Breast Clinic at Epworth Freemasons

 

We are Melbourne’s only self-referring breast clinic


Regional Victorians

Please visit our regional Victorians information page.


Our dedicated female GPs provide a professional, personalised and caring approach and treatment options.


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We offer:

  • Routine breast examination and screening for   asymptomatic women with average risk and high risk of breast cancer (family history)

  • ​Assessment of any breast related symptom (lump, pain, nipple discharge etc)
  • Mammography with 3D tomosynthesis technology and other radiology techniques, conducted on site by our experienced radiology team
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Don't leave it to chance. Book a breast examination now.


You don’t need a referral, just call 03 9483 3217 or use our online contact form to send a booking enquiry.​


Location and contact


Epworth Freemason’s Breast Clinic

Ground Floor, 320 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne


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Appointments and enquiries


Phone: 03 9483 3217


Use our online contact form to send us a booking enquiry.

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You are welcome to bring a friend or relative to your appointment. For group bookings of more than five people please call and ask  to speak with the practice manager.


Opening hours 


Monday to Thursday 

8.30am to 4.30pm


Friday

8.30am to 3.30pm

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Our services

  • Comprehensive and personalised breast cancer risk assessment

  • Clinical breast examination

  • Detailed assessment of your symptoms

  • Advice on breast self-examination and care

  • Investigations as appropriate for your needs (mammogram, ultrasound)

  • Discussion of your results on the same day

  • Plan any treatment if needed

  • Breast surgeon assessment usually available on the same day

  • Biopsy usually available on the same day or within 48 hours

 

Our female GPs

 

  • Dr Indira Dhupelia
  • Dr Natasha Kustura
  • Dr Therese Anthides
  • Dr Maria Rodopoulos
  • Dr Lidija Coha

What to expect

Given the comprehensive nature of the service, we ask that you allow up to four hours to complete the appointment.​

Fees

The cost of the breast test consultation depends on the services required. Fees are partly covered by Medicare. 


If you don't need to see a breast surgeon, reception can talk to you about costs for any additional services.​


Full fees


  • GP consultation — $100-$1​20 (Gap $60). Concession card holders gap $22.​
  • Radiology / Imaging — $145-$550, dependant on nature and number of imaging modalities required.
      • Total potential gap: $295 (maximum) - dependant on radiology required and concession card status
  • Mammogram screening - $248.30 (rebate of $103.30)
  • Ultrasound – $222.75 (rebate of $92.75)
  • Mammogram for clinical reasons – $329.40 (rebate of $179.30)

Concession card holders


  • GP consultation — $60-$95 (with a $50 out-of-pocket gap payment)
  • Mammogram screening — $248.30 (rebate of $103.30)
  • Ultrasound – $222.75 (rebate of $92.75)
  • Mammogram for clinical reasons – $329.40 (rebate of $179.30)
  • Radiology — bulk-billed minus an initial $25 radiology attendance fee - if it is bulk billed then remove all above apart from the GP fees.

Breast surgeon consultation 


Additional fees apply for an appointment with a specialist breast surgeon.

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Parking and public transport

Parking is available on-site (below the clinic) at the discounted rate of $10 per visit. Collect your discount voucher from reception.Some consultations can take up to four hours, so parking on-site is a great option compared to two-hour street parking.

Tra​in


We are a 15-minute walk from Jolimont-MCG train station.

Tram​


Catch tram line 12 or 109 and get off at Stop 15-Smith St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) line 12 or 109.

Our specialists

Breast cancer statistics for Australian women

One in eight Australian women develop breast cancer at some stage in their lives. Many other breast problems can cause health concerns. Early breast detection for women and fast treatment is vital in the successful management of breast diseases.


If you have any concerns about the health of your breasts, get the right tests done as early as today.  Book now for a breast check.

For an appointment:


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03 9483 3217


No doctor referral is needed.

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