Dr Gayle Garcia
Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist
MD BBiomed Sci (Hons)Dr Gayle Garcia is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with a special interest in nerve and muscle disorders, including complex neuropathies and motor neuron disease. She also has experience in managing and treating other neurological issues, including the use of Botox for migraines and other movement disorders. She is best known for her approachable and empathetic manner, along with her multidisciplinary approach to management of neurological conditions.
Dr Garcia completed her medical degree at the University of Melbourne, prior to undertaking neurology training at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Eastern Health. She went on to complete a prestigious Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at The Royal Melbourne Hospital prior to undertaking a two-year Clinical Research fellowship at the University of Oxford Motor Neuron Disease Centre. This has given her invaluable experience with clinical trials, alongside advanced imaging techniques she is continuing to develop as part of her postgraduate studies in the Parkville precinct.
Outside of work, Gayle can be found curled up with a good book, surrounded by her two pugs.
New patient appointment status: OPEN
Fees (as of July 2025)
Complex initial consultation $480
- Medicare rebate $265.60
- Estimated out of pocket cost $214.40
Complex review consultation $275
- Medicare rebate $133.00
- Estimated out of pocket cost $142.00
Standard initial consultation $380
- Medicare rebate $151.90
- Estimated out of pocket cost $228.10
Standard review consultation $220
- Medicare rebate $76.00
- Estimated out of pocket cost $144.00
Notes
Dr Garcia’s usual appointment time slots are generous to allow for thorough clinical assessment, and allow ample time for questions. However, in rare circumstances where this is required, the practice reserves the right to charge up to an extra $50 for highly complex or extra-long consultations. For example:
- Initial consultation duration >> 60 minutes
- Review consultation duration >> 45 minutes
Telehealth and telephone consultations
In-person consultations are preferred for new patients to ensure the opportunity for a thorough assessment and examination. Telehealth appointments will be considered on a case-by-case basis for new patients.
Telehealth consultations are available for subsequent review appointments. Please discuss this with our team at the time of booking.
You will be sent a link to the secure telehealth platform in your confirmation SMS. After your appointment, you will be sent an invoice and secure payment link via email. If you prefer to pay over the phone, this can also be arranged.
Medicare rebates and payment
A valid referral and Medicare card is required to claim a Medicare rebate. A referral from your GP will generally be valid for 12 months from the date of the first visit (unless it specifically states it is an indefinite referral). Referrals from other specialists will be valid for 3 months from the date of the first visit. There must be a valid referral in order to claim a Medicare rebate for ongoing care. As such, the practice routinely requests updated referrals when your previous referral is due to expire. Your referring doctor will not be able to backdate referrals for past appointments. For further clarification, please visit Services Australia - Referrals for Specialist Treatment.
Full payment is required on the day of your appointment. We prefer EFTPOS. We accept cash, however we do not keep change on-site. We are unable to accept cheques. After payment, where possible your Medicare rebate request will then be submitted on your behalf. Medicare then will deposit the rebate into your nominated bank account.
You may be eligible for a higher Medicare rebate (and therefore reduced out-of-pocket cost) if you have reached your Safety Net threshold for the year. For more information, please visit Services Australia - Medicare Safety Net.