Dr Vijay Raj Psychiatrist

Dr Vijay Raj is a general adult and child & adolescent psychiatrist providing psychiatric care for both children and adults in northern Victoria and the bordering regions of southern New South Wales. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Tasmania and has honed his craft in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory. He is now settled with his family in Shepparton and runs outpatient clinics in Shepparton, Echuca and Wangaratta. He also provides inpatient psychiatric care at the Sherbourne Clinic in Shepparton Private Hospital. Dr Raj believes that quality psychiatric care must begin first from having a proper understanding of the patient's illnesses and the contributing biological, psychological and other environmental influences. He also employs the latest technologies in providing care for his patients that is uniquely tailored to their needs. This includes the large armoury of psychological therapies, medications, and the latest brain stimulation treatments including tDCS, rTMS and ECT.

Outpatient Clinic Locations:

• Shepparton: Wyndham House Clinic - 96 Maude St, Shepparton, VIC 3630
• Echuca: Rich River Health Group - 214 Ogilvie Ave, Echuca, VIC 3564
• Wangaratta: Ovens Medical Group - 70 Ovens St, Wangaratta, VIC 3677

• Sherbourne Clinic, Shepparton Private Hospital: 20 Fitzgerald St, Shepparton, VIC 3630

Booking an appointment is easy and can be done at any time using our convenient online booking service. Simply scroll to the top of the page and click on the ‘book now’ button to get started. A referral from your GP addressed to Dr Raj at one of his practice locations is required.

• Please note that Dr Raj does not see patients involved in TCA, Workcover or Income Protection.

Facilities

• Air Conditioned Facility
• Wheelchair Access
• Free Street Parking
• GP Nearby
• Pharmacy Nearby
• Pathology Lab Nearby
• Toilets
• Disabled Toilets
• Magazines
• Free Onsite Parking
• Comfortable Waiting Room

Languages: English, Tamil

Special Interests

• BUPA Preferred Provider
• HBF Preferred Provider
• HCF Preferred Provider
• Medibank Preferred Provider
• NIB Preferred Provider
• Psychiatry

General Pricing

Initial Appointment MBS 291 - One-off appointment with 12 month plan for GP. Gap of ~$200 after medicare rebate of ~$400. : $600.00
Initial Appointment MBS 296 - First appointment with ongoing care from psychiatrist via review appointments. Gap of ~$200 after medicare rebate of ~$230. : $425.00
Review Appointments MBS 304. Gap of ~$165 after medicare rebate of ~$115. : $280.00
Inpatient Admissions - No-GAP Provider for patients with private health insurance or DVA. : $0.00