All initial appointments are in our Geelong office.

Review appointments for regional patients may be offered where available in Ballarat or Warrnambool. There are very limited appointments currently at these sites.

The rheumatologists providing services at Barwon Rheumatology are independent practitioners and all are comfortable treating a wide range of rheumatological conditions. Please ask your GP to refer you to the Rheumatologist of your choice, or they may advise you on who may best suit your individual needs.

Please ensure you have the following items for your appointments:

• Current GP or specialist referral with any recent or relevant blood test results or scans and a current list of medications

• Medicare card

• Concession card (if applicable)

  If you need to cancel your appointment please phone our rooms as early as possible.

AI Transcription:

Some of the doctors at Barwon Rheumatology use an AI transcription service to help with note taking and letter production. Please let them know if you have a preference not to use this new technology. More general information is available on the AU attachment here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cvHoVFTq6m1a8uIcKwtauJaS5HlL9IR4?usp=sharing and specific information about the safety and security is available at https://www.heidihealth.com/au/safety

Our Fees

Your specialist will decide at your appointment which item numbers are appropriate for your consultation. This cannot be determined by the receptionist beforehand. The gap (amount out of pocket for you) is similar with a standard or an extended appointment.

You will be sent a brochure prior to your appointment with fees listed.

There is a medicare rebate for appointments as well as an out of pocket fee.

Please bring any concession cards to your appointment.

Please note: telehealth appointments will incur the same fee as face to face consultations

Payment options

Payment of the full fees on the day of consultation with electronic refund from medicare into your nominated bank account within 24 hours can be made via credit card, cheque or cash.