Acute Breast Clinic - Royal North Shore Hospital

We provide treatment for: 

• Benign and Malignant breast conditions 

Conditions treated 

• Breast Cancer 
• Breast lump or symptomatic changes in the breast 
• Diagnostic biopsy 
• Breast Screening for high risk patients 
• Surgical and non- surgical management of benign breast problems/symptoms such as mastalgia, nipple discharge, breast asymmetry, implant complications 

• Relevant images/scans/blood test results (including Mammogram, Ultrasound or MRI scans of affected area or prior such films) 
• List of current medications and drug allergies 
• Your referral letter from your GP/ non-GP specialist 
• Your Medicare/DVA Card 

Your GP or non-GP specialist is always your first step in seeking treatment for any condition. You will be referred to our service if your treating doctor feels that your treatment requires the input of Breast Surgeon/Physician Specialist. Once we receive the referral it will be reviewed by a doctor and you will be notified of the outcome and next steps. Please allow at least 4 weeks for this process to be undertaken or contact us directly if urgent. We see patients either face to face or via telehealth – our team will let you know what the best option is for you. 

Please note that phone calls from the hospital will appear as a blocked number.  Please answer our call if you can and/or turn on voicemail to allow us to leave you a message.  

If you have a scheduled appointment you will receive a reminder text message. 

Please allow a full morning or afternoon for your appointment. Some patients require a longer review and delays can occur. 

Indications for referral:

Breast Surgery Clinic

• Breast surgery for benign and malignant disease
• Breast reconstruction and oncoplastics      

Breast Physician

• Breast assessment and diagnostic testing including biopsy for benign disease
• Surveillance and ongoing care of women who have undergone breast cancer treatment and for women with moderate risk of breast cancer

High Risk Breast Clinic

• High Risk Multidisciplinary Familial Breast Clinic for families with known or suspected gene mutations (BRCA, NF1,PALB2) for risk assessment, surveillance/screening and advice/management of surgical and non-surgical preventative measures

For urgent referrals fax referral to (02) 9463-1045 and phone (02) 9463-1475 to ensure referral has been received. 

Exclusion criteria:

• Cosmetic Breast Surgery 

The Following conditions should be immediately referred to the Emergency Department/discussed with the department

• Breast abscess
• Breast cancer

Providing more information will aid the triage process and make it more likely that your patient will be seen in the most timely manner possible 

Please submit referrals using the eReferral system through HealthLink, which can be accessed through most clinical software systems  

Alternatively, address letters to Dr Katrina Moore or any other specialist listed below 

• Fax 94631045 
• Phone 94631475 
• Email:  [email protected] 

Referrals will be triaged and your patient will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. This process may take between 1-4 weeks. Please contact us directly if urgent. You will be contacted if more information is needed. 

Telehealth services are available, please indicate on the referral if you feel this would be suitable for your patient’s appointment. 

Our Team 

• Dr Katrina Moore - Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
• Dr Samriti Sood - Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
• Associate Professor Andrew Spillane - Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon 
• Dr Jenny O’Sullivan - Breast Physician 
• Dr Michael Field - Geneticist 

Breast Screen NSW