Step 1

Send a referral from your GP (valid for 12 months) or Specialist (valid for 3 months) to CDD by mail, pdf via email reception@cdd.com.au or fax 9712 1675.

Step 2

Your referral will be reviewed by the CDD medical team

Step 3

Once reviewed you will be called by a member of the admissions team for the appointment. This process may take up to 4 weeks.

The Centre for Digestive Diseases is a Specialist GI Centre for people over 16 years of age.

Do I need a referral?

Yes you need a referral from your GP (valid for 12 months) or Specialist (valid for 3 months).

All referrals are active from the date you are first consulted by the Specialist, not the date the referral was written.

How do I know if you have received my referral?

You will receive an automated response once your referral has been received.  Once your referral has been reviewed, a member of the team will contact you to arrange your appointment.

What if my condition is urgent?

Urgent referrals are processed via our Rapid Access Criteria. In cases of urgent referrals, you will be called within 1-2 days of the referral being received. 

When do I get an appointment?

We will contact you within 2-4 weeks to arrange an appointment.

If I have a procedure booked and need to urgently change the date or time what do I do?

Please email us at reception@cdd.com.au with your name, DOB and appointment date in the subject line and send with high importance.  If you cannot wait for a response, please phone Switchboard.