Our Immunology Clinic cares for and treats people with autoimmune, autoinflammatory and immune deficiency illnesses.
About this service
We offer specialist services for immune-related illnesses. Our Immunology doctors can help you with illnesses such as:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Sjogrens syndrome
- IgG4 related disease
- Myositis
- Behcet’s disease
- Uveitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Vasculitis
- Unexplained fevers
- Unexplained recurrent infections
- Immune deficiency
- Possible genetic disorders of the immune system.
Who we care for
Anyone can access our service with a referral from a GP or other specialist.
Our services are bulk billed if you have a valid Medicare Card or an Asylum Seeker Card.
Current and former Defence members and DVA card holders can also access our service.
How to access this service
Your GP or specialist will send a referral to Immunology on your behalf. This will include all results from previous medical tests relevant to your condition.
Your referral and results will be assessed by the specialist who will decide when you need to be seen.
Our admin team will call or email you with details of your appointment. If you have further questions regarding your referral, please call us on (02) 5124 8444.
What to expect
There is a high demand for our service, and we will ensure all referrals are actioned according to urgency. This is determined by the specialist.
If you are on our waitlist, we will book an appointment once you are at the top of our list.
You will receive a letter to confirm your appointment time, location, what you need to bring and any special preparations that might be needed.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your GP
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Your child’s personal health record (Blue Book).
Where we’re located
- The adult Immunology Clinic is held in the Canberra Region Cancer Centre, Building 19, Level 2, Canberra Hospital. This is between the multi storey car park and the main hospital building. When you arrive to Level 2, please check in at reception.
- The paediatric Immunology Clinic is located at Paediatric Outpatients, Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Building 11, Level 1, Canberra Hospital. When you arrive please check in at reception.
We have directions to Canberra Region Cancer Centre and the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children at Canberra Hospital.
Information for referrers
Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.
Referral options:
- Phone: (02) 5124 8446
- Acute phone: (02) 5124 8444 specialty/program office
- Fax: (02) 5124 5543
- SmartForm.