Referrers

Thank You

Dear Doctor - thank you for your trust and considering our services. 

We provide comprehensive treatment while keeping our referrers and associated doctors up to date with patients progress.  Open communication is encouraged in all aspects of your patient's care.

The referrer page covers or links to the following items:

  • Who Can Refer
  • How To Make A Referral
  • Our Availability & Hours
  • Locations
  • Service Areas
  • Urgent Referrals & Surgeon Contacts
  • After Hours Referrals
  • Referral Pads, 
  • Form Downloads
  • Referrer Videos
  • Events & Seminars
  • Update Your Details

Who Can Refer

We accept referrals from:

  • General Practitioners, other Medical/Dental Specialists, Sports Doctors, Physiotherapists, Sports Trainers, and Coaches
  • Dentist or other Medical/Dental Specialist will be valid with Medicare for rebates.


These referrals are eligible for Medicare Rebates and are valid for 12 months from date of referral.


We also accept referrals from Medical Specialists. These referrals are eligible for Medicare Rebates and are valid for 3 months from date of referral.

Patients may also refer themselves , but patients who attend without an approved referral will not receive as great a rebate from Medicare for their initial consultation fee.


Argus Referral Process

Our team takes pride in ensuring the referral process to our practice is a seamless experience. Referrals can be sent via


How to Make a Referral

A referral letter can be sent directly to us using the following methods:

We will contact your patient(s) to book an appointment once the referral has been received.

Referral Forms

Request a Referral

  • Referral Form - Download PDF
  • Referral Form - Online Form

Our Availability & Hours

We maintain allocated new patient appointments every day. We also seek to address Urgent Referrals same day, whenever practicable. Our hours are listed on our contact page.

Our Locations

We see new patients at the following consulting locations:

  • Joondalup Private Hospital, Joondalup Perth WA

Our Areas of Service

  • Knee
  • Hip

Group Referrals

If you’re making a referral for an infertility related treatment or advice, please ensure the patient and her/his partner’s names are both on the referral to ensure they can both maximise their Medicare rebate for the consultation.

Order Referral Pads

To order Referral Pads complete the form:

Patient Referral Form

 PATIENT NAME

Urgent Referrals

When emergencies occur you can feel confident that Urgent Care is nearby. We offer a specialised service to patients who require immediate care. 


Urgent patients will be seen as soon as possible. If using a Fax or Email, please highlight your communication as URGENT.


Urgent referred patients can benefit by:

  • Onsite Diagnostics - Imaging facilities and pathology are available onsite and can be accessed without undue delay,
  • Quick Assessment - Quick evaluation with an expert assessment,
  • Clear Explanation - Discuss with your patient their treatment options,
  • Early Treatment - Timely treatment can be offered to help with an optimal outcome.


Contact The Surgeon Direct

We encourage direct surgeon access.  Using various channels of communication where possible we seek to enable our referrers to ask questions about specific cases either before a referral or during their care.

During Normal Hours

If you need to speak to me for any reason please call or email the practice. Our staff will provide you with my mobile number or personal email address.


Please be aware that I may be operating and hence may not be able to answer immediately. However, I will always get back to you as soon as I can. We can also offer instant chat access for advice and referrals.

After Hours Contact

If you need to discuss a patient directly please access my mobile by clicking the “Urgent Referrers Contact” button.


Update Your Details

To avoid miscommunications please let us know if your details have changed including Practice Locations, Telephone, Email, Mobile, or any other relevant information.


Referrer Videos

We have added these 

  • Include short form “how to …” videos - How to assess a patient for …
  • Attach past presentations

Urgent Referral Form

Useful Information for Referrers

We have included pages for Doctors, as well as downloadable resources such as:

  • Brochures 
  • Newsletters
  • Frequently asked questions


Referrer Events

We run educational talks and seminars for individuals or groups. We have added below some of this content in abbreviated formats for you to review.
If you would like a tailored presentation please contact us and will arrange a time. 

We can also arrange less formal presentations on topics you choose and present them using a teleconference software if preferred.


Practice visits are also available, we would be happy to arrange a practice update visit or a practice tour upon request. Visits can be accommodated Monday to Friday with some exceptions made for outside of office hours visits. Please contact us.


Research Material

We also include our own and 3rd party research that:

  • Supports our diagnosis, treatment strategy or care program,
  • Patient Trials and the ideal candidates profiles for these trials, and
  • White Papers

Common Questions 

  • How long does it take to get an appointment?

    We will see most patients within 2 weeks of referral.

  • Which hospitals do our Doctors operate at?

    Our doctors operate in the private system at Mount Private Hospital, Glengarry Private Hospital, Joondalup Private Hospital also operates in the public system at Joondalup Health Campus

  • Does we provide GP Education sessions?

    Yes. we meet local GPs and can visit your practice for a Lunch & Learn session. Please contact the practice to arrange. 

    You may also wish to subscribe to GP Update, our newsletter for general practitioners. 

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