Patients
Information for Patients
Everything you need before and after your appointment.
Appointments & Referrals
Most patients see Dr Hogan following a referral from their GP or treating doctor. If you've just been injured, you may be referred directly from an emergency department.
What to Expect at Your First Consultation
Here is what your first visit with Dr Hogan looks like, from referral to treatment plan.
A valid referral
A referral from your GP or specialist secures your Medicare rebate and gives Dr Hogan a clear picture of your history before you even walk through the door.
A warm welcome
We ask you to arrive a little early, so there's time to settle in, complete any paperwork, and hand over your referral without feeling rushed.
Time to really listen
Dr Hogan will sit with you and listen: to your injury, your pain, and what matters most to you in getting back to the life you want to live.
A gentle, thorough examination
A careful, hands-on assessment follows the conversation, so Dr Hogan understands exactly what's going on before deciding anything with you.
Leaving with clarity
You'll leave understanding your diagnosis, with a written summary and a treatment path built around what matters to you. Dr Hogan also keeps your GP informed, so your care stays closely coordinated outside the rooms.
Fees and Costs
Financial clarity is part of good care. Our team will always explain your costs in plain terms, well before any treatment begins, so there's nothing to worry about on the day.
Consultation fees
What your first and follow-up visits cost.
Surgical and theatre fees
A clear quote, talked through before you decide.
Health fund and gap
What your cover contributes, and what the out-of-pocket gap will be.
Insurance
Dr Hogan is happy to see Medicare Funded (Public), Privately Insured, WorkCover, and CTP patients. If you're not sure how your cover works, just ask the rooms and we'll talk you through it.
Before Surgery
Medications, fasting, equipment, and what to organise in the lead-up to your operation.
After Surgery
Pain relief, wound and scar care, driving, and returning to work and activity: general guidance for the days and weeks after your operation, plus post-op instructions by area.