Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare
Psychiatrist in Cairns, QLD
Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare is a psychiatrist in Cairns, QLD. You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor. It is one of 67 psychiatrists listed in Queensland.
Contact and location
- Location Cairns QLD 4870
- Phone 07 4080 7363
- Website www.fnqclinic.com.au/
Who practises here
- Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare Psychiatrist
Areas of practice
Services listed
What a psychiatrist does
Psychiatrists are medical doctors specialising in mental health, so they can assess, diagnose and prescribe. Perinatal psychiatrists work with mental health in pregnancy and after birth, including decisions about medication while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Usually on referral, when medication is being considered or reviewed, when symptoms are severe, or where there is an existing diagnosis to manage through pregnancy. Deciding about medication in pregnancy is genuinely complex, and stopping something suddenly can carry more risk than continuing it.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor.
Medicare rebates apply with a GP referral, and gaps vary widely between practitioners. Public perinatal and mother-baby services are free where available, though waiting times differ by state.
Common questions about Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare
Does Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare 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 a psychiatrist in Queensland?
You will need a referral from a GP or another doctor.
Is Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 07 4080 7363 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Dr Mary-Ellen O'Hare is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 67 psychiatrists in Queensland, 3 of them in Cairns, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- Do you work with pregnant and postnatal women regularly?
- What is the fee for the first appointment and for reviews?
- How do you weigh up medication while pregnant or breastfeeding?
- How quickly can I be seen if things get worse?
- Will you write to my GP and my maternity team?
Other psychiatrists nearby
- Dr Alex Simpson, Cairns
- Dr Shannon Morton, Spring Hill
- Dr Shama Kanodia, Yeronga
- Dr Michelle Fryer, Hope Island
- Dr Christine Kilcawley, Cairns North
- Dr Charana Ingiriya Arachchige, Strathpine