Doctors Online Now
Note: Consultations are available only to those located in Australia.
Australian AHPRA Registered Doctors
Doctors Online Now
Note: Consultations are available only to those located in Australia.
Australian AHPRA Registered Doctors
Request a Telehealth Consult with one of our trusted AHPRA registered doctors
A Partner Doctor will call you to discuss your referral needs. You can let them know the specialist you'd like, or they can recommend one for you.
You will receive an email with your referral letter to forward to your chosen specialist.
Request a Telehealth Consult with one of our trusted AHPRA registered doctors
A Partner Doctor will call you to discuss your referral needs. You can let them know the specialist you’d like, or they can recommend one for you.
You will receive an email with your referral letter to forward to your chosen specialist.
Note: Consultations are available only to those located in Australia.
Our AHPRA-registered doctors can provide telehealth consultations and referrals for a wide range of medical concerns.
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For skin, hair, and nail concerns like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and suspicious moles
To manage mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD.
For pregnancy care, fertility consultations, PCOS, and reproductive health.
For heart-related issues, including hypertension, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular disease.
For digestive health issues like IBS, Crohn's disease, reflux, and liver disorders.
To address hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, tonsillitis, and sleep apnoea.
For hormonal and metabolic conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and PCOS.
For urinary tract health, kidney stones, prostate health, and bladder concerns.
For advanced eye care, including glaucoma, cataracts, and vision-threatening conditions.
For specialised medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Specialist referrals are crucial for two key reasons:
They provide the specialist with a detailed account of your medical history and current health status, ensuring that you receive the most appropriate and effective treatment.
A valid referral is necessary to claim Medicare rebates for specialist consultations. Without a referral, you may be required to pay the full cost of your appointment.
Your referral is valid for 12 months and meets Australian healthcare regulations — ensuring reliable, compliant documentation
All specialist referral letters have the Doctor's provider number & are compliant with Australian healthcare standards.
Recognised by clinics, specialists and diagnostic labs nationwide — giving you complete flexibility in where you access care.
Your health information is encrypted and protected under the Australian Privacy Principles and backed by 256-bit bank grade security.
Note: Consultations are available only to those located in Australia.
Referrals are common when a patient requires specialised care beyond the scope of the primary care provider’s expertise or when further evaluation or treatment is necessary. Referrals are also issued for medical services such as pathology tests, blood tests, and radiology tests if the doctor issuing it thinks further examination is necessary before concluding a patient’s condition.
Yes, a referral can be requested via a telehealth appointment. If the online doctor or health practitioner thinks that a referral is necessary for further investigation of your medical condition, they will issue an online referral letter which will be sent to you through email. It is to be noted that medical practitioners could also refuse to issue a referral if they think the medical condition doesn’t require a specialist or a diagnostic test. In this case, they will give you medical advice and could even provide you with an online script, if warranted.
Yes, but without a referral, you won’t be eligible for Medicare rebates, meaning you’ll have to pay the full consultation fee out of pocket. Additionally, some specialists may not see patients without a referral
Referrals from a general practitioner (GP) to a specialist are usually valid for 12 months starting from your first specialist appointment, unless your doctor has indicated a different timeframe. The referral period typically starts from the date of your first specialist appointment—not the date the referral was written. For instance, if your GP issued the referral on March 1st but your initial specialist visit took place three months later on June 1st, the referral would remain valid until June 1st of the following year (rather than March 1st). Additionally, a GP can set different referral durations, such as a shorter period (e.g., 3–6 months), a longer timeframe, or even make the referral ongoing.
No, MediLeave is online telehealth service, not a direct provider of specialist care. Therefore, we cannot recommend specific individual specialists. Instead, our doctors can provide you with a referral letter for a specific specialist if you already have someone in mind.
Our doctors can provide referrals for many conditions, including:
…and many more. Don’t see your specialist type listed? Speak to a doctor — if it’s clinically appropriate for your situation, we can refer you to any registered specialist in Australia.
Connect with an AHPRA-registered doctor today and receive your referral letter via email.
Note: Consultations are available only to those located in Australia.
MediLeave is a proudly Australian telehealth platform dedicated to bridging the gap between people and the healthcare they need - when and where they need it. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to connect every person, everywhere, with accessible and affordable healthcare.
We provide telehealth consultations with experienced, AHPRA-registered Australian doctors, pharmacists and nurses, offering a seamless alternative to traditional in-person appointments. Whether it’s a video or phone call, patients can consult with a medical professional from the comfort of their home, the office, or while on the go.
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