Refer a patient
Information for GPs and specialists referring patients to Western Haematology Network in Sunbury and Williamstown.
A current written referral from a GP or specialist is required for haematology consultations so that Medicare rebates can apply. We accept new and review referrals. Patients from nearby suburbs, including Footscray, Newport and Altona, are welcome at Williamstown; Sunbury serves Melbourne’s north-west.
How to refer
Phone (urgent)
Please call for urgent referrals.
Fax
03 9923 6867
Healthlink / secure messaging
westhaem
What we accept
New and review haematology referrals, including myeloma, lymphoma, MPN, MDS, leukaemia, anaemia, iron deficiency, haemochromatosis, clotting and bleeding disorders, iron infusion, venesection, and bone marrow biopsy.
Urgency
- • Urgent — call the rooms on 0447 863 076.
- • Soon — clinically significant results needing review in 1–2 weeks.
- • Routine — 2–4 weeks.
- • All referrals are triaged within 1–2 business days. A haematologist reviews referrals within 24 hours.
What to include
- • Referral letter outlining the clinical history and reason for referral
- • Recent FBC and film, and iron studies where relevant
- • Relevant imaging reports or specialist letters
- • Current medication list
- • Patient contact details
Download registration form
Patients can complete our registration form before the first visit.
Download Registration FormClinic locations
Sunbury Clinic — Vineyard Medical Centre, 2-6 Sussex Court, Sunbury VIC 3429
Williamstown Clinic — Williamstown Specialist Centre, 87 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016
What happens next
- • All referrals are reviewed by a haematologist within 24 hours
- • We contact the patient to arrange an appointment
- • Consultation reports are sent to the referring doctor promptly after each visit
- • We maintain regular communication for shared care patients