Patient Specialist Appointment Guide

1. I Already Have a GP Referral

Excellent. Having an active referral ensures you are fully eligible for available Medicare specialist rebates. Our team will coordinate your review loop across our Epping, Werribee, or local regional consulting suites.

Next Steps & Consultation Logistics:

• Submit your referral documentation directly to our central intake team.
• Our administration desk will assess the referral data and provide a transparent, written fee estimate.
• Once accepted, your clinical appointment window will be formally scheduled and confirmed.
• What to bring: Your hardcopy referral letter, an up-to-date medication list, and any recent diagnostic files (e.g., upper abdominal ultrasounds, blood tests, or gastroscopy reports).

2. I Do Not Have a Referral Yet

To access an initial appointment with Dr Ashok as a private specialist patient, a current medical referral is required under Australian healthcare rules. The ideal approach is to organize a visit with your regular family General Practitioner, as they manage your baseline clinical background history files.

Fast-Track Alternate Options:

If your regular practitioner has long booking waitlists or you are suffering from recurring symptoms that require prompt evaluation, you may consider an accredited telehealth service such as Prime Medic. They can provide affordable, same-day remote consults and forward a valid Specialist Referral directly to our office.

• Secure your consultation letter via your local GP or telehealth platform.
• Have your clinic transfer the documentation or upload it through our secure portals.
• Our intake office will clarify your fee options and anchor your preferred consult timing.