Referrals
For Medical Practitioners
Mr Freedman is accessible, available and amenable to be contacted directly at any time by medical practitioners – GPs, Emergency Physicians, physiotherapists or health practitioners who would like to discuss or refer a patient or who simply wish to access some orthopaedic advice.
We endeavour to see all urgent referrals within 24 hours.
During regular business hours please call our office on (03) 9532 3333
After hours please feel free to contact Mr Freedman directly on his mobile phone. Mr Freedman is happy to be contacted at any time (including during the night).
If you do not have Mr Freedman’s direct number, please call our office during regular hours and we would be most happy to give you Mr Freedman’s mobile number for future reference.
Alternatively, if you do not have Mr Freedman’s mobile number, he can also be reached on his mobile at any time via:
The switchboard at Mulgrave Private Hospital: (03) 9790 9333
General Referral Instructions
When writing a referral please state the patient’s age, sex and nature of the patient’s clinical problem and any pertinent additional history or information. We are happy to accept referrals via fax, email, phone or Argus direct.
When referring a new patient, we kindly request that the patient ideally have had recent (within 3 months) plain x-ray. Even if the referral is for a soft problem (such as an ACL rupture), a plain X-ray is still desirable as a “baseline” assessment. A normal x-ray provides useful information. Ultrasounds are hardly ever useful and more often are unhelpful and should be avoided.
More sophisticated imaging such as CT or MRI scans can, in certain situations, be helpful but should only be ordered where appropriate. For example, it would not be required or appropriate to order advanced imaging of a joint that was obviously very arthritic on plain x-ray.
Referrals can be faxed to (03) 9682 0203 or emailed to: admin@melbournehipsurgeon.com.au
In your referral please endeavour to outline:
- Clinical problem
- Relevant past history
- Relevant social/occupational details
- Relevant medications
- Information regarding any investigations already performed.
If your referral or enquiry is urgent and/or the patient requires an urgent appointment please make this known to our reception staff.
Fill out the form for online referrals
Frequently asked questions
For new referrers, Mr Freedman can be contacted at any time via our rooms on (03) 9532 3333.
Mr Freedman is also happy to be contacted directly on his mobile phone at any time.
We prefer to receive referrals via Fax, Email or Argus.
However, doctors (or allied health practitioners) can refer patients to us online by completing this online form.
Please do follow up with a referral to our rooms on (03) 9532 3333.online referral
Supplementary information or medical reports should be faxed to our office on Fax: (03) 9682 0203.
Our office staff will contact the patient as quickly as possible.
Disclaimer: This online form is not an emergency referral service. For urgent matters please contact Mr Freedman directly on his mobile phone or via the hospital switchboard at Mulgrave Private Hospital. For emergencies please contact your local emergency department.
Patients wishing to make a self referral: You may book an appointment prior to receiving a referral from your doctor but for medicare rebate purposes you will need a valid medical referral. Please contact your doctor to ensure that they do send a referral for you.
Our locations
Our main practice consulting rooms are located at:
Mr Ilan Freedman
Suite 2, Monash House Private Hospital
271 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3168.
Driving: Monash House Private Hospital is situated on Clayton Rd, across the road from Monash Medical Clinic. Clayton Road is easily accessible form Princes Highway (Dandenong Rd, North Rd or Centre Rd).
Parking: Parking available onsite (paid – inexpensive) and neighbouring streets (free)
Public transport: 3 minutes walk from Clayton Railway Station. Bus stop directly outside.
Location in the hospital: We are located on the ground floor, opposite the hospital coffee shop and next door to Capital Radiology
Mr Freedman also consults regularly at the following clinics.
Mulgrave Private Hospital Consulting Suites
Address: Blanton Dr, Mulgrave VIC 3170
Parking: Inexpensive onsite parking
The Bays Private Hospital Consulting Suites – Mornington
Address: Vale St, Mornington, 3931
Parking: Free Parking Available on site
Location: We are located in Suite 15 at The Bays.
Warragul
Address: 61 Smith Street, Warragul
Parking: Free Street Parking
Maryvale Private Hospital
Address: 286 Maryvale Rd, Morwell, 3840
Parking: Free Street Parking
Mr Freedman’s surgery operating locations are:
Mulgrave Private Hospital
Address: Cnr Police Rd & Gladstone Rd, Mulgrave, 3170
The Bays Private Hospital, Mornington
Address: 262 Main St, Mornington VIC 3931
Monash House Private Hospital
Address: 271 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168
Maryvale Private Hospital
Address: 286 Maryvale Rd, Morwell VIC 3840
Telehealth Consultation
We are pleased to offer telehealth appointments, allowing you to consult with Mr Freedman from the comfort of your home. Whether for a follow-up, pre-surgical consultation, or orthopaedic advice, our telehealth services provide expert care without the need to travel. Using secure and easy-to-use technology, our telehealth appointments fit seamlessly into your schedule, ensuring the same high standard of care as an in-person visit.
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