For GPs & referrers

Comprehensive ADHD / AuDHD assessment, treatment troubleshooting and integrated care with Dr Chris Soo, specialist GP (FRACGP), on the Gold Coast.

When a broader clinical perspective may help

Dr Soo’s expertise spans ADHD across the lifespan. He sees children from age 4, adolescents and adults, including people whose neurodevelopmental, psychological and physical health do not fit neatly into one box. Care is personally provided by him, with an emphasis on developmental history, differential diagnosis, comorbidity, evidence-based prescribing and continuity.

Referral may be useful where ADHD is suspected, a previous diagnosis is uncertain, treatment benefit is limited, adverse effects are problematic, or sleep, mood, anxiety, autistic features and medical issues complicate the picture.

Every new patient has a 60-minute second initial appointment. Standard ongoing reviews are 30 minutes, with 45 minutes available if the patient would like more time. Chris may recommend 45 minutes for complex concerns, but the patient chooses. Requests for shorter appointments should be discussed with reception. See the Fees page for current amounts.

If it has been more than 12 months since a patient last saw Chris, please ask them to contact reception before booking. For established patients returning after a longer gap or significant clinical changes, Chris may suggest a 45-minute review. The patient can choose a 30- or 45-minute follow-up. Please include any intervening admissions or changes in health and treatment so the office can arrange appropriate time.

Useful information to include

• The clinical question and the patient’s priorities.
• Developmental and diagnostic history, with previous reports where available.
• Medication trials, doses, timing, response and adverse effects.
• Relevant mental-health and physical-health history, current medications and available investigations.
• Your current role in care and any proposed shared-care arrangement.

Please send any existing assessments, completed questionnaires and relevant paperwork before the appointment. Contact reception for the appropriate secure method. These details support assessment; patients do not need every document or every answer before we start.

Collaborative care

Dr Soo values continuity and communication with the patient’s usual GP. Where treatment is stable and the regular GP is comfortable, shared care or transition back can be considered with written guidance and support. Arrangements are individualised.

Dr Soo also sees people for mental-health care without ADHD and for complex general-practice problems.

How to arrange care

No referral is required. All initial appointments are arranged through reception, who can confirm the appropriate appointment length and fee. Initial appointments can be in person or by telehealth; patients can let reception know their preference.

For referral correspondence and the appropriate secure method of sending clinical information, please contact the office.

1800 343 191 · admin@theadhddoctor.com.au

Robina Specialist Suites, Suite 5/18 Campus Cres, Robina QLD 4226.

ADHD education for health professionals

Dr Soo founded ADHD Clinical Mastery to help GPs and other health professionals build their understanding of ADHD assessment, treatment and ongoing care.

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Education and speaking enquiries: education@adhdclinicalmastery.com.au.

If treatment is stable and no troubleshooting is needed, patients can contact reception to discuss whether a shorter initial appointment may be appropriate. The team will confirm the appointment length and fee before booking.

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