Epworth Freemasons Group
Obstetrician and gynaecologist in East Melbourne, VIC
Epworth Freemasons Group is an obstetrician and gynaecologist in East Melbourne, VIC. You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate. It is one of 479 obstetricians and gynaecologists listed in Victoria.
Contact and location
- Address Clarendon St and Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Who practises here
- Dr. Catharyn Stern Subspecialist Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Areas of practice
What an obstetrician and gynaecologist does
Obstetricians are specialist doctors who care for women through pregnancy and birth, and gynaecologists care for reproductive health more broadly. Many work across both. In a private pathway your obstetrician is usually the person who sees you at most appointments and who is there for the birth.
Women see an obstetrician privately from early pregnancy onwards, or in the public system when a pregnancy needs specialist input. You do not need one to have a safe birth: midwifery-led models are an equally evidence-based option for healthy pregnancies.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate.
Medicare pays a rebate towards private obstetric consultations, and the gap between the rebate and the fee is yours to pay. Private obstetric care usually carries a booking or management fee as well. Private health insurance covers the hospital side rather than the doctor's fee, and obstetric cover carries a twelve month waiting period.
Common questions about Epworth Freemasons Group
Does Epworth Freemasons Group 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 obstetrician and gynaecologist in Victoria?
You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate.
Is Epworth Freemasons Group taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. The practice is the quickest way to find out.
What if Epworth Freemasons Group is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 479 obstetrician and gynaecologists in Victoria, 19 of them in East Melbourne, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- What is your total fee for pregnancy care, and when is each part payable?
- Which hospital do you admit to, and what does that hospital charge?
- Who covers your patients when you are away or off call?
- What are your rates of induction, caesarean and instrumental birth?
- How do you approach birth preferences that differ from your usual practice?
Other obstetricians and gynaecologists nearby
- Epworth Freemasons [VIC Parade], East Melbourne
- St John of God Ballarat Hospital, Ballarat Central
- Shepparton Lister House Medical Centre, Shepparton
- Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville
- Vine Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bendigo
- Frankston Hospital, Frankston