Retiring in April 2026!
After over 26 years working as a GP at Blackburn Clinic, Dr Janice Kreltszheim has made the decision to retire.
A note from Janice to her patients:
“This has not been easy, as I love so many aspects of my work, especially the patients that I have been privileged to meet and care for. However, grandparenthood, downsizing and caring for my own elderly relatives, as well as some travel and volunteer work at our local church and the charity Wise Choices for Life in Africa, are now calling for my time and attention. Many of my regular patients will want to know, “Which GP should I see now?”, and I’d encourage you to make an appointment with me to discuss this and to tie up any loose ends.
My last day at Blackburn Clinic will be Thursday 16th April. (I have a grandchild due just a few days after that!). I wish you all very well!
Dr. Janice Kreltszheim”
I’m sure many of her patients will join us in wishing Dr. Janice Kreltszheim a very long, healthy, happy and fulfilling retirement.
Janice had a rich and diverse childhood, growing up on tea plantations in Sri Lanka and Indonesia before migrating to Australia at age eleven. Janice graduated with honours from Monash University and worked in the UK before joining Blackburn Clinic in 1999. Janice’s medical interests include family planning, menopause management, paediatrics and geriatric medicine. She enjoys tennis, walking the dog and involvement at her local church.
Fees charged by Dr Janice Kreltszheim –
from 1 November 2025
Dr Kreltszheim’s fees are guided by the AMA recommended rates. Pensioners, Health Care Card holders, children and full time students under 21 will be charged a substantially discounted fee, with their out of pocket gap reduced by 50% for standard consultations.
Patients who hold a DVA card are billed according to DVA Guidelines (see https://www.dva.gov.au/access-benefits/veteran-card). Visits by Gold card holders are almost always billed to DVA, while visits by White card holders can only be billed to DVA for eligible conditions.
| M-F 8am – 6pm (normal hours) | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $112.00 | $43.90 | $68.10 |
| Long Consultation | $173.00 | $84.90 | $88.10 |
| Concession Standard Consultation | $78.00 | $43.90 | $34.10 |
| Concession Long Consultation | $139.00 | $84.90 | $54.10 |
| M-F After 6pm & Saturday | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $132.00 | $43.90 | $88.10 |
| Concession Consultation | $98.00 | $43.90 | $54.10 |
| Public Holidays & Sundays | FEE | M/C Rebate | GAP (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $145.25 | $57.15 | $88.10 |
| Concession Consultation | $111.25 | $57.15 | $54.10 |
Telehealth: consultations are charged at the same rate as face-to-face appointments (see fees above). See the explanation regarding eligibility for Medicare Rebates for telehealth at https://blackburnclinic.com.au/fees/
Missed Appointment fee: Dr Kreltszheim may charge a fee if you miss your appointment, and do not cancel with at least one hours’ notice.
Additional service types and fees:
Full payment is charged at the time of the visit, leaving the following out-of-pocket GAP after Medicare reimbursement of the relevant item numbers.
| Service type | Standard GAP | Concession GAP |
| Surgical Procedures | $250 | $150 |
| Ear Micro Suction | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Long Appointment After 6pm M-F & Sat am | $108.10 | $74.10 |
| Travel Consult (15 min) | $68.10 | $34.10 |
| Skin Check (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Care Plans (15 min) | $0 | $0 |
| Care Plan Reviews (15 min) | $0 | $0 |
| Childhood Vaccinations | $0 | $0 |
| Vaccination Clinics | $0 | $0 |
| Family Planning (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Menopause Management (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
| Weight Management (30 min) | $88.10 | $54.10 |
Ear Micro Suction: This appointment type must be booked by our reception team to ensure the appropriate equipment is available. The patient must be assessed by Dr Kreltszheim (or any other GP who consults from Blackburn Clinic) to ensure suitability of ear anatomy and to ensure appropriate ear drop preparation. It will take approximately 15 minutes (one ear) or 30 minutes (both ears). More details.
Family Planning
30 minutes for initial appointment, subsequent appointments are 15 minutes. The out of pocket gap, after Medicare rebates, for initial Family Planning appointments is in the table above. Follow up appointments should be booked as Standard Appointments and will attract a standard consultation fee.
Menopause Management
30 minutes for initial appointment, subsequent appointments are 15 minutes. The out of pocket gap for Weight Management appointments after Medicare rebates is in the table above. Please phone reception to book this appointment type. Follow up appointments should be booked as Standard Appointments and will attract a standard consultation fee.
Weight Management
30 minutes for initial appointment, subsequent appointments are 15 minutes. The out of pocket gap for Weight Management appointments after Medicare rebates is in the table above. Please phone reception to book this appointment type. Follow up appointments should be booked as Standard Appointments and will attract a standard consultation fee. More details.