Day Infusion Centre
Waverley Private Hospital’s Day Infusion Centre provides a range of treatments and procedures for patients with blood and bone marrow conditions. Patients are cared for by our experienced nursing team who under medical guidance, provide safe, compassionate, and personalised care throughout your treatment.
Our centre offers the convenience of a local day treatment service in a relaxed and welcoming hospital environment, helping to reduce the anxiety and disruption often associated with medical therapy. This allows patients and their families to maintain their routines during the treatment period.
Onsite parking is available for patients and visitors.
We provide a comprehensive range of IV therapies to support a wide variety of health conditions and treatment requirements. For further information, or if you cannot find your prescribed therapy listed, please contact our friendly team and we will be happy to help.
Ph: 03 9881 7700
How to arrange a referral: Your doctor will need to email a referral on your behalf to waverleydirectaccess.wvp@ramsayhealth.com.au.
IV bisphosphonate (Aclasta) infusion for the treatment of osteoporosis and hypercalcaemia. This treatment is administered as a day procedure, taking approximately 30 minutes, under the guidance of an endocrinologist.
To proceed with treatment, your referring doctor must:
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Complete the referral form (link to referral form)
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Arrange a blood test to ensure the infusion is safe and appropriate for you.
Once your referral is received, our friendly team will contact you directly to schedule an appointment.
Please note: If you are feeling unwell on the day of your infusion or need to reschedule, please contact us as soon as possible.
Day Infusion Specialists:
Dr Raymond Dharmaputra (link to profile), Endocrinologist
Dr Ritoo Chowdhury (link to profile), Endocrinologist
A bone marrow biopsy is a test used to investigate and diagnose conditions affecting the blood and bone marrow. It may be recommended if you have unexplained abnormal blood counts, or if your doctor suspects a blood cancer or related disorder.
Our haematologists: Dr Mark Levin and Dr Jai Ramnarain.
Ferinject or Monofer is an intravenous iron therapy used to treat iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), especially when oral iron supplements are ineffective, not tolerated, or when rapid iron replenishment is needed. Your doctor will prescribe the one best suited to your needs.
The infusion is administered under medical guidance and typically takes 30 minutes, depending on the dose.
To arrange an iron infusion your GP must:
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Complete the referral form (referral form)
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Arrange a blood test to ensure the infusion is safe and appropriate for you
Once we receive your referral, our friendly bookings team will contact you within 2 working days to schedule your appointment.
Please note: If you are feeling unwell on the day of your infusion or need to reschedule, please contact us as soon as possible.
A venesection is a procedure that removes a controlled amount of blood from the body. It is used to treat conditions where lowering your blood volume or iron levels can improve your health. Venesection is commonly used for:
- Polycythaemia — reduces the number of red blood cells when the blood has become too thick.
- Haemochromatosis — reduces excess iron by removing iron-rich blood.
We offer a range of blood product transfusions to help manage blood-related conditions:
- Red cell transfusions — given when your red blood cell levels are low, to help improve energy, reduce fatigue and support your overall wellbeing.
- Platelet transfusions — given when your platelet levels are low, to help your blood clot properly and reduce the risk of bleeding.
- IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin) therapy — a treatment made from donated antibodies that helps support your immune system. It is often used for autoimmune conditions or immune deficiencies.
We also provide a number of infusion therapies to treat blood and bone marrow disorders including:
- Azacitidine — a treatment given by subcutaneous infusion that helps control the production of abnormal blood cells. It is commonly used to treat Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Daratumumab — a targeted therapy given by subcutaneous infusion that helps the immune system target and reduce abnormal plasma cells. It is commonly used to treat Multiple Myeloma (MM).
- Rituximab — a targeted therapy given by intravenous (IV) infusion. It works by helping your immune system reduce or control certain abnormal blood cells. Rituximab may be used as part of the treatment plan for non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL).