Disclaimer
Medical information provided by General Surgeons Australia, in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an educational service only. The information sent through e-mail should not be relied upon as a medical consultation. This mechanism is not designed to replace a physician's independent judgement about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient.
Referrals
General Surgeons Australia (GSA) is a professional not-for-profit organisation, and cannot provide medical advice, a second opinion, or referrals to specific General Surgeons.
General Surgical Advice
Your General Surgeon is committed to providing you with the best treatment for your condition. In the first instance you may need to see your family doctor to be referred to a surgeon.
Once you see your surgeon they will be able to provide you with further information about your diagnosis, treatment alternatives, and the course of care, especially expectations for surgical outcomes. Ask questions, discuss the risks of the course of treatment (including complications), and seek further clarification when you are unsure. It is important that you share all relevant information with your surgeon.
Finding a General Surgeon
Your family doctor will be in a position to refer you to a General Surgeon in your area.
Financial members of GSA who have demonstrated appropriate participation and compliance with Continuing Professional Development can elect to have their details published in the ‘Find a Surgeon’ section of this website. The membership directory may be useful in helping you to identify a General Surgeon in your area.