Inflammatory bowel disease clinic

Description of the services Clients are seen by a Gastroenterologist with a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), as well as specialist nurses with access to IBD surgeons, dieticians and national and international trials of new therapeutics.
Eligibility criteria Any client with either a previous diagnosis of IBD or signs and symptoms consistent with a new diagnosis of IBD.
GP Investigations to be performed
Cost Nil to clients eligible for Medicare.
Clients Medicare card required as well as the following where applicable at every appointment:
  • Veteran Affairs card
  • Pension card
  • Pharmaceutical Benefits number
  • TAC (Traffic Accident Claim number if applicable)
  • WC (Work Care Claim number)
  • Proof of overseas insurance membership
Note: Patients ineligible for Medicare will be charged a fee for all services provided
Where Day Treatment Centre
Level 1, Monash Medical Centre
When Wed 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm (weekly)
Staff Dept/Unit Head: A/Prof William Sievert
Clinic Head: Dr Greg Moore
External referral process 1300 3 iCARE - ACCESS UNIT

T: 1300 3 iCARE - 1300 342 273
F: 959 iCARE - 9594 2273

NB: GP’s are requested to refer onto this service using the Victorian Statewide Referral Form housed in most clinical software.  More information on VSRF – www.gpv.org.au then click on Resources or contact your local Divisions of General Practice.
Internal referral process T: Extension 49888
F: 959 iCARE – 9594 2273
Last updated and approved March 2007