APPOINTMENTS
Conveniently located within the St Vincent’s Hospital precinct, VRG offers comprehensive treatment and management for Rheumatology related illnesses.
In order to secure an appointment you will need to provide a written referral from your GP or specialist before a booking will be confirmed.
HOW TO MAKE APPOINTMENT
PHONE: To make an appointment please call (03) 9417 4844
REFERRALS
EMAIL: Referrals can be emailed to admin@vicrheumgroup.com.au
FAX: Referrals can be sent via fax on (03) 9417 0822
PATIENT INFORMATION
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Please note that Victoria Rheumatology Group is a private practice, and we therefore do not bulk bill. As a result, there is an out-of-pocket expense to you, which is not covered by private health insurance. In order to claim your Medicare rebate, you will need to have an up-to-date referral letter to the doctor.
Please call us on (03) 9417 4844 our friendly staff can let you know our fee schedule.
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What to Bring to Your First Appointment
— Your referral letter
— Medicare Card
— Relevant investigations
— Blood test results
— Scans – Xray, Ultrasound, MRI reports
— Up to date list of medications
— Please wear comfortable clothing to allow comprehensive examination
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What to Bring to Subsequent Appointments
— Referral letter (if required)
— Up to date list of medications
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Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Veterans’ Affairs Gold card holders will be billed directly through the Department.
WorkCover and TAC Claims
Our Practice is unfortunately unable to see patients covered by WorkCover or TAC claims.
Payments are invoiced on the day of service. EFTPOS facilities are available and credit cards are accepted. Medicare rebates can be paid directly into your bank account.
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Should you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please inform us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time. Due to the extended waiting times for appointments to see the doctors, this will enable us to allocate these appointments to other patients on our waiting list. We reserve the right to charge you a non- attendance fee, which is not eligible for a Medicare rebate. Appointments cancelled without prior notification will require pre-payment to secure another consultation booking.
If there is financial difficulty with payment, please discuss your account with staff prior to your appointment. If you have any concerns regarding the fee schedule as outlined, please discuss them with our staff.
For additional information please contact our team.
FIND US
Please note that St Vincent’s Private Hospital is currently undergoing building works, which may increase transport times.
BY CAR
The car park at St Vincent’s Hospital is often at capacity, so we recommend allowing plenty of time to find alternative parking prior to your appointment. Out of courtesy to other patients, and to ensure you receive your allocated time with your doctor, we ask that you arrive on time to your appointment.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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Trams that stop at the St Vincent’s ‘super stop’ on Victoria Pde are:
— 11 West Preston – Victoria Harbour Docklands
— 12 Victoria Gardens – St Kilda
— 48 North Balwyn – City (Latrobe St West end)
— 30 St Vincent’s Plaza – Central Pier Docklands
— 109 Box Hill – Port Melbourne
— 112 West Preston – St Kilda
Trams that stop at the corner of Nicholson St and Victoria Pde are:
— 86 Bundoora RMIT – Waterfront City Docklands
— 96 East Brunswick – St Kilda Beach
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Buses that stop at St Vincent’s Hospital / Victoria Pde:
— 302 City – Box Hill Station via Belmore Rd and Eastern Fwy
— 303 City – Ringwood North via Park Rd
— 304 City – Doncaster SC via Belmore Rd and Eastern Freeway
— 305 City – The Pines SC via Eastern Fwy and George St
— 309 City – The Pines SC via Eastern Fwy and Reynold Rd
— 318 City – Deep Creek
— 350 City – La Trobe University via Eastern Fwy
— 684 Eildon – Melbourne via Lilydale Station
— 905 City – The Pines SC via Eastern Fwy and Thompsons Rd
— 906 City – Warrandyte via Eastern Fwy and the Pines SC
— 907 City – Mitcham via Eastern Fwy and Doncaster Rd
— 908 City – The Pines SC via Eastern Fwy and High St
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The closest train station is Parliament station, which is approximately a 10 minute walk away. Any city loop train can be taken to Parliament station.