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.