Over the past few years, Dr. Scheffer has a built up a large knowledge of ME/CFS and has the experience needed to help patients improve their wellbeing. Due to close personal involvement with CFS she knows the impact of illness on patients and their whanau, and is able to understand the challenges patients are dealing with every day. Giving patients clarity around and information about the diagnosis is a first step in the consultation. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, Dr. Scheffer has made it her mission to deliver compassionate care with a patient-centered approach, supporting patients manage their symptoms and teach pacing techniques which are essential in the recovery process.

Dr. Judikje Scheffer is working in close collaboration with recently retired Dr. Ros Vallings, who is an expert on the subject of ME/CFS, to stay up to date of the latest developments around CFS and possible treatments.

ME/CFS is a complex diagnosis and to support patients as good as possible consultations at JUSC Medical are of longer duration than usual GP consults. The initial consultation takes one hour and follow up consultations will take half an hour. Consults will take place via Telehealth, as this has shown to help patients conserve energy and travel time.