Dr Alice Hong
Endocrinologist in Fitzroy, VIC
Dr Alice Hong is an endocrinologist in Fitzroy, VIC. You will need a referral from your GP. It is one of 87 endocrinologists listed in Victoria.
Contact and location
- Address 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Phone 03 9231 2211
Who practises here
- Dr Alice Hong Endocrinologist
Areas of practice
What an endocrinologist does
Endocrinologists are specialist doctors for hormone conditions. In this context that is most often thyroid disease, diabetes including gestational diabetes, and PCOS.
On referral, when a hormone condition needs specialist management before or during pregnancy. Conditions like thyroid disease and diabetes are usually best optimised before conception, which is why the referral often comes early.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You will need a referral from your GP.
Medicare rebates apply with a GP referral, and there is usually a gap. Public clinics are free, with longer waits.
Common questions about Dr Alice Hong
Does Dr Alice Hong offer telehealth?
This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.
Do I need a referral to see an endocrinologist in Victoria?
You will need a referral from your GP.
Is Dr Alice Hong taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 03 9231 2211 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Dr Alice Hong is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 87 endocrinologists in Victoria, 4 of them in Fitzroy, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- How does my condition change what I should do before or during pregnancy?
- How often will you want to review me, and what tests?
- Do my medications need to change?
- What is the fee for the first appointment and for reviews?
- Will you coordinate with my maternity team?
Other endocrinologists nearby
- Dr Roisin Worsley, East Melbourne
- Dr Alice Hong, Geelong
- Dr Yvonne Chow, East Melbourne
- Dr Natalie Harrison, Geelong
- Dr Yvonne Chow, Heidelberg Heights
- Dr Ie-Wen Sim, Wantirna