Referring a patient

The Specialist Plastic Surgeons are able to accept emergency referrals from any medical facility, including emergency departments, Work Health Clinics, GP rooms or direct from SA Ambulance Service.

In order to provide the best possible service, when referring a patient we ask that:

• Injuries are sufficiently stabilised, cleaned, and suitably dressed
• Patients are advised to fast if necessary
• A letter of referral is faxed to our North Terrace rooms on (08) 8213 1811
• Relevant radiology scans and reports are with the patient
• We have been notified and an appointment has been confirmed

Fees

Please be aware we are a private practice and fees will apply. The emergency referral service is suitable for patients with private health cover, Return To Work injuries, Third Party Insurance or who are fully self-funded (uninsured). We are committed to informed financial consent and patients will receive a pre-treatment written quote for all medical expenses. If an injury requires further management with one of the Hand Therapists, please note additional fees will apply.

Burns

The Specialist Plastic Surgeons are able to accomodate patients with burns that cover less that 10% of the body. Significant burns should be referred as a matter of urgency to the Royal Adelaide Hospital or Women’s and Children’s Hospital.