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Finding a Rheumatologist
The following covers general information on Rheumatology services. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide recommendations of Rheumatologists. Your GP will be able to recommend one for you.
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ACT Adult Rheumatology Services
Public
Canberra Health Services – Department of Rheumatology (Canberra Hospital) – must be referred by your GP or specialist. Services are bulk-billed direct to Medicare.
- Urgent referrals: if your GP feels you need immediate assessment and treatment, they will contact the on-call rheumatology register at Canberra Hospital.
- Non-urgent referrals: are sent via email (eReferral) by your GP or Specialist directly to the department. The eReferral is then triaged according to urgency from 1-3 (e.g. Category 1 seen first). The rheumatology department will contact you with an appointment.
Private
Private rheumatology services accept urgent and non-urgent referrals. A GP or Specialist referral is required. Some practices require the referral before an appointment can be made. The practice will triage your referral and contact you with an appointment time. Fees apply.
Rheumatology ACT: Ph. 6260 3796
ACT Specialist Centre: Ph. 6195 0180
ACT Neurology Centre: Ph. 6223 6787
ACT Paediatric Rheumatology Services
A visiting paediatric rheumatologist attends Centenary Hospital for Women and Children’s Paediatric Outpatient Department. Referral required by the GP or specialist. Services are bulk-billed direct to Medicare.
There are no private paediatric rheumatology services in the ACT.
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