Overview
In this pregnancy model of care, women see a private obstetrician accredited with Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW) for their pregnancy and birth care. You have access to our Emergency Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit if required.
MHW is a tertiary facility (providing high-level care, education and research) with paediatric, anaesthetic and theatre staff on site 24 hours a day.
Private patients have access to single rooms (with ensuite) based on their level of private insurance cover. MHW has arrangements with most health funds to minimise out-of-pocket expenses for hospital admission.
Getting here
Find us at:
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg Victoria 3084
For more information on getting here, visit Mercy Hospital for Women .
Location details
Level 6
On-site signage and indicators
Look for the Private consulting suites (blue background, white writing) signs on-site.
How can people get access?
Take the lift to level 6, turn right and walk up the corridor.
Opening hours
9am–4:30pm
Your appointment
What to do before
A GP referral is required for private obstetric care. Please visit your GP to find out whether a referral is possible.
What to bring
- Medicare card
- private insurance details
- any pathology or ultrasound results.
More information
Opportunities to be involved in research
Yes
For health professionals
In this pregnancy model of care, women see a private obstetrician accredited with Mercy Hospital for Women for their pregnancy and birth care. Patients have access to our Emergency Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit if required.
Procedural information
Please fax your referral to a specific (named) obstetrician: 03 8458 4889.
How to prepare the patient
Patient requires early referral from GP to obstetrician.
What/when you should refer to us
Additional contact details
Mercy Hospital for Women private consulting suites
Level 6, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg , Victoria 3084
Phone: 03 8458 4022
Fax: 03 8458 4889
Private patient liaison office: 03 8458 4807.
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