Dr Mahendra Perera – Psychiatrist in Melbourne, Australia

Dr Mahendra Perera MBBS, PhD, MD (PSych), MRCPsych, FRANZCP, FAChAM is an Adult General Psychiatrist who treats patients in Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Perera has specific interests in ADHD and Mood Disorders.

He has also contributed to research across a number of specialties and helped many young doctors make their way in the medical field.

Learn more about Dr Perera

Dr Mahendra Perera is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Becoming a Patient

Thank you for your interest in becoming a patient.

A referral is required from your General Practitioner (GP) addressed to Dr Perera and sent via the contact details below.

The books have been temporarily closed in order to deal with referrals already
received. We will be accepting new referrals from the 18th of July, 2023.

If you are accepted as a patient, you must complete a set of forms before scheduling an appointment. Further below you will find a list of costs for evaluation and treatment.

Prescriptions are normally issued only at the consultation.

Contact Information

For further questions, please contact Dr Perera via:

Suite 11 Level 1
140 Church Street (Entry via Rule Street)
Richmond VIC 3121

Email:
Tel: 0439 758 605
Fax: 03 8849 0322

Office Hours:
Mon – Thurs
9:30am – 4:30pm

Appointment Types:
Telehealth
In-person (Mondays only)

Please note, we are accepting new referrals from the 18th of July, 2023.

We prefer email communication so that we may respond to all patients in a timely manner. If you need further help during office hours, please call the number above. We do not monitor this number after hours. If you are experiencing an emergency call 000 or present to your local emergency services. For any non-emergency needs outside of office hours, please contact your GP.

 

140 Church Road - Rule Street Entrance - Dr Perera

Before Your Appointment

For patients who have been accepted by Dr Perera, you should have received an email with your patient forms and information to complete before scheduling your appointment.

If you would like further guidance, please click on the button below to access patient forms, travelling instructions and introductory videos to guide you through the process.

Costs

Below is a list of costs for treatment and evaluation. When possible, as treatment stabilises, Dr Perera will return care to your General Practitioner (GP) as they permit. Please note that some General Practitioners will not agree to manage a condition through the prescription of stimulant medications, as may be the case with ADHD treatment. Please note, the length of follow-up appointments may vary on an individual basis.

Dr Mahendra Perera Evaluation and Treatment Costs*
    Medicare  
Type Fee ($) Item No Rebate Out of Pocket Cost
Initial Consultation 700 296 237.45 462.55
Follow Up 450 306 167.55 282.45
*Please note that these costs are subject to change. You may confirm current costs at the time of scheduling your appointment.

 

Understanding Medications for the Treatment of ADHD in Australia

Dr Perera frequently receives questions from patients regarding the prescription of medications for the treatment of ADHD. To help patients better understand this topic, Dr Perera has written a brief article and prepared a free guide. Click the button below to learn more.

ADHD Resources

ADHD is a condition that affects people of all ages and all backgrounds. Dr Perera has gathered this comprehensive set of ADHD Resources in Australia to help those with ADHD, their loved ones, co-workers and friends better understand and cope with the condition.

Dr Perera has no financial arrangement with any of the providers listed below. These resources are provided as a courtesy to patients, and are not intended as a recommendation or endorsement.

Please click on a link below to read more on each resource.

ADHD Information Guidance and Tips

General tips and guidance for those with ADHD, their loved ones, co-workers and friends.

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ADHD Coaches

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ADHD Book Reviews

Book reviews of books about ADHD and books which are helpful for those with ADHD.

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Resources for professionals who provide treatment and services for those with ADHD in Australia.

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Award-Winning Author

In addition to being a practicing psychiatrist and guide to students and peers, Dr Perera is an award-winning author and editor of the book, Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences.

Published in 2012, the book received widespread praise from the NDE community as well as garnering accolades from the larger scientific community and medical establishment. Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences serves as a handbook for clinicians, first responders, and others, as well as providing a truly global perspective on the phenomenon of near-death experience from leading researchers in the field.

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