Your appointment
You need a referral from your GP to see our Doctors at Hunter Hand Surgery. Please bring it with you on the day.
If you are a new patient you will be required to complete our New Patient Forms on arrival. It is preferable if you arrive 10 minutes early to fill out these forms. Alternatively to save time, you can download them from our website and bring the completed forms with you.
Please bring with you
- Your referral
- X-rays, scans or special test results
- Your Medicare, Aged Pensioner & health fund cards
- Any splints you are currently using or have used in the past
Urgent Appointments
If you require an urgent appointment for an injury please ask your GP to contact our staff directly on 02 4920 6338 so we can make sure you are seen quickly.
Telehealth Appointments
If you live a significant distance from Hunter Hand Surgery, a telehealth appointment can be organised. This must be requested by your GP and is usually conducted between your GP, with you present, and the specialist. These appointments can take a long time to organise as they require co-ordination between you, your GP and the surgeon.
Telehealth appointments require the GP to examine you while the surgeon looks on. In most cases a diagnosis and management plan can be made during this appointment. In some cases, the surgeon may request that you still attend an appointment in person if they believe it is necessary for accurate diagnosis or to discuss complex treatment options.
Surgery
If the surgeon believes that surgery is the best option for you, our staff will go through the cost of the procedure with you to obtain financial consent prior to your surgery. It is not possible to give an estimate of the costs of any possible surgery prior to your appointment with the surgeon. The final out of pocket expense to you will depend on your insurance cover.
