- How do I get an appointment to see a specialist Cardiologist?
You will need a referral from a General Practitioner or an other Specialist. A GP referral is valid for 12 months where a Specialists referral is only valid for 3 months. You must have a valid referral dated prior to your appointment to be able to obtain a rebate from Medicare.
- What will the appointment cost me?
The cost of the appointment will vary. Your appointment letter will let you know how much you could be charged. Sometimes the Doctor can charge a lesser amount if they deem it appropriate.
- How long is an appointment?
A new patient appointment is usually approximately 30 minutes. A review, or followup appointment is usually approximately 15 minutes. This can vary and some of our visiting specialists have different appointment lengths.
- Why is my appointment with a different cardiologist?
Sometimes the cardiologist who has the referral addressed to them will deem it more appropriate for you to see another cardiologist. This may be that the reason for your appointment is better to be handled by a specialist in that area or that the time delay to get an appointment with the initial cardiologist is considered medically inappropriate.