Here at Toowoomba Endocrine & Diabetes our team pride ourselves on specialized patient centered care working along side your chosen health care team to ensure you are given the up most care, respect and knowledge. Should you have any questions or concerns, we would love to answer these for you. You can call or email us & one of our friendly reception staff will endeavor to answer these to the best
of their ability in a timely manner. Please find a list below of some frequently asked Questions that may answer your initial questions.. No, you are most welcome to book in to see our doctors without a referral. What is the difference between obtaining a referral & Booking an appointment without one? With a referral & a valid Medicare card you will be eligible to apply for the Medicare Rebate & generally a healthcare provider will include necessary past health information including recent pathology and radiology results should you have any. Without a referral you are required to pay the full fee's out of pocket with no Medicare rebate. What are your fees & the associated Medicare Rebate? Our initial fee is $450.00 with a Medicare rebate of $240.75. Each subsequent visit it $250.00 with a Medicare rebate of $120.55. Our initial appointment is approx. 45 minutes to 60 minutes in duration with each review visit lasting approx. 30 minutes. Do you process my claim through Medicare? We surely do, we try to make your experience as smooth & efficient as we possibly can. Can I bring a support person with me for my appointment? Absolutely, we want you to feel comfortable and supported. Can I bring my children along? We have children too & understand that you may need/ want to have your children with you. It's absolutely fine. No question is a silly question, every concern is valid. Our doctors, should you consent, will send you a copy of their specialist letters after your consultation to ensure you, the most valued member of the team is kept up to date.
