Once your GP has referred you to Dr Kiberu, our team will contact you within 1 business day to schedule your initial consultation at Suite 6, St John of God Hospital, Bunbury.
Dr Kiberu may request the following investigations before or after your appointment. Please arrange these promptly to ensure your care is not delayed.
Suite 6, St John of God Hospital
Bunbury WA 6230
HOURS
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
COGMO is a private billing practice. A gap fee applies to all consultations. Eligible patients may claim a Medicare rebate. Payment is due on the day of consultation.
Please contact our rooms to discuss billing prior to your appointment if you have concerns.
A new diagnosis comes with a lot of information. You do not have to do everything on this list today. Take it one step, one day, and one task at a time. We are here to guide you through every part of this journey.
Our clinic will liaise directly with the hospital to schedule your upcoming oncology treatment sessions. You do not need to call the hospital to book these initial dates.
Before your chemotherapy or immunotherapy commences, the nursing team at St John of God Hospital will contact you to arrange a personalized Education Session (Note: This session may be conducted face-to-face or over the telephone). They will walk you through what to expect, review potential side effects, and explain where to go on treatment days.
You have been provided with a pathology request form from your oncologist.
Cancer care involves a team of healthcare professionals working together. Knowing who to turn to for specific needs helps ensure your care runs smoothly:
Role: Leads and oversees all oncology-specific decisions—including diagnosis, treatment planning (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy), monitoring treatment response, and managing cancer-related symptoms or side effects.
Role: Provide specialized patient education prior to treatment commencing, and safely administer and manage the delivery of your oncology medications/infusions within the day oncology unit.
Role: Remains your primary care provider for all non-cancer medical issues, routine health checks, and general daily health needs.
Important: Your GP handles all standard non-oncology medication refills/script requirements and general health concerns.
Role: Depending on your diagnosis, you may see specialists such as surgeons, radiation oncologists, haematologists, or palliative care specialists for targeted aspects of your care.
Role: Assists country/regional patients in navigating the wider healthcare system. They act as a central guide to coordinate appointments, connect you with community support, and assist with regional travel or logistics (e.g., PATS). (Note: While they work closely with regional health services, they are independent of our specific clinic practice.)
Understanding Your Account Details
As a private specialist practice, we do not bulk bill. Our goal is to ensure you clear, transparent information about how fees work for clinic appointments versus hospital treatment days.
Consultations with the doctor incur a fee, with full payment required on the day of your visit. A portion of this fee is covered by Medicare and will be reimbursed directly to your bank account after payment.
Important Note on Cancelled Treatments: If your scheduled hospital treatment cannot proceed (for example, if pre-treatment blood tests indicate a delay is required), the visit is processed as a standard outpatient consultation. In this event, the standard consultation fee applies and is payable on the day.
Visit your GP and ask for an indefinite referral to your oncology specialist. Specialist referrals from other specialists often only last for 3 months, whereas an indefinite referral from your GP ensures your Medicare/insurance coverage for specialist visits continues seamlessly throughout your treatment without needing frequent renewals.
Decide who you want with you at appointments to take notes, ask questions, or offer support.
Keep physical or digital copies of test results, pathology reports, medication lists, and appointment summaries in one place.
Save our office number, triage line, and patient portal login details on your phone.
Tip: Ask your team, "Who do I call after hours if I have an urgent symptom?"
Chemotherapy reviews are simple, brief 10-minute appointments. Their sole purpose is to review your latest pathology (blood work) and visually confirm that you are safe and well to proceed with your scheduled cancer treatment.
Keep a running list on your phone or a notepad so you don't forget what to ask during short visits.
Bring an updated list of all current prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements.
Make sure you know what the next appointment/scan is, when it needs to happen, and who is scheduling it.
Confirm coverage details, copays, and whether prior authorizations are needed for upcoming treatments or scans.
Speak with our clinic’s social worker or financial counselor about copay assistance, grants, or travel support schemes (e.g., PATS for regional patients).
Look into medical leave, short-term disability, or flexible work arrangements if needed.
Know which symptoms (e.g., a fever over 100.4°F/38°C, sudden shortness of breath) require immediate medical attention.
Ask your team if you have any dietary restrictions or if a referral to an oncology dietitian would be helpful.
Look into support groups, counseling, or peer-matching programs. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.
Why do this now?
Thinking about legal forms can feel heavy, but setting them up early is simply a safety net. Doing this while you are feeling well and thinking clearly ensures your voice stays at the center of your care, takes the guesswork off your family’s shoulders, and prevents sudden administrative hurdles.