Dr Greg Blecher

Before your visit

• Ensure you have a valid referral from a GP or Specialist, otherwise you cannot claim back the Medicare portion.
• A specialist referral lasts 3 months from the date you see Dr Blecher. A GP referral is valid for a year.
  You may want to check with the receptionist if your referral is valid.
• For rural and remote patients, consultation by video conference may be available.
• Please bring any relevant investigations or documentation
• No vaccinations are given at the 6-8 week baby check - this is done by your GP
• To save time, complete and print the Patient Registration Form before your first visit.

Fees

• Fees are quoted when an appointment is made and are variable depending on the service.
• Fees must be paid at the appointment.
• Medicare will rebate a portion of the fee.
• In most cases we are able to submit a Medicare claim electronically at time of payment for fast rebate.
• We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS. Cheques are not accepted.
• Please note, a cancellation fee will be charged for all appointments confirmed but cancelled less than 24 hours before appointment, or not attended.

Sleep Studies

• Patients have access to sleep studies at Sydney Children's Hospital (covered by medicare) www.sch.edu.au/departments/sleep_medicine or at St Luke's, Potts Point (the bulk covered by your private fund) ww.slc.org.au/hospital/facilities/sleep-disorders-centre
• All patients need to see Dr Blecher for a consultation before a sleep study can be booked.
• For patients in rural and remote areas, the initial consultation can by done by video conference (such as Skype)
• Children under a year of age would need to have their sleep study at SCH