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If you are seeing one of the Orthopaedic Surgeons then you will require a referral from your GP or referring specialist.
If you are seeing our Hand Therapist, then a referral is optional, however it would be beneficial. |
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We do require payment of the consultation fee at the time of your appointment. All of our Orthopaedic Surgeons charge the Australian Medical Association recommended fee. If you are on a pension or Health Care Card our fees will be reduced, however, you will still be out of pocket for the consultation. A portion of this account is claimable through Medicare.
Our Hand Therapist also requires payment at the time of consultation. Although this is not claimable through Medicare you are able to claim her account through your private health insurance extras cover.
Please contact the reception staff if you require more information in regards to our fee schedule.
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All of our Orthopaedic Surgeons are more than happy to treat Veterans. Just remember to bring your Gold card with you at the time of consultation. No fees will be incurred by you as DVA will be billed directly.
Our Hand Therapist is also able to see Veterans and all accounts are claimed through DVA as well.
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Both our Orthopaedic Surgeons and Hand Therapist are quite happy to see Workcover and TAC patients. However, for Workcover patients you will need to bring along the following:
• Employers address and contact name and phone number
• Insurance company handling the claim
• Claim number and date of injury (if known)
TAC patients need to bring:
• TAC claim number and date of accident
If we do not have enough information to successfully send the account for your consultation to either Workcover or TAC you will be responsible for the payment of the account at the time of consultation. |
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If your referring doctor has requested that you have an xray prior to your consultation with us it is important that you have this done. If you have had xrays performed previously then it would be beneficial to bring these to the consultation with you. However, if you do not have any xrays of the injury in question and have not been asked to have any done then xrays can be arranged once you have seen the doctor for your orthopaedic consultation. |
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We do not perform xrays in our building, however our rooms are within the grounds of Knox Private Hospital who have a large xray department. Xrays, including CT scans, bone scans, ultrasound and MRI scans can be performed through the hospital xray centre. It is usual practice that general xrays are performed at the time of your consultation, if they are required, so that you do not need to come back for a further appointment for general xray results. However, ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning require appointments to be made post your investigation and therefore you are required to return to see the surgeon for the results of these tests. |
No, we do not have physiotherapists within our building. Generally if physiotherapy is required a referral will be given to you to see a physiotherapist close to your home or work place. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR ROOMS EITHER VIA EMAIL THROUGH OUR CONTACT SECTION ON THIS WEBSITE OR BY TELEPHONE ON 03 9887 1488 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES. |
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Our Orthopaedic Surgeons do utilise the various ‘Gap Cover’ systems offered by the various Private Health Insurance providers. However, our surgeons fees are above the level paid by this form of reimbursement and therefore you will be out of pocket for your surgical procedure. Our experienced secretarial staff can give you an estimate over the phone of the costs involved with your surgical procedure. These costs would then be confirmed in writing via financial consent at the time of booking your procedure.
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