For Referrers

Thank You

Dear Doctor - thank you for your trust and considering our services. 

We provide thorough care while keeping our referrers and related doctors informed about the status of their patients. In all facets of your patient's care, open communication is encouraged.

On This Page

The following items are covered or linked to on the referral page:

  •  Who Can & How to Make a Referral
  • Our Availability & Hours
  • Locations
  • Service Areas
  • Urgent Referrals 
  • After Hours Referrals
  • Referral Pads, 
  • Form Downloads
  • Events & Seminars
  • Update Your Details

Who Can Refer

We accept referrals from General Practitioners, other Medical/Dental Specialists, Sports Doctors, Physiotherapists, Sports Trainers, and Coaches.


Patients may also refer themselves , but patients who attend without an approved referral will not receive as great a rebate from Medicare for their initial consultation fee.

How to Make a Referral

A referral letter can be sent directly to us using the following methods:

 

 

We will contact your patient(s) to book an appointment once the referral has been received.

Our Availability & Hours

We maintain allocated new patient appointments every day. We also seek to address Urgent Referrals same day, whenever practicable.


Our hours are listed on our contact page

A general practitioner referral for an initial consultation is valid for 12 months, and  specialist referral is valid for 3 months. 

Our Locations

We see new patients at the following consulting locations:



Specialist Suites

Suite 3.02, Level 3, 24-40 Bigge Street, Liverpool NSW 2170

Tel: (02) 4628 0755


St George Private Hospital, 

Suite 3 Level 5, 1 South St, Kogarah, 2217, NSW 
Tel: 1800 954 876


Figtree Private Hospital, 

1 Suttor Place, Figtree NSW 2525

Tel: (02) 4204 9540


Specialist Suites

Suite 2, Level 1 531-533 Kingsway, Miranda NSW 2228

Tel: (02) 9525 2340

Patient Referral Form

  PATIENT NAME

Urgent Referrals

When emergencies occur you can feel confident that Urgent Care is nearby. We offer a specialised service to patients who require immediate care. 


Urgent patients will be seen as soon as possible. If using a Fax or Email, please highlight your communication as URGENT.


Urgent referred patients can benefit by:

 

  • Onsite Diagnostics - Imaging facilities and pathology are available onsite and can be accessed without undue delay,
  • Quick Assessment - Quick evaluation with an expert assessment,
  • Clear Explanation - Discuss with your patient their treatment options, and
  • Early Treatment - Timely treatment can be offered to help with an optimal outcome.

 

Urgent Referral Form

Contact The Surgeon Direct

We encourage direct surgeon access.  Using various channels of communication where possible we seek to enable our referrers to ask questions about specific cases either before a referral or during their care.

During Normal Hours

If you need to speak to me for any reason please call or email the practice. Our staff will provide you with my mobile number or personal email address.


Please be aware that I may be operating and hence may not be able to answer immediately. However, I will always get back to you as soon as I can. 


We can also offer instant chat access for advice and referrals.

After Hours Contact

If you need to discuss a patient directly please access my mobile by clicking the “Urgent Referrers Contact” button . 
Instant Chat

Order Referral Pads

To order Referral Pads complete the form:
  • Call the practice
  • Email a Request, or
  • Complete the form here

Useful Information for Referrers

We have included pages for Doctors, as well as downloadable resources such as:
  • Brochures 
  • Newsletters
  • Frequently asked questions 

Update Your Details

To avoid miscommunications please let us know if your details have changed including:
  • Practice Locations, Telephone, Email, Mobile, or any other relevant information.

Referrer Events

We run educational talks and seminars for individuals or groups. We have added below some of this content in abbreviated formats for you to review.

If you would like a tailored presentation please contact us and will arrange a time. 

We can also arrange less formal presentations on topics you choose and present them using a teleconference software if preferred.

Practice visits are also available, we would be happy to arrange a practice update visit or a practice tour upon request. Visits can be accommodated Monday to Friday with some exceptions made for outside of office hours visits. Please contact us.

Research Material

We also include our own and 3rd party research that:
  • Supports our diagnosis, treatment strategy or care program,
  • Patient Trials and the ideal candidates profiles for these trials, and
  • White Papers