Patient Resources
Patient Resources
Patients
Dr. Perera has retired from practice. Please see below for more information.
Contact Information
IMPORTANT NOTE: Dr Perera has retired from practice and is not providing consultations or prescribing medicine.
Current patients can email their enquiries to: Emails will be frequently monitored and attended to up until the end of February 2024.
If you are experiencing an emergency call 000 or present to your local emergency services. For any non-emergency needs, please contact your GP.
Contact Information
IMPORTANT NOTE: Dr Perera has retired from practice and is not providing consultations or prescribing medicine.
Current patients can email their enquiries to: Emails will be frequently monitored and attended to up until the end of February 2024.
If you are experiencing an emergency call 000 or present to your local emergency services. For any non-emergency needs, please contact your GP.
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.
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 | 246.00 | 454.00 |
| Follow Up | 450 | 306 | 173.60 | 276.40 |
| Short Review | 350 | 304 | 81.70 | 268.30 |
| *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 a 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. These resources are provided as a courtesy to patients, and are not intended as a recommendation, endorsement or replacement for treatment.