Your Appointment | Dr Beth Russ

Every effort will be made to see you at your scheduled appointment time.

However, as is the nature of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, occasionally Dr Russ may be needed to deliver a baby or see another patient urgently. Our staff will make every effort to notify you promptly of any delays or changes to your appointment.

Patient Registration Form

Please complete the Patient Registration Form and emails back to admin@drbethruss.com.au prior to your appointment.

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To make an appointment

Please see your GP and then email your referral to admin@drbethruss.com.au

Your referral will be reviewed by Dr Russ & you will be contacted by Natalee our practice administrator with an appointment time.

Cancellation Policy

24 hour notification of appointment cancellation is required otherwise a failure of attendance fee will be incurred.

Obstetric Appointments

Your first scheduled appointment will occur at approximately at 8 – 10 weeks of pregnancy.

As there is a lot we need to discuss please allow 1 - 1.5 hours for your first appointment.

Prior to your first face to face appointment, new obstetric patients will be scheduled a phone consultation with Sammy to gather basic medical and family history.

Your first in rooms appointment will take place with Dr Russ followed by Sammy.

A detailed medical & family history will be taken followed by an examination and ultrasound to confirm the stage of your pregnancy.

You will receive information about early pregnancy care, antenatal classes and booking into the hospital.

We will discuss a plan, including investigations for early pregnancy.

Our next meeting will be at 14 weeks.

We will finalise your due date and discuss the schedule of appointments and management plans for the ongoing care of you & your baby throughout your pregnancy.

It is anticipated that this and subsequent visits will require between 15-30 minutes.

Please bring your:

GP referral letter for your obstetric care
Medicare card
Health fund details
Any results and reports (blood tests, ultrasound scans)

Gynaecology Appointments

Your first appointment will be approximately 30-45 minutes long.

Dr Russ will take a detailed medical history & perform an examination as necessary, including cervical screening if it is due.

A management plan will be discussed with you including the need for any further investigations or procedures.

Follow up appointments generally take between 15-30 minutes.

Please bring your:

GP referral letter
Medicare card
Pension card if applicable
Health fund details
Any recent blood results, X-rays, CT scans or ultrasound scans

Fees

A detailed summary of out of pocket expenses for all aspects of care by Dr Beth Russ can be arranged by contacting Natalee our practice administrator.

Obstetrics

Dr Russ’s fees
There is an out of pocket fee with the first antenatal appointment.

At 28 weeks there will be a “planning & management fee” which covers the remaining pregnancy care including antenatal, birthing and postnatal care.

Hospital Information
Please call the hospital for costings and any possible additional fees related to your pregnancy. If you are admitted during pregnancy or your baby is admitted postnatally there may be additional fees.

Anaesthetist
Costs associated with anaesthetic fees for a delivery are dependent on the type of delivery being carried out and the anaesthetist administrating the anaesthetic. It is not possible to always know who the anaesthetist will be and hence quoting of fees is difficult.

Paediatrician
There will be out of pocket fees which are not covered by your private health fund. Please contact Prosper Paediatrics and Adelaide Paediatrics to get an estimate of these fees.

Gynaecology

Consultations
There will be an out of pocket expense for some appointments.

Gynaecological Surgery
Most surgeries will incur an out of pocket expense which varies depending on the procedure performed. Dr Russ participates in “known gap” arrangements with all health funds.

Hospital Information
Please call the hospital for costings and any possible additional fees related to your surgery.

Anaesthetist
Costs associated with a gynaecological procedure are dependent on the procedure and you can contact your anaesthetist prior to surgery for this information.

Assistance Fee
If you have a surgical procedure (gynaecological or caesarean section) another doctor maybe required to assist. This will usually be covered by your private health fund but if you are self-funding this will require a fee.

Pathology / Radiology / Additional Fees
In the event of unforeseen circumstances additional services may be required which may result in further charges to you.