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Neurophysiology Clinic - Royal North Shore Hospital

Ambulatory Care Centre (outpatient clinics)

Level 3 - Acute Services Building (main entry level)

Royal North Shore Hospital

Reserve Rd

St Leonards

2065

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Neurophysiology Clinic - Royal North Shore Hospital

Contact us

General enquiries:

Referrals: 

  • Fax:(02) 9463 1017

We accept ereferrals from GPs via HealthLink. For more information go to: Electronic Referrals for Outpatient Clinics​ - Northern Sydney Local Health District (nsw.gov.au) 

 

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 08:00am – 16.30pm
 

 

 What we do

We provide the following Neurophysiological tests:


●    Routine EEG
●    Sleep deprived EEG
●    Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
●    Electromyograghy (EMG)
●    Single Fibre EMG
●    Visual Evoked Potential studies
●    Somatosensory Evoked Potential studies
●    Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential studies
●    Motor Evoked Potential studies
●    Thermal Threshold studies (Quantitative Sensory Testing)  *Neurologist referral only
●    Botulinum toxin clinic for Neurological disorders

 What to bring

  • Any previous Neurophysiological test results
  • List of current medications and drug allergies 
  • Your referral letter from your GP/Specialist 
  • Your Medicare/DVA Card 

 When to visit us

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 medical condition requires the input of Neurophysiological testing.  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. 


 
Please note that phone calls from the hospital may 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.


 
Our clinic usually runs to time but due to urgent studies from within the hospital, delays can occur.

 How to visit us

Exits off the Pacific Highway and the M1 will take you to the hospital on Reserve Road in St Leonards

Bus Route 114 stops directly at the hospital

The hospital is close to St Leonards train station

The hospital is a 5 minute walk from St Leonards Station

Street and multi storey car parking are available on the Royal North Shore hospital campus. Fees apply, so please check signage. Concession parking rates are available for patients and carers. Click here for more details.

The Neurophysiology Clinic is located at Check in D of the Ambulatory Care Centre.

 

When you enter the hospital walk past the yellow lifts towards the rear of the building. The Centre is located on the right hand side of the main corridor between the orange and green lifts. Check in D can be found by turning left after you pass the enquiries desk. 

 Referral information

A referral from a GP or non-GP specialist is required to access our service. Please note, Thermal Threshold studies are for Neurologist referral only.

 

To ensure that our resources are directed towards those in most need we have a selection criteria to determine what problems can be seen in our clinic. The below information is mainly for GPs and other referring clinicians.

 

Indications for referral for clinic appointment

  • Many neurological conditions affecting the brain, the spinal cord and the peripheral nerves require referral for neurophysiology testing.

 
Exclusion criteria

  • Out of NSLHD area


Out of NSLHD

  • Reason must be stated explicitly 
  • Resident of other LHD that does not provide the clinical service
  •  Continuing care of existing condition already managed by NSLHD
  • Demonstrated complexity requiring services of NSLHD
  • Compassionate circumstances, e.g. family, proximity, staff

 
The following information must be included for referral to be accepted

  • Referring doctor information
  • Patient full name
  • Date of birth
  • Residential address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Medicare number
  • Clinical information 

 

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 K. Ng or other specialist listed below


Fax: 9463 1017
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. You will be contacted if more information is needed.

 Other information

Our Team

 

A/Prof Karl Ng

Dr Mark Thieben

Dr Joseph Nogajski
Dr James Lee
Dr Michal Lubomski
Prof Con Yiannikas
Dr Christina Liang
Dr Tania Farrar
Dr Henry Miller

 

Neurophysiology Scientists


Sharon Coward
Amy Waters
Peter Lloyd
Jessica McGinty

 

Secretary


Brittany Melling