Inpatient consultation
Drs Ritchie, Galt and Skinner provide inpatient admission and consultation services at the St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital and the Wesley Hospital.
Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy can be arranged at both sites.
Outpatient consultations
Alex, Lauren and Tom consult by appointment from the Ground Floor, St Andrew’s Place, 33 North Street, Spring Hill. Alex also consults at St Stephen’s Hospital in Hervey Bay on a monthly basis.
Complex lung function assessment is available on site.
What to bring to your appointment:
1. Your GP or specialist referral letter (unless sent electronically from your GP via Medical Objects)
2. X-rays, CT scans (films or CDs) or other imaging
3. Current medication and allergy list
4. Medicare, DVA, Health Care Cards
5. Your CPAP device, including mask and any recent downloads*
6. Your Sleep Questionnaire form*
*Sleep consultations only
Parking and Transport
Limited parking is available at St Andrew’s Place 33 North Street, Spring Hill. If you choose to park here take the lift to Ground Floor. Our rooms are last on left before the exit onto North Street.
Alternatively you could park in St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital carpark. Be aware both locations attract a fee however if you pre-book online – go to https://www.secureparking.com.au/ a slightly lower rate is offered.
Metered street parking is also limited.
If you elect to travel by public transport the Spring Hill Loop (Route 30) does offer a regular service to St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.
Fees
During hospital admissions, inpatient consultations and bronchoscopy are invoiced directly to your health fund and there is no gap fee associated with this.
Outpatient consultations and lung function are privately billed and will attract a Medicare rebate with a valid referral. Reduced fees are available for age and disability pension card holders.
