Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services
Obstetrician and gynaecologist in Garbutt, QLD
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services is an obstetrician and gynaecologist in Garbutt, QLD. You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate. It is one of 286 obstetricians and gynaecologists listed in Queensland.
Contact and location
- Address 57 Gorden Street, Garbutt QLD 4814
- Languages Tamil
Who practises here
- Dr. Yogakanthi Kathiresu GP Obstetrician
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 Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services
Does Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services 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 Queensland?
You will need a referral from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate.
Is Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services 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 languages does Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services speak?
This listing notes Tamil. If you would rather not use a family member to interpret, ask the practice what they can arrange.
What if Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Services is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 286 obstetrician and gynaecologists in Queensland, 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
- Buderim Private Hospital, Buderim
- Gold Coast Private Hospital, Southport
- Greenslopes Private Hospital, Greenslopes
- Goondiwindi Medical Centre, Goondiwindi
- Townsville Hospital, Douglas
- Grace Private (Gold Coast Private Hospital), Southport