Glen Iris VIC 3146 Tel: 03 9834 3600
Fax: 03 9834 3666
Email: [email protected]
What to Include
Please send a referral including:
- Patient's medical history and relevant background
- Current medications with doses
- Names of treating specialists involved in the patient's care
- Recent pathology and relevant investigations
- Your clinical question or reason for referral
Fees
A gap fee above the Medicare rebate applies. Please contact the rooms for current fee information.
Availability
Contact the rooms to discuss current availability. Private consultations are on Mondays and Fridays.
Working Together
Dr Kenchaiah works closely with GPs, treating physicians, and pain specialists to coordinate medication changes safely. Shared care arrangements are discussed openly and agreed upon based on what best serves the patient's clinical needs. Detailed letters are provided after each consultation.
Referral FAQs
Who does Dr Kenchaiah see — is there an age range?
Dr Kenchaiah sees adult patients generally between 18 and 65 years of age. Referrals outside this range are considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the clinical presentation. He does not provide paediatric or child and adolescent psychiatry services. For patients over 65, suitability depends on the nature of the referral — please contact the rooms to discuss.
Do patients need a referral?
Yes. A referral from a GP or treating specialist is required. Please ask the patient's doctor to send a referral to Dr Kenchaiah's rooms at Delmont Consulting Suites, 314 Warrigal Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146, with a summary of the patient's medical and medication history.
Where does Dr Kenchaiah consult?
Dr Kenchaiah's private rooms are at Delmont Consulting Suites, 314 Warrigal Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146. He also holds public appointments at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Goulburn Valley Health, Shepparton.
Is telehealth available?
Telehealth is not offered at this time. The nature of the clinical work — which often involves complex medication reviews, deprescribing, and addiction psychiatry — is best conducted in person, particularly for initial and ongoing assessment. Telephone consultations may be arranged between face-to-face appointments where clinically appropriate.
Does Dr Kenchaiah prescribe medications, or only deprescribe?
Both. While deprescribing and complex medication management are a significant focus, Dr Kenchaiah prescribes medications where clinically indicated. Not every patient seen requires deprescribing — some present to initiate treatment, others to optimise or rationalise an existing regimen, and others for a comprehensive psychiatric assessment where medication is one part of a broader plan.
Does Dr Kenchaiah provide second opinions?
Yes. Second opinions are particularly welcome for patients or clinicians seeking clarity around prescription medication dependence, polypharmacy, or addiction-related presentations. A referral letter from a GP or treating specialist is required.
How does Dr Kenchaiah work with GPs and other specialists?
Collaboratively and flexibly. There is no single prescribing arrangement that suits every patient. In some cases Dr Kenchaiah manages all prescription medications directly; in others the GP or a treating specialist continues to prescribe based on Dr Kenchaiah's recommendations. Shared care arrangements are discussed openly and agreed upon based on clinical need.