Dr Karen Rothacker
Endocrinologist in Nedlands, WA
Dr Karen Rothacker is an endocrinologist in Nedlands, WA. You will need a referral from your GP. It is one of 18 endocrinologists listed in Western Australia.
Contact and location
- Address 1st Floor, C Block, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Nedlands WA 6009
- Phone 08 6457 2008
- Website kimr.org/
Who practises here
- Dr Karen Rothacker 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 Karen Rothacker
Does Dr Karen Rothacker 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 Western Australia?
You will need a referral from your GP.
Is Dr Karen Rothacker taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 08 6457 2008 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Dr Karen Rothacker is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 18 endocrinologists in Western Australia, 10 of them in Nedlands, 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 Jonathan Beilin, Nedlands
- Dr Bronwyn Stuckey, Nedlands
- Dr Richard Prince, Nedlands
- Dr Warwick Howe, Nedlands
- Dr Emily Gianatti, Murdoch
- Dr Aminath Laafira, Murdoch