Medical Ambulatory Day Unit (MADU)
Where to find this service
What we do
At MADU, patients receive treatment for a range of conditions. This may include, but not limited to:
- Blood transfusions
- Iron infusions
- Immunoglobulin infusions to treat autoimmune diseases
- Lumbar punctures
- Biologic infusions to treat conditions like Crohn's Disease
- Venesections
- Dynamic testing
Services and facilities
MADU provides treatments across a range of specialties, including:
- Neurology
- Gynaecology
- Haematology/oncology
- Renal medicine
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Respiratory
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
Referrals
You may be referred to MADU in several ways:
- GP for blood transfusions only
- Western Health private consulting rooms
- After a recent hospital stay
Please note: MADU cannot take direct GP referrals for iron infusions. If you need iron, your GP can refer you to a Western Health specialist clinic (such as Haematology, Gastroenterology or Gynaecology). If an infusion is required, MADU will then arrange this treatment.
When an appointment is made for you, you will receive a letter in the mail. Once you receive your letter, please phone the relevant site (Sunshine or Footscray) to confirm your booking.
If you are a Health Professional, you can find more information on our Blood transfusions referrals page.
Locations
Sunshine Hospital: Level 2M
Footscray Hospital: Level 2 South
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Closed on public holidays and weekends.
Contact Us
Medical Ambulatory Day Unit - Sunshine Hospital
2M
Phone: 8345 1984
Fax: 8345 0753
Medical Ambulatory Day Unit - Footscray Hospital
2 south
Phone: 8345 6208
Fax: 8345 9694
Email for both sites: [email protected]