Dr Melanie Hattotuwa joined the Blackburn Clinic in 2006 and now juggles caring for her young family while working at the practice. Melanie is a Principal of the practice who has a special interest in women’s health and paediatrics, although she enjoys all aspects of medicine.
Fees charged by Dr Melanie Hattotuwa –
updated 1 November 2024
Dr Hattotuwa’s fees are guided by the AMA recommended rates. Pensioners, Health Care Card holders, children and full time students under 21 will be charged a substantially discounted fee, with their out of pocket gap reduced by 50% for standard consultations.
Veterans’ Affairs card-holders are bulk-billed at all times.
| M-F 8am – 6pm (normal hours) | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation* | $108.00 | $42.85 | $65.15 |
| Long Consultation | $148.05 | $82.90 | $65.15 |
| Concession Standard Consultation | $75.40 | $42.85 | $32.55 |
| Concession Long Consultation* | $115.45 | $82.90 | $32.55 |
| M-F Before 8am | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $128.00 | $42.85 | $85.15 |
| Concession Consultation | $95.40 | $42.85 | $52.55 |
| M-F After 6pm & Saturday | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $128.00 | $42.85 | $85.15 |
| Concession Consultation | $95.40 | $42.85 | $52.55 |
| Public Holidays & Sundays | FEE | M/C Rebate | GAP (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $140.95 | $55.80 | $85.15 |
| Concession Consultation | $108.35 | $55.80 | $52.55 |
* LONG CONSULTATION fees will increase by $20 for consultations both within normal hours and outside normal hours for non-Concession and Concession patients on 01/06/2025.
Telehealth: consultations are charged at the same rate as face-to-face appointments (see fees above). See the explanation regarding eligibility for Medicare Rebates for telehealth at https://blackburnclinic.com.au/fees/
Missed Appointment fee: Dr Hattotuwa may charge a fee if you miss your appointment, and do not cancel with at least one hours’ notice.
Additional service types and fees:
Full payment is charged at the time of the visit, leaving the following out-of-pocket GAP after Medicare reimbursement of the relevant item numbers.
| Service type | Standard GAP | Concession GAP |
| Surgical Procedures | $250 | $150 |
| Ear Micro Suction | $85.15 | $52.55 |
| Long Appointment prior to 8am | $105.15 | $72.55 |
| Standard Appointment prior to 8am | $85.15 | $52.55 |
| Healthy Eating Appointment (30 min) | $85.15 | $52.55 |
| Travel Consult (30 min) | $85.15 | $52.55 |
| GP Management Plans | $0 | $0 |
| Team Care Arrangements | $0 | $0 |
| Childhood Vaccinations | $0 | $0 |
| Vaccination Clinics | $0 | $0 |
| Weight Management (30 min) | $85.15 | $52.55 |
Ear Micro Suction: This appointment type must be booked by our reception team to ensure the appropriate equipment is available. The patient must be assessed by Dr Hattotuwa (or any other GP who consults from Blackburn Clinic) to ensure suitability of ear anatomy and to ensure appropriate ear drop preparation. It will take approximately 15 minutes (one ear) or 30 minutes (both ears).
Healthy Eating appointments
These are suitable for patients with eating disorders or other concerns about their dietary intake. The first two Healthy Eating appointments are 30 minutes each, and subsequent appointments are 15 minutes. Healthy Eating appointments have an out of pocket gap of $85.15 (or $52.55 for Concession patients) after Medicare rebates. Please phone reception to book for this appointment type.
Weight Management appointments
30 minutes for the first two appointments, and subsequent appointments are 15 minutes. Weight Management appointments have an out of pocket gap of $85.15 (or $52.55 for Concession patients) after Medicare rebates.