Online consultations with a cardiovascular dietitian.
Video or phone appointments with Dr Jenni Suen — Accredited Practising Dietitian, PhD in nutrition and vascular disease — from anywhere in Australia. No referral is needed to book a private consultation, and Medicare rebates are available with an eligible GP care plan.
Health funds and referrers usually call this telehealth. It is the same appointment — we call it the Online Clinic.
Specialised vascular dietetic care, without the travel.
Cardiovascular dietetics is a narrow field, and there are few dietitians working in it. An online consultation takes distance out of the equation — the same care, from wherever you are, on your computer or your phone.
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Regional and rural Australia
No driving hours each way for a 45-minute appointment, and no waiting for someone local to become available.
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Recovering, or managing fatigue
Attend from your own lounge room on a day when leaving the house is more than you want to take on.
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Working around a job
No travel either side of the appointment, so it costs you the consultation and nothing more.
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Anywhere outside Adelaide
The in-person clinic runs one day a week in Adelaide. The Online Clinic runs Australia-wide.
Online appointments cover prevention, management and maintenance. Peri-operative preparation is offered in person at the Adelaide clinic — see both options.
How an online consult works
From booking to follow-up in six simple steps — nothing to install, no travel, and everything you need arrives in your inbox.
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1
Book
Choose a time and consultation type through the online booking system.
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2
Confirm
Receive an email with your booking details and video access link.
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3
Prepare
Complete and return any forms about a week before your session.
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4
Reminder
Get an SMS or email reminder seven days ahead of your appointment.
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5
Attend
Open your video link a few minutes before and join the consult.
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6
Follow-up
Relevant resources and your plan are emailed to you afterwards.
No referral needed to book · Medicare rebates with an eligible GP care plan
What you pay, and what you can claim back.
Fees are charged on the day of your consultation by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, debit or credit; a small card processing fee applies.
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Medicare
With an eligible GP Chronic Disease Management plan you pay the full fee and receive a rebate afterwards. Online dietetic consultations are Medicare item 93000; in-person appointments at the Adelaide clinic are item 10954. Ask your GP whether you are eligible, and mention that you would like a referral to a dietitian.
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Private health insurance
Cover for dietetics depends on your policy and level of extras. Most funds list online consultations under telehealth, and rebates vary between insurers — it is best to check with your provider directly.
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No referral needed
New clients are welcome and no referral is required for a private paying consultation. If you do have one from your doctor it is helpful to share it, and it may be required to claim a Medicare rebate.
Book an online consultation.
Available anywhere in Australia, with no referral required for private consultations.