New patients are always welcome. All patients require an up to date referral from their General Practitioner.
Dr Gill highly values your GPâs continuing role in your total health management. Your referral, whilst being necessitated by Medicare, provides Dr Gill with the comprehensive information necessary to diagnose and treat your condition.
Dr Gill liaises with your GP usually the same day as your appointment and is committed to a continued team care approach with other medical specialists, and allied health providers.
Please be sure to advise our office of relevant X-rays, scans, or blood tests that may need to be available during your appointment.
Consultations
Consultations are by appointment only.
GP referrals of Privately Insured, Veterans Affairs, and serving Defence patients are welcome. Workers compensation, CTP, and other third party insured patients are also welcome, however documented prior approval is essential.
Please advise us at the time of making your appointment if you are covered by a Health Fund, Workers Compensation, or CTP.
Non insured patients will need to send their GP referral directly to Hunter New England Area Health service to seek treatment through the public hospital, or alternatively join private health insurance, and wait the required waiting period.
Dr Gill’s areas of interest and expertise for elective orthopaedics are hip, knee, and shoulder surgery. Including joint replacements, arthroscopic, and open surgery.
Please note that Dr Gill does not consult on or treat spinal or foot conditions.
Orthopaedic Second Opinions
Have you been recommended a surgical procedure and wish to have an independent discussion of your options? Dr Gill is happy to provide a second opinion on management options and liaise with your General Practitioner.
Please advise our staff at the time of making your booking, that you are seeking a second opinion.
Medicolegal Opinions
Dr Gill is an accredited Impairment Assessor for Workcover and Motor Accident Authority.
If you have been instructed by your solicitor to seek a medical opinion you will be provided with a quote for preparation of your report prior to scheduling your appointment.