your GP will tell you, and it can be renewed.
Can I choose which specialist I see?
Yes. Waiting time, location, public or private and who suits your particular problem are all part of the conversation.
Will the specialist appointment cost me anything?
Specialists set their own fees. We will tell you what we know, but ring their rooms to confirm any out-of-pocket cost before you go.
Should I come back after seeing the specialist?
Yes. The ongoing management usually returns to general practice, and their letter should be gone through with you.
This page is general information for people in the Gosford and Central Coast area. It is not advice about your situation and it does not replace a consultation. If you are worried about a symptom, book an appointment or call us on (02) 4311 3800. In an emergency, call 000.
Book a referral appointment.
Bring anything you already have from other doctors or hospitals. All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm · Shop 12, 297–299 Brisbane Water Drive, West Gosford · Serving Gosford, West Gosford, Point Clare, Narara, Wyoming, Springfield, Tascott, Koolewong, East Gosford, Erina, Green Point and Lisarow.