Initial consultation
Dr Ward will meet you for an initial consultation to discuss your condition and recommend treatment strategies. This will include operative and non-operative options. You will need a referral from your GP.
At this meeting, Dr Ward will speak to you about your medical history and answer any questions you may have. She will give you information to take away and read to help you prepare for surgery if it is required.
Please bring any relevant X-rays or other scans to this appointment along with your Medicare and private health insurance details.
Dr Ward’s clinic runs on time. Please arrive early for your appointment.
Most clinics are held at Suite 5.08 in the Mater Private Clinic, however as Dr Ward runs a monthly clinic Tyack Health in Manly West; Melissa can book you in for an appointment there if that is more convenient for you.
Post operative appointments
- the number of appointments and the exact timing of those will depend on your operation
- Melissa will plan your appointments for you; please call 1300 NICOLA if you need to change the date or time of your post-operative appointments
After hours service
Dr Ward’s practice also provides a comprehensive 24/7 after-hours service for patients in need of urgent care. If you are in need of after-hours care please attend the Mater Private Hospital Emergency Centre (301 Vulture Street, South Brisbane).
The doctors there will contact Dr Ward for you if required.