Dr Adrian Tang graduated at Monash University in 1995 and has been practising medicine in a wide variety of disciplines since. His initial interest was in surgery and he was a Director of Emergency at Werribee Hospital for several years before pursuing his passion in general practice. Adrian first joined Blackburn Clinic in 2002 and is a Principal of the practice. His love for travel has spurred him on to specialise in travel medicine.
Adrian’s other interest is music, and he is an accomplished player of the piano and violin. He has been blessed with two fun loving children who, like their dad, are avid supporters of the St.Kilda Football club.
Fees charged by Dr Adrian Tang –
from 1 June 2025
Dr Tang’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.
Veterans’ Affairs card-holders are bulk-billed at all times.
| M-F 8am – 6pm (normal hours) | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $108.00 | $42.85 | $65.15 |
| Long Consultation | $168.05 | $82.90 | $85.15 |
| Concession Standard Consultation | $75.40 | $42.85 | $32.55 |
| Concession Long Consultation | $135.45 | $82.90 | $52.55 |
| M-F Before 8am | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $128.00 | $42.85 | $85.15 |
| Concession Consultation | $95.40 | $42.85 | $52.55 |
| M-F After 6pm & Saturday | FEE | M/C Rebate | Gap (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $128.00 | $42.85 | $85.15 |
| Concession Consultation | $95.40 | $42.85 | $52.55 |
| Public Holidays & Sundays | FEE | M/C Rebate | GAP (out of pocket) |
| Standard Consultation | $140.95 | $55.80 | $85.15 |
| Concession Consultation | $108.35 | $55.80 | $52.55 |
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://blackburnspecialistcentre.com.au/fees/
Missed Appointment fee: Dr Tang 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 | $85.15 | $52.55 |
| Long Appointment prior to 8am and during other After Hours periods | $105.15 | $72.55 |
| Travel Consult (30 min) | $65.15 | $32.55 |
| Skin Check (30 min) | $65.15 | $32.55 |
| GP Management Plans | $0 | $0 |
| Team Care Arrangements | $0 | $0 |
| Childhood Vaccinations | $0 | $0 |
| Vaccination Clinics | $0 | $0 |
| Complete Health Check (weekends) | $170 | $170 |
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 Tang (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).