Endocrinology Clinic

What we do

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine where specialists diagnose and treat hormone related disorders. The most common condition managed through this service is Diabetes (related to insulin hormone production), but also includes disorders of the Thyroid and Parathyroid glands, Pituitary gland, Adrenal gland, Testosterone and some Menstrual disturbances, and Electrolyte (salt balance) disturbances.

How to access this clinic

You will need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.

Your doctor will need to fax your referral to us or send it electronically. When your referral is received it will be reviewed by the consulting team and categorised based on clinical urgency.

We will then notify you of the outcome of the specialist review, what your clinical urgency category is, and the expected waiting time for your appointment.

While every attempt will be made to provide you with the earliest possible appointment, the most urgent patients are given priority.

What to bring

• Your appointment letter
• Your Medicare card
• A list of medications that you are currently taking including herbal supplements and vitamins
• Any relevant test results or x-rays from services outside Bendigo Health
• Any relevant cards (Health Care Card, Aged Pension, DVA).

If you have diabetes, also bring

• Your blood glucose meter
• Your blood glucose diary/record book
• Your favourite hypo food
• Something to do, like a book, magazine or an iPad/tablet with headphones
• Your diabetes medicines
• If you have an insulin pump download your pump before you come to your appointment. If you have trouble doing this contact the Diabetes Educators on 03 5454 9228

Your Appointment

Our Clinics are located on Level 1 in the Bendigo Hospital. We have an automated check-in system. You can either scan your appointment letter or Medicare card at the check-in kiosk to register your arrival. You will be directed to provide a contact mobile phone number. This will enable us to inform you via text message when your appointment is drawing near.

Patients are seen strictly in order of appointment time. We do our best to run to time, however delays do occur and we therefore recommend that you allow at least two hours for your appointment.

Our clinics are conducted by a team of doctors, you may not be seen by the Consultant whose name appears on your appointment letter.

If you need to reschedule or cancel you appointment you should contact 03 5454 8896

Automated check-in system