Before making an appointment:
Your child will need a referral letter from your GP to see a paediatric doctor at Melbourne Paediatric Specialists.
(This includes a paediatrician, paediatric subspecialist or surgeon).
GP referrals are generally valid for 12 months only. After 12 months, you will need your GP to make a new referral. You will also need a new GP referral letter if you are attending for a new problem.
Note: referrals provided by a specialist are only valid for 3 months.
Allied Health
Although a GP referral is not essential for most allied health services (e.g. physiotherapist, psychologist, clinical nurse), in some cases, these services can be claimed through Medicare with a GP referral. If you are not sure, please call our reception staff to ask before your appointment.
