Book an appointment

To book with Dr Mahadik, ask your GP for a referral. This applies whether you are booking obstetric care for a pregnancy or a gynaecology consult. You can still be seen without a referral, but you need a valid GP referral to claim a Medicare rebate on your consult. A referral from your GP is valid for 12 months. A referral from another specialist is valid for 3 months. If you already have your referral, you can upload it when you book or bring it to your first visit. If you are not sure whether your referral is still current, your GP can confirm this or write a new one.

Your first visit is longer than later visits, because there is more to go through. Dr Mahadik reviews your health history, does an examination, and arranges any tests or ultrasounds you need.

To make the most of your visit, please bring:

• Any recent blood test results
• Any recent urine test results
• Letters from other specialists about any health condition you have
• Your GP referral, if you have not already uploaded it
• Your Medicare card and, if you have one, your health fund card

If you are booking pregnancy care, your first visit sets up how your pregnancy is looked after from here — you can read more on the antenatal care page. For a women’s health concern, you can read about the conditions Dr Mahadik sees on the gynaecology page.

What happens at your visit depends on why you are being seen. Below is what to expect for pregnancy care and for a gynaecology consult.

Follow-up pregnancy visits are shorter than the first, usually about half an hour. A typical visit includes:

• A check on how you are going, including any symptoms and how you are feeling
• A weight check
• A physical examination
• An ultrasound when needed

It can help to write down any questions before your visit, so nothing gets missed while you are there.

A gynaecology consult starts with a talk about your history and symptoms. Dr Mahadik usually does an examination. This may include a vaginal speculum. She may then arrange further tests, such as an ultrasound or a blood or urine test.

Any follow-up depends on your situation and what the tests show. You can read more about specific conditions on the gynaecology page.

Current consult fees are shown on the HealthEngine booking page for each location. A GP referral lets you claim a Medicare rebate on your consult, which reduces what you pay out of pocket.

Fees for a birth or an operation are separate from consult fees and depend on the care you need. The rooms give you a written quote beforehand, so you know what to expect before you go ahead.

Health funds have a 12-month waiting period for pregnancy and birth. To be covered as a private patient, you need the right level of hospital cover in place at least 12 months before your baby is due. It is worth checking your cover early in your pregnancy, or before you start trying, so the waiting period is finished in time.

If you are on a singles policy, your baby may not be covered for care after birth unless you move to a family policy in time. If your baby needs the Special Care Nursery and you are on singles cover, you may need to settle the baby's account when you leave hospital. If you are expecting twins or more, a family policy is strongly advised, because a singles policy usually covers only one baby during your stay.

Your health fund can tell you exactly what your policy covers and when. It is a good idea to ask them early.

Dr Mahadik does not charge gap fees to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients at her practice. This is part of the practice's commitment to closing the gap in health outcomes. Please let the rooms know if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander patient so this can be applied.