For Patients

Preparing for your care

Practical information about appointments, your consultation, surgery and recovery.

Appointments

Referrals & bookings

The practice can assist with appointment and referral requirements, waiting times and the most appropriate pathway for your condition. If your problem is urgent, please make that clear when contacting the practice.

Contact the practice

Your consultation

What to bring

Please bring your referral, relevant imaging and reports, medication list, medical history and any questions you would like discussed. Your consultation will focus on the diagnosis, treatment options and what to expect if surgery is recommended.

Before surgery

Pre-operative information

Preparation varies according to the operation and your general health. Specific instructions about fasting, medications, hospital admission and any required tests will be provided for your procedure.

After surgery

Recovery & postoperative care

Recovery information is tailored to the operation. The Resources section contains procedure-specific information on diet, wound care, activity, warning signs and return to normal activities.

Patient resources

Fees

Billing & private health information

The practice will provide information about consultation fees, surgical fees, Medicare and private health insurance arrangements before treatment wherever possible.