Urgent Referral Page
Thank You
Dear Doctor - thank you for your trust and considering our services.
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.
Who Can Request an Urgent Referral?
We accept referrals from:
- General Practitioners, other Medical/Dental Specialists, Sports Doctors,
- Physiotherapists, Sports Trainers, and Coaches
These referrals are eligible for Medicare Rebates and are valid for 12 months from date of referral.
We also accept referrals from Medical Specialists. These referrals are eligible for Medicare Rebates and are valid for 3 months from date of referral.
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.
Our Availability
We maintain allocated new patient appointments every day. We also seek to address Urgent Referrals same day, whenever practicable.
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.
Our Locations
We see new patients at the consulting locations are HERE
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 .
