The Hepatitis Clinic is specifically dedicated to the management of viral hepatitis, both as monoinfection as well as HIV and viral hepatitis coinfection.

Key points

  • Specifically dedicated to the management of viral hepatitis
  • Referrals for chronic viral diseases such as HSV and CMV also accepted
  • Self-referrals by patients also accepted
  • Clinical research and trials in Hepatitis B and C
Patients need a referral from their GP or healthcare provider. Access referral information

What we do

The clinic also has an interest in virology and will accept referrals for chronic viral diseases such as HSV and CMV.

The clinic is run as a combined clinic in conjunction with gastroenterologists and infectious diseases physicians to provide comprehensive and holistic care in the area of viral hepatitis. 

We are active in the clinical research and trials for Hepatitis B and C and in particular have a focus on the exciting and emerging area of HBV cure.

For patients
For health professionals

Need to change or cancel your appointment?

Do one of the following:

  • Access Health Hub to change the appointment yourself
  • Complete our online form and we'll change it for you
  • Call Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393 and we'll help you over the phone

What to bring

Every time you come

Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:

  • Medicare card
  • Health Care card (if you have one)
  • Concession card (if you have one)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
  • X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
  • Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
  • Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)

For a clinic appointment

If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:

  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • Your appointment book (if relevant)
  • TAC or WorkCover claim number
Head of service
Prof James McCarthy
Director, Victorian Infectious Diseases Service
Contact us
Victorian Infectious Diseases Service
Email
vids@mh.org.au
General enquiries
Email
vids.telehealth@mh.org.au
Telehealth enquiries
Phone
(03) 9342 7212
VIDS Administration
Phone
(03) 9342 8961
VIDS Administration alternative number
Fax
(03) 9342 4234
Specialist Clinics referrals
Address
The RMH Parkville
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
GP referrals
Fax
(03) 9342 4234
Referrals for Specialist Clinics
Last updated 07 December 2022