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Clinics & services

Amputee Clinic

Amputee Clinic

We care for and support patients who have had amputations.

What to expect

The Amputee Clinic is run at Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre on Monday afternoons.

You will see a rehabilitation medicine doctor and a prosthetist.

What to bring

When you come to hospital for your appointment, you need to bring:

  • Medicare card
  • Health care card/concession card (if applicable)
  • TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes) including herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame (if applicable)

Referrals

For patients

You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health care provider to access this clinic.

For health professionals

Refer your patient to Dr Yan Chow.

Find out more about referring your patient.

 

Contact us

Amputee Clinic

Phone: 03 9490 7666

Fax: 03 9490 7222

Email: Talbot.medadmin@austin.org.au

Open hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays)

Manager

Dr Yan Chow, Rehabilitation Medicine Physician. 

Clinic location

Entry 1
Orthotics & Prosthetics Building
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre
Yarra Boulevard
Kew VIC

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