Neuro-Oncology Service Referrals


Neuro-Oncology Service Referrals - Peter Mac Cancer Centre

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Neuro-Oncology Service Specialist Consultants >>
Referral Guidelines >>

General Information for GP's & Specialists: Referring your patient



The clinic for this service operates weekly on a Thursday morning.

Referral Requirements


All patients must be referred to an individual clinician in the service or the head of the service if you are unsure of the appropriate doctor and your patient will be placed with the correct consultant.

Imaging
History and Neurological Examination
Operation notes (if applicable)
A completed referral form
Histopathology Report

Send referral and any results or reports by:

• fax to (03) 9656 3743, or

• mail, well in advance, to ensure a timely arrival to:

Patient Registration
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Locked Bag 1, A’ Beckett Street, Victoria 8006


The urgency and clinic allocation are determined by referral content. Clinics have all referrals read by Medical Consultants and/or Nurse Coordinators. If you are concerned with the appointment time allocated to your patient, please phone the New Patient Registration Clerk 9656 1335 or page the Nurse Coordinator on 9656 1111 pg 12005.



Neuro-Oncology Service Specialist Consultants


Chair of Neuro-Oncology Service
Mr Damien Tange

Neurologist
Dr Richard Stark
Dr Mark Farragher

Radiation Oncologist
Dr Gail Ryan
Dr Claire Phillips

Neurological Radiologist
Dr Catherine Mandel

Surgeons
Mr Damien Tange

Medical Oncologist
Dr Ross Jennens

Nurse Coordinator
Ms Sandra Wilson




Neuro-Oncology Service Referral Guidelines



Download Referral Guidelines >>

Immediate
- phone Peter Mac switchboard on 9656 1111 and ask to page Neuro-oncology Registrar on 7136 or the Nurse Coordinator page 12005.

Urgent: Category 1
- likely to receive an appointment within < 7 days

Routine: Category 3
- likely to receive an appointment within < 14 days