Neurosurgery Outpatient Service - Royal North Shore Hospital

We provide treatment for conditions of the brain and spine that require surgical treatment and intervetional neuroradiology procedures or management.

We care for and treat people with

• Brain and spine tumours
• Problems with the blood vessels of the brain and spine such as aneurysms, AVMs and dissections
• Bleeding in and around the brain
• Brain and spine injuries
• Other spinal conditions such as herniated discs and fractures
• Problems with CSF circulation

• Images / Scans
• Blood Results
• List of current medications
• Referral
• Medicare Card

Essential Criteria

Patient Details

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender (as identified by the patient themselves)
• Address and phone number(s)
• Medicare / DVA number / Private health insurance

Clinical Details

• Reason for referral / presenting problem
• Expectation of referral
• History of comorbidities
• Current management and/or options already pursued
• Examination findings including neurological assessment
• Investigation results
• Current medication and duration of therapy - ensure list is current by writing 'current' and initial and date referral letter
• Allergies and adverse drug reactions

General Practitioner Details

• Name and practice name
• Practice address, phone and fax numbers
• Patient's usual GP (if different to above)

• GP referral
• Medical referral

Referrals will be triaged and you 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, please make sure you answer the phone to private numbers.

Telehealth services are available, please ask if this would be suitable for your appointment.

Can transport be organised for people to attend?

Please discuss these options with your primary care provider or GP.

Is there a cost to patients to attend the clinic?

Neurosurgery outpatient clinic appointments are bulk billed and there is no additional charge for patients with a Medicare Card.

Patients without Medicare are charged $120 per outpatient consultation.