Your Initial Appointment
To see one of our doctors you will need a valid referral from your GP.
You will be asked to fill out our New Patient Registration Form prior to your appointment – this can be done online here, or alternatively you can print out the New Patient Registration Form here and bring it with you on the day of your appointment.
Please bring a copy of any investigations, reports, scans or test results concerning your condition.
You will be charged a fee to see one of our specialists, a component of which will be rebated through Medicare. Please bring your Medicare card and details of your private health insurance.
If you are being booked for a procedure, you will be provided with full informed financial consent before you proceed.
HOURS
The Specialist Centre is open 9am-5.30pm Monday through Thursday and 9am-5pm on Fridays. Our patients can access 24/7 emergency care via the Emergency Departments at St John of God Hospital Ballarat or Ballarat Base Hospital.
RECEPTION & NURSE STAFF
The Specialist Centre employs ten reception staff, lead by our practice manager Ms Kath Blackmore.
Ms Bernice Anderson, RN (Div 1) is our dedicated practice nurse. Bernie can be contacted on (03) 5331 8289 or nurse@scballarat.com.au for any patient clinical concerns.
PARKING
Parking is available directly outside the rooms on Drummond Street and we have disabled access at the rear of the rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to my initial appointment? +
You will also be asked to fill out our New Patient Registration form prior to your appointment – this can be done online here. Alternatively you can print out a Patient Registration Form here and bring it with you on the day of your appointment.
Please bring the folloing items to your initial appointment:
- Your referral from your GP or specialist. To see one of our specialists you will need a valid referral from your GP.
- A copy of any investigations, reports, scans or test results concerning your condition
- Please bring your Medicare card
- Details of your Private Health Insurance
Is there parking available at the Specialist Centre? +
Parking is available directly outside the rooms on Drummond Street and we have disabled access at the rear of the rooms.
How can I give patient feedback? +
At the Specialist Centre Ballarat we strive to provide the best service possible and welcome your feedback to help us achieve this. Feedback can be emailed to reception@scballarat.com.au. All feedback will be responded to within 7 working days.
