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How do I make an appointment for my patient?

Your patient may make a regular appointment by phone or email.  If an urgent appointment is required, please call on (02) 9057 2450 and we will be happy to assist.

What imaging will my patient require?

ConditionRecommended Imaging
Radiculopathy, myelopathy or other clinical evidence of neurologic impairment
MRI
Scoliosis, kyphosis or other spinal deformityEOS: This is a specialized deformity radiograph offered by several private radiology practices in Sydney
FractureMRI and CT
TumourMRI and CT

Do you see patients without private health insurance?

Yes. Harbour Spine Surgeons requires its surgeons to participate in the public health system as their civic duty.  All surgeons maintain a public waitlist at Royal North Shore Hospital, the Children’s Hospital Westmead and / or Westmead Hospital.

Do you see patients under the Worker’s Compensation Scheme?

Yes.