Preparing for your first consultation
You will be sent a New Patient Registration form via Xestro. Please complete and return this form prior to your first appointment.
If you are attending for a breast problem, please remember to wear a 2-piece outfit to facilitate the breast examination.
What to bring to your first consultation
Your referral letter from your GP or another referring specialist
All your imaging (mammograms/ultrasounds/CT scans etc)
Blood test results or other pathology reports relating to your referral
A list of your current medications
Your Medicare card
Your private health fund card (if relevant)
You are welcome to bring a family member or friend
Main Consulting Rooms: 2 Court Street, Ipswich, QLD.
Also Consulting at: Mater Health Hub Springfield Specialist Suites, 95 Southern Cross Cct, Springfield, QLD
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr Bell? +
Yes, you will need a valid referral from your GP or other specialist.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Bell? +
Please contact Dr Bell's rooms on (07) 3709 4400 and see your GP or other specialist for a referral.
Is there patient parking at Dr Bell’s Rooms? +
- 2 Court Street: Located opposite Ipswich Public Hospital, on the corner of Court and Ginn Streets in Ipswich, beside the UQ Medical School and directly opposite Ipswich General Hospital. Complimentary patient parking is available at the rear of the building, accessible via Ginn Street – use the driveway shared with the UQ Medical School Ipswich campus.
- Brookwater Private Specialist Suites are located in the Mater Health Centre within Brookwater Village Shopping Centre. There is free underground and outdoor parking available for patients.
Can I bring a friend or family member to the consultation? +
Bringing a friend or family member with you is a good idea. It is possible that you will be provided with a lot of information during the consultation and it can be of value to have another person there to help remember the details. If you have any questions leading up to the consultation, please write them down, so Dr Bell can go through them with you.
Do I need to pay for my consultation at the time of my appointment? +
A fee is charged for your initial and any subsequent consultations and payable via EFTPOS on the day. You will receive a rebate from Medicare, which will be processed at your appointment.
Please contact Dr Bell's rooms for any questions you may have about the consultation fees.
Will my health insurance cover my surgery/procedure? +
If you have been recommended to have surgery, you will be provided with an informed financial consent. This document outlines the likely item numbers applicable to your surgery and other potential out-of-pocket costs. You will be required to contact your private health fund to see whether you are covered for these procedures/item numbers and whether there are any additional out-of-pocket costs (including excess payments).
Your surgical fee also includes the initial post-op follow up appointment to the rooms.
Does Dr Bell offer Self-Funded Surgery? +
At this stage Dr Bell does not offer Self-Funded Surgery, but is happy to offer an initial assessment of your problem. If surgery is advised, Dr Bell can facilitate a referral to her public outpatient clinic at Ipswich Hospital for further management (if you are based within the West Moreton Health catchment area).
