At Harbour Spine Surgeons, we are passionate about supporting Veterans and recognise the unique challenges many Veterans experience with spinal conditions.

We understand that many Veterans live with complex injuries and persistent pain that can significantly affect daily function, employment, and overall quality of life. Our team is committed to delivering respectful, timely, and collaborative specialist spine care, working closely with the broader healthcare team to support each Veteran throughout their care journey.

With five orthopaedic spine surgeons consulting across multiple Sydney locations, we are often able to provide relatively prompt appointments, including fast-tracked appointments where clinically appropriate.

Our Commitment

 We understand that many veterans present with complex spinal conditions, pain and disability, which can have a significant impact on daily function, work and quality of life. Our team is committed to providing respectful, timely and collaborative specialist spine care, working closely with veterans and their treating health professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes. 

With five fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeons consulting across multiple Sydney locations, we offer prompt appointments, including fast-tracked appointments where clinically appropriate.

 

How we can help

Our surgeons assess and manage the full range of spinal conditions, including:

• Neck and back pain
• Spinal degeneration, including lumbar disc herniation and sciatica
• Radiculopathy and nerve compression, including spinal stenosis
• Spinal trauma and post-traumatic conditions
• Adult scoliosis and spinal deformity
• Osteoporotic and age-related spine conditions
• Post-surgical and complex spine conditions

We believe in taking the time to listen, thoroughly assess each patient, and work toward practical treatment plans focused on improving function, mobility, and quality of life. We provide advice regarding both conservative management and surgical treatment options where clinically appropriate.

 

DVA & Funding arrangements

Funding arrangements depend on each veteran’s individual entitlements and will be discussed at the time of booking or consultation.

Supporting referrers

We strongly value collaborative, coordinated  care and believe Veterans achieve the best outcomes when there is open communication and close collaboration between treating health professionals. With the Veterans consent we work closely with:

• General Practitioners
• Allied health practitioners
• Rehabilitation providers
• Veteran health providers
• Treating specialists and clinicians involved in the Veteran’s care.

We aim to make the referral process as seamless and supportive as possible. Our team will discuss complex cases, provide guidance on appropriate referral pathways and funding, and answer clinical questions to help ensure Veterans receive timely, coordinated and high-quality care.

Additional support we provide

Harbour Spine Surgeons also offers

• Educational events for health professionals
• Clinical case discussion and support
• A dedicated health professional Support Line for clinicians seeking advice during business hours.