Dr Kate delivers a high standard of care and service to a capped number of people. Bulk billing clinics tend to have large numbers of clients and shorter consultation times in order to generate sufficient revenue that sustains their business. By taking on fewer clients at a higher fee, Dr Kate can deliver a premium service to you and sustain her business which is geared towards the high end astute consumer.

Gynaecology and obstetric services have various Medicare item numbers and varying rebates. You can contact the reception staff to get an estimate prior to attending the clinic. If admission to the hospital for surgery is required, a quotation with the relevant item numbers will be provided so that you can ascertain what your health fund will cover.

This is a fee that is charged around 28 weeks of pregnancy. It covers the extensive behind the scenes planning and management of your pregnancy and the associated contingency costs to ensure you are being looked after 24/7.

Babies can arrive at anytime. The 24/7 nature of the job means that the impact of doctor fatigue on safety is a consideration. To ensure that you are attended to by a well rested expert, it is necessary for Dr Kate to share her duties with other obstetricians at the hospital. Typically, Dr Kate will attend to all her clients Monday – Friday and share overnight on call with Dr Jamie Friebe. On weekends, she participates in a rotating roster with the larger obstetric team. Your first point of call if you have concerns outside of business hours is to call Birth Suite at the hospital 3246 3163 and the midwives will liaise with the doctor on call.