- contact@TBSmelbourne.com.au
- 03 9968 6999
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226 Warrigal Road Camberwell 3124
226 Warrigal Road Camberwell 3124
Therapeutic Brain Stimulation-Melbourne is a clinical and educational group that provides outpatient rTMS treatments , provides second opinion regarding suitability of TMS and ECT treatments , and also provides training & education in brain stimulation therapies. Brain Stimulation Therapies are an important component of the evidence-based treatment modalities for various mental health disorders.
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TMS treatments normally do not require a hospital admission. They can be provided in an Outpatient setting . However, depending upon your clinical picture and other factors your Psychiatrist might suggest an inpatient admission for rTMS treatments. Your General Practitioner or primary Treating Psychiatrist can Fax the referral to Therapeutic Brain Stimulation Melbourne on 03 7049 4045.
No, TMS treatment is offered as an outpatient treatment. TMS treatment does not require sedation or anesthesia and usually there is no recovery time after a session of treatment.
We can also offer Medicare funded TMS treatment based on Medicare criteria. There is a small out of pocket fee for each treatment.
On some occasions, based on clinical presentations, severity of symptoms, and specific relevant circumstances, the recommendation for inpatient TMS may be made. If this is the case, the Psychiatrist will discuss this with you.
You would need your treating Psychiatrist or GP to provide a referral including summary of the clinical condition and treatments received, and a request for TMS. Your treating doctor can make a referral directly through the referral form on the website or email or fax it to the clinic.
Medicare funded TMS ( if criteria is met), carries a small out-of-pocket fee , which would be discussed by the clinic staff before the mapping session . Therapeutic Brain Stimulation Melbourne, can provide treatment for Workcover and DVA patients if the claim is approved, which carries no out-of-pocket fee.