WHAT TO EXPECT

At your first consultation

It will involve discussion about your symptoms and examination plus further plan of management. Consulting appointments are spaced out to allow thorough discussion time regarding treatment options. A detalled history and examination is done at consultation so please wear appropriate clothing to make it easier for examination. Mr Shah will discuss with then discuss with you about the diagnosis or possible diagnosis and treatment options including surgical/ non surgical options. You can request for more Information and take an informed decision about treatment options.

At Subsequent Consultation

It involves review of your progress in recovery then further discussion about management options discussed at first consultation. Non-operative and Operative management options will be discussed and Mr Shah will suggest the best option in his opinion. If surgery is required and if you have private insurance then you will be booked for surgery at the Private Hospital of your choice. 

USEFUL LINKS

Better Health Victoria – Seeing a Specialist

Shepparton Private Hospital – Pre Admission

Patient information regarding surgical procedures

American academy of orthopaedic surgeons has detailed information about various procedures.

Details regarding some conditions can be viewed at www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/

Details regarding some  treatments can be viewed at www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/

Details regarding recovery and rehabilitation can be viewed at www.orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/

Orthoanswer, an Australian website created by an Australian orthopaedic surgeon for Australian patients, provides information on various orthopaedic conditions and procedures. It can be viewed at www.orthoanswer.org

Please note that we do not control and cannot guarantee the accuracy and details of any external website

Consults at

  • 1/379 Whitehorse road, BALWYN
  • 271 Clayton Road, CLAYTON
  • 370 Blackburn Road, GLEN WAVERLEY
  • Shepparton- 96 Maude Street, Shepparton
  • Cobram Medical Clinic, 2 Charles Street, Cobram
  • Kyabram Hospital Consulting Suites- through Kyabram Hospital
  • Numurkah Hospital- 2 Katamatite Road, NUMURKAH
  • Melbourne (Precision Integrated Medical Specialists rooms at multiple locations)

Operates at

  • Knox Private Hospital, Melbourne
  • Vermont Private Hospital, Melbourne
  • Mulgrave Private Hospital, Melbourne
  • Melbourne Private Hospital, Melbourne
  • Shepparton Private Hospital, Shepparton
  • Numurkah District Hospital, Numurkah
  • Kyabram Regional Hospital, Kyabram
  • Goulburn Valley Health Public Hospital, Shepparton