Dr Sara Barnes
MBBS (Hons), MBA
FRACP
Specialist Allergist / Immunologist
Dr. Sara Barnes is a dedicated Adult Allergist/Immunologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of allergic and immune system disorders in patients aged 13 and up. She specializes in conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and urticaria.
A proud local, Dr. Barnes grew up in the area, attending Briar Hill Primary School and Macleod High School before continuing her education in medicine. She later earned an MBA with a specialization in Innovation and Design, which allows her to creatively assess medical workflows and improve models of care.
Dr. Barnes is passionate about combining her medical expertise with her business background to improve patient care and healthcare delivery. She works closely with each patient to create individualized treatment plans that support their health and overall quality of life.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Barnes is a proud mother of two children who attend school in the area, further deepening her connection to the community she serves.

Dr Sara Barnes is currently taking new patients
Referrals must be triaged by our paediatric team before an appointment will be made
Dr Sara Barnes sees ages 13+
Website
Days at Yarra Trail Medical
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Referrals
We cannot book an appointment with our paediatricians without a valid GP referral
A GP referral is valid for 12 months from the date of the first appointment. A specialist referral is valid for 3 months from the date of the first appointment
A new problem will require a new referral
We can accept referrals addressed to other allergist/immunologists but only if they have not been used previously
Languages
English
Current waiting time for an appointment
1 month
Once booked, you can asked to be added to a cancellation list
Fees from 1 July 2024
Medicare rebate varies according to Medicare requirements
Initial Appointment
45 min - 60 min - $650
Subsequent Appointments
15 min - $214
20 min - $285
30 min - $325
40 min - $570
Skin Testing
$128 per panel