Your First Visit
Our aim is to provide you with all the information needed to make informed decisions about managing your health.
How to Book an Appointment
Making an appointment with our Paediatric Cardiology Specialist at Our Little Hearts is easy
Booking Your First Visit
Dr David Youssef consults at a number of locations. To book an initial consultation please either
- Phone our rooms at (02) 8566 2700 or
- Make a Booking Request HERE
Urgent Appointments
Advise the staff if the matter is urgent and we will endeavour to arrange an expedited appointment.
Plan With Notes
It’s easy to forget all the questions you wish to discuss once in front of the doctor. We recommend you prepare a list of questions you want to discuss.
Referral Information
Anyone can make an appointment to see a doctor.
Valid Referral
With a valid specialist referral, you will receive a Medicare rebate. The referral must be current and come from general practitioner or another specialist.
No Valid Referral
Without a valid referral, you will not obtain your Medicare rebate and be required to pay the full consulting fee.
You can make an appointment and then arrange for your general practitioner or specialist to fax through a referral prior to your appointment date.
Your First Visit
You should expect to be greeted at reception upon arrival and then seen by the doctor.
What to bring
- Food for your infant or toddler or snacks
- Toy, book or something to distract them with during their ultrasound
- Please dress them in clothing that is easy to remove from the chest.
Medical History
During your first visit you and the doctor will discuss:
- General health and Medications,
- Previous problems, & Family history,
- Current symptoms and related health,
- Previous diagnostic imaging, and
- Risk factors, lifestyle and family history
Honesty is important as it provides all the information needed to assess and properly treat you.
Physical Examination
It is important to be as relaxed as possible during any examination. Try taking deep slow breaths, relax and think of something pleasant can help if the doctor needs to perform a clinical examination here.
Diagnostic Imaging
You may require more diagnostic testing to confirm the doctors diagnosis.
Appointment Policy
Your time is valuable. Our practice endeavours to run on schedule and your punctual attendance will assist this.
Late Arrivals
We do understand that circumstances may arise unexpectedly, however, late arrivals can compromise the service we are able to provide to you, and can also inconvenience other patients.
We will do our best to accommodate late arrivals, but in some instances, appointments may need to be rescheduled.
