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Specialist Clinics You are here:HomePatients & VisitorsSpecialist Clinics VISITOR RESTRICTIONS APPLY: Where patients require a carer to accompany them to face-to-face appointments, one carer or visitor per patient is permitted. What are Specialist Clinics? Specialist Clinics are medical clinics where you can see specialist doctors, allied health professionals or nurses about a specific health problem. You need a referral from your family doctor (GP) or other doctor to see Specialist Clinics. The information on your referral by your GP or doctor will help us determine the urgency for your appointment. You will receive a letter confirming your appointment or if you have been put on a wait list. You may also receive an SMS reminder a few days prior to your appointment if you, or your referring doctor, has provided your mobile number. Clinics only run on certain days at allocated times and locations. We will endeavor to schedule appointments at your preferred time, however scheduling may be subject to clinic availability. To see a list of which days a clinic may run, please click here. How do I get ready for my appointment? Please come prepared on the day of your appointment. You can write down any questions you want to ask your specialist. Please bring your: Appointment Letter Medicare Card Medication that you are currently taking Relevant test results or x-rays Contact details of your GP How long will my appointment take? We will try and see you as close to your appointment time as we can. Some patient appointments may take longer than others. This can lead to longer waits in clinics so please bring items you may need such as food or medication. How do I get to my appointment? Specialist Clinics are located in Building D. The address is 35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. Pick-Up and Drop-Off Zone There is a pick up and drop off zone at the front of Building D on Victoria Parade. There is a boom gate at the entrance. You need to press a button and speak to a staff member. They will open the gate for you. Car Parking There are 2 hospital car parks: Parking 1 and Parking 2 (see map). Entry to the car park is on Fitzroy Street. Parking fees apply. There are discounts for people with Pensioner Concession Cards. Taxi Ask your taxi driver to drop you at the entrance to Building D, 35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. There is a free taxi phone near reception. Tram St Vincent’s Plaza tram stop is on Victoria Parade at the front of the hospital. Trams 11, 24, 30, 42, 109 and 112 stop here. Melbourne Museum tram stop is on Nicholson Street. Trams 86 and 96 stop here. Train The closest station is Parliament Station - use the Lonsdale Street exit. There is a lift at Parliament Station at the Lonsdale Street exit. It is a 10 minute walk from the station to St Vincent’s. Bus Buses 302-305, 309, 318, 350, 402, 684 and 905-908 stop on Victoria Parade, near St Vincent’s. What if I can't come to my appointment? Please let us know via email at: svhm.specialistclinics@svha.org.au. Confirmation will be sent within 10 working days. Alternatively, you may submit an online Appointment Change Form. If your appointment is this week, please call (03) 9231 3475. Please note, clinics only run on certain days at allocated times and locations. We will endeavor to schedule appointments at your preferred time, however scheduling may be subject to clinic availability. To see a list of which days a clinic may run, please click here. Contact Us Opening hours Specialist Clinics is open 08.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. We are closed weekends and public holidays. Cancelling or rescheduling appointments, or to update patient details: Email: svhm.specialistclinics@svha.org.au Tel: (03) 9231 3475. 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday Location: Building D 35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria View on Google Maps