What to Expect During a Gastroenterology Consultation

A consultation is a one on one appointment with a specialist Gastroenterologist and is required unless your GP has referred you directly for an endoscopy procedure.

Initial Consultation

During an initial consultation your specialist will take a thorough history of your illness, may perform a physical examination, and will review your medical history and any previous investigations to formulate a specific management plan. Your specialist may recommend further investigations, directly initiate treatment or involve other health professionals such as a dietitian, psychologist or other specialist.

Follow-Up Consultation

A follow up consultation can vary depending on many factors, but often includes your specialist reviewing investigations and/or results for an endoscopic procedure, and discussing your progress and response to treatment. For some patients this can include the monitoring of chronic symptoms and the development of a plan to manage long term medications. 

Our doctors take a patient-centered approach, and encourage questions and discussion to help ensure the best outcome for all patients. 

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New and urgent appointments are generally available within 1-2 weeks. Appointments can be organized by phone call or by completing an email request by clicking on the ‘Make an Appointment’ or ‘Contact Us’ tabs.

While you do not strictly require a referral to see a specialist, only patients who have an active referral will be able to claim a rebate (refund) from Medicare for part of the cost. Most GP referrals have a duration of 12 months.

It is recommended you bring:

  • Results of any previous investigations
  • A list of your current medications
  • Medicare card (and health insurance details if applicable)
  • Your referral

Medicare pays the majority of the consultation fee with a small out of pocket cost required on the day of your appointment. This generally ranges between $30 – $60 (review) and $60 – $110 (new).

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