For Referrers

Referring Doctors Information

The Melbourne Breast Unit provides comprehensive breast care treatment while keeping the GP and associated doctors up to date with a patient's progress. Open communication is encouraged in all aspects of our unit.

We have included a frequently asked questions page for Doctors, as well as downloadable resources such as brochures and newsletters for your reading.

Our breast specialists will also provide additional information and guidance on breast issues for Doctors upon request.

About Referrals

Referrals may be provided directly to the patient or submitted electronically. To submit a referral electronically, please contact us at 03 9419 1166 for an MBU referral template which may be used or click here to download .
Validity: A GP referral for a consultation is valid for 12 months.
A specialist referral is valid for 3 months.
If a patient is returning to discuss a new issue within the validity period of their referral, a new issue does require a new referral. This will enable our Breast Specialists to be kept up to date on the patient’s health and it will also enable the patient to be eligible for a Medicare rebate for their consultation.

How Can I Get More Referral Pads/MBU Information?

To request referral pads or MBU brochures please email breastunit@breastunit.com.au or call (03) 9419 1166. They will be provided within 3 working days and are free of charge.

Alternatively, you may download an MBU referral here .

GP Practice Visit Request by MBU Representative

Yes – we would be happy to arrange an MBU Clinic update visit at your practice by an MBU representative.

Visits can be accommodated Monday to Friday with some exceptions made for outside of office hours visits. Please contact us.

GP Request a Clinic Tour and Meet the Specialists

We welcome the opportunity to give Doctors a tour of our clinic. It is also a great opportunity for Doctors to see the equipment we use and to meet the entire team. Please contact us for further information.

Can I Refer Patients to a Specific Doctor at the Clinic?

If you would like your patient to see a specific specialist at the Clinic please ask that they request this when making their appointment. We always guarantee patient’s with urgent issues can be seen by a specialist within 48 hours.

When Will I Get My Patient’s Results?

Correlation of all findings will be performed by the multidisciplinary team and communicated directly to your patients at the end of their visit. When necessary the Breast specialist will contact you on the day your patient visits. Full imaging and consultation reports are sent to referring doctors within 1-3 days of the patient’s appointment.

How Can I Get My Patient’s Results?

The MBU offers referring doctors an efficient, reliable and convenient way of delivering correspondence and imaging reports straight into your practice management software. This is done via Argus and HealthLink.

If you would like to receive correspondence and imaging reports electronically from us, please call 03 9419 1166 or email breastunit@breastunit.com.au

What if I Think My Patient Might Need Breast Imaging or Further Tests?

If the patient might need breast imaging or possibly a biopsy/aspiration of an area we are located within the Epworth Freemasons Hospital on Victoria Pde where onsite imaging is available.

For any further information feel free to contact us on (03) 9419 1166 or via email breastunit@breastunit.com.au