Dr Mahendra Perera – Psychiatrist in Melbourne, Australia

Dr Mahendra Perera 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

Becoming a Patient

*Please note that due to an increase in the number of referrals, Dr Perera is unable to accept any new referrals until the 16th of January, 2023.

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.

You may also request a one-time evaluation for treatment and recommendations via Medicare Item 291. This involves evaluation and formulating a management plan which will be sent to your GP and in most instances copied to you.

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 9/ Level 1
517 St Kilda Road
Melbourne 3004

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

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

Please note that our office will be closed from the 21st of December, 2022 until the 16th of January, 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.

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.

Before Your Appointment

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 2022*
		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
291 Consultation	800	291	412.85	387.15
*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.

Understanding Medications for ADHD Treatment

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.

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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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