Tom Reeve Academic Surgical Clinic  ·  St Leonards

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02 9438 2277
Thomas J. HughSpecialist Hepato-Biliary & General Surgeon
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Patient information

Preparing for your consultation

Consultations with Professor Tom Hugh are held at the Tom Reeve Academic Surgical Clinic in St Leonards. A valid GP or specialist referral is required for most appointments. Bring your imaging and pathology details so assessment can proceed efficiently.

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/ 01Before you attend

What should you provide before your visit?

Please arrange a referral and bring Medicare (and DVA if relevant), private health insurance details if you have cover, plus blood test and imaging results with the provider names. This helps the consultation focus on diagnosis and options rather than missing paperwork.
  • Referral letter from your GP or specialist
  • Medicare card details, and DVA card details if applicable
  • Private health insurance card details if you have cover
  • Blood test results, including which pathology provider was used
  • Scan or ultrasound results, including which radiology practice performed them

Rooms phone: 02 9438 2277. Email: info@hughmedical.com. Full map and form: contact page.

/ 02How care proceeds

What happens after referral?

After your referral and imaging are received, the rooms confirm the appointment. At consultation, Tom reviews history and scans, examines you, and explains diagnosis and treatment options in straightforward language before any decision about surgery.
StepWhat to expect
ReferralGP or specialist referral plus imaging/pathology details
ConsultationAssessment and explanation of options; no obligation to proceed
DecisionTime to consider recommendations and ask further questions
Surgery (if agreed)RNSH (public) or North Shore Private (private cover)
/ 03Common questions

Most medical specialists accept only referred patients. A referral helps confirm that specialist care is appropriate for your condition. Medicare also pays higher rebates for specialist services when you have a valid referral.

Call the rooms on 02 9438 2277 during business hours, or use the contact form. If you need to cancel, please call with as much notice as possible.

Telehealth may be offered for some follow-ups or second opinions when clinically appropriate. The rooms will advise what suits your situation.

Tom Reeve Academic Surgical Clinic, ground floor north of the Kolling Building, 10 Westbourne Street, St Leonards NSW 2065, on the Royal North Shore Hospital campus.

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