Endocrinology – Health Professionals
Endocrinology
- Associate Professor Christopher Yates
- Dr Laura Donaldson
Credentialled Diabetes Educator
Our Endocrinologist clinic accepts referrals for general endocrine condition and complex diabetes conditions.
Related links:
How to refer your patient
The Endocrinology clinic accepts referrals from GP’s and medical professionals.
Referring clinicians must comply with Statewide Referral Criteria for all referrals.
Endocrinology – Endocrinology | health.vic.gov.au
The standard information required on all referrals – Standard Information Required | health.vic.gov.au
All referrals must include:
- Recent pathology results – Urine ACR, HbA1c, Biochemistry / UEC, FBE, & Lipid profile
- Reason for referral
- Known complications or comorbidities (e.g. cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, retinopathy, cerebral vascular disease, nerve damage in the lower limbs, anxiety, depression, foot ulcers)
- Current and complete medication history (including non-prescription medicines, herbs and supplements)
- Urea and electrolyte results
- Creatine blood results
- Albumin to creatine ratio (ACR) urine results
- Liver function results
- Functional impact of symptoms on daily activities including impact on work, study or carer role
- If the person identifies as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Referrals which do not meet the Statewide Referral Criteria may be declined.
Referrals can be:
- Fax: 03 5485 5885
- Email: [email protected]
- BPAC eReferral
- Patient can bring referral into clinic
Referrals which do not meet the Statewide Referral Criteria may be declined.
All referrals will be triaged by the specialist according to clinical need require for your patient’s condition.
The demand on Endocrinology Clinic is high. Consequently, waiting times for this clinic can be quite lengthy. Should you have any queries regarding your patient’s referral, please contact Medical Consulting Suites Specialist Clinics on 03 5485 5864 or email [email protected]
This clinic is a public funded out-patients clinic – there is no out of pocket fee for this clinic.
