Haematology

Specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of the entire range of diseases and disorders related to the blood

What we do

Haematology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of blood‑related conditions. This includes problems involving red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system.

Haematologists care for people with both simple and complex blood disorders and work closely with GPs, oncologists and other specialists to ensure coordinated care.

Who we care for

We care for and treat people with:

Acute and Chronic Leukaemia
Bleeding disorders
Blood Film Abnormalities
Iron Deficiency
Iron Overload
Lymphoma & Lymphadenopathy
Neutrophilia & Lymphocytosis
Paraproteinemia, Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance or Multiple Myeloma
Polycythaemia
Thrombocytosis
Thrombotic disorders and anticoagulation advice

Exclusions

The following conditions/procedures are not routinely seen at Bayside Health - Regional:

Paediatric Care
Iron Infusions
Albumin Treatment

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional, as well as hospital-based staff in the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas of the hospital.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows.

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.org.au
Fax: (03) 9102 5307
Address: Access Team, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.

Clinically recommended guidance and resources for Health Professionals in the Gippsland region are available through Gippsland Pathways.

MR-309 Outpatient Specialist Clinic Referral Form

156KB pdf

Bayside Health Regional - Haematology - Referral Guide

524KB pdf

What to bring with you

Every time you come:

Medicare card
Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
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
Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

Clinic consultants

Dr Abbey Willcox - Haematologist
Dr Justin Ng - Haematologist
Dr Ahmad Zargari - Haematologist
A/Prof George Grigoriadis - Clinical Lead and Haematologist

Wonthaggi Hospital

Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

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Phillip Island Community Hospital

Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

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