Post COVID Service
Health professional information
Clinical service overview
The Post COVID Service is a multidisciplinary service offering comprehensive assessment and short-term interventions for adults experiencing ongoing symptoms lasting beyond 3 months since their COVID-19 infection.
The team includes a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, neuropsychologist and General Medicine physician. We may also refer to other clinicians and services within Alfred Health or in the community.
Referrals are appropriate for people who have:
- Symptoms that have persisted or developed at least three months after a COVID-19 infection
- Symptoms that are not explained by an alternative diagnosis and were not present prior to having COVID-19
- Symptoms that are impacting on daily activities, including work, study, school, leisure or caregiving roles
- Worsening or unresponsive symptoms, requiring further advice or a review of the current management plan
Exclusion criteria
- Patients less than 18 years old
- Referral for symptoms present prior to COVID-19 infection
Refer your patient
Fax or email referral to us
We accept GP and specialist referrals. Referrals should include:
- Onset, nature and duration of symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection with details on pre-morbid function
- Date of COVID-19 infection(s), provide month and year
- Impact on daily activities, including work, study, care-giving roles and any risks identified, e.g. employment at risk
- Full blood examination, liver function tests, urea and electrolytes
- Comprehensive past medical history
- Current and complete medication history (including non-prescription medicines, herbs and supplements)
- Investigations, imaging and medical or allied health assessments relevant to any of the following symptoms of concern:
- Chest pain provide details of any previous cardiology assessments, results or opinions
- Shortness of breath or respiratory symptoms, provide any relevant x-ray, imaging or investigation results, D-dimer test results and any previous respiratory assessments or opinions
- Cognitive issues provide thyroid stimulating hormone levels and vitamin B12 and folate test results, pre-infection psychological status and cognitive function and current level of cognitive function
- Fatigue provide iron studies or serum ferritin thyroid stimulating hormone levels and vitamin B12 and folate test results
(03) 9076 6938
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Caulfield Hospital | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Please note that some appointments may occur outside of the above clinic time. Telehealth appointments may be offered. |
Clinic consultants
- Dr Gary Girao: General Medicine
- Dr Simon Olenski: General medicine
MBS-billed service
On the doctor’s behalf, Alfred Health can bulk bill the cost of the consultation for some services through Medicare. This means there is no out of pocket expense to the patient.
MBS-billed services require a current referral. Provide your patient with a 12 month referral to see the specialist of your choice at the requested clinic.
Referrals must be addressed to a named specialist or the Head of service, listed at the top of this page. Clinic consultants are listed on every clinic page.
Note that from time to time, your patient may be seen by another specialist in the clinic, in order to expedite their treatment.
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