325 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134 (03) 9870 5995 office@ringwoodspecialistgroup.com.au
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GP Education & Referral Support

Supporting GPs with practical endocrinology care. At Ringwood Specialist Group, we work collaboratively with General Practitioners to provide timely, practical and patient-centred endocrinology care.

Appointments available within 1–2 weeks
Our Focus

Practical support for your practice

We aim to make specialist endocrinology straightforward — for you and your patients.

Clear communication

Concise, timely specialist correspondence you can act on quickly.

Practical management plans

Actionable plans designed to fit real-world general practice.

Supporting GP-led care

We support your ongoing care of the patient, not replace it.

Refer a Patient

How to send us a referral

Send referrals or discuss a patient with our team using any of the options on the right. We'll arrange a timely appointment and keep you informed.

Submit Referral Online Call to Discuss a Patient
Request Referral Form

Referral form available on request.

When to Refer

Common reasons to refer

A guide to the presentations we're well placed to support.

Diabetes

  • HbA1c above target despite therapy
  • Insulin initiation or intensification
  • CGM or insulin pump consideration
  • Complex or unstable diabetes

Weight & Metabolic Health

  • BMI >30
  • Considering pharmacotherapy
  • Metabolic syndrome

Thyroid & Hormonal Health

  • Unstable thyroid function
  • Thyroid nodules
  • Suspected hormonal disorders
A GP completing a patient referral
Shared Care Approach

Working together for better outcomes

We provide clear and timely specialist reports, support GP-led ongoing care, and return patients with practical management plans.

  • Clear and timely specialist reports
  • Support for GP-led ongoing care
  • Patients returned with practical management plans

You remain the central coordinator of your patient's care.

Clinical Education

Learning & connection for GPs

We're happy to support your team with practical, case-based education.

  • Practice-based education sessions
  • Case discussions
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with specialists
  • CPD-style learning opportunities
A clinician ready to connect with referring GPs

Whether you'd like an in-practice visit or to hear about upcoming GP events, our team would be glad to help.

Request a Practice Visit Enquire About GP Events

We're here to support your practice.

Refer a patient or get in touch with our team to discuss how we can work together.

Refer a Patient Contact Our Team

Ringwood Specialist Group acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded.

We warmly welcome people of all bodies, genders, sexualities, cultures and family structures. We are committed to providing care that is safe, inclusive and affirming, including for LGBTQIA+ communities.

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