We are a specialist general surgical clinic. We care for and treat people with a wide range of conditions which may require surgery, from newborns to teenagers.
About this service
We see patients with a range of acute or chronic conditions which may require surgery, including surgery of the bowel and bladder.
We run a weekly burns clinic.
We also follow up with patients after their surgery in this clinic to check on their progress.
We do not see patients with surgical problems of the bones, brain, heart or spine.
Who we care for
We see babies, children and teenagers, up to their 16th birthday, who have been referred by their GP or other specialist.
How to access this service
Your GP or specialist will need to send us a referral for you to access this service.
What to expect
Your referral will be looked at and triaged according to urgency. You will receive a letter about your appointment date and time once it has been booked.
GP referrals are valid for 12 months. Referrals from specialist doctors are valid for 3 months.
A new referral is needed for any new condition.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your GP
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Your child’s personal health record (Blue Book)
Where we’re located
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Building 11, Level 1, Canberra Hospital.
We have directions to Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Canberra Hospital.
Information for referrers
Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.
Referral options:
- Phone: (02) 5124 2415
- Fax: (02) 5124 4535
- SmartForm
