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General Practitioner
Dr Swetha Thakkar graduated from Manipal University, India in 2006.
Since migrating to Australia in 2009, she enjoyed working at Nepean Hospital. Along with her overseas experience she has worked in different subspecialties within Paediatrics including NICU, Allergy, Behavioural Paediatrics and General Paediatrics for 5 years.
Dr Thakkar has a special interest in the assessment and management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
She provides evidence-based, patient-centred care for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, supporting individuals and families through diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management
Dr Thakkar holds Medicare approved General Authority as a GP to prescribe ADHD medications. She is an authorised continuation prescriber of psychostimulant medications, including Ritalin, Concerta, Dexamphetamine, and Vyvanse, for the management of ADHD in children aged over 6 years and in adults who are already under the care of a Specialist Paediatrician or Psychiatrist. A letter from the Specialist is necessary for co-management with Dr Thakkar.
Type | Cost per visit | Out of pocket | Rebate with Medicare card |
Standard GP consult | $95 | $52 | $43 |
Long GP consult | $175 | $90 | $84.90 |
6 week check baby and vaccination* | $175 | $90 | $84.90(*$100 deposit if Medicare card not registered for baby) |
ADHD continuation script
| $150 | $65 | $84.90 |
Type | Cost per visit | Out of pocket | Rebate with Medicare card | |
Women’s Health Long Consult(PAP smear or menopause) | $84.90 | nil | $84.90 | |
Fertility or Early Pregnancy long consult | $175 for initial | $90 | $84.90 | |
Fertility or Early pregnancy follow up consults | $84.90 | nil | $84.90 | |
6 week postnatal check for mothers | $84.90 | nil | $84.90 | |