Referring to our team

We accept GP and specialist referrals to this service.

All referrals are triaged by the service according to clinical urgency. Patients requiring immediate assessment should go to the nearest Emergency & Trauma Centre.

To refer patients, complete and fax a referral to us. For urgent referrals, contact the Medical Oncology Registrar on  03 9076 2000 to discuss the case.

To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details as well as relevant investigation results.

If you are concerned about any delay of the appointment or if there is any deterioration in your patient’s condition, contact the Medical Oncology Registrar on call on 03 9076 2000.

Medical Oncology Referral fax:                (03) 9076 6938

Medical Oncology Referral enquiries:     (03) 9076 2828

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 an indefinite 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, Prof Mark Shackleton.  Refer to our Medical Oncology Referral Guidelines.

Note that from time to time, your patient may be seen by another specialist in the clinic in order to expedite treatment.

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